PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Randy Hope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeg Elsker (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.

Hope
vs
Elsker

169 cm
25
144 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
136 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Randy Hope!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jeg Elsker!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hope throws a series of punches but Elsker moves out of range.
Elsker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hope with a body shot.
Hope throws a poor cross that misses
and Elsker counters with a straight right hand.
Hope tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Elsker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hope throws a hook but Elsker avoids it easily.
Randy Hope seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hope swings for the body but Elsker moves out of range.
Hope swings widly with a right hand
and Elsker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hope thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hope rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Elsker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hope throws a predictable looking body shot
and Elsker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hope tries to clinch but Elsker moves out of range.
Elsker walks into a straight right hand from Hope.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hope ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elsker moves away.
Hope connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Elsker's hands.
Hope rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Elsker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hope misses with a body shot
and Elsker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Elsker dodges the punch combination from Hope.
A nice side step and Elsker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hope throws a lazy uppercut
and Elsker counters with a stiff right hand.
Hope throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Elsker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hope misses with a body punch
letting Elsker counter with a right hand.
Hope swings widly with a right hand
and Elsker counters with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hope throws an off balance right hand
and Elsker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hope looks to land a right hand but Elsker moved out of range.
Hope misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Elsker.
Elsker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Elsker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hope.

Hope darts in and clinches Elsker up against the cage.
Hope swings wildly with an uppercut but Elsker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elsker working hard to break the clinch.
Elsker is trying to break the clinch but Hope is controlling him.
Hope lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Elsker backwards.
Hope lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Elsker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hope misses with the head strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hope misses with the head strike.
Elsker is trying to break free.
Elsker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hope has him pressed against the cage.
Hope throws a punch but it's blocked by Elsker.
Elsker tries to break free but Hope pushes him back against the cage.
Hope scores with a nice hook to the head.
Elsker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Hope.
Elsker is trying to push Hope away but Hope has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hope stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Elsker wants to break free but Hope has control.
A nice left hand lands by Hope.
Hope keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Elsker's efforts to push away.
Elsker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hope lands with a right to the head.
Elsker is trying to push Hope away but Hope has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Elsker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hope has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hope.
Still in the clinch, Hope scores with a nice short uppercut.
Elsker wants to get back to striking at distance but Hope won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elsker can't break the clinch.
Elsker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hope scores with a shot to the side of Elsker's head.
Elsker blocks an elbow strike from Hope.
Elsker blocking some punches.
Elsker blocking some punches.
A short right from Hope.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hope lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hope works on Elsker's body with a couple of short punches.
Hope pushes Elsker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hope keeps control of Elsker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hope pushes Elsker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hope is leaning against Elsker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hope working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hope lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hope lands a body punch in the clinch.
Elsker looks winded!
Hope keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Elsker's efforts to push away.
Hope working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hope working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Hope.
Hope working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Hope dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Elsker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hope just misses with a punch to the body.
Elsker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hope misses with a hook
and Elsker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hope swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Elsker to counter with a crisp jab.
Hope throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Elsker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A shot to the body from Hope misses
and Elsker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Hope misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Elsker! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hope drives through and clinches with Elsker against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Elsker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Elsker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Elsker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Elsker tries to circle away but Hope has him pinned against the cage.
Hope presses Elsker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elsker is trying to break free.
Hope lands with a left to the head.
Elsker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hope.
Still in the clinch, Hope scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hope lands a hook that snaps the head of Elsker backwards.
Hope lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hope.
Elsker managing to block the knees to the body from Hope.
Nice body punch from Hope - that landed with a thud.
Elsker is breathing heavily.
Hope lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hope scores with a shot to the side of Elsker's head.
Elsker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Hope.
A right handed body shot lands from Hope.
Hope lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Elsker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hope lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hope missing with knees to the body.
Hope works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Elsker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hope has Elsker pressed against the cage, preventing Elsker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Still in the clinch, Hope scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hope working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hope lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hope lands a hook that snaps the head of Elsker backwards.
Elsker can't break the clinch.
Elsker is trying to break the clinch but Hope has him pressed against the cage.
Elsker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short left from Hope.
Hope lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Elsker avoids the elbow strike from Hope, against the cage.
A short right from Hope.
Hope lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Elsker backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hope.

Elsker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Elsker staying out of range there.
Elsker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hope dips to his left and cracks Elsker with an uppercut!
A combination from Hope does no damage.
Elsker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hope with a body shot.
Jeg Elsker seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hope misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Elsker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Elsker tries to keep at a distance but Hope has taken the fight into the clinch.
Elsker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hope lands a nice uppercut.
Elsker blocking some punches.
Hope scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hope lands with a short shot to the head.
Randy Hope has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Elsker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Elsker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hope lands a right hand.
Hope lands with a right to the head.
Hope scores with a shot to the side of Elsker's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elsker tries to break free but Hope pushes him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Hope as the two fighters clinch.
Elsker wants to break free but Hope has control.
Hope lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hope lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Elsker backwards.
Elsker is trying to break the clinch but Hope is controlling him.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hope.
Hope scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hope is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Elsker can do to turn this around?
Hope lands a left hand.
Hope lands an uppercut.
Hope lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hope lands a nice uppercut.
Hope lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Hope.
Hope lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Elsker is rocked!
Hope gets through Elsker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Elsker is still on wobbly legs! Can Hope finish him?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hope.
Elsker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Elsker seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elsker wants to break free but Hope has control.
Elsker has had enough of the clinch but Hope keeps him there for the moment.
Hope lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hope.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Hope dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Hope moves into range and clinches up with Elsker.
Hope tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Elsker is trying to break the clinch but Hope has him pressed against the cage.
Hope lands a knee to the body.
Hope lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Hope.
Hope digs a right hand underneath Elsker's ribcage. Elsker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hope lands a right hand that snaps the head of Elsker backwards.
Hope lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hope tries to land knees in the clinch but Elsker avoids the damage to the body.
Elsker blocks the elbow strike.
Elsker takes a shot to the head.
Hope lands a left hand that snaps the head of Elsker backwards.
Hope lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Hope - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Hope.
Hope lands with a left to the head.
Elsker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Elsker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hope working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hope misses with an elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hope is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Elsker is defending well for now.
Hope working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hope lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Hope.
Hope makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hope lands a right hand that snaps the head of Elsker backwards.
Hope works on Elsker's body with a couple of short punches.
Hope lands a right hand.
Hope is leaning against Elsker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hope lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hope lands a right hand that snaps the head of Elsker backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Hope.
Elsker is trying to push Hope away but Hope has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hope stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hope throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hope tries a knee to the head but Elsker blocks it.
Hope lands a left hand that snaps the head of Elsker backwards.
Hope is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Elsker is defending well for now.
Hope lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hope lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Elsker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hope lands a left hand.
Hope misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hope lands with a light punch inside.
Hope pushes Elsker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hope lands a shoulder strike.
Hope lands a nice uppercut.
Hope tries to land knees in the clinch but Elsker avoids the damage to the body.
Hope scores with a shot to the side of Elsker's head.
Hope is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Elsker is defending well for now.
Hope lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hope throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Elskers head.
Hope lands a left hand.
Hope working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hope lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Hope scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hope creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Hope.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Elsker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hope lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hope is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right from Hope on the inside.
Hope lands with a short shot to the head.
Hope softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hope lands a hook that snaps the head of Elsker backwards.
Elsker wants to get back to striking at distance but Hope won't allow it.
A short right from Hope.
Hope digs a right hand underneath Elsker's ribcage. Elsker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hope lands a hook that snaps the head of Elsker backwards.
Hope lands a left hand.
Hope tries to land knees in the clinch but Elsker avoids the damage to the body.
Hope is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Elsker is defending well for now.
Hope makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elsker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hope lands a body punch.
Randy Hope is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hope scores with a shot to the side of Elsker's head.
Elsker takes a shot to the head.
Hope scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hope lands with a right to the head.
Elsker is trying to break the clinch but Hope has him pressed against the cage.
Hope missing with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Hope.
Hope working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hope scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hope creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Elsker is trying to force a seperation but Hope has the dominant position.
Hope throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Elskers head.
Hope lands with a short head shot on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hope lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hope trying to land knees to the body.
Jeg Elsker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elsker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hope is defending well for now.
Hope lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Hope showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hope, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Randy Hope!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Randy Hope!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Randy Hope!

Randy Hope wins by unanimous decision!