PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Artem Bessmertin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adolf Ellenberger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ellenberger's choice of entrance music: Soldier. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Bessmertin
vs
Ellenberger

189 cm
26
183 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

188 cm
26
176 lbs
15 - 4 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artem Bessmertin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adolf Ellenberger!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bessmertin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ellenberger.
A swing and a miss from Ellenberger.
Ellenberger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bessmertin throws out the jab.
Bessmertin slips under a jab from Ellenberger.
Ellenberger lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bessmertin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bessmertin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ellenberger throws the left hand but Bessmertin avoids the punch easily.
Bessmertin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Bessmertin closes the distance and clinches.
I was talking to Bessmertin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bessmertin prevents a body shot from Ellenberger.
Bessmertin misses with a punch on the inside.
Ellenberger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ellenberger lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ellenberger just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bessmertin's brow.
Ellenberger is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ellenberger using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bessmertin is breathing heavily.
Bessmertin misses with some punches.
Bessmertin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bessmertin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ellenberger landing knees to the body.
Ellenberger pushes Bessmertin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bessmertin dodges an elbow strike from Ellenberger.
Ellenberger tries to land knees in the clinch but Bessmertin avoids the damage to the body.
A short left from Ellenberger.
Ellenberger lands an elbow that stopped Bessmertin in his tracks for a moment.
Bessmertin tries to work over Ellenberger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Ellenberger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ellenberger lands a body punch.
Ellenberger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bessmertin.
Ellenberger landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ellenberger misses with the head strike.
Ellenberger misses with some punches.
Ellenberger throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ellenberger working aggressively here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellenberger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bessmertin is defending well for now.
Ellenberger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Bessmertin on the inside.
Ellenberger gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ellenberger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ellenberger using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bessmertin lands with a short shot to the head.
Ellenberger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ellenberger lands a shoulder strike.
Bessmertin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bessmertin misses with a punch on the inside.
Bessmertin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ellenberger or not.
Ellenberger lands an elbow inside that Bessmertin shrugs off.
Ellenberger lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Artem Bessmertin has been cut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ellenberger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bessmertin's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bessmertin blocks a body shot from Ellenberger.
Bessmertin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ellenberger tries to throw a body punch but Bessmertin avoids it by throwing Ellenberger back against the cage.
Bessmertin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bessmertin misses with some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ellenberger just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bessmertin's brow.
Bessmertin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ellenberger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bessmertin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ellenberger throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bessmertin scores with a shot to the side of Ellenberger's head.
Ellenberger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bessmertin.
Ellenberger working aggressively here.
Ellenberger using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bessmertin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ellenberger crunches a lovely knee into Bessmertin's ribcage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ellenberger scores with a shoulder strike.
Ellenberger struggles to land a body shot inside as Bessmertin controls his hands.
Ellenberger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bessmertin's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bessmertin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bessmertin blocks an elbow strike.
Ellenberger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bessmertin blocks an elbow strike from Ellenberger.
Ellenberger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ellenberger blocks a body shot from Bessmertin.
Bessmertin misses with a punch on the inside.
Bessmertin has a couple of punches blocked by Ellenberger.
Ellenberger lands an elbow inside.
Ellenberger pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ellenberger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ellenberger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bessmertin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ellenberger backwards.
Ellenberger looking to throw knees to the head but Bessmertin is blocking nicely.
Ellenberger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ellenberger crunches a lovely knee into Bessmertin's ribcage.
Ellenberger lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adolf Ellenberger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Artem Bessmertin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nice cross by Bessmertin.
Bessmertin staying out of range there.
Ellenberger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bessmertin.
Ellenberger tries to land a front kick but Bessmertin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bessmertin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ellenberger slips a straight right by Bessmertin.
Bessmertin swings for the body but Ellenberger moves out of range.
Bessmertin avoids the body shot from Ellenberger.
Ellenberger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bessmertin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bessmertin scores with a jab to the head.
Ellenberger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Bessmertin is rocked!
Bessmertin misses with a lunging right hand
and Ellenberger counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bessmertin's knee momentarily.
Ellenberger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ellenberger wants to clinch up but Bessmertin keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Ellenberger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bessmertin takes a swing at Ellenberger's ribcage but misses.
Ellenberger pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Ellenberger gets caught flat footed, as Bessmertin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ellenberger is adopting a defensive guard.
Ellenberger lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bessmertin!

Ellenberger wants to finish this one by submission but Bessmertin is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ellenberger.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bessmertin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ellenberger wants to control but Bessmertin is keeping him busy.
Bessmertin gets back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ellenberger trying to control the position from guard on top but Bessmertin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bessmertin pulls Ellenberger in to control the position.
Bessmertin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ellenberger's guard.
Ellenberger is trying to control the position but Bessmertin postures up.
Bessmertin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bessmertin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bessmertin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bessmertin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bessmertin throws a strike but Ellenberger rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ellenberger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bessmertin is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bessmertin can't keep his opponent in guard - Ellenberger advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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 Artem Bessmertin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Artem Bessmertin's cut.
That's time! Bessmertin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Ellenberger throws a sloppy head kick and Bessmertin moves out of range easily.
Bessmertin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bessmertin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ellenberger scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ellenberger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice body kick there by Ellenberger.
Bessmertin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bessmertin lands with an overhand left.
Ellenberger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bessmertin thows a body shot but no joy.
Ellenberger tries a head kick but it misses.
Ellenberger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bessmertin at a distance.
Ellenberger throws the left hand but Bessmertin avoids the punch easily.
Ellenberger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bessmertin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellenberger throws a big shot that misses.
Ellenberger delivers a nice body kick.
Bessmertin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Adolf Ellenberger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bessmertin just misses with a punch to the body.
Ellenberger lands a nice hook to Bessmertin's body. Bessmertin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ellenberger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ellenberger moves out of range as Bessmertin strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Ellenberger as he connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Bessmertin.
A punch lands to the side of Bessmertin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ellenberger throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ellenberger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bessmertin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oh Bessmertin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bessmertin misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellenberger cracks Bessmertin with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Bessmertin falls to his knees and Ellenberger doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adolf Ellenberger!
Adolf Ellenberger managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear, into his post fight interview.