PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Vronsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Meyers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Vronsky
vs
Meyers

181 cm
33
200 lbs
31 - 18 - 2

187 cm
27
198 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Backyard Fighting
Conviction

Milwaukee's Best 160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Vronsky!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Meyers!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vronsky just misses with a punch to the body.

Meyers fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vronsky sprawls well initially but Meyers persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Meyers is trying to control. Vronsky wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vronsky has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Meyers is working away from the top position though.
Vronsky tries to roll over but Meyers keeps him under control.
Vronsky is not content to let Meyers control the position.
Vronsky is looking to control Meyers's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vronsky avoid being mounted?
Meyers prevents Vronsky from improving his position.

Meyers seems to be working for a kimura but Vronsky defends the submission attempt.
Meyers lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Meyers is looking for a kimura but Vronsky is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Meyers to get the leverage.
Meyers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vronsky trying to control here.
Vronsky is not content to let Meyers control the position.
Vronsky wants to improve his position but Meyers is controlling well.

Meyers is working for a submission of some sort.
Vronsky is pressing down on Meyers's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vronsky swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vronsky tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Meyers wants to pass the guard but Vronsky is keeping the position.
Meyers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vronsky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Meyers has gone for a leg lock! Vronsky slips out almost immediately though and dives into Meyers's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vronsky wants to control from the top but Meyers keeps moving.
Vronsky slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Vronsky postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vronsky's guard.
Meyers looking to pass the guard.
Meyers's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Meyers tries to free his leg and advance position but Vronsky is retaining full guard.
Meyers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vronsky pulls Meyers in close to his closed guard and prevents Meyers from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vronsky wants to sweep here but Meyers controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Meyers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Meyers is pushing down on Vronsky's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vronsky is fighting to maintain full guard but Meyers has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Meyers is working for a kimura but Vronsky is defending it quite comfortably.
Vronsky holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Meyers stalling away here and it's allowed Vronsky to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Meyers content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meyers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vronsky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Meyers looking to pass the guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meyers is looking to work some ground and pound but Vronsky has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Meyers dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Vronsky misses with a series of wild punches.
Vronsky rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vronsky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Meyers shoots for a double leg takedown but Vronsky sprawls well. He's pushed Meyers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Meyers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meyers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vronsky throws out the jab.
Meyers has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Meyers there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vronsky lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vronsky swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Meyers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vronsky.
Meyers throws a head kick but Vronsky moves out of range.
Vronsky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vronsky misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vronsky defends it nicely.
Vronsky's corner calls for a 1-2. Vronsky obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Vronsky.
Meyers moves out of range of the strikes.
Vronsky goes for a double leg but Meyers avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Meyers continues to drive forward.
Vronsky wants to get back to striking at distance but Meyers won't allow it.
Meyers is trying to pull guard but Vronsky has him pressed against the cage.
Michael Vronsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Meyers.
Vronsky tries to circle away but Meyers has him pinned against the cage.
Meyers is trying to pull guard but Vronsky has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyers jumps guard but Vronsky stands there with Meyers around his waist. Meyers gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Meyers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vronsky smiles and moves away.
Meyers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vronsky.
Meyers lands with a kick to the temple. Vronsky shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Vronsky avoids a kick to the body.
Meyers lands with a hook. Vronsky tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Meyers fails to land the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vronsky lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Meyers at a distance.
Vronsky throws a body punch but Meyers moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Vronsky.
Meyers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Meyers tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vronsky defends well and Meyers ends up having to push Vronsky into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Meyers jumps guard but Vronsky turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vronsky is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vronsky is trying to break the clinch but Meyers has him pressed against the cage.

Meyers decides to pull guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Meyers looking for a guillotine here but Vronsky defends easily.

Meyers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vronsky looking to pass the guard.
Vronsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Meyers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Vronsky got a little sloppy there for a moment and Meyers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vronsky has managed to get both his arms back between Meyers's legs - danger averted.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vronsky slips nicely into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Meyers actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Michael Vronsky will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Meyers fails with the takedown
enabling Vronsky to counter with a crisp jab.
Meyers doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vronsky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vronsky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vronsky throws a big shot that misses.
Meyers blocks a jab.
Meyers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Meyers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vronsky counters with a straight right hand.
Michael Vronsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Meyers.
Vronsky throws a jab when Meyers was well out of range.
Vronsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meyers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vronsky.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vronsky misses with a hook
and Meyers counters with a head kick.
Vronsky uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Meyers.
Michael Vronsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vronsky throws a shot from downtown. Meyers moves away and avoids it.
Meyers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vronsky misses with an uppercut
and Meyers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vronsky moves out of range of the body kick from Meyers.
Meyers fails to land the takedown.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Meyers.
Vronsky is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Vronsky is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vronsky moves into full guard.
Vronsky is trying to keep Meyers in close.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vronsky has control of Meyers's left arm, preventing Meyers from doing any damage.
Meyers trying to control but Vronsky is working from the bottom.
Meyers scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyers stays in close to Vronsky's body and controls the position.
Vronsky is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Meyers slips a jab from Vronsky.
Michael Vronsky is winning the standup battle so far.

Vronsky shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Vronsky was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Vronsky works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Meyers taking a bit of punishment here - Vronsky scoring with strikes.
Meyers wants to control but Vronsky postures up.
Meyers holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Meyers manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vronsky is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vronsky blocking the ground and pound attempt from Meyers.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meyers looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vronsky wants to control but Meyers is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Meyers is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vronsky doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Meyers.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vronsky is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Vronsky clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Vronsky stuns Meyers with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Horrible takedown by Meyers or perhaps it was just good defense by Vronsky which made him look bad.
Meyers tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vronsky defends well and Meyers ends up having to push Vronsky into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vronsky is trying to break free.

Vronsky breaks the clinch.
Meyers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vronsky sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Michael Vronsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Meyers.
Vronsky misses with a series of wild punches.
Vronsky bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vronsky scores with a shot to the body.
Meyers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vronsky counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Meyers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vronsky connects with a looping right hand.
Meyers throws a head kick but Vronsky moves out of range.
Vronsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meyers.
Meyers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Meyers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vronsky misses with a hook.
Meyers fails with the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Vronsky throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Meyers takes one to the chin there.
Meyers throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vronsky's waist but Vronsky gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Meyers off to one side.
Vronsky uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Meyers.
Nice uppercut lands for Vronsky. That snapped Meyers's head back.
Vronsky lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice takedown defense from Vronsky. No joy for Meyers on that attempt.
Meyers tries to move into range but Vronsky moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vronsky throws an overhand right that lands on Meyers's shoulder, as Meyers tries to avoid the shot.
Meyers dives in and grabs Vronsky's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vronsky pushes down on Meyers's head and hops out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vronsky cracks Meyers with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vronsky lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vronsky tries to score a power double leg takedown but Meyers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vronsky somewhat.
Vronsky slips under a jab.
Vronsky gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vronsky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Meyers slips under a jab from Vronsky.
Meyers takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Meyers.
Vronsky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meyers.
Meyers misses the shot to the body.
Meyers throws a nice head kick!
Meyers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Meyers on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Meyers throws a big shot that misses.
Vronsky pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vronsky throws an overhand right that lands on Meyers's shoulder, as Meyers tries to avoid the shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Vronsky shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Meyers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Vronsky had his way with Charlie Meyers in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Meyers punishes Vronsky's body with a nice straight punch.
Meyers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vronsky keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Meyers.
Meyers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vronsky circles away.
Meyers takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vronsky throws a right hand that Meyers ducks under and follows up with a left that Meyers also avoids with ease.
Nice defenses there by Meyers.
Vronsky throws an overhand right that lands on Meyers's shoulder, as Meyers tries to avoid the shot.
Meyers tries for a takedown but Vronsky sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vronsky slips a jab from Meyers.
Vronsky throws a body punch but Meyers moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Vronsky as Meyers shoots in.
Michael Vronsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Meyers.
Meyers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vronsky.
Meyers ducks under a wild hook from Vronsky.
Vronsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Meyers is just out of range.
Meyers takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vronsky tests Meyers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Meyers tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vronsky defends well and Meyers ends up having to push Vronsky into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Meyers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vronsky smiles and moves away.
Michael Vronsky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyers misses with a body punch
and Vronsky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vronsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice takedown defense from Vronsky. No joy for Meyers on that attempt.
Meyers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vronsky fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Meyers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Vronsky is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Meyers's half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Meyers looking for subs from the bottom but Vronsky mounts him!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vronsky takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vronsky seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Meyers for as long as he can get away with.
Meyers tries to hold on but Vronsky pushes him away.
Vronsky looking to control and managing it successfully.
Meyers is trying to escape the mount.
Vronsky controlling the pace for now.
Vronsky avoids the attempt from Meyers to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vronsky looking to control but Meyers is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vronsky content just to control the position here.
Meyers is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meyers is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Charlie Meyers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Vronsky showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vronsky has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 49:46
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Vronsky!
Michael Vronsky retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Michael Vronsky thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.