PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Wangler (ranked 1059 p4p, 170 weight class) and Yuri Bezmenov (ranked 2035 p4p, 304 weight class). Wangler kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Clash - I Fought The Law. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Wangler
vs
Bezmenov

175 cm
24
205 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

190 cm
23
207 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

THE END 32

Conviction

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 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Wangler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuri Bezmenov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Bezmenov.
Bezmenov misses with a double jab
and Wangler counters with a right hand to the body.
We've been informed that Bezmenov 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.
Wangler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wangler.

Bezmenov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bezmenov controlling from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Wangler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wangler tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Wangler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bezmenov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wangler keeps working.
Bezmenov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Wangler is being controlled here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wangler is looking to regain half guard here but Bezmenov keeps moving and retains side control.
Bezmenov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Wangler is trying to improve his position.
Bezmenov working away.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bezmenov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wangler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wangler misses with an uppercut. Bezmenov saw that one coming.
Bezmenov wants to counter with a clinch but Wangler pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bezmenov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Wangler was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bezmenov.

Bezmenov shoots in and gets a takedown into Wangler's guard.
Wangler is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bezmenov dives into side control.

Wangler is looking for a sweep.
Wangler stops Bezmenov from passing to mount.
Bezmenov happy to just control the position for now.
Wangler wants to control but Bezmenov postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bezmenov wants to control but Wangler is keeping him busy.
Wangler is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bezmenov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bezmenov trying to control the position but Wangler is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bezmenov tries to advance to mount but Wangler denies him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yuri Bezmenov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Wangler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Bezmenov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wangler defends well and Bezmenov ends up having to push Wangler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bezmenov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wangler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bezmenov fails with the takedown
and Wangler counters with a stiff right hand.
Bobby Wangler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Bezmenov.
Wangler connects with a body shot.
Wangler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wangler wants it to stay on the feet.
Bezmenov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wangler pinned against the cage. Wangler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wangler takes a swing at Bezmenov's ribcage but misses.
Wangler cracks a nice hook into Bezmenov's ribs.
Jab by Bezmenov.
Wangler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wangler dodges the punch combination from Bezmenov.
Wangler misses with a wild body shot.
Bezmenov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wangler under the eye.
Wangler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bobby Wangler is winning the standup battle so far.
Bezmenov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bezmenov feints the counter takedown.
Wangler misses the shot to the body.
Wangler misses with a wild body shot.
Bezmenov lands a jab.
Bezmenov dives in and grabs Wangler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wangler pushes down on Bezmenov's head and hops out.
Bezmenov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bezmenov moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bezmenov scores with a jab. Wangler acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big right from Bezmenov misses.
Bezmenov checks a low kick from Wangler.
Bezmenov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bezmenov slips a jab from Wangler.
Bezmenov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wangler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bezmenov somewhat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wangler throws a leg kick but Bezmenov moved away.
Bezmenov looks for a takedown but Wangler sprawls well.
Wangler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bezmenov.
Wangler is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wangler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wangler wants it to stay on the feet.
Wangler stuffs the takedown attempt from Bezmenov. Bezmenov gets slowly back to his feet.
Bezmenov shoots for a takedown but Wangler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wangler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bezmenov.
Wangler scores with a hook.
Wangler throws a body shot but no joy.
Yuri Bezmenov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bezmenov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It looked like Wangler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bezmenov just misses with a punch to the body.
Wangler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wangler finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bezmenov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wangler misses with a jab to the body
letting Bezmenov counter with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wangler cracks Bezmenov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wangler lands with a cross.
Wangler throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bezmenov throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bezmenov lands a jab to Wangler's midsection.
Wangler misses with an uppercut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bezmenov or perhaps it was just good defense by Wangler, which made it look bad.
A quick step to the side and Wangler tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bezmenov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bezmenov misses with a wild body shot.
Bezmenov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bobby Wangler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wangler does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wangler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bezmenov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Wangler dominated that second round.
That's time! Wangler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Nice defenses there by Bezmenov.
Wangler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Bezmenov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bezmenov misses with a takedown attempt
and Wangler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wangler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bezmenov! But no joy.
Bezmenov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wangler misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Bezmenov to counter with a crisp jab.
Wangler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wangler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bezmenov shoots and misses
and Wangler counters with a thumping low kick.
Bobby Wangler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Bezmenov.
Wangler throws a low kick but Bezmenov avoids it.
A left lands for Wangler.
Bezmenov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wangler is looking to slow Bezmenov down with leg kicks.
Wangler throws out a loose jab but Bezmenov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bezmenov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wangler lands an overhand right.
Bezmenov throws a hook but Wangler blocks it.
Bezmenov looks for a takedown but Wangler sprawls well.
Wangler connects with a body shot.
Bezmenov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wangler misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wangler. Bezmenov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bezmenov fails with the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wangler looks to land a left hand but Bezmenov moved out of range nicely.
Bezmenov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bezmenov scoring well with a low kick there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bezmenov.
Bezmenov blocks a low kick nicely.
Bezmenov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wangler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bezmenov lands with an overhand left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wangler listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Bezmenov.
Bezmenov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wangler counters with a stiff right hand.
Bezmenov throws an off balance right hand
and Wangler counters with a stiff right hand.
Wangler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bezmenov moves away.
Bezmenov takes a jab right on the kisser.

Bezmenov rushes Wangler and presses him up against the cage.
Bezmenov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wangler leaning against his opponent.

Wangler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wangler shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bezmenov wants to counter the offense by Wangler and move into the clinch position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wangler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bezmenov misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Wangler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wangler ducks down and throws a hook 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!
Bezmenov throws a series of punches but Wangler avoids them all with ease.

Wangler cracks Bezmenov with a big right hand and Bezmenov goes down!

Bezmenov is rocked!
Wangler trying to control but Bezmenov is working from the bottom.
Bezmenov is still in real trouble! Can Wangler finish him?
Bezmenov has a closed guard, preventing Wangler from standing up.
Bezmenov seems to have recovered his senses.
Wangler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Yuri Bezmenov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bezmenov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Wangler showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wangler has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Wangler!
After winning the bout, Bobby Wangler thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.