PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Vasilyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Golyshev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasilyev comes to the cage accompanied by Ghost Town. Golyshev comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Die Antwoord - Rich Bich kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Vasilyev
vs
Golyshev

202 cm
26
281 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

191 cm
20
230 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Vasilyev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Golyshev!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Golyshev.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vasilyev.
Vasilyev shoots in for a double leg but Golyshev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Vasilyev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Golyshev tries to kick Vasilyev off but Vasilyev keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Golyshev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vasilyev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Vasilyev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Vasilyev is looking for a kimura but Golyshev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vasilyev to get the leverage.
Golyshev is trying to stand up here but Vasilyev is controlling him well.

Vasilyev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vasilyev stops Golyshev from getting back to his feet.

Golyshev kicks off Vasilyev and gets to his feet.
Golyshev looks gassed!
Vasilyev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Golyshev pinned against the cage. Golyshev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Vasilyev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasilyev blocks a head kick by Golyshev.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasilyev shoots for a takedown but Golyshev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vasilyev shoots in but no luck this time.
Vasilyev misses the shot to the body.
Golyshev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vasilyev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Golyshev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Golyshev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Golyshev scores with a kick to the midsection.
Golyshev goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Viktor Vasilyev has been cut.
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!
Golyshev throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Golyshev feints and then cracks Vasilyev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vasilyev down.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Golyshev feints and then cracks Vasilyev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vasilyev down.

Golyshev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Golyshev misses with a knee to the head.
Vasilyev takes an elbow to the forehead.
Golyshev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vasilyev is defending well for now.
Golyshev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vasilyev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golyshev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vasilyev avoids it.
Golyshev landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Golyshev tries a knee to the head but Vasilyev blocks it.

Vasilyev successfully pulls guard.
Vasilyev has a closed guard, preventing Golyshev from standing up.
Vasilyev manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasilyev lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Vasilyev trying to control but Golyshev is having none of it.
Golyshev is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

Golyshev defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Vasilyev.

Vasilyev has hold of Golyshev's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Golyshev manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golyshev's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

Golyshev somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Golyshev throws a head kick that misses.
Vasilyev blocks a head kick by Golyshev.

Vasilyev shoots in and gets a takedown into Golyshev's guard.

Golyshev manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Vasilyev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Golyshev defends it nicely.
Vasilyev misses with a straight right.
Golyshev throws a head kick that misses.
Golyshev shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
No luck for Vasilyev with that takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golyshev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Golyshev misses with a head kick.
Golyshev throws a low kick but Vasilyev moves out of range easily.
A big left from Golyshev misses.
Golyshev moves away from the strike by Vasilyev.
Vasilyev avoids the head kick by Golyshev.
Golyshev throws a sloppy head kick and Vasilyev moves out of range easily.

Golyshev gets caught flat footed, as Vasilyev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Golyshev wriggles free and stands up.

Vasilyev is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Golyshev's half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Golyshev is trying to stand up here but Vasilyev is controlling him well.
Vasilyev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Golyshev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Vasilyev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Golyshev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Viktor Vasilyev's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Golyshev throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Golyshev throws a head kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Golyshev.
Vasilyev blocks a head kick by Golyshev.
Golyshev lands with a kick to the temple. Vasilyev shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Golyshev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Golyshev misses with a low kick.
Golyshev throws a head kick that misses.
Golyshev throws a head kick that misses.
Anton Golyshev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasilyev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Golyshev thumps Vasilyev with a low kick.
Golyshev is breathing heavily.
Golyshev throws a low kick but Vasilyev avoids it.
Vasilyev shoots for a takedown but Golyshev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vasilyev connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Golyshev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Golyshev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Golyshev tries a head kick but it misses.
Vasilyev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Golyshev defends it nicely.
Golyshev connects with a leg kick. Vasilyev looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Golyshev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vasilyev avoids the head kick by Golyshev.
Vasilyev shoots for a takedown but Golyshev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Vasilyev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Golyshev lands a head shot.
Vasilyev fails with a takedown attempt.
Golyshev lands with a slapping head kick.
A good leg kick by Golyshev.
Vasilyev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Golyshev. Golyshev obviously looking to wear him down.
Golyshev throws a sloppy head kick and Vasilyev moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golyshev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Anton Golyshev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vasilyev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vasilyev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Golyshev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vasilyev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Golyshev misses with a head kick.
Golyshev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Golyshev throws a head kick that misses.
Golyshev scores with a head kick.

Vasilyev gets a takedown into half guard.
Golyshev pushes Vasilyev off looking to stand but Vasilyev dives back in and keeps control.

Vasilyev is trying to work for a kimura but Golyshev is defending well.

Golyshev has one foot on Vasilyev's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Vasilyev shoots in for a double leg but Golyshev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golyshev throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Golyshev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vasilyev.
Viktor Vasilyev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Golyshev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Golyshev scores with a head kick.
No luck for Vasilyev with that takedown attempt.
Golyshev throws a head kick that misses.
Golyshev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vasilyev.
Vasilyev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Golyshev.
Golyshev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Golyshev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vasilyev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vasilyev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Golyshev.
Golyshev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Golyshev cracks the inside of Vasilyev's front leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vasilyev shoots in for a double leg but Golyshev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golyshev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A good leg kick by Golyshev.
Vasilyev shoots in but Golyshev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Golyshev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vasilyev shoots in looking for a takedown. Golyshev tries to sprawl out of it but Vasilyev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Golyshev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Golyshev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Golyshev throws a head kick that Vasilyev semi-blocks.
Vasilyev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vasilyev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Golyshev.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vasilyev fails with a takedown attempt.
Vasilyev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Golyshev defends it nicely.
Vasilyev avoids the head kick by Golyshev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Golyshev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Viktor Vasilyev's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Golyshev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Golyshev throws a head kick but Vasilyev moves out of range.
Vasilyev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Golyshev. Golyshev obviously looking to wear him down.
Vasilyev fails to land the takedown.
Golyshev connects with a leg kick. Vasilyev looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Golyshev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Golyshev scores with a leg kick.
Golyshev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vasilyev's head.
Golyshev throws a right hand that Vasilyev ducks under and follows up with a left that Vasilyev also avoids with ease.
Vasilyev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Golyshev.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Golyshev has closed the distance and engaged Vasilyev in a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Golyshev with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Golyshev is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Golyshev is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Golyshev creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vasilyev's defenses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Golyshev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vasilyev tries to pull guard but Golyshev holds him up against the cage and eventually Vasilyev drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Vasilyev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Golyshev manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vasilyev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Golyshev obliges.
Golyshev scores a nice knee to the body.
Golyshev tries to land a knee to the head but Vasilyev blocks with his arms.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Golyshev obliges.
Golyshev tries to land a knee to the head but Vasilyev blocks with his arms.

Vasilyev has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Golyshev uses from the top position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Golyshev. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

Golyshev gets to his feet. Vasilyev looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Anton Golyshev seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasilyev avoids the head kick by Golyshev.
Vasilyev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Golyshev swivels and escapes.
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!
Golyshev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vasilyev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Golyshev as he jumps to the side.
Vasilyev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Golyshev scores with a leg kick.
Vasilyev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Golyshev throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A clash of legs there as Vasilyev blocks the low kick.
Golyshev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Vasilyev gets a takedown into half guard.
Vasilyev prevents Golyshev from standing back up.

Vasilyev is trying to work for a kimura but Golyshev is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golyshev wants to get back to his feet.

Vasilyev seems to be working for a kimura but Golyshev defends the submission attempt.
Golyshev wants to get back to his feet.

Vasilyev wants to work for an arm triangle but Golyshev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Golyshev pushes Vasilyev off looking to stand but Vasilyev dives back in and keeps control.

Vasilyev is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Golyshev is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Viktor Vasilyev!
Viktor Vasilyev decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.