PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zenek Ziemski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonid Vasilevsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leonid Vasilevsky struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Zenek Ziemski has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Ziemski
vs
Vasilevsky

187 cm
21
155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

175 cm
24
155 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Knockout power

Steel Penn's Laundry 93%

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zenek Ziemski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leonid Vasilevsky!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasilevsky throws a head kick that misses.
Ziemski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vasilevsky defends it nicely.
Ziemski shoots in for a takedown but Vasilevsky shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Vasilevsky decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Vasilevsky wants to pass to mount but Ziemski is defending the position.

Ziemski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vasilevsky pulls his head out easily.

Vasilevsky is trying to work for a kimura but Ziemski is defending well.
Ziemski works his way to full guard. Good work.

Ziemski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vasilevsky trying to control but Ziemski is working from the bottom.

Vasilevsky drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vasilevsky jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Vasilevsky got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ziemski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vasilevsky has managed to get both his arms back between Ziemski's legs - danger averted.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vasilevsky wants to control from the top but Ziemski keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ziemski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vasilevsky defends it easily.

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

Ziemski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vasilevsky can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Ziemski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ziemski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vasilevsky can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Ziemski working for a triangle but Vasilevsky defends it easily.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Vasilevsky wants to stand but Ziemski is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ziemski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Vasilevsky got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ziemski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vasilevsky has managed to get both his arms back between Ziemski's legs - danger averted.
Vasilevsky wants to control from the top but Ziemski keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Ziemski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Ziemski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vasilevsky defends well.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasilevsky wants to stand but Ziemski is controlling his posture from full guard.
Vasilevsky wants to control from the top but Ziemski keeps moving.

Ziemski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Vasilevsky stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Vasilevsky fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vasilevsky fakes the leg kick and cracks Ziemski in the body.
Vasilevsky misses with a two punch combination.
Vasilevsky looks gassed!
Ziemski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vasilevsky as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zenek Ziemski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasilevsky stuffs the takedown.
Ziemski avoids the head kick by Vasilevsky.
Zenek Ziemski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasilevsky throws the left hand but Ziemski avoids the punch easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasilevsky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice takedown defense from Vasilevsky. No joy for Ziemski on that attempt.
Vasilevsky throws a right and a left that Ziemski avoids nicely.
Vasilevsky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vasilevsky leaves Ziemski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Ziemski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vasilevsky napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Ziemski is trying to get an arm triangle but Vasilevsky is defending well.
Vasilevsky manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ziemski tries to roll over but Vasilevsky keeps him under control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vasilevsky is trying to control. Ziemski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ziemski is pressing down on Vasilevsky's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ziemski wants to sweep here but Vasilevsky controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zenek Ziemski dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nice shot lands for Vasilevsky.
Vasilevsky tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vasilevsky.
A bone on bone clash there as Ziemski blocks the leg kick.
Ziemski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ziemski blocks the body kick.
Vasilevsky looks to land a left hand but Ziemski moved out of range nicely.

Vasilevsky scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Zenek Ziemski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Ziemski looking for submissions off his back.
Ziemski tries to roll over but Vasilevsky keeps him under control.
Vasilevsky trying to control from half guard but Ziemski is working away.
Vasilevsky is breathing heavily.

Vasilevsky is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ziemski is just riding it out for now. Vasilevsky eventually gives up the hold.

Ziemski looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ziemski actively working from the bottom here.

Vasilevsky is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Ziemski looking for submissions off his back.
Vasilevsky is keen to just control but Ziemski is a slippery customer.

Ziemski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vasilevsky pulls his head out easily.

Vasilevsky seems to be working for a kimura but Ziemski defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ziemski actively working from the bottom here.

Ziemski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ziemski moves into full guard.

Ziemski pushes a forearm under Vasilevsky's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Vasilevsky is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zenek Ziemski!
Zenek Ziemski thanked the fans post fight for their support.