PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jurij Vitalenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sultan Conture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Vitalenko
vs
Conture

190 cm
22
240 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

185 cm
23
275 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jurij Vitalenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sultan Conture!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vitalenko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Conture to score with a decent uppercut.
Vitalenko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Conture counters with a right hand to the body.
Conture throws a series of punches but Vitalenko avoids them all with ease.
Vitalenko misses with a right hand
and Conture counters with a three punch combo that has Vitalenko backing up. Vitalenko nods at Conture to acknowledge the strikes.
Vitalenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vitalenko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Conture counters with a low kick, right behind Vitalenko 's knee.
Conture misses with a combination
and Vitalenko counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conture throws a looping overhand right but Vitalenko ducks down to avoid it.
Conture moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Vitalenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vitalenko thows a body shot but no joy.
Conture swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vitalenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vitalenko!

It looks like Sultan Conture has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Vitalenko as Conture shoots in.
Conture cracks a nice hook into Vitalenko's ribs.
Conture looks to land a combination but Vitalenko avoids it well.
Vitalenko looks to land a left hand but Conture moved out of range nicely.
Conture throws out a powerful jab.
Sultan Conture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Conture misses.
Conture misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Vitalenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Vitalenko throws a hook but Conture blocks it.
Vitalenko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Conture gets the takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Conture is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vitalenko is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Conture is trying to get an arm triangle but Vitalenko is defending well.

Conture tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Conture looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Conture goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Vitalenko rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Conture's guard! Nice work there by Vitalenko!

Conture looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Vitalenko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Conture has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vitalenko has managed to get both his arms back between Conture's legs - danger averted.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vitalenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Conture is trying to keep Vitalenko in close.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Conture is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Conture wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Conture is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Conture working for a triangle but Vitalenko defends it easily.
Vitalenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Conture has his foot on Vitalenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vitalenko works his way back into a safe position though.
Conture has momentary wrist control but Vitalenko slips an elbow through the middle.
Vitalenko lands a couple of digs.
Vitalenko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Conture utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Conture has his foot on Vitalenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vitalenko works his way back into a safe position though.
Vitalenko throwing strikes but missing.
Vitalenko working some strikes from top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Vitalenko decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Vitalenko misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sultan Conture will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sultan Conture's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Vitalenko misses with a combination
and Conture counters with a one-two to the body.
Conture throws a series of punches but Vitalenko avoids them all with ease.
Conture throws an off balance right hand
and Vitalenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vitalenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Conture moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An inside leg kick from Vitalenko misses.
Conture throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vitalenko counters with a series of strikes. Conture will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vitalenko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Conture checks it well.
Vitalenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vitalenko tries to move into range but Conture moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Conture misses with a takedown
and Vitalenko counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Conture misses with a combination

and Vitalenko counters with a left hand that sends Conture to the canvas!

Conture is rocked!

That has opened up Sultan Conture's cut even more.

Conture had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vitalenko defends it easily.

Conture is looking for a triangle but Vitalenko pushes his legs off easily.

Conture is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vitalenko defends well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vitalenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Conture has his foot on Vitalenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vitalenko works his way back into a safe position though.
Vitalenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Conture has wrist control.
Vitalenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Conture has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vitalenko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Conture's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Vitalenko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Conture is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vitalenko is aware though and is defending well.
Conture is breathing heavily.
Vitalenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vitalenko postures up in Conture's guard and throws a big left but Conture blocks it.
Vitalenko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vitalenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vitalenko works over Conture with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Vitalenko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Conture has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vitalenko has managed to get both his arms back between Conture's legs - danger averted.
Vitalenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vitalenko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Conture preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Conture throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vitalenko landing with the ground and pound.
Vitalenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vitalenko is in close to Conture's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Conture is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Conture working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vitalenko.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Vitalenko here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

Vitalenko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Conture looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vitalenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vitalenko working some strikes from top position.
Vitalenko postures up in Conture's guard and throws a big left but Conture blocks it.

Conture is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vitalenko is aware though and is defending well.
Vitalenko trying to stand up but can't free himself from Conture's guard.

Conture has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Vitalenko should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Conture has tightened it up now! Vitalenko should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sultan Conture!