PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Evgeny Morgoslepov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ebashir Vkashu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Morgoslepov
vs
Vkashu

186 cm
21
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
19
195 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

Next Level Nutrition (158q for $50!!!!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Evgeny Morgoslepov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ebashir Vkashu!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Morgoslepov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vkashu, pushing him back against the cage.

Morgoslepov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Morgoslepov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vkashu manages to avoid it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Morgoslepov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vkashu looks gassed!

Morgoslepov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Morgoslepov manages to break the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vkashu!
Vkashu scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Morgoslepov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morgoslepov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Morgoslepov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Morgoslepov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Morgoslepov decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

Morgoslepov gets a clinch.

Morgoslepov breaks from the clinch.
Vkashu walks into a jab.
Morgoslepov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vkashu is fending him off so far but Morgoslepov persists. Nope, Vkashu circles away and we're back to standing.
Vkashu misses with a two punch combination.

Morgoslepov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Morgoslepov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Morgoslepov postures up in Vkashu's guard and throws a big left but Vkashu blocks it.
Morgoslepov lands a couple of digs.

Morgoslepov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morgoslepov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Vkashu is rocked!

Morgoslepov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Morgoslepov lands in his opponent's guard.
Vkashu is still in real trouble! Can Morgoslepov finish him?
Morgoslepov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgoslepov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vkashu seems to have recovered his senses.
Morgoslepov postures up in Vkashu's guard and throws a big left but Vkashu blocks it.
Morgoslepov thows a big elbow that misses.
Morgoslepov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vkashu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Morgoslepov stands and steps away. Vkashu gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ebashir Vkashu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Morgoslepov moves into the clinch.

Morgoslepov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Morgoslepov moves out of range as Vkashu strikes.
Vkashu lands with an overhand left.
Morgoslepov tries for a takedown but Vkashu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Vkashu as he connects with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgoslepov cracks Vkashu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Morgoslepov takes one to the side of the head.
Morgoslepov moves out of range of the strikes.
Vkashu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Morgoslepov tries for a takedown but Vkashu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeny Morgoslepov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgoslepov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Morgoslepov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Morgoslepov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Morgoslepov clinches.

Morgoslepov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morgoslepov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Vkashu stuffs the takedown attempt from Morgoslepov. Morgoslepov gets slowly back to his feet.
Vkashu throws an overhand right that lands on Morgoslepov's shoulder, as Morgoslepov tries to avoid the shot.
Vkashu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Morgoslepov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Morgoslepov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Morgoslepov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgoslepov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Morgoslepov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Morgoslepov throws an elbow but Vkashu slips to the side and avoids it well.
Morgoslepov throwing shots but missing, from side control.

Morgoslepov decides to stand back up.
Vkashu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Morgoslepov has time to react.
Morgoslepov misses with a two punch combination.
Vkashu misses with a straight left.
Morgoslepov fails with the takedown.
Morgoslepov staying out of range there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A punch combination from Morgoslepov misses.
Nice shot lands for Vkashu.

Morgoslepov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Morgoslepov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgeny Morgoslepov 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.

Vkashu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Morgoslepov shoots in and bounces Vkashu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Evgeny Morgoslepov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Morgoslepov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Morgoslepov is looking to work some ground and pound but Vkashu has wrist control.
Morgoslepov lands a couple of digs.
Morgoslepov distracts Vkashu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Morgoslepov distracts Vkashu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morgoslepov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Morgoslepov is looking to work some ground and pound but Vkashu has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vkashu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Morgoslepov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Morgoslepov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Vkashu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Morgoslepov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Morgoslepov lands a nice uppercut.

Morgoslepov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vkashu throws an overhand right that lands on Morgoslepov's shoulder, as Morgoslepov tries to avoid the shot.

Morgoslepov closes the distance and clinches.

Morgoslepov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Vkashu.

Morgoslepov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vkashu is trying to defend but Morgoslepov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Morgoslepov throwing shots but Vkashu is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgoslepov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vkashu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Morgoslepov throwing shots but Vkashu is blocking nicely.
Morgoslepov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vkashu's head.
Morgoslepov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Morgoslepov throwing shots but Vkashu is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Morgoslepov lands a nice short elbow.
Morgoslepov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vkashu's head.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vkashu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Morgoslepov.
Morgoslepov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Vkashu is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Vkashu dodges the ground and pound from Morgoslepov.
Morgoslepov misses with the ground and pound.
Vkashu is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Morgoslepov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Morgoslepov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Vkashu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Morgoslepov moves out of range of the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Morgoslepov takes the fight into the clinch.

Morgoslepov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Morgoslepov rushes Vkashu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Morgoslepov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vkashu might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

Morgoslepov clinches up with Vkashu and pushes him back against the cage.
Vkashu wants to get back to striking at distance but Morgoslepov won't allow it.

Morgoslepov breaks from the clinch.
Morgoslepov looks for a takedown but Vkashu sprawls well.
Morgoslepov takes one on the button.
Morgoslepov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Morgoslepov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vkashu.
Vkashu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morgoslepov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Morgoslepov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Morgoslepov darts in and clinches Vkashu up against the cage.
Vkashu tries to break the clinch but Morgoslepov is controlling the position.

Morgoslepov manages to break the clinch.
Vkashu misses with a hook. Morgoslepov ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgeny Morgoslepov dominated that second round.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Morgoslepov looks for a takedown but Vkashu sprawls well.
Vkashu swinging wildly here.
Morgoslepov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Morgoslepov moves out of range as Vkashu strikes.

Morgoslepov has Vkashu up against the cage in a clinch.

Morgoslepov manages to break the clinch.
Vkashu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Morgoslepov's head.

Morgoslepov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Morgoslepov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Morgoslepov lands with a punch from half guard.
Morgoslepov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vkashu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morgoslepov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vkashu wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgoslepov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vkashu's head.
Vkashu is trying to stand up here but Morgoslepov is controlling him well.
Morgoslepov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Morgoslepov stands up out of the half guard.
Morgoslepov moves away from the strike by Vkashu.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Morgoslepov.

Morgoslepov decides to stand back up. Morgoslepov steps back and let's Vkashu get back to his feet.

Morgoslepov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vkashu, pushing him back against the cage.

Morgoslepov manages to break the clinch.
Morgoslepov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vkashu looks to land a left hand but Morgoslepov moved out of range nicely.
Vkashu lands with a nice body punch.
Vkashu thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Vkashu misses.
Vkashu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morgoslepov circles away quickly and effectively.

Morgoslepov rushes Vkashu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vkashu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Morgoslepov manages to break the clinch.

Morgoslepov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Morgoslepov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Morgoslepov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vkashu defends it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vkashu throws a jab when Morgoslepov was well out of range.
Vkashu throws a good cross that connects.
Vkashu misses with an uppercut.
Vkashu looks to land a right hand but Morgoslepov moved out of range.
Morgoslepov stuns Vkashu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Morgoslepov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Morgoslepov scores with a shot to the side of Vkashu's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Morgoslepov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Evgeny Morgoslepov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morgoslepov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Morgoslepov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vkashu.
Vkashu moves forwards but Morgoslepov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vkashu connects with the punch.
Morgoslepov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vkashu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Morgoslepov somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeny Morgoslepov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vkashu lands a glancing blow to the side of Morgoslepov's head.
Morgoslepov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vkashu is fending him off so far but Morgoslepov persists. Nope, Vkashu circles away and we're back to standing.
Vkashu misses with an uppercut.

Morgoslepov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vkashu's guard.

Vkashu is working an open guard so Morgoslepov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Morgoslepov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Morgoslepov shoots for a double leg takedown but Vkashu sprawls well. He's pushed Morgoslepov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Donk. Vkashu catches Morgoslepov right on the button with a cross.

Morgoslepov has Vkashu up against the cage in a clinch.

Morgoslepov breaks the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vkashu cracks Morgoslepov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vkashu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morgoslepov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vkashu scores with a jab. Morgoslepov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Morgoslepov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vkashu was covering up waiting for the punch and Morgoslepov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Vkashu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ebashir Vkashu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morgoslepov with a flurry of punches that miss.

Vkashu is working an open guard so Morgoslepov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgoslepov slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Morgoslepov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Morgoslepov thows a huge punch but Vkashu dodges it nicely.
Vkashu flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evgeny Morgoslepov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Morgoslepov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evgeny Morgoslepov!