PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Tepes Iii (ranked 469 p4p, 1565 weight class) and Michael Dunn (ranked 68 p4p, 220 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tepes Iii
vs
Dunn

180 cm
29
180
14 - 5 - 1

179 cm
26
180
2 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
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 14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Vlad Tepes Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Dunn!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunn throws a hook but Tepes Iii blocks it.
Dunn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dunn missing with a left hand there. Tepes Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tepes Iii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dunn misses with a straight right.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dunn has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dunn lands a nice looking body shot.
Dunn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dunn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut.
Dunn throws a right hand that misses
and Tepes Iii counters with a straight right hand.
Dunn lands with a right hand.
Tepes Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dunn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tepes Iii.
Dunn misses with a hook
and Dunn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Michael Dunn has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dunn clobbers Tepes Iii with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tepes Iii connects with a leg kick.
Dunn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Michael Dunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Dunn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from Tepes Iii misses its target.
Dunn lunges at Tepes Iii with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tepes Iii's hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepes Iii drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dunn walks into a straight right hand from Tepes Iii.
A cross from Dunn lands.
Dunn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tepes Iii throws a sloppy head kick and Dunn moves out of range easily.
Dunn throws an off balance right hand

and Tepes Iii decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dunn's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tepes Iii wants to control from the top but Dunn keeps moving.
Tepes Iii is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dunn keeping moving, preventing Tepes Iii from controlling successfully.
Tepes Iii looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tepes Iii wants to control from the top but Dunn keeps moving.
Dunn is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tepes Iii throws a strike but Dunn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

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 Iii is trying to hold Dunn in close to prevent damage but Dunn has managed to pass into half guard.
Tepes Iii is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dunn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dunn's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes Iii is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Tepes Iii punches the canvas rather than the man.
Dunn covering up well under a series of strikes from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Tepes Iii biding his time, controlling Dunn.
Tepes Iii trying to control momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tepes Iii working for the choke.

Tepes Iii looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Dunn is controlling Tepes Iii 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Tepes Iii wants to sweep here but Dunn controlling him for the moment.
Tepes Iii is trying to hold Dunn in close to prevent damage but Dunn has managed to pass into half guard.
Dunn is thwarting Tepes Iii's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michael Dunn will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Tepes Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dunn.
Tepes Iii lands with a nice body punch.
Dunn lands an overhand right.
Tepes Iii throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dunn connects with a looping right hand.
A swing and a miss from Dunn.
Dunn throws a right hand that misses
and Tepes Iii counters with a straight right hand.
Dunn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tepes Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tepes Iii has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dunn finds it's way round the side to connect with Tepes Iii's head.
Dunn lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Tepes Iii 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dunn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dunn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dunn misses with a hook to the body
letting Tepes Iii counter with a right hand.

Dunn is rocked!
Tepes Iii flashes Dunn a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Dunn's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Dunn crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Tepes Iii punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vlad Tepes Iii!