PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kaverin Vladislavovich (ranked 1853 p4p, 191 weight class) and Martin Eugen (ranked 360 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaverin Vladislavovich could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Martin Eugen's chin.

Vladislavovich
vs
Eugen

167 cm
26
152 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

179 cm
27
154 lbs
14 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kaverin Vladislavovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Martin Eugen!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Vladislavovich misses.
Eugen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vladislavovich misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Eugen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vladislavovich tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Eugen defends well and Vladislavovich ends up having to push Eugen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vladislavovich definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vladislavovich misses with a takedown
and Eugen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vladislavovich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eugen.
Vladislavovich takes one on the button.

It looks like Kaverin Vladislavovich has been cut.
Eugen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vladislavovich.
Vladislavovich fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaverin Vladislavovich. 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.
Vladislavovich throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Eugen's waist but Eugen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vladislavovich off to one side.
Vladislavovich misses with an uppercut
and Eugen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eugen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vladislavovich.

Vladislavovich shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vladislavovich is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Eugen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vladislavovich.

Vladislavovich is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Eugen defends it well.
Vladislavovich seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Eugen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Eugen tries to get to full guard but Vladislavovich has control of the leg.

Vladislavovich is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Eugen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vladislavovich.
Vladislavovich wants to free his trapped foot but Eugen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Eugen is doing well to control the position and prevent Vladislavovich from advancing to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vladislavovich is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Vladislavovich is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Eugen defends it well.
Eugen wants to control but Vladislavovich is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Vladislavovich is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Eugen is just riding it out for now. Vladislavovich eventually gives up the hold.

Vladislavovich is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Eugen has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vladislavovich is pressing down on Eugen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Eugen is holding on for now.
Eugen is not content to let Vladislavovich control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Eugen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vladislavovich is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Eugen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vladislavovich.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaverin Vladislavovich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaverin Vladislavovich's cut.
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.

Eugen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Eugen misses.
Eugen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vladislavovich.
The fighters circling - Eugen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vladislavovich moves out of range of the strikes.
Vladislavovich throws an overhand right that lands on Eugen's shoulder, as Eugen tries to avoid the shot.
Eugen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vladislavovich.
Vladislavovich rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Eugen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Vladislavovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Eugen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eugen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vladislavovich circles away quickly and effectively.
Vladislavovich needs to keep his hands up - Eugen had a free shot at his head there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vladislavovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vladislavovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eugen.
Vladislavovich throws a poor cross that misses
and Eugen counters with a straight right hand.
Eugen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Eugen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vladislavovich.
Eugen slips a straight right by Vladislavovich.
Eugen loads up on a big right hand but Vladislavovich slips the punch.
Vladislavovich attempts a counter takedown but Eugen avoids it well and moves away.
Vladislavovich shoots in for a double leg but Eugen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vladislavovich goes for a double leg but Eugen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Eugen continues to drive forward.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Eugen! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaverin Vladislavovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eugen connects with a right hand. Vladislavovich shakes it off.
Vladislavovich throws a hook to the side of Eugen's head but Eugen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eugen moves out of range as Vladislavovich strikes.
Eugen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vladislavovich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eugen.
Vladislavovich drops down looking for a counter takedown but Eugen sprawls and moves away.
Eugen slaps away a takedown attempt from Vladislavovich, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Eugen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Martin Eugen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vladislavovich has his takedown stuffed
and Vladislavovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eugen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vladislavovich. Vladislavovich circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vladislavovich is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Eugen lands with a nice body punch.
Nice sprawl there from Eugen as Vladislavovich shoots in.
Eugen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vladislavovich shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Eugen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vladislavovich staying out of range there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eugen throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Eugen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vladislavovich connects with a looping right hand.
Donk. Eugen catches Vladislavovich right on the button with a cross.
Eugen throws a good cross that connects.
Eugen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Eugen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Vladislavovich is rocked!
Eugen lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Vladislavovich falls backwards - clearly groggy! Eugen dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Eugen!
A victorious Martin Eugen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.