PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between nn nn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ranko Vrhovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

nn
vs
Vrhovski

168 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
194 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, nn nn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ranko Vrhovski!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vrhovski throws a series of punches but nn moves out of range.
nn tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vrhovski manages to circle out of the way.
No luck for nn with that takedown attempt.
As nn backs off Vrhovski throws a huge counter combo but nn manages to avoid it all.
Nice defenses there by nn.
As Vrhovski looks to move away, nn throws a big counter combo bu Vrhovski just gets out of the way.
nn connects with the punch.
nn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice sprawl there from Vrhovski as nn shoots in.
Vrhovski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but nn defends it well.
nn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for nn nn. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Vrhovski moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrhovski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
nn looking to stall.
Vrhovski avoiding damage.
Vrhovski is pushing nn up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrhovski displaying some good clinch control by pressing nn up against the cage.
nn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vrhovski avoids it.
Vrhovski keeps control of nn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vrhovski misses with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Vrhovski scores with a nice short uppercut.
nn avoids a wild elbow strike from Vrhovski.
Vrhovski lands a left hand.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vrhovski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vrhovski lands a right hand that snaps the head of nn backwards.
A short left from Vrhovski.
Vrhovski blocking some punches.
nn throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
nn wants to break free but Vrhovski has control.
Vrhovski digs a right hand into nn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on nn's gas tank.
Vrhovski looking to throw knees to the head but nn is blocking nicely.
nn tries to circle away but Vrhovski has him pinned against the cage.
Vrhovski stalling against the cage.
nn tries to circle away but Vrhovski has him pinned against the cage.
Vrhovski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vrhovski looking to throw knees to the head but nn is blocking nicely.
Vrhovski pushes nn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
nn is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vrhovski works on nn's body with a couple of short punches.
Vrhovski working some nice short punches in the clinch.

It looks like nn nn has been cut.
Vrhovski lands with a light punch inside.
Vrhovski lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Vrhovski.
Vrhovski stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vrhovski lands with a short shot to the head.
Vrhovski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
nn blocks the elbow strike.
Vrhovski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vrhovski scores with a hook to the body.
Vrhovski lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Vrhovski.
Vrhovski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of nns head.
Vrhovski pushes nn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vrhovski tries a knee to the head but nn blocks it.
Vrhovski digs a right hand into nn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on nn's gas tank.
nn takes a shot to the head.
Vrhovski landing knees to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bit of stalling here from Vrhovski.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Vrhovski.
Vrhovski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stalling in the clinch from Vrhovski.
Vrhovski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vrhovski lands a right hand.
nn takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vrhovski misses with an elbow strike.
Vrhovski lands with a right to the head.
Vrhovski is working nn over against the cage.
Vrhovski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Vrhovski on the inside.
Vrhovski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vrhovski lands a nice uppercut.
Vrhovski just leaning against nn, taking a breather.
Vrhovski gets through nn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vrhovski lands a hook that snaps the head of nn backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ranko Vrhovski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on nn nn's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Vrhovski clinches.
Vrhovski lands a shot to the body.
Vrhovski digs a right hand into nn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on nn's gas tank.
nn is trying to break the clinch but Vrhovski is controlling him.
Ranko Vrhovski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
nn is trying to break the clinch but Vrhovski has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vrhovski.
Vrhovski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vrhovski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vrhovski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vrhovski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vrhovski's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Vrhovski presses nn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrhovski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt nn or not.
Vrhovski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt nn or not.
Vrhovski lands a right hand that snaps the head of nn backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrhovski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Vrhovski.
Vrhovski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vrhovski tries to land a knee to the head but nn blocks with his arms.
Vrhovski misses with a knee to the head.
Vrhovski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vrhovski has nn pushed against the cage.
Vrhovski misses with an elbow over the top.
Vrhovski displaying some good clinch control by pressing nn up against the cage.
Vrhovski lands a shot to the body.
Vrhovski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of nns head.
Vrhovski misses with a knee to the head.
Vrhovski lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vrhovski.
Vrhovski digs a right hand into nn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on nn's gas tank.
Vrhovski lands a left hand that snaps the head of nn backwards.
Vrhovski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt nn or not.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vrhovski is struggling to control the position.
Nice body punch from Vrhovski - that landed with a thud.
Vrhovski lands a right hand that snaps the head of nn backwards.
A short right from Vrhovski on the inside.
Vrhovski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vrhovski.
Vrhovski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vrhovski lands a right hand that snaps the head of nn backwards.
Vrhovski misses with a knee strike.
Vrhovski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of nns head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vrhovski scores with a shoulder strike.
Vrhovski misses with a knee to the head.
Vrhovski lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Vrhovski.
Vrhovski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Vrhovski.
Vrhovski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but nn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vrhovski gets through nn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vrhovski lands a right hand.
Vrhovski unloads a knee to the mid-section. nn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vrhovski is working nn over against the cage.
Vrhovski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vrhovski lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vrhovski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vrhovski lands a left hand that snaps the head of nn backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vrhovski presses nn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Vrhovski.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vrhovski.

nn is rocked!
Vrhovski is working nn over against the cage.
nn blocks the elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vrhovski.
Oh nn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vrhovski throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Vrhovski.
nn seems to have got his legs back now.
Vrhovski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vrhovski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vrhovski misses with a knee strike.
Vrhovski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vrhovski.
Vrhovski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vrhovski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of nn backwards.
Vrhovski lands a nice elbow.
Vrhovski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. nn is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ranko Vrhovski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on nn nn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Vrhovski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
nn tries to clinch but Vrhovski moves out of range.
nn nn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vrhovski misses with a double jab.
Vrhovski keeps the fight on the outside.
nn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice sprawl there from Vrhovski as nn shoots in.
nn looks for a takedown but Vrhovski sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrhovski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of nn's head.

Vrhovski clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on Vrhovski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vrhovski looking to throw knees to the head but nn is blocking nicely.
Vrhovski looking to throw knees to the head but nn is blocking nicely.
nn tries to pull guard but Vrhovski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for nn nn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vrhovski lands with a light punch inside.
Vrhovski lands an elbow inside.
Vrhovski has nn pressed against the cage.
Vrhovski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A frustrated look appears on nn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vrhovski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt nn or not.
Vrhovski lands a right hand that snaps the head of nn backwards.
Vrhovski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of nns head.
Vrhovski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Vrhovski.
Vrhovski displaying some good clinch control by pressing nn up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vrhovski pushes nn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Vrhovski.
A hook to the body from Vrhovski.
Vrhovski is working nn over against the cage.
Vrhovski throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vrhovski slows down the pace here.
Vrhovski looking to throw knees to the head but nn is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Vrhovski on the inside.
nn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Vrhovski.
Vrhovski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vrhovski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vrhovski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vrhovski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ranko Vrhovski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vrhovski tries to land knees in the clinch but nn avoids the damage to the body.
nn nn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice right hand lands inside from Vrhovski.
nn dodges an elbow strike from Vrhovski.
Vrhovski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vrhovski scores with a shot to the side of nn's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vrhovski lands a left hand.
Vrhovski pushes off an throws an elbow but nn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vrhovski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vrhovski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of nn backwards.
Vrhovski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vrhovski lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Vrhovski.
Vrhovski misses with a knee strike.
nn has had enough of the clinch but Vrhovski keeps him there for the moment.
Vrhovski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning nn up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ranko Vrhovski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vrhovski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 24:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 24:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ranko Vrhovski!