PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sweeney Todd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Tepes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Todd comes to the cage accompanied by Never Forget, Never Forgive... Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Todd
vs
Tepes

169 cm
26
154 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

165 cm
29
158 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Fast

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sweeney Todd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vlad Tepes!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Todd misses its intended target.
Danga de danga de dang - Todd scores with a four punch combination!
Todd missing with a left hand there. Tepes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tepes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Todd.
Tepes throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.

Tepes looking to score a takedown here. Todd is defending well but Tepes drives through and ends up in Todd's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Todd trying to keep a closed guard but Tepes is proving a slippery customer.
Todd looking for a sweep. Not yet Todd, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tepes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tepes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Todd is keeping the position for now.
Tepes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tepes trying to control but Todd is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Todd is trying to keep Tepes in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepes trying to control but Todd is working from the bottom.
Tepes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Todd is controlling Tepes's posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Sweeney Todd just wasn't active enough.
Todd throws a nice inside leg kick.

Tepes manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Todd on his heels. He'll look to pass Todd's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tepes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tepes postures up.
Todd working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tepes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tepes looking to pass the guard.
Tepes slips nicely into half guard.
Tepes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Todd is not content to let Tepes control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tepes working Todd over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tepes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tepes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd wants to improve his position but Tepes is controlling well.
Tepes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Todd blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tepes.
Tepes wants to pass to mount but Todd is defending the position.
Tepes throwing shots but Todd is blocking nicely.
Tepes throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Todd to regain full guard.
Todd preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Todd is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Todd avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todd wants to sweep but no luck.
Tepes tries to free his leg and advance position but Todd is retaining full guard.
Tepes throws an elbow that misses. Todd uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tepes's guard. Nice move by Todd!
Todd content to stall in guard here.
Todd won't allow Tepes to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tepes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tepes is looking to sweep but instead, Todd has passed into half guard.
Todd wants to control but Tepes is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Tepes dominated that round.
That's time! Todd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nice defenses there by Tepes.
Tepes misses with a double jab.

Tepes moves into range and clinches up with Todd.

Tepes wants the takedown. Todd is fighting it off but Tepes persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Todd's guard against the cage.
Tepes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Todd controls Tepes momentarily but Tepes frees himself.
Tepes throws an elbow that misses. Todd uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tepes's guard. Nice move by Todd!
Todd trying to control the position from guard on top but Tepes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Todd stops Tepes from standing up.

Tepes pushes Todd off and scrambles back to his feet.

Tepes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Todd manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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!
Tepes wants to control from the top but Todd keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd wants to sweep here but Tepes controlling him for the moment.
Tepes looking to pass the guard.
Todd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tepes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tepes won't allow Todd to sweep him here.
Tepes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tepes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tepes looking to pass the guard.
Tepes throws a strike but Todd rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tepes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tepes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Todd content to stall in guard here.

Tepes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Todd gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tepes pushes Todd off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Tepes moves into the clinch.
Todd lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Tepes has clasped his hands together around Todd's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Tepes laying and praying for a moment but Todd takes advantage and regains half guard.
Tepes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tepes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from Tepes there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tepes connects with a nice short shot to Todd's temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Todd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Todd is looking to control Tepes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Todd avoid being mounted?
Tepes throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Todd to regain full guard.
Tepes throws a big right hand that misses.
Tepes passes into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tepes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Tepes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Tepes feints and as Todd raises his hands in defense, Tepes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Todd preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tepes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Todd controls Tepes momentarily but Tepes frees himself.
Todd keeping moving, preventing Tepes from controlling successfully.
Tepes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Todd looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tepes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd looking to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Sweeney Todd wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Todd bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Tepes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Todd manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Todd is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tepes wants to control from the top but Todd keeps moving.
Tepes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tepes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Tepes.
Tepes moves into full mount! Todd won't be happy about that!
Vlad Tepes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Todd tries to lock up and control but Tepes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sweeney Todd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Tepes lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Todd hang on?
Tepes looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Todd is rocked!

It looks like Sweeney Todd has been cut.
Todd is squirming around, avoiding Tepes's attempts to control the action.
Oh Todd is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Tepes! Todd is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vlad Tepes!
After the fight, Vlad Tepes was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.