PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Vasilyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergey Vasilyev could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tom Henry's chin.

Vasilyev
vs
Henry

190 cm
27
215 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

180 cm
18
200 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sergey Vasilyev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tom Henry!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Henry closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Henry lands in his opponent's guard.

Vasilyev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Henry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Henry loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vasilyev has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Henry trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vasilyev's guard.
Henry must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vasilyev keeping full guard, as Henry tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Vasilyev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Henry defends it easily.

Henry avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vasilyev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Henry defends it easily.

Vasilyev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Henry defends well.

Vasilyev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vasilyev trying to keep a closed guard but Henry is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vasilyev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Henry defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Henry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vasilyev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vasilyev controls Henry momentarily but Henry frees himself.
Vasilyev has his hands on Henry's head, controlling the position.
Henry postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vasilyev looking for a guillotine here but Henry defends easily.

Henry postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Vasilyev is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Henry, into his guard.

Henry throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Vasilyev trying to control but Henry is working from the bottom.
We've been informed that Henry has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Vasilyev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasilyev wants to control from the top but Henry keeps moving.
Vasilyev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vasilyev is pushing down on Henry's leg trying to pass to half guard. Henry is fighting to maintain full guard but Vasilyev has managed to sneak the leg through.

Vasilyev seems to be looking for submissions.
Vasilyev is trying to control the action in half guard but Henry is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henry pushes Vasilyev off but Vasilyev dives into side control.
Henry tries to buck Vasilyev off but Vasilyev is having none of it.
Henry manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Vasilyev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Vasilyev throws an overhand right that lands on Henry's shoulder, as Henry tries to avoid the shot.
Henry changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

Henry gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Henry has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vasilyev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Henry trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Vasilyev wants to control from the top but Henry keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henry wants to sweep here but Vasilyev controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Henry being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Vasilyev advances to half guard.
Vasilyev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sergey Vasilyev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vasilyev works his foot free and advances to mount.
Vasilyev controlling the pace for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vasilyev goes for an armbar but Henry turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Henry.

Vasilyev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Vasilyev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Henry can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Henry wants to stand and escape but instead Vasilyev has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Henry has an active guard here but Vasilyev has managed to pass into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry wants to improve his position but Vasilyev is controlling well.
Henry wants to get back to full guard but Vasilyev has mounted him!
Vasilyev looking to control and managing it successfully.
Henry keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vasilyev controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vasilyev has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Henry is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergey Vasilyev!
During a confident post fight interview, Sergey Vasilyev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.