PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Gernansky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James VanGros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gernansky comes to the cage accompanied by Red October. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Gernansky
vs
VanGros

183 cm
19
255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Tends to cut

Pacheco Labratories Inc

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Gernansky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James VanGros!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gernansky looks for a takedown but VanGros sprawls well.
Gernansky fails with the takedown.
Gernansky fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Gernansky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
VanGros tries for a takedown but Gernansky circles away easily

and Gernansky counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Gernansky is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. VanGros doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gernansky.
Gernansky could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
VanGros flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Gernansky takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
VanGros tries to roll over but Gernansky keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
VanGros makes his way to full guard. A much better position for VanGros.
VanGros looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gernansky puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gernansky lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
VanGros regains full guard. Nicely done.
VanGros looks gassed!
VanGros looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
VanGros is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
VanGros keeping full guard, as Gernansky tries to pass.
Gernansky content to stall in guard here.
VanGros has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gernansky has passed into side control.
Gernansky gets to mount! VanGros was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Gernansky with good strikes from the mount here!
Gernansky is in the full mount, landing strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if VanGros can do anything to dispel that myth.
VanGros working to try and regain half guard.
Gernansky can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as VanGros is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
VanGros working to try and regain half guard.
Gernansky with good strikes from the mount here!
Gernansky wants to control the pace but VanGros is squirming around nicely.
Gernansky landing shots from mount.
VanGros is working to get back to half guard.
Gernansky looking to control but VanGros is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gernansky working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gernansky can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as VanGros is looking to escape.
VanGros is trying to escape the mount.
Gernansky pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
VanGros gets back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
VanGros gets full guard.
VanGros punching from the bottom - just letting Gernansky know he's still in a fight.
VanGros striking off his back.
VanGros looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gernansky is one step ahead there.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

VanGros scores with a takedown into Gernansky's guard.
VanGros working some strikes from top position.
Gernansky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gernansky manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. VanGros manages to get himself to full guard.
Gernansky won't allow VanGros to sweep him here.
Gernansky has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gernansky chips away with some ground and pound.
Gernansky wants to control from the top but VanGros keeps moving.
Gernansky wants to stand but VanGros has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
VanGros wants to sweep but no luck.
VanGros striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Gernansky stopping the sweep attempt from VanGros.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

VanGros shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
VanGros sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gernansky defending well though.
VanGros is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gernansky is pressing down on VanGros's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
VanGros scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James VanGros will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

VanGros fails with the takedown

and Gernansky counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gernansky content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gernansky is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
VanGros keeping moving, preventing Gernansky from controlling successfully.
Gernansky connects with a couple of short punches.
Gernansky is working VanGros over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gernansky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. VanGros swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gernansky pushing down on VanGros's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
VanGros flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
VanGros wants to sweep but Gernansky has passed to side control!
Gernansky is looking to take a break and control but VanGros is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
VanGros is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gernansky wants to control but VanGros is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
VanGros tries to bench press Gernansky off him but Gernansky keeps the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gernansky with a lazy takedown attempt

and VanGros counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by VanGros.
VanGros really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gernansky. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
VanGros postures up and lands a big shot to Gernansky's brow.
Gernansky has momentary wrist control but VanGros slips an elbow through the middle.
Gernansky is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gernansky is really struggling to control VanGros but he's trying to hold on to the position.
VanGros prevents Gernansky from getting back to his feet.
Gernansky throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Gernansky scores with a nice shot.

Gernansky working for a triangle but VanGros defends it easily.
Gernansky looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gernansky manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. VanGros manages to get himself to full guard.
VanGros tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now VanGros is on top in guard.
VanGros missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
VanGros throws and elbow that misses. Gernansky uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in VanGros's guard. Nice move by Gernansky!
Gernansky pushing down on VanGros's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gernansky is nestled in close to VanGros, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
VanGros missing with punches from the bottom.
Gernansky prevents VanGros from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
VanGros shoots in for a takedown but Gernansky shows good takedown defense.

Gernansky closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
VanGros is not content to let Gernansky control the position.
VanGros tries to buck Gernansky off but Gernansky is having none of it.
Gernansky trying to control the action but VanGros is working from the bottom.
VanGros is trying to get back to half guard.
VanGros is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gernansky's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
VanGros striking from half guard on the bottom.
Gernansky is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
VanGros tries to roll over but Gernansky keeps him under control.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
VanGros doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Gernansky decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in VanGros's guard.
Vladimir Gernansky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James VanGros.
Gernansky advances position into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gernansky lands some shots froms side control.
Gernansky wants to control but VanGros is keeping him busy.
Gernansky lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Gernansky wants to lay and pray for a moment but VanGros keeps working.
VanGros is trying to improve his position.
VanGros is not content to let Gernansky control the position.
VanGros is looking to reverse the position.
VanGros gets back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
VanGros wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
VanGros fails with the takedown

and Gernansky counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gernansky is keen to just control but VanGros is a slippery customer.
Vladimir Gernansky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
VanGros missing with punches from the bottom.
VanGros wants to sweep but Gernansky has passed to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Gernansky dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Gernansky throws a head kick that misses.
Gernansky tries to clinch but VanGros moves away

and VanGros counters with a shoot takedown. Gernansky fights it but they end up in guard.
VanGros passes easily into side control. Nice work.
VanGros working the head with strikes.
Check out the look on VanGros's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gernansky taking a bit of punishment here - VanGros scoring with strikes.
Gernansky takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
VanGros lands an elbow.
Gernansky gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gernansky landing rabbit punches to the side of VanGros's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Gernansky avoiding damage under a succession of punches from VanGros.
Gernansky wants to control but VanGros is keeping busy and won't allow it.
VanGros takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Gernansky looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gernansky keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gernansky gets full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as VanGros accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gernansky manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. VanGros manages to get himself to full guard.
Gernansky trying to control the position from guard on top but VanGros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
VanGros wants to improve his position but instead Gernansky has moved into half guard.
VanGros is looking for a sweep. Gernansky is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gernansky not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
VanGros makes his way to full guard. A much better position for VanGros.
VanGros looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gernansky is one step ahead there.
VanGros throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
VanGros keeping moving, preventing Gernansky from controlling successfully.
VanGros punching from the bottom.
VanGros throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
VanGros looking for a sweep. Not yet VanGros, not yet.
VanGros scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
VanGros wants to sweep here but Gernansky controlling him for the moment.
VanGros has a closed guard, preventing Gernansky from standing up.
VanGros throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gernansky clinches but VanGros breaks the clinch

and VanGros counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by VanGros.
Gernansky preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
VanGros is working Gernansky over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Gernansky had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. VanGros is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Gernansky Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take VanGros's back instead.
VanGros is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Gernansky lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Gernansky has the hooks in. VanGros is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
VanGros manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gernansky's guard. Nice work there by VanGros.
VanGros wants to pass the guard but Gernansky is keeping the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

VanGros shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
VanGros sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Gernansky is bucking up trying to escape but VanGros cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
VanGros dominating with strikes here.
VanGros fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
VanGros postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Gernansky in real trouble here! The ref calls for Gernansky to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James VanGros!