PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Sarbinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oddish Vileplume (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oddish Vileplume is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Sarbinov
vs
Vileplume

193 cm
22
271 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
22
240 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mikhail Sarbinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Oddish Vileplume!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sarbinov shoots in and drives through. Vileplume sprawls well.
Sarbinov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mikhail Sarbinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Sarbinov.
Sarbinov is looking to take a break and control but Vileplume is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vileplume is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sarbinov is controlling him well.
Vileplume is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Sarbinov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Sarbinov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sarbinov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vileplume is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarbinov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sarbinov wants to take a breather but Vileplume manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Sarbinov.
Vileplume really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sarbinov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vileplume wants to stand and escape but Sarbinov is having none of it.

Sarbinov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Vileplume wants to get back to his feet but Sarbinov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sarbinov has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikhail Sarbinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vileplume darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vileplume connects with a high kick.
Vileplume scores with a kick to the midsection.
Vileplume works Sarbinov's body with a nice hook.
Vileplume lands a body shot.
Sarbinov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vileplume but Vileplume pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Oddish Vileplume is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sarbinov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vileplume swivels and escapes.
Vileplume throws a right hand that Sarbinov ducks under and follows up with a left that Sarbinov also avoids with ease.
Nice sprawl there from Vileplume as Sarbinov shoots in.
Vileplume looks to land a combination. Sarbinov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sarbinov misses with a takedown attempt - Vileplume sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sarbinov has a takedown stuffed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vileplume.
Vileplume scores with a nice body kick.
Vileplume throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vileplume throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vileplume lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sarbinov shoots for a double leg takedown but Vileplume sprawls well. He's pushed Sarbinov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sarbinov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vileplume throws a series of punches but Sarbinov avoids them all with ease.
Sarbinov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vileplume plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sarbinov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vileplume.
A right-left combo lands from Vileplume.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vileplume chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vileplume works over Sarbinov's head and body with a nice combination.

Vileplume has Sarbinov up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vileplume gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sarbinov.
Sarbinov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vileplume prevents a takedown attempt there.

Vileplume pulls guard successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vileplume keeping moving, preventing Sarbinov from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Some wild striking there from Vileplume.
Vileplume scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sarbinov throws a lazy right hand but Vileplume sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vileplume misses with a head kick.
Vileplume throws a series of punches but Sarbinov moves out of range.
Oddish Vileplume seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vileplume lands with a thumping leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vileplume.
Vileplume pushes Sarbinov away with a front kick.
Vileplume scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sarbinov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vileplume tries to avoid it but Sarbinov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vileplume to the ground. Vileplume escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sarbinov looks for a takedown but Vileplume sprawls well.

Vileplume takes the fight into the clinch.

Sarbinov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Vileplume is trying to keep an underhook but Sarbinov manages to get the takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarbinov prevents Vileplume from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Vileplume is defending against the submission attempts here by Sarbinov.
Sarbinov controlling the action here.
Sarbinov trying to control from half guard but Vileplume is working away.
Sarbinov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vileplume wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sarbinov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sarbinov stops Vileplume from getting back to his feet.
Sarbinov is looking to advance position but Vileplume won't allow it.
Vileplume blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sarbinov.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Vileplume misses with a series of wild punches.
Vileplume bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Vileplume. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarbinov shoots in for a takedown but Vileplume shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikhail Sarbinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Sarbinov or perhaps it was just good defense by Vileplume which made him look bad.
Vileplume throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sarbinov.
Sarbinov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vileplume's waist but Vileplume gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sarbinov off to one side.
Vileplume looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vileplume throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sarbinov.
Vileplume misses with a series of wild punches.
Vileplume misses with a wild combination.
Vileplume tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sarbinov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oddish Vileplume is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A thudding body kick lands there by Vileplume!
Vileplume goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sarbinov drops his hands momentarily and Vileplume takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sarbinov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sarbinov shoots in for a double leg but Vileplume sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Sarbinov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarbinov not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Sarbinov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sarbinov trying to pass the guard but Vileplume defending well.
Vileplume is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sarbinov wants to control but Vileplume is keeping him busy.
Sarbinov prevents Vileplume from standing back up.
Sarbinov stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oddish Vileplume showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Vileplume lands a front kick.
Nice cross by Vileplume.
Sarbinov fails to land the takedown.

Vileplume gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Sarbinov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Vileplume is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sarbinov to the mat. Sarbinov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Vileplume wants to get up but he can't break Sarbinov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sarbinov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sarbinov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sarbinov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Sarbinov is working an open guard so Vileplume takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vileplume slips a jab from Sarbinov.
Vileplume scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vileplume misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sarbinov blocks the body kick.

Sarbinov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vileplume looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sarbinov landing strikes.
Sarbinov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Vileplume to see if he's OK.
Vileplume takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Vileplume is rocked!
Sarbinov in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Vileplume looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Sarbinov turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikhail Sarbinov!