PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Artie DeVanzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Gregorovitsj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregorovitsj has chosen Pink Panther Theme as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

DeVanzo
vs
Gregorovitsj

182 cm
26
193 lbs
20 - 11 - 0

175 cm
34
181 lbs
30 - 19 - 2

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Museum of Monsters & Madmen
Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Artie DeVanzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boris Gregorovitsj!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeVanzo cracks Gregorovitsj with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That has opened up Boris Gregorovitsj's cut even more.
Nice shot by Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DeVanzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gregorovitsj misses with a double jab
and DeVanzo counters with a stiff right hand.
DeVanzo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gregorovitsj throws a body kick that misses.
No joy there for Gregorovitsj, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gregorovitsj throws a body kick that misses
and DeVanzo counters with a straight right hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
DeVanzo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gregorovitsj just manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gregorovitsj explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
DeVanzo cracks Gregorovitsj with a right hand to the side of the head.

The cut above Boris Gregorovitsj's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gregorovitsj uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from DeVanzo.
DeVanzo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gregorovitsj. Gregorovitsj obviously looking to wear him down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Gregorovitsj blocks the low kick.
Gregorovitsj lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
DeVanzo misses with a wild body shot.
DeVanzo blocks a jab.
Gregorovitsj pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DeVanzo attempts a counter takedown but Gregorovitsj avoids it well and moves away.
DeVanzo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by DeVanzo.
DeVanzo misses with a hook. Gregorovitsj ducked under it nicely.
DeVanzo thumps Gregorovitsj with a low kick.
DeVanzo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That kick from DeVanzo tenderised Gregorovitsj's leg. Gregorovitsj is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gregorovitsj throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DeVanzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
DeVanzo throws a leg kick but Gregorovitsj checks it.
A little jabbing left from Gregorovitsj on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No joy there for DeVanzo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeVanzo with a hook.
Gregorovitsj tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gregorovitsj throws a sloppy head kick

and DeVanzo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by DeVanzo.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gregorovitsj trying to control the position.
DeVanzo trying to control but Gregorovitsj is working from the bottom.
Gregorovitsj has control of DeVanzo's left arm, preventing DeVanzo from doing any damage.
DeVanzo postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeVanzo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gregorovitsj swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gregorovitsj has momentary wrist control but DeVanzo slips an elbow through the middle.
Gregorovitsj utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeVanzo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
DeVanzo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
DeVanzo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from DeVanzo, right into the meat.
Gregorovitsj connects with a body shot that sends DeVanzo's belly button to the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
DeVanzo avoids the head kick by Gregorovitsj.
DeVanzo throws a leg kick but Gregorovitsj sees it coming and checks it nicely.
DeVanzo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gregorovitsj defends it nicely.
DeVanzo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gregorovitsj if he has to take too many more of those.
DeVanzo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gregorovitsj lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gregorovitsj misses with a kick to the body.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj connects with a solid leg kick.
Gregorovitsj moves forwards but DeVanzo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
DeVanzo shoots in looking for a takedown but Gregorovitsj manages to keep the fight standing, pushing DeVanzo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
DeVanzo jabs at Gregorovitsj's body.
Gregorovitsj jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DeVanzo defending well as Gregorovitsj loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like DeVanzo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
DeVanzo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gregorovitsj sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gregorovitsj missing with a left hand there. DeVanzo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DeVanzo slips a straight right by Gregorovitsj.
DeVanzo misses with a body shot.
Gregorovitsj throws an off balance right hand

and DeVanzo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by DeVanzo.
DeVanzo is pushing down on Gregorovitsj's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gregorovitsj is fighting to maintain full guard but DeVanzo has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeVanzo lands strikes from half guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
DeVanzo prevents Gregorovitsj from improving his position.
Gregorovitsj is trying is best to control the position here.
Gregorovitsj avoiding damage under a succession of punches from DeVanzo.
Gregorovitsj keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
DeVanzo passes into side control, despite Gregorovitsj's attempt to control the position.
DeVanzo throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Gregorovitsj works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Gregorovitsj preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
DeVanzo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gregorovitsj is looking for a sweep. DeVanzo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gregorovitsj is concentrating on defense, preventing DeVanzo from advancing position.
Gregorovitsj trying to control here.
DeVanzo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gregorovitsj controlling the position for now.
DeVanzo is keen to just control but Gregorovitsj is a slippery customer.
Gregorovitsj wants to improve his position but DeVanzo is controlling well.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
DeVanzo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gregorovitsj throws out the jab.
DeVanzo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gregorovitsj is looking to score with low kicks.
Boris Gregorovitsj is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeVanzo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gregorovitsj bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps DeVanzo's head backwards.
DeVanzo scores with a kick to the midsection.
A low kick from Gregorovitsj is predictable there
and DeVanzo counters with a nice uppercut.

Boris Gregorovitsj's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Gregorovitsj throws an off balance right hand
enabling DeVanzo to counter with a crisp jab.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Boris Gregorovitsj's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Artie DeVanzo!
A relieved looking Artie DeVanzo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.