PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kurt the wrestler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregori Vladivostok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think the wrestler might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Call On Me - Eric Pyrdz. Vladivostok comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Goodbye Sober Day - Mr Bungle kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!

the wrestler
vs
Vladivostok

183 cm
26
141 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

168 cm
22
153 lbs
11 - 5 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

White Gorilla Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kurt the wrestler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Gregori Vladivostok!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
the wrestler wants to clinch.
the wrestler fails with an attempt to clinch.
the wrestler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
the wrestler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vladivostok moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kurt the wrestler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vladivostok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but the wrestler moves away.
Vladivostok throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vladivostok keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
the wrestler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vladivostok but Vladivostok pushes him off and we're back to square one.
the wrestler throws a right hand that Vladivostok ducks under and follows up with a left that Vladivostok also avoids with ease.
Vladivostok fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vladivostok misses with a low kick as the wrestler jumps back.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vladivostok. That's going to slow the wrestler down.
Vladivostok throws a series of punches but the wrestler moves out of range.
the wrestler is looking to clinch.
No luck for the wrestler with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt the wrestler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - the wrestler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
the wrestler with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vladivostok to score with a decent uppercut.

the wrestler has managed to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
the wrestler wants to break free but Vladivostok has control.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on the wrestler's face as he tries to break the clinch.

the wrestler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vladivostok dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vladivostok fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
the wrestler is breathing heavily.
Vladivostok lands a body shot.
the wrestler swings for the body but Vladivostok moves out of range.
the wrestler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vladivostok cracks the wrestler with a good jab.
Vladivostok lands with a shot to the body.
Vladivostok fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vladivostok scores with a crisp jab that stopped the wrestler in his tracks.
Vladivostok connects with a body shot.
A shot to de liver by Vladivostok. Beautiful body shot.
Vladivostok scores with a leg kick.
the wrestler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vladivostok scores with a jab.
Vladivostok punishes the wrestler's body with a nice straight punch.
Donk. Vladivostok catches the wrestler right on the button with a cross.
Vladivostok scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vladivostok is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down the wrestler rather than just go for the knockout.
Vladivostok changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vladivostok wants to slow the wrestler down by chopping away at his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
the wrestler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vladivostok is fending him off so far but the wrestler persists. Nope, Vladivostok circles away and we're back to standing.
Vladivostok throws a jab but it's blocked by the wrestler.
Vladivostok works the wrestler's body with a nice hook.
Vladivostok lands with a shot to the body.
Vladivostok scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. the wrestler doesn't seem bothered though.
the wrestler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
the wrestler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vladivostok scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vladivostok tries to bum rush the wrestler with a series of wild strikes but the wrestler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vladivostok thuds his right hand into the wrestler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
the wrestler takes one to the side of the head.
Vladivostok fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vladivostok connects with a single shot there.
Vladivostok with a jab.
the wrestler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vladivostok just misses with a punch to the body.
Vladivostok cracks the wrestler with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vladivostok misses with a body shot.
Vladivostok swats away the attempt to clinch by the wrestler.
Vladivostok connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vladivostok punishes the wrestler's body with a nice straight punch.
Vladivostok uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vladivostok cracks the wrestler with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
the wrestler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vladivostok lands a jab to the wrestler's midsection.
Gregori Vladivostok is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
the wrestler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vladivostok.
Vladivostok scores with a jab to the head.
Vladivostok dips to his left and cracks the wrestler with an uppercut!
Vladivostok lands a body shot.
Vladivostok lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vladivostok lands with a right hand.
Vladivostok scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vladivostok ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vladivostok connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vladivostok digs a good body shot into the wrestler's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
the wrestler blocks a low kick nicely.
Vladivostok bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of the wrestler's head.
Vladivostok buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
the wrestler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
the wrestler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vladivostok can pounce on him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
the wrestler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vladivostok lands with a hook. the wrestler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vladivostok lands a jab to the wrestler's midsection.
the wrestler checks a leg kick.
Vladivostok connects with a solid leg kick.
Vladivostok lands a right hook to the body.
Vladivostok lands with a shot to the body.
Vladivostok circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vladivostok misses with a low kick as the wrestler jumps back.
the wrestler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
the wrestler takes one to the chin there.
Nice straight punches there by Vladivostok. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vladivostok.
the wrestler walks into a straight right hand from Vladivostok.
Vladivostok tries to land a leg kick but the wrestler saw it coming and moves away.
the wrestler fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vladivostok's corner calls for a 1-2. Vladivostok obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vladivostok lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vladivostok cracks a nice hook into the wrestler's ribs.
the wrestler doesn't manage to clinch there - Vladivostok circles away.
Vladivostok scores with a hook to the body. the wrestler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregori Vladivostok dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

the wrestler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
the wrestler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vladivostok misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - the wrestler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vladivostok throws a looping overhand right but the wrestler ducks down to avoid it.
Vladivostok scores with a jab to the body.
Vladivostok connects with a looping right hand.
the wrestler tries to clinch up.
the wrestler looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vladivostok lands with a good body shot.
Vladivostok misses with a low kick.
the wrestler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kurt the wrestler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Vladivostok gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
the wrestler trying to control but Vladivostok is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
the wrestler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
the wrestler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Vladivostok wriggles free and stands up.
the wrestler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vladivostok misses with a looping left.
the wrestler tries to clinch but Vladivostok moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Vladivostok.
Vladivostok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but the wrestler manages to avoid it.
the wrestler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
No joy there for the wrestler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vladivostok has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
the wrestler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vladivostok lunges at the wrestler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by the wrestler's hand.
the wrestler dodges the punch combination from Vladivostok.
Vladivostok throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vladivostok throws a hook but the wrestler blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vladivostok tries to bum rush the wrestler with a series of wild strikes but the wrestler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vladivostok.
Vladivostok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
the wrestler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vladivostok darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
the wrestler tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
the wrestler is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
the wrestler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice body punch from Vladivostok.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vladivostok.
Vladivostok takes a swing at the wrestler's ribcage but misses.
Gregori Vladivostok seems to be getting the better of the standup.
the wrestler takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vladivostok bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps the wrestler's head backwards.
the wrestler checks a low kick from Vladivostok.
the wrestler is looking to clinch.
Vladivostok scores with a sloppy right hand. the wrestler should have avoided that one.
the wrestler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vladivostok paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vladivostok throws a low kick but the wrestler avoids it.
Vladivostok bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of the wrestler's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vladivostok. the wrestler does a little dance to reset his feet.
the wrestler tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
the wrestler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
the wrestler takes one on the button.
Vladivostok lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
the wrestler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vladivostok swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vladivostok throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
the wrestler walks into a straight right hand from Vladivostok.
the wrestler tries to move into range but Vladivostok moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vladivostok just misses with a punch to the body.
the wrestler tries to clinch up but Vladivostok circles away and keeps his distance.
the wrestler wants to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Vladivostok.
Nice uppercut lands for Vladivostok. That snapped the wrestler's head back.
the wrestler blocks a jab.
the wrestler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice body punch from Vladivostok.
Vladivostok moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
the wrestler moves away from the strike by Vladivostok.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vladivostok misses with a low kick.
the wrestler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
the wrestler takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
the wrestler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
the wrestler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vladivostok swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vladivostok cracks the inside of the wrestler's front leg.
Vladivostok lands with a nice body punch.
Vladivostok lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
the wrestler checks a leg kick nicely.
the wrestler walks into a left hand.
Vladivostok lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
the wrestler walks into a jab.
the wrestler fails with an attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vladivostok darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
the wrestler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vladivostok paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vladivostok lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
No luck with that takedown attempt from the wrestler.
Vladivostok cracks the inside of the wrestler's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregori Vladivostok showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Vladivostok lands a head shot.
Vladivostok throws out a loose jab but the wrestler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vladivostok tried to score with a low kick but the wrestler checks it.
A big right from Vladivostok misses.
the wrestler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vladivostok paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vladivostok keeps the fight on the outside.
Vladivostok stuns the wrestler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
the wrestler doesn't manage to clinch there - Vladivostok circles away.
The fighters circling - Vladivostok throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
the wrestler is looking to clinch.
the wrestler moves out of range as Vladivostok strikes.
the wrestler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vladivostok throws a low kick but it's checked well by the wrestler.
the wrestler tries to clinch up but Vladivostok circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vladivostok scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vladivostok scores with a jab to the head.
the wrestler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vladivostok swats him away and circles back towards the center.
the wrestler tries to clinch up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
the wrestler closes the distance and clinches up with Vladivostok, looking for a takedown. the wrestler pushes Vladivostok against the cage but Vladivostok circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
the wrestler takes one to the chin there.
Vladivostok is looking to chop away at the wrestler's legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
the wrestler shoots in for a takedown but Vladivostok shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Good shot there by Vladivostok.
Vladivostok thows a body shot but no joy.
the wrestler slips a straight right by Vladivostok.
Vladivostok misses with the combination.
the wrestler on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vladivostok works the wrestler's body with a nice hook.
Vladivostok stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
the wrestler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vladivostok paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vladivostok throws a right hand that the wrestler ducks under and follows up with a left that the wrestler also avoids with ease.
Vladivostok misses with a low kick.
the wrestler takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
the wrestler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vladivostok.
the wrestler is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vladivostok.

the wrestler is rocked!
the wrestler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vladivostok.
Oh the wrestler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vladivostok connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
the wrestler is looking to clinch.
the wrestler seems to have got his legs back now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vladivostok dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Vladivostok misses.
Vladivostok misses the shot to the body.
the wrestler tries to clinch but Vladivostok moves out of range.
the wrestler is looking to clinch.
the wrestler staying out of range there.
Good standup being displayed there by the wrestler as he connects with a hook.
Jab by Vladivostok.
the wrestler tries to clinch up but Vladivostok circles away and keeps his distance.
Vladivostok chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vladivostok circles away from the clinch attempt.
the wrestler wants to clinch up but Vladivostok keeps it at a distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Vladivostok scores with a four punch combination!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
the wrestler wants to clinch.
Vladivostok cracks the wrestler with an open hand slap.
Vladivostok lands a slapping body shot.
Vladivostok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but the wrestler was well out of range. Poor timing from Vladivostok.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vladivostok, right into the meat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
the wrestler tries to clinch but Vladivostok is having none of it.
the wrestler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gregori Vladivostok is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vladivostok scores with a nice right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vladivostok.
Vladivostok connects with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vladivostok.
A punch lands to the side of the wrestler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
the wrestler wants to clinch up but Vladivostok keeps it at a distance.
Vladivostok lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vladivostok misses with a wild body shot.
A cross from Vladivostok lands.
the wrestler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vladivostok finds it's way round the side to connect with the wrestler's head.
the wrestler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vladivostok sprawls well. Vladivostok wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. the wrestler gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt the wrestler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vladivostok scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. the wrestler doesn't seem bothered though.
Vladivostok lands with a hook. the wrestler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
the wrestler throws a series of punches but Vladivostok moves out of range.
Vladivostok tests the wrestler's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vladivostok is looking to chop away at the wrestler's legs.
Vladivostok lands a slapping body shot.
Vladivostok swats away the attempt to clinch by the wrestler.
the wrestler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vladivostok paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vladivostok displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from the wrestler.
Vladivostok lands a body shot.
the wrestler fails with an attempt to clinch.
the wrestler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vladivostok lands a head shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vladivostok. That's going to slow the wrestler down.
Vladivostok wants to land a leg kick but the wrestler is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
the wrestler misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vladivostok counters with a left to the body.
Vladivostok connects with a jab.
the wrestler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A left lands for Vladivostok.
Kurt the wrestler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vladivostok connects with a nice looking jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gregori Vladivostok comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vladivostok 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 25:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 25:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregori Vladivostok!