PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George The Englander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Vlad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

The Englander
vs
Vlad

193 cm
20
208 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

176 cm
23
205 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, George The Englander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arthur Vlad!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vlad tries to move into range but The Englander moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vlad takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vlad doesn't manage to clinch there - The Englander circles away.
The Englander displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vlad throws out the jab.
The Englander misses with a body shot.
The Englander moves away from the strike by Vlad.
Vlad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Englander scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vlad in his tracks.
Vlad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Englander scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

The Englander gets tackled into the cage by Vlad. Vlad maintains the clinch.
I was talking to The Englander's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Vlad swings wildly with an uppercut but The Englander uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Englander scores with a shoulder strike.
The Englander scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Vlad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Englander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vlad walks into a stiff left hand from The Englander.
The Englander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vlad moves away.
Vlad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Englander moves away.
Vlad throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling The Englander to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab by Vlad.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlad goes for a double leg but The Englander avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as The Englander continues to drive forward.
George The Englander is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vlad walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A nice combination there by Vlad.
The Englander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vlad looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The Englander misses with a looping right.
The Englander misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vlad! But no joy.
The Englander digs a good hook to Vlad's body.
The Englander is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Vlad smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

Vlad has The Englander up against the cage in a clinch.
The Englander lands with a short shot to the head.
The Englander lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Englander lands a right hand.
The Englander blocks an uppercut.
The Englander lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vlad.
The Englander blocking some punches.
Vlad is trying to drag The Englander to the mat but The Englander just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vlad prevents a body shot from The Englander.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Englander tries a body shot but Vlad blocks it.
The Englander lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The Englander working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vlad tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. The Englander just stands there and leans against the cage.
George The Englander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Vlad.
The Englander lands with a left to the head.

Vlad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheers as The Englander lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vlad doesn't seem phased though.
The Englander with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vlad takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The Englander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Vlad drives through and clinches with The Englander against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Vlad scores with a nice short uppercut.

Vlad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Englander misses the shot to the body.
The Englander with a nice cross.
The Englander is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The Englander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vlad wants to land a leg kick but The Englander is out of range.
The Englander jabs Vlad right on the nose. Vlad blinks but takes it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Englander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vlad was well out of range. Poor timing from The Englander.
Vlad takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The Englander throws a body punch but Vlad moves out of range.
Vlad throws a jab but it's blocked by The Englander.
The Englander slips a jab from Vlad.
The Englander slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The Englander dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Englander throws a jab when Vlad was well out of range.
Vlad avoids the body shot from The Englander.
The Englander lands a head shot.
Vlad avoids the head kick by The Englander.
The Englander scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The Englander throws a big shot that misses.
Vlad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Englander misses with a wild body shot.
The Englander has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Englander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vlad manages to avoid it.
Vlad avoids the body shot from The Englander.
The Englander moves out of range as Vlad strikes.
The Englander scores with a decent looking hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vlad throws a wild body kick that The Englander sees coming a mile off.
Vlad tries to clinch up but The Englander circles away and keeps his distance.
Vlad tries to clinch up.
The Englander changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vlad tries to clinch but The Englander is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from The Englander misses the target.
The Englander connects with a jab.
The Englander misses with a body shot.
Vlad with a hook.
Jab from The Englander.
The Englander connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vlad. Vlad circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big left from Vlad misses.
Nice body punch from The Englander.
The crowd cheers as The Englander lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vlad doesn't seem phased though.
The Englander bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vlad's head backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Englander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Englander lands a nice looking body shot.
Vlad doesn't manage to clinch there - The Englander circles away.
Vlad throws a body shot but no joy.
The Englander keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George The Englander dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

The Englander fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vlad moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vlad tries to close the distance and clinch but The Englander swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Englander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Vlad as he connects with a hook.
The Englander misses with a wild body shot.
The Englander throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vlad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Englander is looking to wear down Vlad with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vlad fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Englander throws a body punch but Vlad moves out of range.
The Englander uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vlad fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The Englander catches Vlad with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The Englander is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vlad misses with a series of wild punches.
A left lands for The Englander.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by The Englander.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The Englander lands a nice hook to Vlad's body. Vlad takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlad tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. The Englander manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The Englander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vlad was well out of range. Poor timing from The Englander.
The Englander darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big left from The Englander misses.
The Englander scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vlad takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vlad shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Englander but The Englander pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vlad throws a body punch but The Englander moves out of range.
The Englander misses with a shot to the body
and Vlad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vlad throws a big shot that misses.
Vlad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Englander paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vlad might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The Englander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vlad on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The Englander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Englander jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vlad drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vlad fails with the takedown
and The Englander counters with a left to the body.
George The Englander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Vlad.
Vlad is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Englander takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Englander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Englander connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vlad. Vlad circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vlad fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The Englander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vlad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Englander connects with a crisp jab.
The Englander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vlad was well out of range. Poor timing from The Englander.
Vlad is on the wrong end of a nice combination from The Englander.
The Englander keeps the fight on the outside.
The Englander displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vlad throws out the jab.
The Englander throws a body shot but no joy.
The Englander ducks under a wild hook from Vlad.
The Englander lands an overhand right.
The Englander fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The Englander thuds his right hand into Vlad's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The Englander throws a body punch but Vlad moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vlad fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The Englander scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vlad dodges the punch combination from The Englander.
A little jabbing left from Vlad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vlad fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Englander. Vlad does a little dance to reset his feet.
George The Englander is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab by The Englander.
The Englander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vlad.
Vlad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Englander.
Vlad dives in and grabs The Englander's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Englander pushes down on Vlad's head and hops out.
Vlad tries to move into range but The Englander moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Vlad drives through and clinches with The Englander against the cage.
A short body shot lands from The Englander as the two fighters clinch.
The Englander scores with a shoulder strike.
Vlad misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Englander doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Englander dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The Englander is pressed up against the cage. Vlad has hold of a leg and is looking to drag The Englander down to the mat. The Englander avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vlad on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vlad doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The Englander takes a swing at Vlad's ribcage but misses.
Vlad swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The Englander swings for the body but Vlad moves out of range.
Vlad's hands are dropping dangerously low here and The Englander connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vlad scrambles back to his feet.
Vlad takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Englander scores with a jab.
Vlad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Englander is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vlad throws out a loose jab but The Englander uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Englander throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Englander just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab from Vlad.
The Englander clobbers Vlad with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vlad has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The Englander slips a straight right by Vlad.
Donk. The Englander catches Vlad right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George The Englander dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

The Englander takes a swing at Vlad's ribcage but misses.
Vlad swings and misses with a shot to the body
and The Englander counters with a nice uppercut.
The Englander dodges the punch combination from Vlad.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vlad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Englander is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vlad can do to turn this around?
The Englander works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vlad moves in looking to clinch but The Englander pushes him off.
Vlad walks into a straight right hand from The Englander.
Vlad is trying desperately to land a takedown but The Englander is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Vlad.
Vlad on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vlad takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The Englander catches Vlad with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Englander ducks under a wild hook from Vlad.
The Englander digs a good body shot into Vlad's ribs.
Vlad misses with a hook.
The Englander with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Englander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vlad manages to avoid it.
The Englander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vlad manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by The Englander.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlad misses with a head kick.
Vlad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vlad fails with a takedown attempt.
The Englander lands an overhand right.
The Englander scores with a hook to the body. Vlad takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The Englander lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vlad at a distance.
Vlad throws a poor cross that misses
letting The Englander counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for The Englander. That snapped Vlad's head back.
The Englander misses the shot to the body.
The Englander comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The Englander swings for the body but Vlad moves out of range.
The Englander swings for the body but Vlad moves out of range.
The Englander takes a swing at Vlad's ribcage but misses.
Vlad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from The Englander misses the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Englander. Vlad does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Englander lands a really nice looking cross but Vlad seems unphased.
The Englander looks to score with a jab to the body but Vlad is just out of range.
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!
The Englander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vlad fails with the takedown.
The Englander uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vlad.
Vlad has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vlad there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vlad is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The Englander lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vlad blocks a jab.
The Englander fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vlad looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The Englander jabs at Vlad's body.
Vlad walks into a straight right hand from The Englander.
The Englander digs a good body shot into Vlad's ribs.
The Englander throws a shot to the body.
The Englander scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vlad doesn't seem bothered though.
The Englander lands a body shot.
The Englander misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Englander pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Englander scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vlad in his tracks.
Vlad misses with an uppercut. The Englander saw that one coming.
Vlad takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The Englander cracks Vlad with an open hand slap.
The Englander tests Vlad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
George The Englander is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The Englander throws out a loose jab but Vlad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vlad unleashes a big counter combination but The Englander bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vlad takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vlad tries to close the distance and clinch but The Englander swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Englander throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Englander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vlad.
The Englander tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheers as Vlad lands an impressive looking overhand right. The Englander doesn't seem phased though.
Vlad misses with a wild body shot.
Vlad defending well as The Englander loads up on a big left hand.
Vlad scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Englander doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Englander with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Englander defending well as Vlad loads up on a big left hand.
The Englander throws an overhand right that lands on Vlad's shoulder, as Vlad tries to avoid the shot.
Vlad misses with the combination.
The Englander connects with a nice looking jab.
The Englander lands a jab to Vlad's midsection.
Vlad looks to throw the jab but The Englander is out of range.
Vlad looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vlad dives in and grabs The Englander's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Englander pushes down on Vlad's head and hops out.
George The Englander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Vlad.
The Englander throws a head kick but Vlad moves out of range.
The Englander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by The Englander.
Vlad takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vlad takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vlad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As The Englander backs off Vlad throws a huge counter combo but The Englander manages to avoid it all.
Arthur Vlad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Englander connects with a body shot.
The Englander feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vlads jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

And that's the end of the fight!
George The Englander showed his dominance in that final round.
Well The Englander has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George The Englander!