PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viacheslav Datsik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hezekiah Stoltfus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stoltfus has chosen The Chase as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Datsik
vs
Stoltfus

188 cm
28
212 lbs
17 - 6 - 0

185 cm
29
210 lbs
23 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viacheslav Datsik!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hezekiah Stoltfus!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Datsik swinging wildly here.

Stoltfus forces Datsik back against the cage and clinches.
Datsik tries a body shot but Stoltfus blocks it.
Datsik lands with a right to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Datsik.
Stoltfus takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Hezekiah Stoltfus has been cut.
Stoltfus throws a punch but it's blocked by Datsik.
Datsik comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stoltfus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Datsik lands a hook that snaps the head of Stoltfus backwards.
Stoltfus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stoltfus blocks an uppercut.
Datsik misses with the head strike.
Stoltfus misses with a body punch.

Stoltfus pulls guard effortlessly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Stoltfus working for submissions but it's allowed Datsik to get to half guard.
Datsik frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoltfus is squirming around, avoiding Datsik's attempts to control the action.
Stoltfus is trying to escape the mount.
Datsik blocks Stoltfus's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Datsik raining down hammerfists from mount.
Datsik controlling the position easily from mount.
Stoltfus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoltfus throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Stoltfus wants to control but Datsik is having none of it.
Datsik trying to control but Stoltfus is having none of it.
Datsik controlling from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoltfus sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoltfus wants to get back to full guard.
Stoltfus gets full guard.
Datsik showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Stoltfus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stoltfus looking to control but Datsik passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoltfus tries to get to full guard but Datsik has control of the leg.
Stoltfus gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Datsik trying to control the position from guard on top but Stoltfus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stoltfus is looking to sweep but instead, Datsik has passed into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stoltfus tries to roll over but Datsik keeps him under control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Datsik connects with a nice short shot to Stoltfus's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viacheslav Datsik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hezekiah Stoltfus's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Stoltfus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Datsik doesn't seem bothered though.

Stoltfus clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Datsik.
Stoltfus dodges an elbow strike from Datsik.
Stoltfus changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Datsik fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stoltfus shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Datsik eats them both and turns towards Stoltfus to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Datsik lands a head shot.
Stoltfus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoltfus misses with a hook. Datsik ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Datsik misses the target.
Stoltfus jabs at Datsik's body.
Datsik lands a head kick!
Datsik on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoltfus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoltfus shoots in looking for a takedown but Datsik manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stoltfus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Viacheslav Datsik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hezekiah Stoltfus.
Datsik on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Datsik lands a left and a right that sends Stoltfus crashing to the canvas! Datsik dives into mount looking to finish!

Stoltfus is rocked!
Viacheslav Datsik overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoltfus throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Stoltfus is still in real trouble! Can Datsik finish him?
Stoltfus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stoltfus seems to have recovered his senses.
Datsik takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stoltfus gets back to half guard.
Datsik wants to pass to mount but Stoltfus is defending the position.
Stoltfus is refusing to be controlled, as Datsik sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datsik is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Stoltfus reverses the position - he's now on top in Datsik's guard.
Stoltfus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stoltfus seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Stoltfus throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stoltfus working some strikes from top position.
Datsik is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Stoltfus wants to control from the top but Datsik keeps moving.
Stoltfus won't allow Datsik to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoltfus trying to control the position from guard on top but Datsik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Stoltfus throws a low kick, looking for Datsik's leg but Datsik calmly moves out of range.
Datsik is looking to clinch.

Datsik gets tackled into the cage by Stoltfus. Stoltfus maintains the clinch.
Stoltfus looking to slow down the pace here.

Stoltfus manages to pull guard.
Stoltfus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stoltfus trying to keep a closed guard but Datsik is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Datsik controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Viacheslav Datsik will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hezekiah Stoltfus's cut.
That's time! Datsik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jab by Datsik.
Stoltfus connects with a body shot that sends Datsik's belly button to the back.
Stoltfus tries for a takedown but Datsik sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stoltfus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Datsik.
Datsik misses the jab.
Datsik throws out a loose jab but Stoltfus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stoltfus shoots for a double leg takedown but Datsik sprawls well. He's pushed Stoltfus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Stoltfus clinches with his opponent.
Datsik working aggressively here.
Stoltfus misses with a body punch.
Datsik scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
A short right from Datsik.
Stoltfus digs a right hand into Datsik's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Datsik's gas tank.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stoltfus manages to pull guard.
Datsik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stoltfus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stoltfus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stoltfus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Datsik is looking for a sweep. Stoltfus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Datsik keeping control of the position.
Stoltfus trying to control the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoltfus trying to control the action but Datsik is working from the bottom.
Stoltfus is stalling here. Datsik is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Stoltfus seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Datsik has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Datsik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stoltfus keeps working.
Datsik controlling the position from side mount.
Datsik trying to control the position but Stoltfus is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoltfus manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Stoltfus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stoltfus is trying to control the action in half guard but Datsik is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stoltfus controlling the pace.
Stoltfus throwing shots but Datsik is blocking nicely.
Datsik is staying active underneath Stoltfus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoltfus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stoltfus thows a huge punch but Datsik dodges it nicely.
Stoltfus is thwarting Datsik's attempts to control the position.
Stoltfus working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Datsik is refusing to be controlled, as Stoltfus sits in half guard.
Stoltfus throwing shots but Datsik is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stoltfus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hezekiah Stoltfus really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hezekiah Stoltfus's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Stoltfus looks to land a right hand but Datsik moved out of range.

Datsik has managed to clinch.
Datsik pushes Stoltfus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Datsik gets underhooks to prevent Stoltfus's takedown attempt.
Stoltfus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Datsik gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Datsik throws an elbow but misses.
Datsik scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stoltfus trying to control the position but instead, Datsik has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stoltfus into the cage.
A short uppercut from Datsik.
Datsik lands a shoulder strike.
Stoltfus takes an elbow to the temple.
Stoltfus is trying to pull guard but Datsik turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Datsik.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Datsik.
Datsik lands a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stoltfus throws a head punch that misses.
Viacheslav Datsik has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stoltfus takes an elbow to the forehead.
Datsik lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Datsik creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stoltfus's defenses.
Stoltfus working hard to break the clinch.
Datsik throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Datsik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stoltfus backwards.
Datsik comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stoltfus avoids the elbow strike from Datsik, against the cage.
Datsik lands an elbow that stopped Stoltfus in his tracks for a moment.
Stoltfus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Datsik is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Viacheslav Datsik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hezekiah Stoltfus.
Datsik has Stoltfus pressed against the cage. Stoltfus drops his hands and Datsik takes advantage by unloading with a massive hook that sends Stoltfus tumbling to the canvas! Datsik rains down with more punches but Stoltfus was already out! That's a highlight reel knockout for Datsik!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Viacheslav Datsik!
Viacheslav Datsik retains his light heavyweight title!