PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leonid Vasilevsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hnery Cejedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Vasilevsky
vs
Cejedo

175 cm
19
155 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

163 cm
23
141 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Prefers standup

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leonid Vasilevsky!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hnery Cejedo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cejedo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vasilevsky tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cejedo is in Vasilevsky's guard.
Cejedo sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Vasilevsky is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cejedo is aware though and is defending well.
Cejedo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Vasilevsky is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cejedo is aware though and is defending well.

Vasilevsky is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cejedo defends well.
Vasilevsky will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vasilevsky manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cejedo manages to get himself to full guard.
Vasilevsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Cejedo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vasilevsky is really struggling to control Cejedo but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cejedo is on top in guard.
Cejedo content to stall in guard here.

Vasilevsky looking for a guillotine here but Cejedo defends easily.
Cejedo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cejedo wants to pass the guard but Vasilevsky is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasilevsky has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cejedo has passed into side control.
Vasilevsky tries to bench press Cejedo off him but Cejedo keeps the position.
Vasilevsky can't do much from the bottom here.
Vasilevsky is looking for a sweep.
Cejedo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Vasilevsky tries to improve position but can't.
Vasilevsky is trying to control Cejedo's posture but Cejedo avoids it.
Cejedo is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasilevsky can't do much from the bottom here.
Vasilevsky is trying to get back to half guard.
Vasilevsky is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cejedo off and has taken his back!

Cejedo is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Vasilevsky gets his way!
Cejedo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vasilevsky. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vasilevsky doesn't have the hooks in and Cejedo manages to turn into his guard.

Vasilevsky is looking for a triangle but Cejedo pushes his legs off easily.
Vasilevsky is breathing heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cejedo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vasilevsky looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Vasilevsky looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Vasilevsky is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cejedo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vasilevsky is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cejedo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vasilevsky is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hnery Cejedo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Vasilevsky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Vasilevsky throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hnery Cejedo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vasilevsky throws a head kick that misses.
Vasilevsky loads up on a big right hand but Cejedo slips the punch.
Vasilevsky digs a good body shot into Cejedo's ribs.
Vasilevsky scores with a head kick.
Cejedo moves out of range of the strikes.
Cejedo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vasilevsky.
Vasilevsky tried to score with a low kick but Cejedo checks it.
Vasilevsky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Cejedo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vasilevsky looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Vasilevsky trying to remain calm as Cejedo controls from the top position.
Cejedo has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Vasilevsky!
Vasilevsky really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cejedo content just to control the position here.
A nice elbow there by Cejedo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BOOM! Cejedo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Vasilevsky tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vasilevsky tries to hold on but Cejedo pushes him away.
Cejedo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vasilevsky is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cejedo content just to control the position here.
Vasilevsky is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cejedo controlling from mount.
Vasilevsky is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vasilevsky gets back to half guard.
Cejedo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Hnery Cejedo was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Cejedo blocks a head kick by Vasilevsky.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cejedo fails with the takedown.
Vasilevsky misses with a body shot.

Cejedo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Vasilevsky has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cejedo is working away from the top position though.
Vasilevsky is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Vasilevsky regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cejedo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vasilevsky is trying to keep Cejedo in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vasilevsky working for a triangle but Cejedo defends it easily.
Vasilevsky wants to control the position but Cejedo says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Vasilevsky is looking to improve his position.
Cejedo wants to free his trapped foot but Vasilevsky is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Vasilevsky is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cejedo pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hnery Cejedo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Vasilevsky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cejedo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vasilevsky listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Cejedo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vasilevsky is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vasilevsky looking for a sweep but Cejedo has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Vasilevsky is looking to improve his position but Cejedo isn't that keen on the idea.
Vasilevsky gets back to half guard.

Cejedo decides to return to a standing position.
Vasilevsky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cejedo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Leonid Vasilevsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasilevsky pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Cejedo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Vasilevsky!
Cejedo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vasilevsky is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vasilevsky tries to hold on but Cejedo postures up.
Vasilevsky working to try and regain half guard.
Vasilevsky is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cejedo controlling his opponent.
Cejedo landing strikes, looking to finish!
Vasilevsky wants to hold on but Cejedo pushes him away.
Cejedo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cejedo unloading with bombs!
Cejedo content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cejedo prevents Vasilevsky from getting the reversal.
Cejedo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vasilevsky tries to lock up and control but Cejedo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vasilevsky sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Vasilevsky trying to control from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Hnery Cejedo was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A punch combination from Vasilevsky misses.
Vasilevsky displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cejedo.
Cejedo moves out of range as Vasilevsky strikes.
Vasilevsky tries a head kick but it misses.
Vasilevsky misses with a wild combination.

Cejedo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vasilevsky was covering up waiting for the punch and Cejedo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cejedo is fighting to break Vasilevsky's control of his arms but Vasilevsky is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cejedo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hnery Cejedo really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Cejedo blocks a head kick by Vasilevsky.
Vasilevsky tries a head kick but it misses.
Vasilevsky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No luck for Cejedo with that takedown attempt.

Cejedo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cejedo trying to control the pace.
Vasilevsky is looking to improve his position.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasilevsky wants to control but Cejedo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cejedo controlling the pace.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Hnery Cejedo wasn't active enough on the ground.
Cejedo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vasilevsky looks to land a left hand but Cejedo moved out of range nicely.
Vasilevsky lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vasilevsky.
Cejedo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Vasilevsky tries a head kick but it misses.
Vasilevsky lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cejedo circles away quickly and effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cejedo slips under a jab from Vasilevsky.

Cejedo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Vasilevsky wants to control but Cejedo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cejedo controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vasilevsky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vasilevsky thumps Cejedo with a low kick.
Vasilevsky looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vasilevsky keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Leonid Vasilevsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hnery Cejedo.
Vasilevsky jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cejedo has a takedown stuffed.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Cejedo.
Vasilevsky manages to get back to half guard.
Vasilevsky works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasilevsky not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hnery Cejedo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vasilevsky is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Vasilevsky looking for a submission but Cejedo manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Vasilevsky trying to control but Cejedo is working from the bottom.

Vasilevsky has gone for a leg lock! Cejedo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Vasilevsky's guard.
Vasilevsky can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cejedo controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hnery Cejedo dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

A jab from Vasilevsky misses.
Vasilevsky shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vasilevsky throws a leg kick which misses Cejedo's front leg but catches the back leg as Cejedo tries to avoid it.
Vasilevsky motions for Cejedo to come forward. Vasilevsky throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Vasilevsky.
Cejedo shoots in for a double leg but Vasilevsky sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vasilevsky pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cejedo blocks the body kick.
Vasilevsky throws a sloppy head kick and Cejedo moves out of range easily.
Vasilevsky wants to land a leg kick but Cejedo is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilevsky misses with a head kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

Vasilevsky gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cejedo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vasilevsky can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cejedo decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Cejedo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Vasilevsky looking for submissions off his back.
Vasilevsky tries to roll over but Cejedo keeps him under control.
Vasilevsky wants to control the action here but instead Cejedo manages to pass to full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cejedo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Vasilevsky working to try and regain half guard.
Cejedo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cejedo wants to control the pace but Vasilevsky is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasilevsky tries to hold on but Cejedo pushes him away.
Cejedo wants to control the pace but Vasilevsky is squirming around nicely.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Vasilevsky can't escape the position.
Cejedo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vasilevsky is looking to escape.
Vasilevsky really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cejedo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Vasilevsky can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Cejedo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vasilevsky is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cejedo landing punches.
Vasilevsky tries to hold on but Cejedo postures up.
Leonid Vasilevsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vasilevsky keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hnery Cejedo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cejedo 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Hnery Cejedo!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Hnery Cejedo!
Judge Suge Night scores the fight for Hnery Cejedo!

Hnery Cejedo wins by unanimous decision!
Hnery Cejedo is the new featherweight champion!