PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Artem Bessmertin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sed El Bunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artem Bessmertin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Bessmertin
vs
El Bunt

189 cm
22
183 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

182 cm
22
180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artem Bessmertin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sed El Bunt!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bessmertin delivers a nice body kick.

Bessmertin gets the takedown into side control.
Bessmertin grinds an elbow into El Bunt's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
El Bunt avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bessmertin.
El Bunt is looking to reverse the position.
Bessmertin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
El Bunt tries to buck Bessmertin off but Bessmertin is having none of it.
Bessmertin misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
El Bunt wants to control but Bessmertin postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Bessmertin crashes against the mat.
El Bunt sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bessmertin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. El Bunt defending well though.
El Bunt tries to get to full guard but Bessmertin has control of the leg.
Bessmertin is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and El Bunt reverses the position - he's now on top in Bessmertin's guard.
Bessmertin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Bunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bessmertin is keeping the position for now.
El Bunt preventing the sweep.
El Bunt trying to control but Bessmertin is working from the bottom.
Bessmertin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bessmertin wants to sweep but no luck.
El Bunt is looking to work some ground and pound but Bessmertin has wrist control.
El Bunt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
El Bunt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
El Bunt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
El Bunt working some strikes from top position.
Bessmertin wants to improve his position but instead El Bunt has moved into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
El Bunt trying to control the action but Bessmertin is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Bunt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bessmertin defending well though.
El Bunt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bessmertin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bessmertin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bessmertin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
El Bunt postures up in Bessmertin's guard and throws a big left but Bessmertin blocks it.
El Bunt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bessmertin's head.
Bessmertin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bessmertin is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. El Bunt can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
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!
El Bunt is trying to escape the mount.
El Bunt regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
El Bunt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artem Bessmertin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A leg kick checked by Bessmertin.

Bessmertin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bessmertin is looking to take a break and control but El Bunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
El Bunt trying to control but Bessmertin postures up.
El Bunt on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bessmertin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bessmertin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
El Bunt is looking for a sweep. Bessmertin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
El Bunt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bessmertin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
El Bunt wants to sweep but Bessmertin has passed to side control!
The ground and pound from Bessmertin seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bessmertin in side control, throwing shots but El Bunt defends.
El Bunt tries to buck Bessmertin off but Bessmertin is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Bunt is trying to control Bessmertin's posture but Bessmertin avoids it.
El Bunt defending against the ground and pound.
El Bunt is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bessmertin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bessmertin works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bessmertin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as El Bunt is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bessmertin landing shots from mount.
Bessmertin throws a strike there. El Bunt manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Bessmertin is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Bunt keeping full guard, as Bessmertin tries to pass.
El Bunt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bessmertin is one step ahead there.
Bessmertin looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artem Bessmertin dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

El Bunt throws a solid leg kick but Bessmertin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at El Bunt.
Bessmertin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
El Bunt misses with a low kick.
Bessmertin lands the left hand.
El Bunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
El Bunt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Artem Bessmertin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
El Bunt moves out of range as Bessmertin strikes.
El Bunt connects with a solid leg kick.
Bessmertin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but El Bunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Bessmertin.
Bessmertin tests El Bunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bessmertin tests El Bunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bessmertin lands with a hook. El Bunt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
El Bunt misses with a body shot.
Bessmertin misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bessmertin. El Bunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bessmertin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
El Bunt feints and then cracks Bessmertin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bessmertin down.
Bessmertin misses with the combination.
Bessmertin throws a hook but El Bunt blocks it.
Bessmertin throws a jab when El Bunt was well out of range.
Bessmertin throws out a loose jab but El Bunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bessmertin misses with an uppercut
and El Bunt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bessmertin's knee momentarily.
El Bunt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bessmertin checks it well.
Bessmertin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping El Bunt at a distance.
Bessmertin misses with a straight right.
No luck for Bessmertin with that takedown attempt.
Bessmertin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
El Bunt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bessmertin's calf.
El Bunt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bessmertin.
Artem Bessmertin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Bessmertin.
El Bunt scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bessmertin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
El Bunt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bessmertin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A clash of legs there as El Bunt blocks the low kick.
El Bunt misses with a head kick.
El Bunt throws a body kick that misses.
Bessmertin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bessmertin looks to score with a jab to the body but El Bunt is just out of range.
A big right from El Bunt misses.
Bessmertin lands with a thumping leg kick.
El Bunt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bessmertin is out of range and El Bunt settles back down.
El Bunt misses with a wild body shot.
Bessmertin scores with a nice right hand.
Bessmertin throws a hook but El Bunt blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Bunt misses with a wild body shot.
El Bunt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bessmertin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but El Bunt manages to avoid it.
Bessmertin cracks El Bunt with a right hand to the side of the head.
El Bunt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bessmertin misses with a body shot.
Bessmertin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bessmertin blocks a leg kick.
El Bunt is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bessmertin.
Bessmertin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by El Bunt. El Bunt obviously looking to wear him down.
El Bunt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bessmertin.
Bessmertin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
El Bunt blocks a low kick nicely.
El Bunt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
El Bunt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick from El Bunt lands but Bessmertin takes it in his stride.
El Bunt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bessmertin as he avoids it easily.
El Bunt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
El Bunt throws a right hand that Bessmertin ducks under and follows up with a left that Bessmertin also avoids with ease.
Bessmertin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bessmertin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good leg kick by Bessmertin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
El Bunt connects with a solid leg kick.
El Bunt throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bessmertin blocks a jab.
A big left from Bessmertin misses.
Bessmertin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
El Bunt drops his hands momentarily and Bessmertin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
El Bunt throws a leg kick but Bessmertin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sed El Bunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
El Bunt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sed El Bunt.
I think Bessmertin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artem Bessmertin!
A very excited looking Artem Bessmertin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.