PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tesco Vee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vee comes to the cage accompanied by Lynyrd Skynyrd - Simple man. Uzannavabizch comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Brandon Loveladdy's band WE ARE THE CHOSEN : BREAKING THE KARMIC CYCLE kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Vee
vs
Uzannavabizch

190 cm
31
218 lbs
20 - 9 - 0

189 cm
33
208 lbs
28 - 8 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Backyard Fighting

Milwaukee's Best 160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tesco Vee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Vee.
Vee blocks a leg kick.
Uzannavabizch's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vee under the eye.
No joy there for Vee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Uzannavabizch moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Vee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Uzannavabizch does it's job there.
Vee lands a jab to the nose.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Uzannavabizch scores with a hook to the body. Vee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Uzannavabizch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Uzannavabizch has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Uzannavabizch swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Uzannavabizch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vee throws a sloppy body shot
and Uzannavabizch makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Uzannavabizch's hands.
Uzannavabizch throws a right and a left that Vee avoids nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Vee.
We've been hearing reports that Vee has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Uzannavabizch looks for the body kick but Vee saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vee scores with a nice body kick.
Uzannavabizch on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Uzannavabizch misses with a wild body shot.
Uzannavabizch punishes Vee's body with a nice straight punch.

Uzannavabizch gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Uzannavabizch is trying to control the position but Vee postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vee wants to control from the top but Uzannavabizch keeps moving.
Vee preventing the sweep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vee throwing strikes from guard but Uzannavabizch blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Uzannavabizch is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch tries to free his leg and advance position but Vee is retaining full guard.
Vee pulls Uzannavabizch in to control the position.
Uzannavabizch is looking to stand up but Vee won't let him.
Uzannavabizch wants to pass the guard but Vee is keeping the position.
Vee keeping moving, preventing Uzannavabizch from controlling successfully.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Vee rushes Uzannavabizch and presses him up against the cage.
Vee lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch has been cut.
Uzannavabizch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vee lands a body shot.
Vee trying to control the position but instead, Uzannavabizch has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vee into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Uzannavabizch's brow.
Vee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Uzannavabizch works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vee scores with a shot to the side of Uzannavabizch's head.
Vee stalling in the clinch but Uzannavabizch improves position.
Vee stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vee comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Uzannavabizch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vee looking to slow down the pace here.
Uzannavabizch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Uzannavabizch misses with some punches.
Vee cracks Uzannavabizch with a nice body shot.
A short right from Vee on the inside.
Uzannavabizch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uzannavabizch throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vees head.
Uzannavabizch tries a body shot but Vee blocks it.
Vee lands with a light punch inside.
Vee is stalling here.
Uzannavabizch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vee struggles to land a body shot inside as Uzannavabizch controls his hands.
Uzannavabizch lands a hook that snaps the head of Vee backwards.
Uzannavabizch lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vee prevents a body shot from Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch lands a hook that snaps the head of Vee backwards.
Vee is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Uzannavabizch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vee's elbow.
Uzannavabizch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vee scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tesco Vee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Vee closes the distance and pushes Uzannavabizch back into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vee.
Vee has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Uzannavabizch is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Uzannavabizch misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch pushes Vee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Uzannavabizch drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vee misses with some punches.
Vee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tesco Vee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uzannavabizch lands a shoulder strike.
Uzannavabizch takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vee lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vee prevents it.
Uzannavabizch misses with the head strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vee prevents a body shot from Uzannavabizch.

Uzannavabizch has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Vee is trying to keep an underhook but Uzannavabizch manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Vee is trying to maintain the position but Uzannavabizch is very close to passing his half guard.
Vee keeping hold of Uzannavabizch's head, controlling as best he can.
Uzannavabizch wants to free his trapped foot but Vee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vee is trying to control but can't.
Vee is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Uzannavabizch is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Tesco Vee has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Uzannavabizch keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tesco Vee is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uzannavabizch throws a head kick but Vee moves out of range.
Vee scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vee scores with a nice right hand.
Vee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vee misses with a wild body shot.
Vee missing with a left hand there. Uzannavabizch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vee misses with an uppercut. Uzannavabizch saw that one coming.
Vee plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Uzannavabizch goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Uzannavabizch sizes up Vee with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vee misses with a takedown
and Uzannavabizch makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vee avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Uzannavabizch tries to clinch there but Vee circles away.
Vee misses with a kick to the body.
Vee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Uzannavabizch moves out of range as Vee strikes.
Uzannavabizch misses with a body punch

and Vee counters by clinching up.
Vee can't find room to land a body shot as Uzannavabizch controls the action.
Vee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vee misses with some punches.
Uzannavabizch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vee blocking some punches.
Uzannavabizch takes an elbow to the forehead.
Uzannavabizch misses with a punch on the inside.
Vee lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vee's elbow.
Uzannavabizch gets through Vee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vee prevents a body shot from Uzannavabizch.
Vee prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tesco Vee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch.
Vee has a couple of punches blocked by Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Uzannavabizch tries for a takedown but Vee manages to get underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vee.
Uzannavabizch tries to score a body lock takedown but Vee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A left hand lands to the body for Uzannavabizch.
A left hand lands to the body for Uzannavabizch.
Vee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Uzannavabizch or not.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Uzannavabizch working aggressively here.
Vee lands a damaging elbow.
Uzannavabizch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vee's elbow.
Uzannavabizch misses with some punches.
Uzannavabizch tries to throw a body punch but Vee avoids it by throwing Uzannavabizch back against the cage.
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 Tesco Vee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch's cut.
That's time! Vee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Vee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Uzannavabizch wants to clinch.
Uzannavabizch throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Uzannavabizch scores with a jab to the head.
Vee's jab looks to have found its range, popping Uzannavabizch under the eye.
Uzannavabizch slips a straight right by Vee.
Vee throws the left hand but Uzannavabizch avoids the punch easily.
Vee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vee tries to clinch but fails miserably
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Uzannavabizch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vee was well out of range. Poor timing from Uzannavabizch.
Vee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Uzannavabizch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vee punishes Uzannavabizch's body with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vee just misses with a punch to the body.
Uzannavabizch lands with a shot to the body.
Vee scores with a jab. Uzannavabizch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Uzannavabizch tries a low kick but Vee avoids it.
Uzannavabizch throws a hook but Vee blocks it.
Vee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vee throws a series of punches but Uzannavabizch moves out of range.
Vee goes for a double leg but Uzannavabizch avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Uzannavabizch continues to drive forward.
Uzannavabizch can't find room to land a body shot as Vee controls the action.
Uzannavabizch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Uzannavabizch lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vee backwards.
Vee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Uzannavabizch backwards.
Uzannavabizch has a couple of punches blocked by Vee.
Vee stalling in the clinch but Uzannavabizch improves position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vee is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Uzannavabizch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Uzannavabizch misses with a punch on the inside.
Vee tries to throw a body punch but Uzannavabizch avoids it by throwing Vee back against the cage.
Vee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vee taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Uzannavabizch fails to land.
Uzannavabizch misses with a hook to the ribs.

Uzannavabizch has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Vee clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Uzannavabizch struggling to keep hold of the position.
Vee looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Vee is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Vee manages to reverse the position and now he's in Uzannavabizch's guard. Nice work there by Vee.
Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vee throws a big right hand that misses.
Uzannavabizch controls Vee momentarily but Vee frees himself.
Vee trying to control the position from guard on top but Uzannavabizch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uzannavabizch looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Vee throwing strikes from guard but Uzannavabizch blocks nicely.
Uzannavabizch looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Uzannavabizch moves out of range of the body kick.
Vee jabs Uzannavabizch to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vee scores with a jab to the body.
Uzannavabizch throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Uzannavabizch takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Uzannavabizch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vee.
Uzannavabizch feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A looping hook to the body misses from Uzannavabizch. Vee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uzannavabizch lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vee is looking to chop away at Uzannavabizch's legs.
Vee misses with a straight left.
Uzannavabizch looks to score with a jab to the body but Vee is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Uzannavabizch throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Uzannavabizch is looking to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Uzannavabizch darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Uzannavabizch misses with the combination.
Vee scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Uzannavabizch crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vee - the referee stops the clock and Uzannavabizch gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vee. Uzannavabizch manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Vee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Uzannavabizch pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vee is out of range and Uzannavabizch settles back down.
Vee misses with a hook.
Vee lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Uzannavabizch cracks Vee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Uzannavabizch motions for Vee to come forward. Uzannavabizch throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Uzannavabizch missing with a left hand there. Vee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch delivers a nice body kick.
Nice body kick there by Vee.
Nice straight punches there by Uzannavabizch. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Uzannavabizch.

Vee shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Uzannavabizch's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uzannavabizch trying to control the position here.
Vee won't allow Uzannavabizch to sweep him here.
Vee distracts Uzannavabizch with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Uzannavabizch wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Uzannavabizch wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Vee gets tackled into the cage by Uzannavabizch. Uzannavabizch maintains the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Vee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Uzannavabizch blocks a body shot from Vee.
Uzannavabizch avoids the elbow strike from Vee, against the cage.
Uzannavabizch struggles to land a body shot inside as Vee controls his hands.
Uzannavabizch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Uzannavabizch backwards.

Uzannavabizch is rocked!
Vee lands with a short shot to the head.
Uzannavabizch is still on wobbly legs! Can Vee finish him?
Uzannavabizch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Uzannavabizch blocks a body shot from Vee.
Vee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vee cracks Uzannavabizch with a nice body shot.
Uzannavabizch seems to have recovered his senses.
Vee can't find room to land a body shot as Uzannavabizch controls the action.
Uzannavabizch lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vee.
Vee swings wildly with an uppercut but Uzannavabizch uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Uzannavabizch presses Vee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Uzannavabizch misses with the head strike.
Vee tries to stall but Uzannavabizch uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Uzannavabizch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vee misses with the head strike.
Vee blocks an uppercut.
Vee trying to stall but Uzannavabizch improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Uzannavabizch fails to land.
Vee working aggressively here.
Uzannavabizch throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vees head.
Nice body punch from Vee - that landed with a thud.
Uzannavabizch struggles to land a body shot inside as Vee controls his hands.
Uzannavabizch misses with some punches.
Vee working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vee scores with a shot to the side of Uzannavabizch's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uzannavabizch.
Vee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vee blocking some punches.
Uzannavabizch drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vee pulls his leg out and moves away.
A leg kick checked by Uzannavabizch.
Vee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vee.
Uzannavabizch wants to clinch but Vee slips to the side

and Vee counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Uzannavabizch lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vee lands an uppercut.
Vee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Uzannavabizch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Tesco Vee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Uzannavabizch explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Uzannavabizch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vee.
Uzannavabizch is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vee rather than just go for the knockout.
Vee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Vee moves into range and clinches up with Uzannavabizch.
Vee lands an uppercut.
Vee just leaning against Uzannavabizch, taking a breather.
Vee lands an elbow just above Uzannavabizch 's eye.
Vee swings wildly with an uppercut but Uzannavabizch uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uzannavabizch.
A short uppercut from Vee.

Vee floors Uzannavabizch with a big punch on the inside! Uzannavabizch is trying to recover but Vee dives into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Uzannavabizch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vee has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vee lands a strong strike to the head of Uzannavabizch. That's dazed him! Vee looking to finish here. Uzannavabizch is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Vee lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tesco Vee!
Tesco Vee retains his light heavyweight title!
Tesco Vee made sure to mention his sponsor, Hellbent in his post fight interview.