PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Vsevolod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boris Vsevolod is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Clark
vs
Vsevolod

200 cm
23
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
278 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andy Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Vsevolod!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Clark.
Vsevolod throws a head kick but Clark moves out of range.
Clark throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vsevolod's waist but Vsevolod gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Clark off to one side.
Vsevolod swings away with a body shot that misses

and Clark counters by moving into the clinch.
Vsevolod looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vsevolod is working for takedown but Clark is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vsevolod drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clark blocks a body shot from Vsevolod.
Clark fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Clark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vsevolod has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Clark avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vsevolod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vsevolod throws a head punch that misses.
Vsevolod misses with a knee strike.
Vsevolod pushes off an throws an elbow but Clark leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Clark has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vsevolod after a bit of a struggle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vsevolod pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vsevolod misses with a punch to the body.

Clark breaks from the clinch.
Vsevolod pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vsevolod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clark moves away.
Vsevolod pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clark has a takedown stuffed.
Vsevolod is looking to clinch but Clark is avoiding it.

Vsevolod closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Clark quickly recovers to half guard.
Vsevolod working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Vsevolod throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vsevolod thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vsevolod slips a nice elbow through Clark's hands, connecting with Clark's forehead.
Vsevolod looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Clark with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Clark trying to hold on to Vsevolod's head to control him but Vsevolod postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vsevolod sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Clark defending well though.

Vsevolod seems to be looking for submissions.
Vsevolod prevents Clark from improving his position.
Vsevolod thows a huge punch but Clark dodges it nicely.
Clark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Vsevolod is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Clark on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Clark tries to get out of the position.
Vsevolod missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vsevolod is trying to work for a kimura but Clark is defending well.
Vsevolod prevents Clark from improving his position.
Clark wants to get back to his feet.
Clark is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vsevolod scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vsevolod looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Vsevolod seems to be working for a kimura but Clark defends the submission attempt.

Vsevolod wants to work for an arm triangle but Clark is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vsevolod has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Clark has hold of Vsevolod's hands but Vsevolod slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vsevolod connects with a nice short shot to Clark's temple.
Clark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vsevolod missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Clark is looking for a sweep. Vsevolod is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clark taking some punishment here, with Vsevolod in his half guard.
Clark wants to control but Vsevolod is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vsevolod is nestled in close to Clark, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Vsevolod.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Vsevolod seems to be working for a kimura but Clark defends the submission attempt.
Vsevolod landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Vsevolod dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Vsevolod with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Clark shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vsevolod defends it nicely.
Vsevolod plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Clark throws a nice looking combination but Vsevolod bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Clark instigates a clinch.
Vsevolod looking to throw knees to the head but Clark is blocking nicely.
Clark wants to take the fight to the mat but Vsevolod manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Clark breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vsevolod is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Clark has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Clark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vsevolod moves in looking to clinch but Clark pushes him off.
Clark gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Vsevolod counters by moving into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Clark escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clark shoots in and drives through. Vsevolod sprawls well.
Vsevolod pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boris Vsevolod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clark shoots in looking for a takedown but Vsevolod manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Clark's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Clark misses with a double jab.
Vsevolod has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vsevolod tries to land a body kick
and Clark counters with a series of strikes. Vsevolod will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Clark clinches up against the cage.

Clark manages to pull guard.

Vsevolod drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Vsevolod as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Clark screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Vsevolod! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Boris Vsevolod!