PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leif Nygard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Vronsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nygard comes into the arena with Eazy-E feat. B.G. Knocc Out & Dresta's Real Muthaphuckkin G's blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nygard
vs
Vronsky

182 cm
34
191 lbs
27 - 15 - 0

181 cm
35
200 lbs
35 - 23 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Dissolution Fight Wear

Hellbent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leif Nygard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 23 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Vronsky!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vronsky tests Nygard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vronsky lands with a hook. Nygard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nygard throws a hook but Vronsky avoids it easily.
Vronsky blocks a head kick by Nygard.
Vronsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vronsky is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nygard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vronsky is out of range.
Michael Vronsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Nygard gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Vronsky stops Nygard from standing up.
Vronsky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nygard is trying to keep Vronsky in close.
Vronsky trying to control but Nygard is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nygard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vronsky being controlled here momentarily.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Leif Nygard wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nygard takes one to the chin there.
Nygard throws a jab but it's blocked by Vronsky.
Vronsky swings for the body but Nygard moves out of range.
Nygard is looking to slow Vronsky down with leg kicks.
Vronsky loads up on a big right hand but Nygard slips the punch.
Vronsky looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nygard takes a swing at Vronsky's ribcage but misses.
Leif Nygard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nygard throws a jab when Vronsky was well out of range.
Vronsky fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vronsky scores with a three punch combo!
Vronsky jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nygard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
Nygard is looking to score with low kicks.
Vronsky stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nygard walks into a stiff left hand from Vronsky.
Nygard wants to land a leg kick but Vronsky is out of range.
Vronsky misses with a left hand
and Nygard counters with a nice uppercut.
Nygard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vronsky.
Vronsky looks for a takedown but Nygard sprawls well.
Nygard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vronsky finds it's way round the side to connect with Nygard's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nygard throws a push kick but Vronsky slaps the foot to one side.
Nice shot lands for Vronsky.
A lazy left from Vronsky finds it's target.
Vronsky tries for a takedown but Nygard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nygard shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vronsky eats them both and turns towards Nygard to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Decent striking displayed by Nygard there.
Vronsky checks a leg kick.
Vronsky works the jab nicely.
Donk. Vronsky catches Nygard right on the button with a cross.
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!
Nygard misses with an uppercut. Vronsky saw that one coming.
Nygard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nygard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vronsky to score with a decent uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Nygard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nygard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vronsky's calf.
Vronsky darts in looking for a takedown but Nygard gets double underhooks and turns Vronsky into the cage.
Leif Nygard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Vronsky.

Nygard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nygard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Vronsky counters with a takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Vronsky are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Nygard is trying to get back to his feet.
Nygard takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Leif Nygard has been cut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vronsky looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nygard is avoiding damage well.
You can see the frustration on Nygard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Vronsky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leif Nygard's cut.
That's time! Nygard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Vronsky misses with an uppercut.
Nygard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vronsky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nygard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vronsky. That did some damage!
A leg kick checked by Vronsky.
Vronsky scores with a body shot.
Vronsky pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nygard misses with a straight right.
Nygard throws a head kick that Vronsky semi-blocks.
Nygard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vronsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nygard manages to avoid it.

Vronsky closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nygard is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Vronsky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nygard is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vronsky looks up at the clock and then as Nygard takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Vronsky smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Vronsky throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Vronsky grinds an elbow into Nygard's temple.
Michael Vronsky has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vronsky is looking to take a break and control but Nygard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vronsky working the strikes but Nygard uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vronsky tries to pass to full mount but Nygard defends it.
Vronsky is trying to control the action in half guard but Nygard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vronsky thows a huge punch but Nygard dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nygard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vronsky's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vronsky's back!
Good control from Nygard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vronsky rolls, trying to escape but Nygard keeps control of the position.
Vronsky just looking to survive in the bad position.
Vronsky is in bad spot here.
Nygard gets his hands free as Vronsky looks to control.
Nygard has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Vronsky's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vronsky staying busy and making it hard for Nygard to control.
Good control from Nygard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Nygard is not going to allow Vronsky to sit and survive in this position.
Nygard has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Decent striking displayed by Vronsky there.
Vronsky shoots in for a double leg but Nygard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Vronsky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leif Nygard's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Nygard walks into a stiff left hand from Vronsky.
Vronsky blocks a jab.
Vronsky connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nygard. Nygard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good exchange - Vronsky coming out on top.
Nygard throws a hook to the side of Vronsky's head but Vronsky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A left lands for Vronsky.
Nygard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vronsky scores with a punch to the head.
Vronsky uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nygard.
Nygard missing with a left hand there. Vronsky was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vronsky scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vronsky scores with a jab. Nygard acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vronsky lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nygard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vronsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nygard manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vronsky darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vronsky wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vronsky moves out of range as Nygard strikes.
Vronsky throws a good cross that connects.
Nygard missing with a left hand there. Vronsky was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vronsky lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nygard throws a body punch but Vronsky moves out of range.
Michael Vronsky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice takedown defense from Nygard. No joy for Vronsky on that attempt.
Vronsky lands with a good body shot.
Donk. Vronsky catches Nygard right on the button with a cross.
Leif Nygard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nygard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nygard there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nygard lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Nygard.
Vronsky blocks a head kick by Nygard.
Nygard wants to slow Vronsky down by chopping away at his legs.
Nygard misses with a hook to the body

and Vronsky counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nygard won't be happy with that.
Vronsky working the head with strikes.
Nygard on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Vronsky tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nygard is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Vronsky has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vronsky has control of an arm but Nygard manages to advance to Vronsky's back!
Nygard not allowing Vronsky to control his hands.
Vronsky rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Vronsky trying to control here.
Vronsky is staying active underneath Nygard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vronsky trying to hold on to Nygard's head to control him but Nygard postures up.
Vronsky preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Leif Nygard just wasn't active enough.
Vronsky avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nygard just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vronsky throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vronsky scores with a jab.
Nygard takes a body punch but keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Vronsky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vronsky winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Vronsky!
After winning the bout, Michael Vronsky thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Leif Nygard was interviewed post fight and said 'Revenge is like the sweetest joy next to getting pussy so mothafucka!! i fucking demand a rematch or else get me some pussy to fuck hard.'.