PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lil Fame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grigory Gukepshev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gukepshev is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Iron Man. This should be fireworks!

Fame
vs
Gukepshev

205 cm
34
265 lbs
18 - 16 - 0

190 cm
33
270 lbs
16 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lil Fame!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grigory Gukepshev!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fame throws a lazy right hand but Gukepshev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gukepshev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gukepshev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fame.
Fame seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fame throws a series of punches but Gukepshev avoids them all with ease.
Gukepshev bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gukepshev misses with a body punch
and Fame counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gukepshev defending well as Fame loads up on a big left hand.
Fame showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gukepshev.
Fame throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good exchange - Fame coming out on top.
Gukepshev walks into a stiff left hand from Fame.
Gukepshev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fame.
Nice body punch from Fame.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gukepshev lands a lovely overhand right.

It looks like Lil Fame has been cut.
Fame misses with a straight right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gukepshev throws a wild body kick that Fame sees coming a mile off.
Fame tried to counter with a leg kick but Gukepshev avoided it.
Fame's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gukepshev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fame scrambles back to his feet.
Gukepshev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fame.
Fame tries to bum rush Gukepshev with a series of wild strikes but Gukepshev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gukepshev throws a lazy uppercut
and Fame counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grigory Gukepshev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fame misses with a hook. Gukepshev ducked under it nicely.
Gukepshev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fame lands a jab.
Gukepshev swings for the body but Fame moves out of range.
Fame avoids the body shot from Gukepshev.
Fame is looking for a counter combo.
Gukepshev pushes Fame away with a front kick.
Jab from Gukepshev.
A big left from Gukepshev misses.
Gukepshev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gukepshev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fame was well out of range. Poor timing from Gukepshev.
Fame pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gukepshev back to the cage. Fame follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Fame pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gukepshev misses the jab.
Gukepshev lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fame will feel that in the morning.
Gukepshev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gukepshev, right into the meat.
Gukepshev works Fame's body with a nice hook.
Gukepshev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gukepshev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fame to score with a decent uppercut.
Gukepshev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gukepshev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fame.
Fame blocks a jab.
Gukepshev looks to score with a jab to the body but Fame is just out of range.
It looked like Fame was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fame cracks Gukepshev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gukepshev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fame throws out the jab.
Gukepshev takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Fame does no damage.
Gukepshev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fame.
Gukepshev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fame moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Lil Fame's cut is getting worse.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fame. Gukepshev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fame looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fame misses with a series of wild punches.
Gukepshev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fame with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Gukepshev misses the target.
Fame lands a two punch combo.
Gukepshev misses the jab.
Fame is looking to counter the offense by Gukepshev and move into the clinch.
Fame lands with a straight right. Gukepshev didn't see that one coming.
Gukepshev throws a push kick but Fame slaps the foot to one side.
Decent striking displayed by Gukepshev there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gukepshev throws a hook to the side of Fame's head but Fame sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Fame was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fame looks to land a right hand but Gukepshev moved out of range.
Gukepshev scores with a nice head shot.
Gukepshev connects with a nice looking jab.

Lil Fame's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gukepshev throws a head kick that misses
and Fame counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fame motions for Gukepshev to come forward. Fame throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gukepshev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gukepshev scores with a spinning back kick!
Fame is breathing heavily.
Fame ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fame ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gukepshev moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gukepshev digs a good hook to Fame's body.
Nice uppercut lands for Gukepshev. That snapped Fame's head back.

Jeez, Lil Fame's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Fame takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lil Fame's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Grigory Gukepshev!
Grigory Gukepshev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.