PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between GonnaJam YourElbowUpyourKeisterov (ranked 2701 p4p, 944 weight class) and Ivan Bispen (ranked 376 p4p, 133 weight class). Ivan Bispen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

YourElbowUpyourKeisterov
vs
Bispen

180 cm
25
205
5 - 3 - 0

180 cm
26
220
12 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, GonnaJam YourElbowUpyourKeisterov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Bispen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bispen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bispen misses with a straight right.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bispen eats them both and turns towards YourElbowUpyourKeisterov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bispen looks to land a combination but YourElbowUpyourKeisterov avoids it well.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov throws the left hand but Bispen avoids the punch easily.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov looks to land a right hand but Bispen moved out of range.
Bispen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov avoids the body shot from Bispen.
Bispen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov misses with a wild body shot.
Bispen throws a right hand that misses
and YourElbowUpyourKeisterov counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bispen fails to land with a series of punches.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bispen.
Bispen scores with a punch to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov defending well as Bispen loads up on a big left hand.
Bispen moves away from the strike by YourElbowUpyourKeisterov.
Bispen throws a lazy right hand but YourElbowUpyourKeisterov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov throws the left hand but Bispen avoids the punch easily.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bispen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as YourElbowUpyourKeisterov throws out the jab.
Bispen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bispen misses with an uppercut.
Bispen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bispen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent YourElbowUpyourKeisterov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bispen throws a combination that misses

and YourElbowUpyourKeisterov moves into the clinch.
Bispen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bispen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Bispen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bispen misses with a body shot.
Bispen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. YourElbowUpyourKeisterov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bispen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bispen.
A big left from YourElbowUpyourKeisterov misses.
Bispen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
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!
Bispen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from YourElbowUpyourKeisterov.
Bispen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by YourElbowUpyourKeisterov.
Bispen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from YourElbowUpyourKeisterov.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov ducks right into an uppercut from Bispen.
Bispen throws a right and a left that YourElbowUpyourKeisterov avoids nicely.
Bispen throws an overhand right that lands on YourElbowUpyourKeisterov's shoulder, as YourElbowUpyourKeisterov tries to avoid the shot.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bispen blocks a jab.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov tries to close the distance and clinch but Bispen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

YourElbowUpyourKeisterov closes the distance and clinches.

Bispen breaks the clinch.
Jab from YourElbowUpyourKeisterov.
Bispen throws an overhand right that lands on YourElbowUpyourKeisterov's shoulder, as YourElbowUpyourKeisterov tries to avoid the shot.
Bispen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bispen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bispen.
Ivan Bispen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bispen throws a series of punches but YourElbowUpyourKeisterov avoids them all with ease.
Bispen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bispen misses with a wild combination.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov ducks under a wild hook from Bispen.
Bispen lands with a good body shot.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bispen throws a body shot but no joy.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov throws a hook but Bispen avoids it easily.
Bispen connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bispen punishes YourElbowUpyourKeisterov's body with a nice straight punch.
Bispen ducks right into an uppercut from YourElbowUpyourKeisterov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov doesn't manage to clinch there - Bispen circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Bispen.
Bispen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but YourElbowUpyourKeisterov moves away.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov slips a jab and a cross from Bispen.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bispen.
A left and a right from Bispen both land. Nice combination.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bispen just misses with a punch to the body.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

YourElbowUpyourKeisterov darts in and clinches Bispen up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Bispen.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov misses with a hook from the clinch.

Bispen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bispen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Bispen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts YourElbowUpyourKeisterov, as that shot connected.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov is looking to clinch but Bispen is avoiding it.
Bispen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by YourElbowUpyourKeisterov.
Bispen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but YourElbowUpyourKeisterov manages to avoid it.
Ivan Bispen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bispen misses with a body shot.
Bispen slips under a jab from YourElbowUpyourKeisterov.
It seemed like Bispen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bispen swings for the body but YourElbowUpyourKeisterov moves out of range.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov wants to clinch up but Bispen keeps it at a distance.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bispen.

Bispen tries to keep at a distance but YourElbowUpyourKeisterov has taken the fight into the clinch.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bispen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bispen misses with an uppercut

and YourElbowUpyourKeisterov counters by clinching up.
A shot in the inside from YourElbowUpyourKeisterov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bispen.

Bispen manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bispen's corner calls for a 1-2. Bispen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bispen looks to score with a jab to the body but YourElbowUpyourKeisterov is just out of range.
Bispen looks to land a right hand but YourElbowUpyourKeisterov moved out of range.
Bispen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bispen throws a jab but it's blocked by YourElbowUpyourKeisterov.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov throws an off balance right hand
and Bispen counters with a three punch combo that has YourElbowUpyourKeisterov backing up. YourElbowUpyourKeisterov nods at Bispen to acknowledge the strikes.
Bispen slips a straight right by YourElbowUpyourKeisterov.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov scores with a jab to the jaw.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bispen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bispen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bispen swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling YourElbowUpyourKeisterov to counter with a crisp jab.
Bispen throws a hook but YourElbowUpyourKeisterov avoids it easily.
Bispen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov wants to clinch up but Bispen keeps it at a distance.
Bispen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as YourElbowUpyourKeisterov throws out the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bispen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. YourElbowUpyourKeisterov doesn't seem bothered though.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bispen.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bispen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bispen.
Bispen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Bispen tries to get set, YourElbowUpyourKeisterov tries to push him back and clinch up but Bispen manages to avoid the attempt.
Bispen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bispen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bispen, as that shot connected.
Bispen throws a jab when YourElbowUpyourKeisterov was well out of range.
Nice body punch from Bispen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bispen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bispen cracks YourElbowUpyourKeisterov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bispen fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like YourElbowUpyourKeisterov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bispen lands a nice looking body shot.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov slips a straight right by Bispen.
Good shot there by YourElbowUpyourKeisterov.
Bispen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but YourElbowUpyourKeisterov moves away.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bispen scores with a shot to the body.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov tries to clinch but Bispen moves out of range.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov misses with a right hand
and Bispen counters with a straight right hand.
Jab from Bispen.
Bispen's jab looks to have found its range, popping YourElbowUpyourKeisterov under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bispen moves away from the strike by YourElbowUpyourKeisterov.
The fight stays on the outside here - YourElbowUpyourKeisterov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bispen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between YourElbowUpyourKeisterov's hands.

YourElbowUpyourKeisterov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bispen tries to throw a body punch but YourElbowUpyourKeisterov avoids it by throwing Bispen back against the cage.

Bispen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bispen misses with a few strikes there.
Bispen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bispen throws a body shot but no joy.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from YourElbowUpyourKeisterov misses the target.
Bispen unleashes a big counter combination but YourElbowUpyourKeisterov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bispen moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Bispen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

YourElbowUpyourKeisterov tries to clinch but Bispen is having none of it.
Bispen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bispen scores with a one two! YourElbowUpyourKeisterov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

YourElbowUpyourKeisterov is rocked!
Bispen avoids the body shot from YourElbowUpyourKeisterov.
Oh YourElbowUpyourKeisterov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bispen lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks YourElbowUpyourKeisterov out cold! YourElbowUpyourKeisterov is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ivan Bispen!
Ivan Bispen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.