PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Kvasov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Gragula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kvasov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Diskoteka avaria-Nebo. The key to victory for Roman Kvasov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Kvasov
vs
Gragula

185 cm
44
202 lbs
40 - 43 - 1

188 cm
33
219 lbs
21 - 19 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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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 40 - 43 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roman Kvasov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viktor Gragula!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gragula takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gragula avoids the head kick by Kvasov.
A shot to the liver by Kvasov. Beautiful body shot.
Kvasov with a hook.
Kvasov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Kvasov has taken the fight to the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gragula has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gragula wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gragula tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Kvasov.
Kvasov lands a nice uppercut.
Kvasov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Gragula breaks from the clinch.
Kvasov looks to clinch
and Gragula counters with a left and a right that stings Kvasov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kvasov misses with a body punch

so Gragula counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gragula trying to control the position from guard on top but Kvasov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gragula stops Kvasov from standing up.

Kvasov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Gragula is pushing him up against the ropes, looking to control the position.

Gragula breaks the clinch.
Kvasov stuffs the takedown attempt from Gragula. Gragula gets slowly back to his feet.
Kvasov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Gragula gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kvasov struggles to land a body shot inside as Gragula controls his hands.
Gragula is trying to break the clinch but Kvasov has him pressed against the ropes.
Kvasov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gragula looking to stall.
Kvasov misses with a punch on the inside.
Gragula using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kvasov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Kvasov.
Kvasov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kvasov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kvasov trying to stall but Gragula improves his position.
Gragula blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kvasov scores with a shoulder strike.
Gragula blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gragula tries a body shot but Kvasov blocks it.
Gragula looking to stall.
Kvasov taking a breather.
Kvasov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gragula is trying to break the clinch but Kvasov has him pressed against the ropes.
Kvasov misses with a punch to the body.

Gragula escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kvasov doesn't manage to clinch there - Gragula circles away.
Gragula throws a counter combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gragula takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gragula tries to move into range but Kvasov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Kvasov gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Gragula pulls Kvasov into guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gragula not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Kvasov gets to his feet. Gragula looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Gragula gets tackled into the ropes by Kvasov. Kvasov maintains the clinch.
Kvasov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kvasov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kvasov digs a right hand underneath Gragula's ribcage. Gragula let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gragula blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gragula blocking some punches.
Gragula tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Roman Kvasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Gragula.
Gragula fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gragula has a couple of punches blocked by Kvasov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gragula tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kvasov avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kvasov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kvasov just leaning against Gragula, taking a breather.
Gragula trying to stall but Kvasov improves his position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kvasov.
Gragula tries to pull guard but Kvasov forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Gragula tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gragula can't break the clinch.
Kvasov swings wildly with an uppercut but Gragula uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gragula is trying to pull guard but Kvasov turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Kvasov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gragula.
Kvasov lands a hook that snaps the head of Gragula backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Kvasov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kvasov moves into the clinch.
Kvasov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kvasov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kvasov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gragula tries for a takedown but Kvasov manages to get underhooks.
Kvasov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Kvasov.

Gragula has Kvasov pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gragula pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Kvasov tumbling to the mat - Gragula dives into Kvasov's guard.
Kvasov wants to get back to his feet but Gragula is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gragula wants to pass the guard but Kvasov is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gragula is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gragula trying to control the position from guard on top but Kvasov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kvasov uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Gragula lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kvasov at a distance.
Gragula shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kvasov sprawls well. Kvasov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gragula gets slowly back to his feet.
Kvasov misses with a head kick.
Kvasov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gragula.
Kvasov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kvasov wants to clinch up but Gragula keeps it at a distance.
Roman Kvasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gragula shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kvasov but Kvasov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Roman Kvasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Gragula.
Kvasov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gragula counters with a one-two to the body.

Gragula decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gragula is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kvasov is staying active underneath Gragula, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Kvasov kicks off Gragula and gets to his feet.
Kvasov throws a good cross that connects.
Gragula closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kvasov circles away.

Kvasov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kvasov lands a body shot.
Kvasov works on Gragula's body with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvasov managing to block the knees to the body from Gragula.
Kvasov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gragula's elbow.
Kvasov lands with a left to the head.
Kvasov is trying to stall.
Kvasov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good body shot from Kvasov.

Gragula's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Kvasov closes the distance and clinches.
Gragula wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kvasov has him pressed against the ropes.
Kvasov lands a right hand.
A short left from Kvasov.
Kvasov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gragulas head.
Kvasov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kvasov misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Gragula manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kvasov wanted to stand there but Gragula had control of the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gragula is on top in guard.

The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gragula trying to control but Kvasov is working from the bottom.

Kvasov uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Roman Kvasov is winning the standup battle so far.
Gragula has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gragula there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gragula fails with a takedown attempt.
Kvasov tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Kvasov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Gragula will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kvasov works the jab nicely.
Gragula misses with a head kick.
Kvasov looks to throw the jab but Gragula is out of range.
Kvasov looks to throw the jab but Gragula is out of range.
Gragula uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kvasov.
Gragula shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kvasov sprawls well. Kvasov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gragula gets slowly back to his feet.
Gragula fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Roman Kvasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Gragula.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvasov lands a head shot.
Gragula takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvasov tries to clinch there but Gragula circles away.
Gragula with the counter takedown but Kvasov avoids it easily.
Gragula shoots in looking for a takedown but Kvasov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gragula's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gragula takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gragula fails with the takedown.
It looked like Kvasov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Roman Kvasov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gragula takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice shot lands for Kvasov.
Gragula takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Roman Kvasov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gragula tries to clinch
and Kvasov counters with a series of strikes. Gragula will be more careful next time no doubt.

Gragula is rocked!
Kvasov drops Gragula with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Gragula! Kvasov dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Kvasov!
Roman Kvasov really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sin City Allstars logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Viktor Gragula spoke after the fight, saying 'I hate werewolves'.