PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Artur Ysengrin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Spencer (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.

Ysengrin
vs
Spencer

183 cm
31
170 lbs
9 - 12 - 0

177 cm
36
170 lbs
25 - 24 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Artur Ysengrin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Spencer!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spencer avoids the body shot from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ysengrin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ysengrin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Spencer. Spencer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ysengrin lands with an uppercut that bounces Spencer off the cage and back into range.
Spencer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ysengrin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ysengrin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Spencer throws a jab when Ysengrin was well out of range.
Ysengrin throws a big counter combination but Spencer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ysengrin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spencer moves away.
Ysengrin just misses with a punch to the body.
Ysengrin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ysengrin lands a jab to the head.

It looks like Joe Spencer has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spencer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ysengrin checks a leg kick nicely.
Spencer moves out of range as Ysengrin strikes.
A left lands for Ysengrin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer throws a looping overhand right but Ysengrin ducks down to avoid it.
Ysengrin misses with a looping right.
Ysengrin jabs Spencer right on the nose. Spencer blinks but takes it well.
Spencer lands with a nice body punch.
Ysengrin misses with a looping left.
Spencer staying out of range there.
Spencer moves out of range of the strikes.
Ysengrin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spencer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ysengrin throws a hook but Spencer avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ysengrin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ysengrin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A swing and a miss from Ysengrin.
A little jabbing left from Spencer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ysengrin cracks a nice hook into Spencer's ribs.
Ysengrin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spencer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ysengrin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spencer manages to avoid it.
Spencer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ysengrin throws a jab but it's blocked by Spencer.
Ysengrin ducks under a wild hook from Spencer.
Spencer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ysengrin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jab by Spencer.
Ysengrin scores with a nice strike.
Spencer avoids a punch combination nicely.

Spencer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ysengrin wants to get back to his feet but Spencer drags him back down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ysengrin pushes Spencer away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Spencer gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Spencer trying to control the position but Ysengrin is working away.
Ysengrin wants to get back to his feet but Spencer drags him back down.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Spencer landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

Ysengrin is rocked!
Spencer scoring with punches and elbows.
Oh Ysengrin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spencer lands a strong strike to the head of Ysengrin. That's dazed him! Spencer looking to finish here. Ysengrin is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Spencer lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Spencer!
Joe Spencer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.