PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between chok rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandr Vasiliskov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). rivera has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. chok rivera looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

rivera
vs
Vasiliskov

172 cm
20
250 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

190 cm
20
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Senzu Beans Inc.

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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, chok rivera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexandr Vasiliskov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasiliskov closes this distance looking for a takedown but rivera circles away.
rivera looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Nice takedown defense from rivera. No joy for Vasiliskov on that attempt.
rivera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
rivera takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vasiliskov doesn't manage to clinch there - rivera circles away.
rivera keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
chok rivera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandr Vasiliskov.
rivera tries to bum rush Vasiliskov with a series of wild strikes but Vasiliskov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alexandr Vasiliskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasiliskov misses with a takedown attempt - rivera sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vasiliskov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
rivera takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Vasiliskov fails to land the takedown.
Vasiliskov tries to clinch but rivera is having none of it.
rivera wants to slow Vasiliskov down by chopping away at his legs.
Vasiliskov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vasiliskov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two 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.
Vasiliskov wants to clinch.
Vasiliskov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vasiliskov connects with a high kick.
Vasiliskov scores with a kick to the body.
Vasiliskov looks for a takedown but rivera sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasiliskov misses with a takedown attempt - rivera sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vasiliskov tries to close the distance and clinch up but rivera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
rivera takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Vasiliskov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vasiliskov wants to clinch up but rivera keeps it at a distance.
Vasiliskov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says rivera as he avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vasiliskov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Vasiliskov looks for a takedown but rivera sprawls well.
rivera throws a sloppy head kick
and Vasiliskov counters with a flying knee. Nice.

rivera moves into the clinch.

Vasiliskov lands a takedown into guard.
Vasiliskov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
rivera is looking to stand up but Vasiliskov isn't so interested in that idea.
rivera keeping moving, preventing Vasiliskov from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandr Vasiliskov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

rivera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vasiliskov.
rivera shoots for a double leg takedown but Vasiliskov sprawls well. He's pushed rivera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
rivera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vasiliskov.
chok rivera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasiliskov tries for a takedown but rivera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
chok rivera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandr Vasiliskov.
Vasiliskov with a lazy takedown attempt

and rivera counters with a single leg into guard. Vasiliskov didn't expect that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
rivera won't allow Vasiliskov to sweep him here.
rivera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vasiliskov is keeping the position for now.
Vasiliskov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vasiliskov controls rivera momentarily but rivera frees himself.

Vasiliskov looking for subs off his back but rivera has passed one foot through into half guard.

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.

Vasiliskov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but rivera pulls his head out easily.
Vasiliskov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Vasiliskov tries to get to full guard but rivera has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasiliskov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vasiliskov keeping moving, preventing rivera from controlling successfully.
Vasiliskov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for rivera!

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.
Vasiliskov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as rivera is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

chok rivera dominated that second round.
That's time! rivera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Vasiliskov with a poor takedown

so rivera counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Vasiliskov pushes a forearm under rivera's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, rivera is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexandr Vasiliskov!