PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Vlasov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dustin Assad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Vlasov
vs
Assad

183 cm
19
169 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

174 cm
18
180 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Oleg Vlasov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dustin Assad!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vlasov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Assad sprawls well initially but Vlasov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vlasov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Assad's head.
Vlasov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Assad is trying to control but Vlasov manages to pass to mount!
Assad is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vlasov looking to ground and pound but Assad is blocking nicely.
Vlasov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Assad is looking to improve his position but Vlasov isn't that keen on the idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assad is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlasov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vlasov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Assad because Vlasov loaded up on that one.
Vlasov dominating with strikes here.

It looks like Dustin Assad has been cut.
Vlasov throwing strikes here but Assad is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Vlasov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vlasov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Assad on the ground.
Vlasov lands a nice shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vlasov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Assad is looking to escape.
Assad is looking to improve his position but Vlasov isn't that keen on the idea.
Assad takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Vlasov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vlasov throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Assad can't escape the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Vlasov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vlasov controlling from mount.
Vlasov scoring with strikes but Assad is staying in there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assad wants to control but Vlasov is having none of it.
Assad slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Vlasov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Assad wants to control but Vlasov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Assad is trying to get back to full guard.
Vlasov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Assad trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Assad is looking for a sweep. Vlasov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Vlasov stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Assad tries to clinch there but Vlasov circles away.
Good exchange - Vlasov coming out on top.

That has opened up Dustin Assad's cut even more.
Assad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vlasov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Vlasov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Assad is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vlasov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vlasov's back!

Assad patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Vlasov showing good submission defense here.
Vlasov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oleg Vlasov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dustin Assad's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Vlasov motions for Assad to come forward. Vlasov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Assad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vlasov paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Vlasov has closed the distance and engaged Assad in a clinch.
Vlasov throws an elbow that misses.

Vlasov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from Assad misses.

Vlasov closes the distance and pushes Assad back into the cage.
Assad is trying to pull guard but Vlasov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Assad is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vlasov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Assad has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vlasov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Oleg Vlasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dustin Assad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assad fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vlasov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Assad.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vlasov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Assad fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck for Assad with that takedown attempt.
Assad misses with the combination.
Assad shoots in for a double leg but Vlasov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vlasov is looking to counter the offense by Assad and move into the clinch.

Vlasov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Assad being controlled against the cage.
Assad on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Assad tries for a takedown but Vlasov manages to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vlasov avoiding damage.
Assad tries to pull guard but Vlasov won't allow it.

Vlasov breaks from the clinch.
Assad throws a combination that misses

and Vlasov counters by clinching up.
Vlasov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Assad up against the cage.

Vlasov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vlasov throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Assad works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Vlasov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've been informed that Assad has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Vlasov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vlasov wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Assad uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Assad is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Vlasov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Good work by Assad as he checks the leg kick.

Vlasov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Assad looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Assad is looking to reverse the position.
Vlasov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Assad parries the strikes from Vlasov easily there. Vlasov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Assad to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assad manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vlasov's best efforts.
Assad is trying to maintain the position but Vlasov is very close to passing his half guard.
Assad tries to roll over but Vlasov keeps him under control.
Vlasov content to control rather than advance.

Assad looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Assad wants to control but Vlasov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oleg Vlasov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dustin Assad's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Vlasov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Assad fails to pull guard.
Vlasov effectively controlling the action here.
Assad trying to stall but Vlasov improves his position.
Assad wants a takedown but no success here.
Assad tries to pull guard but Vlasov won't allow it.
Oleg Vlasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dustin Assad.
Assad wants to take the fight to the mat but Vlasov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Assad wants to take the fight to the mat but Vlasov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Assad drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Vlasov breaks the clinch.
Vlasov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Assad is out of range and Vlasov settles back down.
Assad doesn't manage to clinch there - Vlasov circles away.
Vlasov appears to be looking for a big counter.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Assad gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vlasov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Vlasov throwing strikes from guard but Assad blocks nicely.
Vlasov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Assad working a defensive guard here.
Vlasov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Assad controls Vlasov momentarily but Vlasov frees himself.
Vlasov controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vlasov stops Assad from standing up.
Vlasov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Assad trying to keep a closed guard but Vlasov is proving a slippery customer.
Vlasov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Assad can do to turn this around?
Vlasov trying to control the position from guard on top but Assad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Vlasov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vlasov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Assad is trying to control but can't.
Assad gets back to full guard.

Vlasov gets to his feet - Assad follows without any prompting.
Assad gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Vlasov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vlasov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Assad is trying to drag Vlasov to the mat but Vlasov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short left from Vlasov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vlasov manages to break the clinch.
Assad wants to clinch up but Vlasov keeps it at a distance.
Vlasov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Assad sprawls and moves away.
Oleg Vlasov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Vlasov has closed the distance and engaged Assad in a clinch.
Vlasov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Assad backwards.

Vlasov jumps guard.
Assad trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vlasov's guard.
Dustin Assad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vlasov wants to sweep here but Assad controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vlasov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oleg Vlasov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vlasov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:26
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleg Vlasov!
A very excited looking Oleg Vlasov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.