PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Swistopliasov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ashot Sarkisyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Swistopliasov
vs
Sarkisyan

224 cm
19
295 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

201 cm
25
298 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Swistopliasov!
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, Ashot Sarkisyan!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swistopliasov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sarkisyan's waist but Sarkisyan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Swistopliasov off to one side.
Sarkisyan misses with a head kick.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Swistopliasov.
Sarkisyan wants to get back to his feet.

Swistopliasov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sarkisyan tries to escape but Swistopliasov is in control.
Swistopliasov has knee on belly and moves into mount.

Swistopliasov looking to secure an arm triangle but Sarkisyan defends it well.

Swistopliasov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Sarkisyan is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarkisyan with a flurry of punches that miss.

Swistopliasov is looking for a triangle but Sarkisyan pushes his legs off easily.
Swistopliasov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Swistopliasov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sarkisyan wants to control from the top but Swistopliasov keeps moving.
Sarkisyan 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.
Sarkisyan looking to sit in guard and control but Swistopliasov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Swistopliasov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sarkisyan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Swistopliasov, into his guard.

Swistopliasov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sarkisyan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarkisyan postures up in Swistopliasov's guard and throws a big left but Swistopliasov blocks it.
Swistopliasov wants to sweep here but Sarkisyan controlling him for the moment.
Sarkisyan wants to control from the top but Swistopliasov keeps moving.

Swistopliasov has an active guard here but Sarkisyan has managed to pass into half guard.

Swistopliasov looking for submissions off his back.
Swistopliasov is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Swistopliasov looking for submissions off his back.
Sarkisyan thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Swistopliasov to regain full guard.

Swistopliasov is looking for a triangle but Sarkisyan pushes his legs off easily.
Sarkisyan throws a strike but Swistopliasov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarkisyan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Swistopliasov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Swistopliasov has momentary wrist control but Sarkisyan slips an elbow through the middle.
Swistopliasov keeping moving, preventing Sarkisyan from controlling successfully.
Sarkisyan wants to pass the guard but Swistopliasov is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sarkisyan throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Swistopliasov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Swistopliasov fails with a takedown attempt.
Sarkisyan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sarkisyan misses with a double jab.

Swistopliasov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sarkisyan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Swistopliasov drops back looking for a leg! Sarkisyan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sarkisyan manages to kick Swistopliasov off! Swistopliasov jumps back into Sarkisyan's guard.
Sarkisyan wants to stand and escape but Swistopliasov is having none of it.

Swistopliasov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sarkisyan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Swistopliasov has Sarkisyan in his guard.
Sarkisyan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sarkisyan trying to control but Swistopliasov is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarkisyan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sarkisyan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sarkisyan throwing strikes but missing.

Swistopliasov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sarkisyan trying to control the position from guard on top but Swistopliasov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sarkisyan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sarkisyan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Swistopliasov's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swistopliasov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sarkisyan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sarkisyan's back!
Sarkisyan tries to roll but Swistopliasov sticks to his back.

Swistopliasov tightening his grip on Sarkisyan, looking for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Swistopliasov looking for the RNC.

Swistopliasov working for a choke but Sarkisyan is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sarkisyan trying to control the position but Swistopliasov manages to sink in the hooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sarkisyan showing good submission defense here.

Sarkisyan showing good submission defense here.
Swistopliasov keeps control of the position as Sarkisyan tries to break free.

Sarkisyan preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Swistopliasov.

Sarkisyan defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Swistopliasov has his opponent's back but Sarkisyan is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Swistopliasov.
Swistopliasov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sarkisyan swivels and escapes.
Sarkisyan stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Swistopliasov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sarkisyan scores with a shot to the body.
Swistopliasov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sarkisyan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sarkisyan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Swistopliasov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sarkisyan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Swistopliasov circles away quickly and effectively.
Sarkisyan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Swistopliasov counters with a shoot takedown. Sarkisyan fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Sarkisyan is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Swistopliasov 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. This is the final round!

Swistopliasov has his takedown stuffed

and Sarkisyan counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Swistopliasov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sarkisyan uses it to pass to side control.
Swistopliasov tries to bench press Sarkisyan off him but Sarkisyan keeps the position.
A lull in the action here.
Sarkisyan tries to get to his feet but Swistopliasov is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Sarkisyan in his guard.
Swistopliasov has a closed guard, preventing Sarkisyan from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Swistopliasov working for a triangle but Sarkisyan defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Swistopliasov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sarkisyan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Swistopliasov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sarkisyan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sarkisyan throwing strikes from guard but Swistopliasov blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sarkisyan is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Swistopliasov has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Sarkisyan is looking to defend but Swistopliasov has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Sarkisyan! Swistopliasov pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Sarkisyan taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ivan Swistopliasov!