PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Svyatoslav Vakarchuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big Dog has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dog
vs
Vakarchuk

194 cm
21
270 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

190 cm
28
250 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Big Dog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Svyatoslav Vakarchuk!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vakarchuk checks the leg kick.
Dog misses with a hook.
Vakarchuk is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dog throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vakarchuk unleashes a big counter combination but Dog bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Big Dog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dog throws a right hand that misses

and Vakarchuk counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Dog is defending against the submission attempts here by Vakarchuk.
Vakarchuk wants to pass the guard but Dog is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Dog's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vakarchuk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vakarchuk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dog's head.
Vakarchuk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dog wants to improve his position but Vakarchuk is controlling well.
Vakarchuk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vakarchuk throwing strikes but missing.
Dog has momentary wrist control but Vakarchuk slips an elbow through the middle.
Vakarchuk content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dog preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vakarchuk postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vakarchuk makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Vakarchuk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vakarchuk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vakarchuk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dog avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vakarchuk working some strikes from top position.
Vakarchuk throwing strikes from guard but Dog blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vakarchuk trying to control but Dog is working from the bottom.
Dog working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vakarchuk.

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

Vakarchuk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dog 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vakarchuk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vakarchuk is looking for a triangle but Dog pushes his legs off easily.

Dog avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Vakarchuk is looking for a triangle but Dog pushes his legs off easily.

Vakarchuk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dog pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vakarchuk is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog trying to control but Vakarchuk is working from the bottom.

Vakarchuk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dog passes Vakarchuk's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Vakarchuk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Dog is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dog has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vakarchuk is looking for a sweep. Dog is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Svyatoslav Vakarchuk dominated that round.
That's time! Dog's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Vakarchuk staying out of range there.
And Vakarchuk tries to counter it with a takedown but Dog pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dog throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Vakarchuk counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Vakarchuk throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vakarchuk is nestled in close to Dog, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vakarchuk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vakarchuk seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vakarchuk is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Dog is hurt! He's hurt bad - Vakarchuk fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Dog from any more punishment! Congratulations to Vakarchuk! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Svyatoslav Vakarchuk!