PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Justin Russell (ranked 3660 p4p, 3442 weight class) and Roman Vitali (ranked 386 p4p, 373 weight class). Vitali is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by ULKENDER - Machenskii. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Russell
vs
Vitali

176 cm
25
182
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
180
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Self confident

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Justin Russell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Roman Vitali!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vitali throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Russell was covering up waiting for the punch and Vitali finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Vitali is looking to work some ground and pound but Russell has wrist control.
Russell looking for a sweep. Not yet Russell, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Russell can't keep his opponent in guard - Vitali advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vitali is pressing down on Russell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Russell is holding on for now.
Russell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Russell controlling the position well.
Russell gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vitali tries to free his leg and advance position but Russell is retaining full guard.
Russell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Russell keeping full guard, as Vitali tries to pass.
Russell wants to sweep here but Vitali controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell is working hard here to advance position.
Vitali is looking to work some ground and pound but Russell has wrist control.
Russell throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Russell trying to control the position.

Russell is looking for a triangle but Vitali pushes his legs off easily.
Vitali tries to free his leg and advance position but Russell is retaining full guard.
Russell controlling the position.
Vitali working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Russell's head.
Vitali pushing down on Russell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Russell wants to get back to full guard.
Russell trying to control but Vitali postures up.
Vitali landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vitali throwing shots but Russell is blocking nicely.
Russell is trying to stand up here but Vitali is controlling him well.
Vitali is nestled in close to Russell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vitali drops an elbow to the side of Russell's head.
Russell looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Russell is looking for a sweep. Vitali is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Russell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vitali looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vitali postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Russell looking for a sweep. Not yet Russell, not yet.
Russell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Russell tries to get out of the position.
Vitali is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Russell keeping full guard, as Vitali tries to pass.
Vitali throwing strikes from guard but Russell blocks nicely.
Russell working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vitali.
Vitali is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Russell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vitali stands and throws Russell's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Russell is looking to reverse the position.
Vitali landing strikes.
Russell is trying to get back to his feet.
Vitali is chipping away with strikes.

Russell is rocked!
Vitali scores with punches from side control.
Oh Russell is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vitali creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Vitali in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Russell looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Vitali turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Vitali!
A victorious Roman Vitali thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.