PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conrad Hauser (ranked 753 p4p, 79 weight class) and Yuri Bedlaminov (ranked 681 p4p, 73 weight class). Bedlaminov has chosen Call to Arms as his entrance music. 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.

Hauser
vs
Bedlaminov

198 cm
37
257 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

190 cm
27
260 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

Woodshins' Ship

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 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Conrad Hauser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuri Bedlaminov!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hauser swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been informed that Bedlaminov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hauser misses with an uppercut.
Hauser uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bedlaminov.
Hauser misses with a wild body shot.
Bedlaminov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hauser looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hauser lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bedlaminov on the wrong end of a nice hook.

It looks like Yuri Bedlaminov has been cut.
Hauser misses with a wild body shot.
Bedlaminov cracks a nice hook into Hauser's ribs.
Hauser chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bedlaminov can pounce on him.
Hauser cracks the inside of Bedlaminov's front leg.
Hauser uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bedlaminov.
Conrad Hauser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Hauser tenderised Bedlaminov's leg. Bedlaminov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hauser misses with an uppercut. Bedlaminov saw that one coming.
Bedlaminov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

It looks like Conrad Hauser has been cut.
Hauser slips a jab from Bedlaminov.
It looked like Hauser wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bedlaminov misses with a straight right.
Hauser ducks under a wild hook from Bedlaminov.
Hauser looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bedlaminov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bedlaminov is looking to chop away at Hauser's legs.
Hauser lands with a nice body punch.
Bedlaminov looks to throw the jab but Hauser is out of range.
Bedlaminov ducks under a wild hook from Hauser.
Bedlaminov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bedlaminov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bedlaminov misses with an uppercut. Hauser saw that one coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hauser darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hauser misses with a hook. Bedlaminov ducked under it nicely.
Hauser thuds his shin into the meat of Bedlaminov's side.
Hauser cracks Bedlaminov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hauser misses with an uppercut. Bedlaminov saw that one coming.
Bedlaminov wants to counter with a clinch but Hauser pushes him away.
Hauser misses with an uppercut. Bedlaminov saw that one coming.
Hauser's corner calls for a 1-2. Hauser obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hauser moves out of range of the strikes.
Bedlaminov misses with a looping left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bedlaminov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hauser.
Hauser throws a leg kick but Bedlaminov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bedlaminov tries to counter with a clinch but Hauser shakes him off and moves away.
Hauser looks to land a combination. Bedlaminov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Bedlaminov is rocked!
Bedlaminov moves out of range of the strikes.
Bedlaminov misses with an uppercut.
Hauser has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hauser there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bedlaminov looks to throw the jab but Hauser is out of range.
Hauser throws a series of punches but Bedlaminov moves out of range.
Hauser fails to land with a series of punches.
Hauser checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It looked like Hauser wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab, jab by Bedlaminov - just one landing.

Hauser drops Bedlaminov with a beautiful combination! Bedlaminov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hauser is looking for the KO!
Bedlaminov is still on wobbly legs! Can Hauser finish him?

That has opened up Yuri Bedlaminov's cut even more.
Hauser throws a looping overhand right but Bedlaminov ducks down to avoid it.
Bedlaminov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hauser moves away.
Hauser drops Bedlaminov with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Bedlaminov! Hauser dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conrad Hauser!
Conrad Hauser seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.