PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Yurinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vrag Zlobnyu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Yurinov
vs
Zlobnyu

182 cm
25
200 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
23
215 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Yurinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vrag Zlobnyu!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Yurinov shoots in and bounces Zlobnyu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Yurinov being controlled here momentarily.

Zlobnyu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yurinov defends it easily.
Zlobnyu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zlobnyu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Yurinov throwing strikes from guard but Zlobnyu blocks nicely.
Zlobnyu is pulling down on Yurinov's head. It's preventing any offense from Yurinov, at least for the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Vrag Zlobnyu.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zlobnyu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yurinov staying out of range there.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Yurinov.
Zlobnyu regains half guard.

Zlobnyu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zlobnyu trying to control from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Yurinov wants to take a breather but Zlobnyu is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yurinov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zlobnyu's head.
Zlobnyu is pressing down on Yurinov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Yurinov cracks Zlobnyu with a solid left hand.
Zlobnyu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zlobnyu keeping moving, preventing Yurinov from controlling successfully.

Zlobnyu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yurinov is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zlobnyu is on top in guard.
Yurinov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zlobnyu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Yurinov wants to stand but Zlobnyu is controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yurinov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Zlobnyu drops back looking for a leg! Yurinov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yurinov manages to kick Zlobnyu off! Zlobnyu jumps back into Yurinov's guard.

Zlobnyu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Zlobnyu drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Yurinov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zlobnyu has Yurinov in his guard.
Yurinov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zlobnyu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zlobnyu is on top in guard.
Zlobnyu tries to free his leg and advance position but Yurinov is retaining full guard.

Zlobnyu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zlobnyu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yurinov is trying to keep Zlobnyu in close.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zlobnyu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yurinov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zlobnyu is on top in guard.
Zlobnyu stops Yurinov from standing up.
Yurinov is breathing heavily.

Zlobnyu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Zlobnyu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Zlobnyu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zlobnyu advances to half guard.

Zlobnyu maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Yurinov could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Zlobnyu has cracked it and Yurinov is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Zlobnyu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vrag Zlobnyu!