PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Zerynchuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Zerynchuk
vs
Power

170 cm
24
180 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

190 cm
24
175 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Hellbent, Inc.

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vladimir Zerynchuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Max Power!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Power closes the distance and pushes Zerynchuk back into the cage.

Zerynchuk works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Power is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zerynchuk is aware though and is defending well.
Zerynchuk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zerynchuk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zerynchuk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Power swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zerynchuk scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zerynchuk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Power swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zerynchuk lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zerynchuk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Power is keeping the position for now.
Zerynchuk is working hard here to advance position.
Power looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Zerynchuk drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Power manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zerynchuk has Power in his guard.

Zerynchuk isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Power stacks Zerynchuk on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Power!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zerynchuk tries to bench press Power off him but Power keeps the position.
Zerynchuk taking a bit of punishment here - Power scoring with strikes.
Zerynchuk tries to bench press Power off him but Power keeps the position.
Power has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Zerynchuk!
Zerynchuk regains half guard.
Power trying to mount his opponent but Zerynchuk defends it.
Power is looking to take a break and control but Zerynchuk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zerynchuk might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zerynchuk slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Zerynchuk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Power pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zerynchuk is keeping the position for now.
Power looks gassed!

Zerynchuk throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Power escapes and throws Zerynchuk's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Zerynchuk prevents Power from improving position.
Power has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Zerynchuk is looking to improve his position but Power isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zerynchuk is looking to escape.
Zerynchuk looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Zerynchuk tries to roll but Power sticks to his back.

Zerynchuk fending off the submission attempt from Power.

Power is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Zerynchuk defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Zerynchuk breaks Power's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Zerynchuk drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zerynchuk jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Zerynchuk drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zerynchuk jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zerynchuk wants to pass the guard but Power is keeping the position.
Power working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zerynchuk.

Zerynchuk drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Power manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zerynchuk has Power in his guard.
Zerynchuk is striking off his back. Power thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Power passes to full mount!
Power blocks Zerynchuk's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Power dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Zerynchuk shoots in looking for a takedown. Power tries to sprawl out of it but Zerynchuk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Power manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zerynchuk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Power swivels and escapes.
Zerynchuk fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Zerynchuk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zerynchuk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Power circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zerynchuk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Power as he jumps to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zerynchuk wants to clinch
enabling Power to counter with a crisp jab.
Power is looking to score with low kicks.
Zerynchuk fails with the takedown
and Zerynchuk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Power tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zerynchuk with a lazy takedown attempt
and Power counters with a nice uppercut.
Zerynchuk shoots and misses
and Power counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zerynchuk shoots and misses
and Power counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zerynchuk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good standup being displayed there by Power as he connects with a hook.
Power is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Power lands a slapping body shot.
Power lands with a kick to the temple. Zerynchuk shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Vladimir Zerynchuk has been cut.
Power lands with an overhand left.

Zerynchuk is rocked!
Zerynchuk doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Power counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Zerynchuk has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Max Power!