PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Gross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Vasyanovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Gross
vs
Vasyanovich

193 cm
21
270 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

194 cm
25
254 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Gross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Igor Vasyanovich!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vasyanovich cracks Gross with an uppercut from hell and Gross crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Vasyanovich's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!

It looks like Matt Gross has been cut.
Vasyanovich throwing strikes from guard but Gross blocks nicely.
Vasyanovich must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vasyanovich postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
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!
Vasyanovich postures up in Gross's guard and throws a big left but Gross blocks it.
Vasyanovich looking to pass the guard.
Gross preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vasyanovich with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vasyanovich keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gross's head.
Vasyanovich throws and elbow that misses. Gross uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vasyanovich's guard. Nice move by Gross!
Gross won't allow Vasyanovich to sweep him here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vasyanovich can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gross is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vasyanovich looking for a sweep. Not yet Vasyanovich, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gross cracks Vasyanovich with a solid left hand.
Gross scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vasyanovich looking for a sweep. Not yet Vasyanovich, not yet.
Vasyanovich is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vasyanovich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vasyanovich 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.
Gross connects with a couple of short punches.
Gross is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vasyanovich wants to sweep here but Gross controlling him for the moment.
Gross with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vasyanovich 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.
Gross missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vasyanovich wants to sweep here but Gross controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasyanovich will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Gross trying to control but Vasyanovich is working from the bottom.
Gross is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gross distracts Vasyanovich with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vasyanovich looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Vasyanovich - that will leave a mark!
Gross is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Vasyanovich lands a big shot that drops Gross! Can he finish him?
Vasyanovich lands a couple of elbows.
Vasyanovich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gross wants to sweep here but Vasyanovich controlling him for the moment.
Vasyanovich lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vasyanovich landing with the ground and pound.
Vasyanovich working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Gross is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasyanovich postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Gross covers up, he's hurt! Vasyanovich keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Vasyanovich and the ref steps in to end the fight! Vasyanovich can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Igor Vasyanovich!