PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arseniy Kramorov (ranked 4890 p4p, 5054 weight class) and Alexander Vlasov (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.

Kramorov
vs
Vlasov

180 cm
25
205
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
205
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

Good wrestler
Brawler
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Arseniy Kramorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Vlasov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vlasov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kramorov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kramorov holding on.
Vlasov trying to control the action but Kramorov is working from the bottom.
Kramorov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kramorov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kramorov wants to control but Vlasov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vlasov wants to stand but Kramorov has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Vlasov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kramorov wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kramorov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kramorov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vlasov wants to control from the top but Kramorov keeps moving.
Kramorov is controlling Vlasov's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kramorov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vlasov manages to get himself to full guard.

Kramorov throws a big right hand that misses.
Kramorov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vlasov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Vlasov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kramorov is aware though and is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vlasov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kramorov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kramorov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kramorov trying to control the position from guard on top but Vlasov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kramorov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vlasov is keeping the position for now.
Vlasov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Vlasov working for a triangle but Kramorov defends it easily.
Kramorov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kramorov postures up and lands a big shot to Vlasov's brow.
Kramorov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vlasov has Kramorov pulled in close to control his posture.
Vlasov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kramorov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vlasov looking to control.
Vlasov keeping full guard, as Kramorov tries to pass.
Kramorov throwing strikes but missing.
Kramorov works over Vlasov with some ground and pound from guard.
Kramorov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kramorov wants to pass the guard but Vlasov is keeping the position.
Vlasov keeping moving, preventing Kramorov from controlling successfully.
Kramorov looking to pass the guard.
Kramorov throws a big right hand that misses.
Vlasov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kramorov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kramorov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Vlasov is looking for a triangle but Kramorov pushes his legs off easily.
Kramorov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kramorov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kramorov scoring with some ground and pound.
Vlasov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kramorov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kramorov won't allow Vlasov to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kramorov postures up in Vlasov's guard and throws a big left but Vlasov blocks it.
Vlasov keeping moving, preventing Kramorov from controlling successfully.
Kramorov is looking to work some ground and pound but Vlasov has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arseniy Kramorov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kramorov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kramorov 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.
Vlasov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kramorov cracks Vlasov with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kramorov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kramorov connects with a couple of short punches.
Vlasov wants to sweep but no luck.

Vlasov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kramorov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kramorov with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vlasov lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Kramorov postures up.

Vlasov looking for a guillotine here but Kramorov defends easily.
Kramorov throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlasov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kramorov is one step ahead there.

Kramorov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vlasov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kramorov has managed to get both his arms back between Vlasov's legs - danger averted.
Kramorov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kramorov throws a big right hand that misses.
Kramorov postures up in Vlasov's guard and throws a big left but Vlasov blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kramorov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kramorov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kramorov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kramorov throws a big right hand that misses.
Kramorov with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two 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.
Kramorov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Vlasov shoots in and bounces Kramorov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vlasov looking to pass the guard.
Kramorov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kramorov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kramorov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vlasov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kramorov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vlasov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kramorov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kramorov wants to sweep here but Vlasov controlling him for the moment.
Vlasov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vlasov throwing strikes from guard but Kramorov blocks nicely.
Vlasov stopping the sweep attempt from Kramorov.
Kramorov pulls Vlasov in close to prevent any damage.
Vlasov scoring with some ground and pound.
Kramorov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vlasov's guard.

A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kramorov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Arseniy Kramorov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vlasov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kramorov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kramorov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kramorov wants to pass the guard but Vlasov is keeping the position.
Kramorov throwing strikes from guard but Vlasov blocks nicely.
Kramorov is working Vlasov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kramorov throwing strikes from guard but Vlasov blocks nicely.
Kramorov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arseniy Kramorov dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Kramorov shoots for a double leg takedown but Vlasov sprawls well. He's pushed Kramorov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Vlasov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kramorov tries to roll over but Vlasov keeps him under control.
Kramorov wants to control but Vlasov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vlasov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kramorov is not content to let Vlasov control the position.
Kramorov is trying to maintain the position but Vlasov is very close to passing his half guard.
Vlasov is trying to control. Kramorov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kramorov is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Vlasov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Vlasov is looking to take a break and control but Kramorov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kramorov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kramorov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kramorov, not yet.
Kramorov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kramorov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kramorov is looking to work some ground and pound but Vlasov has wrist control.
Vlasov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kramorov throws a big elbow that misses.
Kramorov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vlasov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Vlasov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kramorov landing with the ground and pound.
Vlasov is controlling Kramorov's posture.
Vlasov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vlasov is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vlasov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vlasov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kramorov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kramorov passes into half guard.
Kramorov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vlasov has hold of Kramorov's hands but Kramorov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kramorov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vlasov's head.
Vlasov wants to get back to full guard.
Kramorov trying to control the action but Vlasov is working from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kramorov connects with a nice short shot to Vlasov's temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kramorov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vlasov is refusing to be controlled, as Kramorov sits in half guard.
Kramorov thows a huge punch but Vlasov dodges it nicely.
Kramorov thows a huge punch but Vlasov dodges it nicely.
Vlasov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kramorov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kramorov's back!
Arseniy Kramorov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kramorov just trying to survive but Vlasov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Vlasov scores with punches from the back.

Vlasov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kramorov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kramorov for a finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vlasov is not going to allow Kramorov to sit and survive in this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexander Vlasov.
I think Kramorov 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arseniy Kramorov!