PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elan Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Limon Portokalov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Bishop
vs
Portokalov

200 cm
18
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

205 cm
22
280 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Elan Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Limon Portokalov!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Portokalov punishes Bishop's body with a nice straight punch.
Portokalov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Portokalov.
Portokalov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice body punch from Bishop.
Bishop throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Portokalov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Portokalov scores with a jab to the body.
Bishop misses with a double jab
and Portokalov counters with a three punch combo that has Bishop backing up. Bishop nods at Portokalov to acknowledge the strikes.
Portokalov works over Bishop's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Portokalov jabs Bishop right on the nose. Bishop blinks but takes it well.
Portokalov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bishop. Bishop circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bishop misses with a double jab
and Portokalov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bishop falls off balance throwing a combination
and Portokalov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bishop is breathing heavily.
Bishop misses with a combination
and Portokalov counters with a series of strikes. Bishop will be more careful next time no doubt.

It looks like Elan Bishop has been cut.
Elan Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Portokalov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bishop throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Portokalov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Portokalov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bishop throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Portokalov counter with a right hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Portokalov!
The fighters circle momentarily. Portokalov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Portokalov misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Portokalov catches Bishop with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Portokalov misses with a few strikes there.
Portokalov works Bishop's body with a nice hook.
A punch combination from Portokalov misses.
Bishop misses with a combination
and Portokalov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Portokalov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Portokalov connects with a body shot.
Jab from Portokalov.

Elan Bishop's cut is getting worse.
Portokalov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bishop moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Portokalov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bishop had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Portokalov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Portokalov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
A right-left combo lands from Portokalov.
Portokalov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Portokalov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bishop takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Elan Bishop's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bishop takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Portokalov throws a right hand that Bishop ducks under and follows up with a left that Bishop also avoids with ease.
Portokalov looks to land a combination but Bishop avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Portokalov tries to bum rush Bishop with a series of wild strikes but Bishop uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bishop avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bishop takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Portokalov scores with a nice strike.
Bishop takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A combination from Portokalov does no damage.
Portokalov looks to land a combination. Bishop sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Portokalov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Portokalov misses with a two punch combination.
Portokalov throws a nice looking combination but Bishop bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Portokalov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Jeez, Elan Bishop's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Portokalov lands a nice looking body shot.
Bishop swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Portokalov counters with a nice uppercut.
Portokalov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Portokalov scores with a sloppy right hand. Bishop should have avoided that one.
Portokalov scores with a jab to the body.
Bishop takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Portokalov is working the combinations to good effect here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Portokalov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bishop momentarily.
Portokalov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bishop on the side of the head.
Portokalov scores with a one two! Bishop had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Portokalov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bishop.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Elan Bishop's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Limon Portokalov!