PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mocny Vlad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by a great song. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Nathan James was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Vlad
vs
James

190 cm
22
240 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

200 cm
22
250 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mocny Vlad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathan James!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vlad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vlad.
Vlad misses with a double jab.
Vlad throws a half hearted mid kick.
James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vlad fails to land with a series of punches.
A big left from Vlad misses.
No luck for James with that takedown attempt.
James avoids a kick to the body.
Vlad misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Vlad misses
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James shoots in but Vlad avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vlad with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mocny Vlad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlad digs a good hook to James's body.
James looks gassed!
A slapping leg kick lands for Vlad.
Vlad lands a nice hook to James's body. James takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vlad swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and James counters with a single leg into guard. Vlad didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Vlad is looking to stand up but James isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James wants to control from the top but Vlad keeps moving.
Vlad wants to stand but James is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James tries to free his leg and advance position but Vlad is retaining full guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
James scores with a push kick.
Vlad punishes James's body with a nice straight punch.
Vlad just misses with a punch to the body.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vlad.
Vlad misses with the body kick
and James counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vlad misses with the combination.
Vlad misses with a combination
and James counters with a head kick. That will keep Vlad thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nice cross by Vlad.
Vlad lands a high kick!
Vlad misses with a hook
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A head kick by Vlad misses
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vlad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vlad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but James moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
James avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vlad is looking to wear down James with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vlad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
James misses with a hook to the body
and Vlad counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice body kick there by Vlad.
Vlad misses with an uppercut
and James counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Vlad is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Vlad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but James moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vlad attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Vlad there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vlad throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

James scores with a takedown into Vlad's guard.

James gets to his feet. Vlad looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
James tries for a takedown but Vlad sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mocny Vlad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan James.
James blocks a head kick by Vlad.
Vlad wants to land a leg kick but James is out of range.
James looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vlad throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and James decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vlad's guard.
James prevents Vlad from getting back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Vlad is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mocny Vlad will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Vlad throws an off balance right hand
and James counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vlad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from James there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vlad lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vlad throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Vlad.
Vlad knocks James to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?

James is rocked!

Vlad decides to stand back up. Vlad steps back and let's James get back to his feet.
James is still on wobbly legs! Can Vlad finish him?
James bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Vlad comes at him with an uppercut from hell! James falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! James was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mocny Vlad!