PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Casey Dunlap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petrov Vladiminov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Dunlap
vs
Vladiminov

215 cm
24
279 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

215 cm
25
249 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Casey Dunlap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Petrov Vladiminov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dunlap tries to keep at a distance but Vladiminov has taken the fight into the clinch.

Dunlap breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Vladiminov feints and as Dunlap raises his hands in defense, Vladiminov changes levels and drives through with a takedown 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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vladiminov wants to pass the guard but Dunlap is keeping the position.
Vladiminov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dunlap wants to stand but Vladiminov is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dunlap looking for a guillotine here but Vladiminov defends easily.
Dunlap looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vladiminov is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dunlap looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vladiminov passes into half guard.
Vladiminov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vladiminov is controlling the pace.
Vladiminov passes to full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunlap has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Vladiminov's lack of action.
Vladiminov is looking to stall here but Dunlap recovers full guard.

Dunlap looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Vladiminov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vladiminov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dunlap tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vladiminov is in Dunlap's guard.
Vladiminov wants to control from the top but Dunlap keeps moving.
Dunlap is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vladiminov tries to free his leg and advance position but Dunlap is retaining full guard.
Vladiminov content to stall in guard here.
Vladiminov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dunlap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Petrov Vladiminov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Vladiminov shoots in and bounces Dunlap off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunlap wants to stand but Vladiminov is controlling the position.
Vladiminov trying to control but Dunlap is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dunlap preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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!

Vladiminov gets to his feet. Dunlap looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Vladiminov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Vladiminov wants to pass the guard but Dunlap is defending well.
Dunlap is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Vladiminov seems to be working for a kimura but Dunlap defends the submission attempt.
Vladiminov is trying to control. Dunlap wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Vladiminov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Vladiminov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dunlap haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dunlap tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Vladiminov manages to move to mount!
Dunlap is squirming around, avoiding Vladiminov's attempts to control the action.
Dunlap tries to hold on but Vladiminov pushes him away.
Vladiminov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Dunlap wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Vladiminov.
Vladiminov controlling his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vladiminov looking to control but Dunlap is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Petrov Vladiminov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dunlap is trying desperately to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vladiminov trying to control but Dunlap is having none of it.

Vladiminov moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Dunlap has worked his arm free - good work by Dunlap!
Vladiminov prevents Dunlap from escaping the position.
Vladiminov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dunlap keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vladiminov stands up and beckons Dunlap to his feet.

Vladiminov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dunlap to the mat! Dunlap manages to get full guard.
Vladiminov trying to control but Dunlap is working from the bottom.
Dunlap looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vladiminov is one step ahead there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dunlap holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Dunlap is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vladiminov is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Petrov Vladiminov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Vladiminov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dunlap moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Vladiminov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dunlap keeping moving, preventing Vladiminov from controlling successfully.
Vladiminov is looking to pass into half guard but Dunlap pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dunlap is in guard.
Dunlap is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vladiminov controls Dunlap momentarily but Dunlap frees himself.
Dunlap controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vladiminov keeping full guard, as Dunlap tries to pass.
Dunlap preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunlap is fighting to break Vladiminov's control of his arms but Vladiminov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Casey Dunlap has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Dunlap looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dunlap stays in close to Vladiminov's body and controls the position.
Dunlap postures up.
Vladiminov is looking to stand up but Dunlap isn't so interested in that idea.
Dunlap 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunlap seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vladiminov for as long as he can get away with.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Casey Dunlap just wasn't active enough.

Vladiminov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dunlap did well to prevent Vladiminov getting side control.
Dunlap wants to get back to full guard.
Vladiminov not doing much here.
This has been an exciting period of action!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunlap looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Petrov Vladiminov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Dunlap shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Dunlap seems content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vladiminov wants to get back to his feet.
Dunlap prevents Vladiminov from improving his position.
Dunlap with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vladiminov trying to control here.
Vladiminov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dunlap slips a nice elbow through Vladiminov's hands, connecting with Vladiminov's forehead.
Casey Dunlap has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petrov Vladiminov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vladiminov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Casey Dunlap.
Well Vladiminov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petrov Vladiminov!