PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Vilela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Bolobanko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcelo Vilela has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Vilela
vs
Bolobanko

179 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcelo Vilela !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sergey Bolobanko!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bolobanko.

Bolobanko shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Vilela avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bolobanko.
Vilela is trying to stand back up but Bolobanko is controlling him
Bolobanko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vilela is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolobanko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bolobanko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Vilela manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Vilela displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bolobanko.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bolobanko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bolobanko lands in his opponent's guard.
Vilela tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vilela looking to control.
Bolobanko throws a big elbow that misses.
Bolobanko throwing strikes from guard but Vilela blocks nicely.
Bolobanko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bolobanko is pushing down on Vilela 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vilela is fighting to maintain full guard but Bolobanko has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vilela wants to control but Bolobanko is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vilela keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Bolobanko seems to be looking for submissions.
Bolobanko throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Vilela to regain full guard.
Bolobanko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vilela is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bolobanko throws a big right hand that misses.
Vilela looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Vilela is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bolobanko presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vilela breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Vilela .
Sergey Bolobanko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vilela shoots in looking for a takedown but Bolobanko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vilela 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bolobanko is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bolobanko tries for a takedown but Vilela sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marcelo Vilela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Bolobanko.
Vilela looks for a takedown but Bolobanko sprawls well.

Bolobanko dives in and scores a takedown into Vilela 's guard.
Vilela bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bolobanko's guard.

Vilela is breathing heavily.
Bolobanko keeping moving, preventing Vilela from controlling successfully.
Bolobanko throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolobanko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bolobanko keeping moving, preventing Vilela from controlling successfully.

Bolobanko working for submissions but it's allowed Vilela to get to half guard.

Bolobanko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vilela pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vilela works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sergey Bolobanko will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bolobanko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vilela circles away.
Vilela fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vilela will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bolobanko misses with a takedown attempt

and Vilela counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bolobanko throws a head punch that misses.
Bolobanko wants to stall.

Vilela jumps guard and drags Bolobanko to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Vilela is controlling Bolobanko's posture.
Vilela wants to sweep here but Bolobanko controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolobanko looking to pass the guard.
Sergey Bolobanko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bolobanko with a nice head shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilela trying to keep a closed guard but Bolobanko is proving a slippery customer.
Vilela will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bolobanko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bolobanko throwing strikes from guard but Vilela blocks nicely.
Vilela bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bolobanko's guard.

Bolobanko working for submissions but it's allowed Vilela to get to half guard.
Vilela is looking to advance position but Bolobanko won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bolobanko is defending against the submission attempts here by Vilela .
Vilela trying to advance position but Bolobanko counters by regaining guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bolobanko is working an open guard so Vilela takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Bolobanko gets tackled into the cage by Vilela . Vilela maintains the clinch.
Vilela is looking to break free of the clinch but Bolobanko has double underhooks.
Vilela blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bolobanko tries to stall but Vilela uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vilela tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bolobanko smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Vilela . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bolobanko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vilela sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bolobanko somewhat.
Bolobanko looks for a takedown but Vilela sprawls well.
Bolobanko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vilela sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bolobanko somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolobanko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Vilela changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bolobanko looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bolobanko is breathing heavily.
Vilela is looking to take a break and control but Bolobanko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee asks Vilela politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Vilela prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bolobanko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vilela wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vilela is looking to take a break and control but Bolobanko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bolobanko is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Vilela is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelo Vilela dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Vilela doesn't manage to clinch there - Bolobanko circles away.

Bolobanko dives in and scores a takedown into Vilela 's guard.

Bolobanko sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Vilela doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Bolobanko paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Vilela - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marcelo Vilela !