PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodef Canmelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bear Trapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Canmelianenko's entrance music is Emperor - The Loss And Curse Of Reverence. A fine choice. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Canmelianenko
vs
Trapp

189 cm
21
226 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

202 cm
22
275 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

[MMABR]Terror Trition[†CoE†]

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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodef Canmelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bear Trapp!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trapp throws a body punch but Canmelianenko moves out of range.
Trapp paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

It looks like Rodef Canmelianenko has been cut.
Trapp throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Canmelianenko's head.

Canmelianenko darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trapp on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Trapp keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Trapp manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Trapp has Canmelianenko pulled in close to control his posture.
Canmelianenko with a nice head shot there.
Canmelianenko throws and elbow that misses. Trapp uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Canmelianenko's guard. Nice move by Trapp!
Canmelianenko wants to get back to his feet but Trapp is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Canmelianenko trying to keep a closed guard but Trapp is proving a slippery customer.
Canmelianenko is really struggling to control Trapp but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Canmelianenko wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Trapp manages to pass to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Canmelianenko is trying to maintain the position but Trapp is very close to passing his half guard.
Canmelianenko is looking for a sweep. Trapp is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Canmelianenko is defended easily by Trapp.
Trapp connects with a crisp jab.
Canmelianenko shoots in for a takedown but Trapp shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Canmelianenko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trapp takes a swing at Canmelianenko's ribcage but misses.
Trapp pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some wild striking there from Canmelianenko.
A punch combination from Canmelianenko misses.
Canmelianenko shoots in and drives through. Trapp sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodef Canmelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trapp cracks Canmelianenko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Rodef Canmelianenko's cut is getting worse.
Canmelianenko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Trapp sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Canmelianenko is breathing heavily.

Trapp drives through and clinches with Canmelianenko against the cage.
Trapp lands a hook that snaps the head of Canmelianenko backwards.
Canmelianenko tries for a takedown but Trapp manages to get underhooks.
Trapp lands a body punch.
Trapp scores with a hook to the body.
Trapp scores with a shot to the side of Canmelianenko's head.
Trapp lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Canmelianenko backwards.
Trapp pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trapp lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Trapp lands with a short shot to the head.
Trapp lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Canmelianenko.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trapp prevents a takedown attempt there.
Trapp working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Canmelianenko is trying to drag Trapp to the mat but Trapp just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A bit of stalling here from Trapp.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trapp works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Trapp scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Trapp has Canmelianenko pushed against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Trapp's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bear Trapp dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rodef Canmelianenko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Canmelianenko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Trapp sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rodef Canmelianenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Canmelianenko blocks a head kick by Trapp.
A jab from Trapp misses.
Canmelianenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Trapp's waist but Trapp gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Canmelianenko off to one side.
Trapp lands with a cross.
Canmelianenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Trapp pinned against the cage. Trapp gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodef Canmelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Canmelianenko.
Canmelianenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Trapp rushes Canmelianenko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Trapp.
A short body shot lands from Trapp as the two fighters clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Trapp on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Trapp.
Still in the clinch, Trapp scores with a nice short uppercut.
Trapp pressing his opponent against the cage.
Trapp softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Canmelianenko letting Trapp take a breather here.
Trapp lands with a right to the head.
Trapp has Canmelianenko pushed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Trapp - that landed with a thud.
Trapp lands a right hand.
Trapp scores with a shot to the side of Canmelianenko's head.
Canmelianenko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Trapp smiles and moves away.

Trapp has Canmelianenko up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trapp lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Trapp swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Trapp.
Canmelianenko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Trapp gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Canmelianenko tries to break free but Trapp pushes him back against the cage.
Canmelianenko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Trapp is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Trapp lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Trapp avoiding damage.
Trapp gets through Canmelianenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Trapp displaying some good clinch control by pressing Canmelianenko up against the cage.
Canmelianenko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Trapp fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Trapp clinches with his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canmelianenko is trying to break free.
Trapp lands a body shot in the clinch.
Trapp lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Canmelianenko.
Trapp is pushing Canmelianenko up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bear Trapp seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Trapp scores with a shot to the side of Canmelianenko's head.
Trapp lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Canmelianenko is trying to drag Trapp to the mat but Trapp just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Trapp is stalling here.
Trapp cracks Canmelianenko with a nice body shot.
Trapp is struggling to control the position.
Trapp lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Trapp lands with a light punch inside.
Trapp lands a hook to the side of the head.
Canmelianenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canmelianenko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Trapp pulls his leg out and moves away.
Trapp lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Canmelianenko backs up against the cage.

Rodef Canmelianenko's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trapp is looking to clinch but Canmelianenko is avoiding it.
Canmelianenko misses the body punch
and Trapp counters with a left to the body.
Bear Trapp seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Trapp tries to clinch up.
Trapp is looking to clinch.
Trapp lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Trapp.
Canmelianenko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Trapp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Canmelianenko is rocked!

Jeez, Rodef Canmelianenko's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trapp drops Canmelianenko with a big left hand! Canmelianenko is injured, injured bad! Trapp jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bear Trapp!