PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vladyslav Movlyanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Matador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlos Matador has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Vladyslav Movlyanov's chin.

Movlyanov
vs
Matador

185 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
18
154 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vladyslav Movlyanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Matador!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Matador.
Matador avoids the body shot from Movlyanov.
Matador closes this distance looking for a takedown but Movlyanov circles away.
Movlyanov throws a head kick but Matador moves out of range.
Matador throws a head kick but Movlyanov moves out of range.
Movlyanov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Matador doesn't manage to clinch there - Movlyanov circles away.
Movlyanov shoots in but no luck this time.
Matador tries to score a power double leg takedown but Movlyanov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matador somewhat.

Movlyanov clinches.
Movlyanov gets underhooks to prevent Matador's takedown attempt.
Vladyslav Movlyanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Matador.
Movlyanov keeps control of Matador as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Movlyanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matador stops a takedown attempt from Movlyanov.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Movlyanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Movlyanov rushes Matador and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Movlyanov prevents Matador from breaking the clinch.
Matador wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Movlyanov has him pressed against the cage.
Movlyanov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Matador avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Movlyanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matador slaps away a takedown attempt from Movlyanov, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Movlyanov moves into the clinch.

Movlyanov successfully pulls guard.
Matador wants to stand but Movlyanov is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Movlyanov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Matador wants to stand but Movlyanov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Movlyanov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Movlyanov is breathing heavily.
Movlyanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matador.
Movlyanov has a closed guard, preventing Matador from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Movlyanov is pulling down on Matador's head. It's preventing any offense from Matador, at least for the moment.
Matador trying to control the position from guard on top but Movlyanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Movlyanov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Matador!
Matador is desperately trying to improve his position but Movlyanov has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matador wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Matador is trying to get back to his feet but Movlyanov has full control of the position and if anything, Matador has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Movlyanov missing with strikes.
Matador wants to get back to his feet.
Matador is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Movlyanov.
Movlyanov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Movlyanov missing with punches from the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Movlyanov controlling from the back.

Movlyanov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Matador throws a push kick but Movlyanov slaps the foot to one side.
Matador shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Movlyanov defends it nicely.
Movlyanov throws a head kick but Matador moves out of range.

Movlyanov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Movlyanov thowing shots but they're missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Movlyanov controlling his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matador holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Movlyanov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Movlyanov prevents Matador from getting the reversal.
Matador tries to control the position but Movlyanov now has his back.
Movlyanov struggling to land strikes to the head as Matador covers up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Movlyanov biding his time, controlling Matador.
Matador controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Matador is breathing heavily.
Movlyanov has the hooks in. Matador is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Matador is trying to get back to his feet but Movlyanov has full control of the position and if anything, Matador has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Movlyanov thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Matador rolls, trying to escape but Movlyanov keeps control of the position.
Movlyanov struggling to land strikes to the head as Matador covers up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matador covering up well and avoiding damage.
Movlyanov scores with punches to the body.

Movlyanov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Matador defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Movlyanov looking for the choke but no joy.

Movlyanov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Matador knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Matador for a finish.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matador can't escape the position.
Movlyanov is riding his opponent, not letting Matador buck him off.
Vladyslav Movlyanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Movlyanov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
I really don't envy Matador right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladyslav Movlyanov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Movlyanov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Matador.
A looping hook to the body misses from Movlyanov. Matador does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matador closes the distance and clinches up with Movlyanov, looking for a takedown. Matador pushes Movlyanov against the cage but Movlyanov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Matador shoots in but no luck this time.
Vladyslav Movlyanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Matador.

Movlyanov has Matador up against the cage in a clinch.

Movlyanov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Movlyanov tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Movlyanov looking for a guillotine here but Matador defends easily.
Matador throwing strikes from guard but Movlyanov blocks nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Movlyanov is pulling down on Matador's head to control his posture.
Matador is looking to stand up but Movlyanov won't let him.

Movlyanov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Matador defends well.
Matador wants to stand but Movlyanov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Movlyanov pulls Matador in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matador trying to control the position from guard on top but Movlyanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Movlyanov is looking for a triangle but Matador pushes his legs off easily.
Matador postures up.
Matador wants to control from the top but Movlyanov keeps moving.
Movlyanov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Matador shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Movlyanov sprawls well. Movlyanov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matador gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Movlyanov wants to clinch up but Matador keeps it at a distance.
Matador wants to clinch up but Movlyanov keeps it at a distance.
Matador is trying hard to land a takedown here. Movlyanov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Movlyanov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Movlyanov clinches up with Matador and pushes him back against the cage.
Movlyanov working Matador over with knees to the body.

Movlyanov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Matador uses from the top position.
Movlyanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Matador stands and steps away. Movlyanov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matador pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Movlyanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Movlyanov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Matador's waist but Matador gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Movlyanov off to one side.
Movlyanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Matador.
Movlyanov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Matador tries to avoid it but Movlyanov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Matador to the ground. Matador escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Matador tries to clinch but Movlyanov moves out of range.
Matador feints a jab promting Movlyanov to slip. Matador then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Movlyanov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Movlyanov forces Matador back against the cage and clinches.
Carlos Matador has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vladyslav Movlyanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Movlyanov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vladyslav Movlyanov.
Well Movlyanov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladyslav Movlyanov!