PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timur Vasiliev (ranked 4036 p4p, 1692 weight class) and Torraso Fisticuffs (ranked 484 p4p, 237 weight class). Timur Vasiliev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Vasiliev
vs
Fisticuffs

185 cm
30
289
13 - 8 - 0

207 cm
30
290
7 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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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 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Timur Vasiliev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Torraso Fisticuffs!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fisticuffs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fisticuffs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fisticuffs scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vasiliev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vasiliev tries for a takedown but Fisticuffs manages to get underhooks.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fisticuffs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fisticuffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Vasiliev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Vasiliev clinches up against the cage.
Fisticuffs lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Fisticuffs fails to land.
Vasiliev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fisticuffs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Fisticuffs fails to land.
Fisticuffs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisticuffs.
Vasiliev blocks an uppercut.
Vasiliev blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasiliev blocks a body shot from Fisticuffs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisticuffs throws a punch but it's blocked by Vasiliev.

Vasiliev breaks the clinch.
Vasiliev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vasiliev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fisticuffs.
Vasiliev tries to clinch there but Fisticuffs circles away.

Fisticuffs gets tackled into the cage by Vasiliev. Vasiliev maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasiliev.
Vasiliev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fisticuffs misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Fisticuffs.
Vasiliev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fisticuffs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vasiliev controlling the action here for a moment.
Fisticuffs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vasiliev.
Fisticuffs working aggressively here.
Fisticuffs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vasiliev backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasiliev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timur Vasiliev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Fisticuffs.
A short uppercut from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fisticuffs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fisticuffs misses with a punch to the body.
Vasiliev manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vasiliev blocking some punches.
Vasiliev goes for a takedown attempt but Fisticuffs pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vasiliev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vasiliev tries to clinch up
and Vasiliev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vasiliev looks to clinch
and Vasiliev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Timur Vasiliev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasiliev wants to clinch but Fisticuffs slips to the side
and Fisticuffs counters with a nice uppercut.

Vasiliev moves into range and clinches up with Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs cracks Vasiliev with a nice body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vasiliev blocking some punches.
Vasiliev is looking to break free of the clinch but Fisticuffs has double underhooks.
Fisticuffs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vasiliev.
Vasiliev is breathing heavily.
Fisticuffs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasiliev.
Vasiliev blocks an uppercut.
Vasiliev is trying to pull guard but Fisticuffs has him pressed against the cage.
Fisticuffs lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisticuffs.
Vasiliev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fisticuffs is defending well for now.
Vasiliev is looking to take this one to the mat.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fisticuffs.
Vasiliev blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasiliev.
Fisticuffs throws a head punch that misses.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vasiliev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Vasiliev breaks from the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Vasiliev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fisticuffs misses with a punch on the inside.
Vasiliev looking for a takedown.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Vasiliev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vasiliev blocking some punches.
Vasiliev is trying to break the clinch but Fisticuffs is controlling him.
Fisticuffs is pressed up against the cage. Vasiliev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fisticuffs down to the mat. Fisticuffs avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Vasiliev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fisticuffs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fisticuffs throws a head punch that misses.
Fisticuffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Torraso Fisticuffs dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Fisticuffs moves into range and clinches up with Vasiliev.
Fisticuffs throws a head punch that misses.
Vasiliev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fisticuffs fails to land.
Fisticuffs lands a body shot.
Vasiliev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fisticuffs just stands there and leans against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fisticuffs tries to throw a body punch but Vasiliev avoids it by throwing Fisticuffs back against the cage.
Fisticuffs throws a head punch that misses.
Fisticuffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vasiliev working hard to break the clinch.
Fisticuffs pushes Vasiliev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fisticuffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Torraso Fisticuffs seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Fisticuffs on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vasiliev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vasiliev is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice body punch from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Fisticuffs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisticuffs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fisticuffs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fisticuffs misses with a punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vasiliev goes for a takedown attempt but Fisticuffs pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timur Vasiliev. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Fisticuffs drives through and clinches with Vasiliev against the cage.
Fisticuffs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vasiliev backwards.
Fisticuffs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vasiliev.
Fisticuffs lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs digs a right hand underneath Vasiliev's ribcage. Vasiliev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fisticuffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Fisticuffs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasiliev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fisticuffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisticuffs lands a right hand.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Fisticuffs as the two fighters clinch.
Fisticuffs keeps control of Vasiliev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasiliev.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasiliev.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Vasiliev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Vasiliev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fisticuffs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vasiliev backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasiliev.
Fisticuffs misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vasiliev backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs tries to work over Vasiliev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisticuffs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fisticuffs throws a punch but it's blocked by Vasiliev.
Vasiliev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fisticuffs fails to land.
Vasiliev tries to stall but Fisticuffs uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fisticuffs throws a head punch that misses.
Fisticuffs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasiliev's elbow.
Fisticuffs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Fisticuffs scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fisticuffs struggles to land a body shot inside as Vasiliev controls his hands.
Fisticuffs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vasiliev blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Fisticuffs.
Vasiliev is trying to break the clinch but Fisticuffs has him pressed against the cage.
Fisticuffs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vasiliev breaks from the clinch.

Fisticuffs has closed the distance and engaged Vasiliev in a clinch.
Fisticuffs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Vasiliev uses good head movement to avoid it.

Vasiliev manages to break the clinch.
Vasiliev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fisticuffs tests Vasiliev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Vasiliev tries to keep at a distance but Fisticuffs has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs misses with the head strike.
Fisticuffs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vasiliev blocks an uppercut.
Fisticuffs digs a right hand underneath Vasiliev's ribcage. Vasiliev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Torraso Fisticuffs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Fisticuffs lands a right hook to the body.
Fisticuffs is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fisticuffs tests Vasiliev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab, jab by Fisticuffs - just one landing.
Fisticuffs connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Fisticuffs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fisticuffs throws a head punch that misses.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fisticuffs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fisticuffs scores with a shot to the side of Vasiliev's head.
Fisticuffs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vasiliev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fisticuffs avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fisticuffs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Vasiliev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fisticuffs throws a head punch that misses.
Fisticuffs misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fisticuffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasiliev is trying to break the clinch but Fisticuffs is controlling him.
Fisticuffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasiliev's elbow.
Fisticuffs has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vasiliev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fisticuffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Fisticuffs fails to land.
A hook to the body from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Fisticuffs.
Vasiliev blocks an uppercut.
Fisticuffs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fisticuffs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fisticuffs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasiliev's elbow.
Vasiliev misses with a body punch.
Fisticuffs gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vasiliev.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisticuffs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasiliev's elbow.
Vasiliev is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vasiliev tries to pull guard but Fisticuffs forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timur Vasiliev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasiliev blocks a body shot from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vasiliev backwards.
Fisticuffs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vasiliev is trying to break the clinch but Fisticuffs has him pressed against the cage.

Vasiliev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vasiliev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vasiliev.

Fisticuffs feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Vasiliev sprawling to the canvas! Vasiliev rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Fisticuffs finish him?!

Vasiliev is rocked!
Vasiliev takes one on the button.
Oh Vasiliev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vasiliev tries to clinch up.

Vasiliev moves into the clinch successfully.
Vasiliev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vasiliev blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Vasiliev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fisticuffs lands a nice uppercut.
Fisticuffs lands a big right hand that drops Vasiliev! The killer instinct kicks in and Fisticuffs finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Fisticuffs!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Torraso Fisticuffs!