PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eul Easton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasili Komaroff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Komaroff is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Here's To Us. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Easton
vs
Komaroff

173 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

169 cm
18
151 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Experienced

Museum of Monsters & Madmen

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eul Easton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vasili Komaroff!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Easton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Komaroff throws out the jab.
Easton swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Easton looks to land a combination but Komaroff avoids it well.
Komaroff has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Easton finds it's way round the side to connect with Komaroff's head.
Komaroff swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Komaroff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Easton moves away from the strike by Komaroff.
Easton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Easton throws a right and a left that Komaroff avoids nicely.
A swing and a miss from Komaroff.
Easton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice cross by Easton.
Komaroff throws a right hand that Easton ducks under and follows up with a left that Easton also avoids with ease.
Komaroff lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Eul Easton has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Easton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Easton is looking to counter punch.
Easton moves out of range of the strikes.
Easton is looking to counter punch.
Komaroff swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Easton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Easton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Komaroff misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Komaroff slips under a jab.
Easton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Easton slips under a jab from Komaroff.
Komaroff throws a right hand that Easton ducks under and follows up with a left that Easton also avoids with ease.
Easton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Komaroff was well out of range. Poor timing from Easton.
Easton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Komaroff.
Komaroff lands a jab to the head.
Komaroff waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Easton.
The fighters circling - Komaroff throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Komaroff shoots in but Easton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A big left from Komaroff misses.
Easton lands with a right hand.
Komaroff throws a hook but Easton blocks it.
Easton slips a jab from Komaroff.
Easton throws a body punch but Komaroff moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Easton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Easton throws a body punch but Komaroff moves out of range.
And Komaroff tries to counter it with a takedown but Easton pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Komaroff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Easton takes a swing at Komaroff's ribcage but misses.
Komaroff lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good exchange - Easton coming out on top.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Easton.
Komaroff looks to land a combination but Easton avoids it well.
Left hook, right uppercut from Easton.
A telegraphed right hand from Komaroff misses the target.
Komaroff ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Easton misses with a few strikes there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Easton misses with a two punch combination.
Komaroff fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Komaroff scores with a jab. Easton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Komaroff throws a right and a left that both miss.
Komaroff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Easton punishes Komaroff's body with a nice straight punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff walks into a straight right hand from Easton.
Easton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Komaroff throws a body punch but Easton moves out of range.
Easton misses with a wild body shot.
Komaroff misses with a wild body shot.
Komaroff throws a series of punches but Easton moves out of range.
Easton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Komaroff slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Komaroff shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Komaroff looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Easton!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Komaroff throwing shots but missing, from side control.
An elbow from Komaroff crashes against the mat.
Komaroff controls the position from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Komaroff scoring with punches and elbows.
Easton is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Easton is working to avoid the ground and pound but Komaroff connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Komaroff is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Easton will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Easton is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasili Komaroff dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eul Easton's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Easton just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Easton. Komaroff does a little dance to reset his feet.
Easton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Komaroff circles away quickly and effectively.

Komaroff shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Komaroff was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Easton tries to buck Komaroff off but Komaroff is having none of it.
Komaroff postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Komaroff tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Easton is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Komaroff controlling the position from side mount.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Easton tries to improve position but can't.
Komaroff lands some shots froms side control.
Easton takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Komaroff has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Komaroff tries to score with some ground and pound. Easton controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Easton is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Easton wants to control but Komaroff postures up.
Easton defending against the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff cracks Easton with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Vasili Komaroff has got the better of the ground game so far.
Komaroff connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Easton some visible discomfort.
Komaroff content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Komaroff wants to control but Easton is keeping him busy.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff avoids the body shot from Easton.
Komaroff gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Eul Easton is winning the standup battle so far.

Komaroff shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Komaroff thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Easton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Komaroff working over Easton with some ground and pound. Easton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Komaroff lands strikes from half guard.
Komaroff missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Komaroff thows a huge punch but Easton dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Easton is looking to escape.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Komaroff trying to control the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Easton looks to score with a jab to the body but Komaroff is just out of range.
Easton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Eul Easton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed right hand from Komaroff misses the target.
Komaroff avoids a punch combination nicely.
Easton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Komaroff.
A little feinted left hand from Easton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Komaroff connects with a nice looking jab.
Easton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Easton is looking to wear down Komaroff with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Easton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Komaroff tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Easton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Komaroff.
Easton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Komaroff fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Komaroff misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasili Komaroff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eul Easton's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Komaroff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Easton misses with a body shot.
Komaroff drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Easton defends it well.
Komaroff uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Easton.

Komaroff shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Easton's guard.
Komaroff scoring with punches to the head and body.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Easton is on top in guard.

Komaroff 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Komaroff is on top in guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Komaroff slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Komaroff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Easton is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Komaroff throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Komaroff working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Komaroff trying to control the position from guard on top but Easton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Komaroff is looking to work some ground and pound but Easton has wrist control.
Komaroff loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Komaroff throwing strikes from guard but Easton blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Komaroff's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Komaroff must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Komaroff chips away with some ground and pound.
Komaroff is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Komaroff keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Easton.
Komaroff looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Easton.
Komaroff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Komaroff ducks under a wild hook from Easton.
Komaroff jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sloppy strikes from Easton. Those never looked like landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Komaroff takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff just misses with a punch to the body.
Komaroff connects with a crisp jab.
Easton moves out of range as Komaroff strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Easton misses its target.
Easton throws a body punch but Komaroff moves out of range.
Komaroff rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Easton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Easton throws a one two combo.
Komaroff throws a big shot that misses.
Easton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Komaroff lands with an uppercut that bounces Easton off the cage and back into range.
Eul Easton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Easton throws a body shot but no joy.
Easton throws a series of strikes that have Komaroff backpedaling.
Easton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Komaroff throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Easton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Easton staying out of range there.

Komaroff closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Easton's guard.
Komaroff trying to control the position from guard on top but Easton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff tries to free his leg and advance position but Easton is retaining full guard.
Komaroff looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Komaroff postures up in Easton's guard and throws a big left but Easton blocks it.
Eul Easton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Komaroff's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Easton keeping moving, preventing Komaroff from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vasili Komaroff comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Komaroff winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasili Komaroff!
Vasili Komaroff decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.