PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hungy Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moloch Vlavo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Henry
vs
Vlavo

192 cm
28
221 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

186 cm
25
203 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hungy Henry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Moloch Vlavo!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vlavo leaves Henry with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Henry misses with a body shot.
Vlavo throws a right hand that misses

and Henry counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Vlavo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Henry.
Henry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vlavo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vlavo wants to stand but Henry is controlling the position.
Henry content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vlavo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Henry loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henry looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlavo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Henry stops Vlavo from standing up.
Henry throwing strikes from guard but Vlavo blocks nicely.
Henry is looking to work some ground and pound but Vlavo has wrist control.
Vlavo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Henry working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henry postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Henry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Henry tries to free his leg and advance position but Vlavo is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vlavo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Henry wants to pass the guard but Vlavo is keeping the position.
Henry lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henry advances position into side control!
Henry throwing shots but missing, from side control.

Henry swings around for an armbar but Vlavo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Henry's guard.
Vlavo wants to stand but Henry has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Henry is trying to work for a kimura but Vlavo is defending well.

Henry is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vlavo is just riding it out for now. Henry eventually gives up the hold.
Henry missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry thows a huge punch but Vlavo dodges it nicely.
Henry thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vlavo's head.
Henry throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Henry misses with a head shot. Vlavo uses the momentum to regain guard.
Henry stops Vlavo from standing up.
Henry has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Henry working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vlavo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Henry lands a couple of digs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henry postures up in Vlavo's guard and throws a big left but Vlavo blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hungy Henry 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.

The fight stays on the outside here - Henry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Henry shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vlavo defends it nicely.
Hungy Henry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henry showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vlavo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry loads up on a big right hand but Vlavo slips the punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Henry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlavo throws a right and a left that Henry avoids nicely.
Henry is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Henry wants to clinch.
Henry misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vlavo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vlavo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Vlavo misses.
Vlavo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vlavo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Moloch Vlavo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henry lands with a right hand.
Vlavo misses with the combination.
Vlavo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Henry counters with a shoot takedown. Vlavo fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Henry's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Henry throws a big right hand that misses.
Henry throwing strikes from guard but Vlavo blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry throwing strikes but missing.
Henry content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vlavo wants to stand up but Henry is controlling him.
Henry with a flurry of punches that miss.
Henry throws a strike but Vlavo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Vlavo has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Henry to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Vlavo is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Henry pulls down on the head and he's put Vlavo to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hungy Henry!