PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yardigalovich Vasililiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matsumae Sukeyuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matsumae Sukeyuki will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Vasililiev
vs
Sukeyuki

170 cm
27
145 lbs
4 - 8 - 0

185 cm
40
185 lbs
8 - 14 - 1

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yardigalovich Vasililiev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matsumae Sukeyuki !
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sukeyuki cracks a nice hook into Vasililiev's ribs.
Yardigalovich Vasililiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasililiev misses with a few strikes there.
Vasililiev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vasililiev misses with a series of wild punches.
Sukeyuki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vasililiev throws a nice looking combination but Sukeyuki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sukeyuki misses with a takedown attempt - Vasililiev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vasililiev misses with a series of wild punches.
Vasililiev misses with a combination
and Sukeyuki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sukeyuki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Sukeyuki darts in and clinches Vasililiev up against the cage.
Sukeyuki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sukeyuki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Sukeyuki manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Vasililiev is looking to stand up but Sukeyuki won't let him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sukeyuki can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sukeyuki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasililiev wants to get up but he can't break Sukeyuki 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Vasililiev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vasililiev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vasililiev 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.
Sukeyuki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vasililiev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vasililiev trying to control but Sukeyuki is working from the bottom.
Sukeyuki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vasililiev wants to pass the guard but Sukeyuki is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sukeyuki wants to sweep here but Vasililiev controlling him for the moment.
Sukeyuki wants to stand up but Vasililiev is controlling him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sukeyuki .
Sukeyuki has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Vasililiev is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Yardigalovich Vasililiev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matsumae Sukeyuki .
Sukeyuki lands an overhand right.
Yardigalovich Vasililiev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab by Sukeyuki .
Sukeyuki lands with a good body shot.
Vasililiev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sukeyuki circles away quickly and effectively.
Sukeyuki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vasililiev is fending him off so far but Sukeyuki persists. Nope, Vasililiev circles away and we're back to standing.
Vasililiev misses with a double jab.
Vasililiev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vasililiev fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sukeyuki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vasililiev is out of range.
A jab lands there for Sukeyuki .
Sukeyuki is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Vasililiev falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Sukeyuki counter with a right hand.
Vasililiev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sukeyuki is out of range.
Sukeyuki dodges the punch combination from Vasililiev.
Sukeyuki cracks Vasililiev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vasililiev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sukeyuki counters with a one-two to the body.
Vasililiev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sukeyuki counters with a stiff right hand.
Vasililiev is breathing heavily.

Sukeyuki feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sukeyuki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sukeyuki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sukeyuki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sukeyuki postures up in Vasililiev's guard and throws a big left but Vasililiev blocks it.
Vasililiev wants to sweep here but Sukeyuki controlling him for the moment.
Vasililiev is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vasililiev manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sukeyuki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vasililiev blocks it with crossed arms.
Sukeyuki leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vasililiev taking a breather.
Sukeyuki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vasililiev can't break the clinch.
Sukeyuki lands a left hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vasililiev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sukeyuki avoids it.
Sukeyuki can't break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sukeyuki has Vasililiev pressed against the cage, preventing Vasililiev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vasililiev is trying to maintain a safe position but Sukeyuki gets an underhook and turns Vasililiev into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sukeyuki wants to break free but Vasililiev has control.

Sukeyuki breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Matsumae Sukeyuki will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Vasililiev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sukeyuki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sukeyuki throws a one two combo.
Sukeyuki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vasililiev.
Sukeyuki throws a good cross that connects.
Vasililiev has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sukeyuki scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Sukeyuki .
Sukeyuki working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasililiev manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sukeyuki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sukeyuki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sukeyuki is thwarting Vasililiev's attempts to control the position.
Sukeyuki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vasililiev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vasililiev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sukeyuki trying to control but Vasililiev is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sukeyuki stopping the sweep attempt from Vasililiev.
Sukeyuki is looking to stand up but Vasililiev won't let him.
Vasililiev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sukeyuki manages to get himself to full guard.
Sukeyuki keeping moving, preventing Vasililiev from controlling successfully.
Vasililiev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Sukeyuki kicks Vasililiev off and gets to his feet.
Vasililiev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sukeyuki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sukeyuki with a nice cross.
Vasililiev misses with the combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasililiev tries to bum rush Sukeyuki with a series of wild strikes but Sukeyuki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick misses from Sukeyuki .
Vasililiev throws a right hand that Sukeyuki ducks under and follows up with a left that Sukeyuki also avoids with ease.
Vasililiev misses with a two punch combination.
Vasililiev misses with a combination
and Sukeyuki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sukeyuki lands a nice looking body shot.

Sukeyuki closes the distance and pushes Vasililiev back into the cage.
Vasililiev is trying to push Sukeyuki away but Sukeyuki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sukeyuki throws an elbow but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Sukeyuki jumps guard and drags Vasililiev to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Sukeyuki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vasililiev stops Sukeyuki from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sukeyuki is trying to control the position but Vasililiev postures up.
Sukeyuki lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Sukeyuki wants to get back to his feet but Vasililiev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vasililiev wants to control from the top but Sukeyuki keeps moving.
Sukeyuki is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Vasililiev dives into side control.
Vasililiev throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vasililiev goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sukeyuki rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vasililiev's guard! Nice work there by Sukeyuki !
Vasililiev is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sukeyuki trying to control but Vasililiev is working from the bottom.
Sukeyuki throwing strikes from guard but Vasililiev blocks nicely.
Sukeyuki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vasililiev wants to get back to his feet but Sukeyuki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sukeyuki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sukeyuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasililiev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matsumae Sukeyuki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sukeyuki postures up in Vasililiev's guard and throws a big left but Vasililiev blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matsumae Sukeyuki 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Sukeyuki fails with a takedown attempt.
Vasililiev misses with a double jab.
Vasililiev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sukeyuki counters with a nice body shot.
Sukeyuki stalks Vasililiev and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vasililiev's face. Vasililiev staggers backwards, shaken.
A cross from Sukeyuki lands.
Vasililiev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vasililiev misses with a double jab
and Sukeyuki counters with a left and a right that stings Vasililiev.
Vasililiev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vasililiev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sukeyuki lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vasililiev backs up against the cage.
Sukeyuki misses with a double jab.
Sukeyuki lands a nice looking body shot.
Vasililiev misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vasililiev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sukeyuki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vasililiev misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasililiev misses with the combination.
A jab from Sukeyuki does it's job there.

Sukeyuki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vasililiev takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sukeyuki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vasililiev keeps working.
Vasililiev gets back to half guard.
Sukeyuki tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Vasililiev.
Vasililiev wants to control but Sukeyuki is keeping busy.
Vasililiev wants to get back to his feet.
Sukeyuki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vasililiev's head.
Vasililiev wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasililiev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sukeyuki .
Sukeyuki winds up and cracks Vasililiev with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sukeyuki trying to control the action but Vasililiev is working from the bottom.
Vasililiev wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sukeyuki drops an elbow to the side of Vasililiev's head.
Sukeyuki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vasililiev defending well though.
Sukeyuki stops Vasililiev from getting back to his feet.
Vasililiev wants to control but Sukeyuki is keeping busy.
Sukeyuki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sukeyuki is looking to take a break and control but Vasililiev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sukeyuki tries to stand but can't do so whilst Vasililiev controls his leg.
Vasililiev tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Sukeyuki is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Matsumae Sukeyuki wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sukeyuki !
Vasililiev misses with a double jab
enabling Sukeyuki to counter with a crisp jab.

Sukeyuki moves into range and clinches up with Vasililiev.
Sukeyuki prevents Vasililiev from breaking the clinch.
Sukeyuki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sukeyuki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Sukeyuki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matsumae Sukeyuki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sukeyuki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Sukeyuki shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vasililiev napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sukeyuki trying to control the action but Vasililiev is working from the bottom.
Vasililiev wants to control but Sukeyuki postures up.
Vasililiev is looking to reverse the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasililiev manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sukeyuki 's best efforts.
Sukeyuki is taking a breather. Vasililiev says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vasililiev is looking to control Sukeyuki 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vasililiev avoid being mounted?

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sukeyuki .
Vasililiev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vasililiev misses with a two punch combination.
Vasililiev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sukeyuki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Vasililiev enables Sukeyuki to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vasililiev manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sukeyuki trying to control but Vasililiev is working from the bottom.
Yardigalovich Vasililiev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Vasililiev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sukeyuki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matsumae Sukeyuki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sukeyuki 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matsumae Sukeyuki !
Our winner, Matsumae Sukeyuki , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.