PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacob The Black Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Vasiliev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

The Black Knight
vs
Vasiliev

190 cm
22
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
163 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Prefers standup

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jacob The Black Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Vasiliev!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasiliev checks a low kick from The Black Knight.
A head kick misses from The Black Knight.

Vasiliev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Vasiliev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Vasiliev get's back to his feet.
The Black Knight misses with a leg kick.

Vasiliev gets the takedown into side control.

Vasiliev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Vasiliev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by The Black Knight, who protects the arm well.
The Black Knight struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasiliev tries to move into full mount but can't pass The Black Knight's legs.
The Black Knight can't do much from the bottom here.

Vasiliev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vasiliev looks gassed!
Vasiliev tries to move into full mount but can't pass The Black Knight's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vasiliev trying to control the position but The Black Knight is working away.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Vasiliev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Black Knight is fending him off so far but Vasiliev persists. Nope, The Black Knight circles away and we're back to standing.
The Black Knight throws a half hearted mid kick.
The Black Knight tries a head kick but it misses.
The Black Knight looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The Black Knight throws a head kick but Vasiliev moves out of range.
Vasiliev blocks a head kick by The Black Knight.
The Black Knight tries a head kick but it misses.
The Black Knight misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jacob The Black Knight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vasiliev blocks a head kick by The Black Knight.
Jacob The Black Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Black Knight misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Black Knight misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Black Knight tries a head kick but it misses.

Vasiliev scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The Black Knight trying to control but Vasiliev postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasiliev trying to control from half guard but The Black Knight is working away.

Vasiliev is looking for a kimura but The Black Knight is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vasiliev to get the leverage.

Vasiliev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so The Black Knight is just riding it out for now. Vasiliev eventually gives up the hold.
The Black Knight really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Vasiliev is working for a submission of some sort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vasiliev not doing much here.

Vasiliev is working for a kimura here but The Black Knight manages to reverse the position and he's now in Vasiliev's guard.
Vasiliev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Black Knight will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Vasiliev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The Black Knight throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Black Knight throws a head kick that misses.
The Black Knight misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Black Knight throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Black Knight throws a head kick that misses.
The Black Knight misses with an attempted mid kick.

Vasiliev feints and as The Black Knight raises his hands in defense, Vasiliev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vasiliev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The Black Knight not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vasiliev trying to control but The Black Knight is working from the bottom.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vasiliev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead The Black Knight passes into side control.
Vasiliev tries to improve position but can't.
Vasiliev manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's two 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.
Vasiliev tries to pass the half guard into mount. The Black Knight knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Vasiliev looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The Black Knight is staying active underneath Vasiliev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Vasiliev is looking for a kimura but The Black Knight is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vasiliev to get the leverage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Black Knight gets full guard.
Vasiliev trying to move into half guard but instead The Black Knight has managed to sweep!
The Black Knight would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The Black Knight has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vasiliev pulls The Black Knight in close to prevent any damage.

Vasiliev has his foot on The Black Knight's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The Black Knight works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Black Knight preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Vasiliev looking for a guillotine here but The Black Knight defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasiliev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The Black Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasiliev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Black Knight preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oleg Vasiliev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

The Black Knight throws a head kick but Vasiliev moves out of range.
The Black Knight pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Vasiliev scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Vasiliev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. The Black Knight doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vasiliev.

Vasiliev is working for an americana but The Black Knight has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Vasiliev was thinking about the submission.
Vasiliev prevents The Black Knight from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasiliev forces his way into half guard.
Vasiliev trying to control the pace.
Vasiliev moves into full mount! The Black Knight won't be happy about that!

The Black Knight defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Vasiliev.
Vasiliev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jacob The Black Knight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasiliev unloads with some shots from mount but The Black Knight bucks and avoids them well.
Vasiliev looking to control but The Black Knight is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vasiliev controlling the pace for now.
Vasiliev trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Black Knight wants to control but Vasiliev is having none of it.
The Black Knight slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Vasiliev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so The Black Knight is just riding it out for now. Vasiliev eventually gives up the hold.
The Black Knight is trying to maintain the position but Vasiliev is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vasiliev is just content to waste time from the top position. The Black Knight takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The Black Knight has momentary wrist control but Vasiliev slips an elbow through the middle.

Vasiliev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The Black Knight can't keep his opponent in guard - Vasiliev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vasiliev is tying to control. The Black Knight wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oleg Vasiliev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vasiliev winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleg Vasiliev!