PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Petr Jakovlev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanislov Wisnewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jakovlev comes to the cage accompanied by Devour. Petr Jakovlev had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Jakovlev
vs
Wisnewski

195 cm
19
290 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
19
270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ultimate Fighting Gear

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Petr Jakovlev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stanislov Wisnewski!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jakovlev has managed to clinch.
Jakovlev wants to take the fight to the mat but Wisnewski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jakovlev is pressed up against the cage. Wisnewski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jakovlev down to the mat. Jakovlev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jakovlev.
Wisnewski has his takedown stuffed

and Jakovlev counters with a shoot takedown. Wisnewski fights it but they end up in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jakovlev throws a big elbow that misses.
Jakovlev throws a big elbow that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wisnewski wants to sweep but no luck.
Wisnewski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jakovlev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wisnewski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jakovlev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wisnewski is trying to control the position but Jakovlev postures up.
Jakovlev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jakovlev preventing the sweep.
Wisnewski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wisnewski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wisnewski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wisnewski wants to sweep here but Jakovlev controlling him for the moment.
Wisnewski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jakovlev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wisnewski controlling Jakovlev's posture.
Jakovlev won't allow Wisnewski to sweep him here.
Wisnewski is trying to control the position but Jakovlev postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jakovlev throwing strikes from guard but Wisnewski blocks nicely.
Wisnewski is controlling Jakovlev's posture.
Jakovlev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jakovlev throws a big right hand that misses.
Wisnewski controls Jakovlev momentarily but Jakovlev frees himself.
Jakovlev throws a big elbow that misses.
Wisnewski working a defensive guard here.
Jakovlev is looking to work some ground and pound but Wisnewski has wrist control.
Jakovlev throws a big elbow that misses.
Wisnewski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jakovlev is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wisnewski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jakovlev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wisnewski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jakovlev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wisnewski trying to control the position here.
Wisnewski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jakovlev.
Jakovlev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jakovlev lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jakovlev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jakovlev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wisnewski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jakovlev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wisnewski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wisnewski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jakovlev postures up in Wisnewski's guard and throws a big left but Wisnewski blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wisnewski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wisnewski keeping full guard, as Jakovlev tries to pass.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wisnewski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wisnewski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jakovlev 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.
Wisnewski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jakovlev manages to get himself to full guard.
Jakovlev wants to sweep here but Wisnewski controlling him for the moment.
Jakovlev is working hard here to advance position.
Wisnewski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jakovlev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wisnewski's guard.
Wisnewski wants to sweep but no luck.
Wisnewski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jakovlev manages to get himself to full guard.
Jakovlev controls Wisnewski momentarily but Wisnewski frees himself.
Wisnewski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jakovlev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jakovlev wants to sweep here but Wisnewski controlling him for the moment.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wisnewski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wisnewski is in close to Jakovlev's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wisnewski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jakovlev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jakovlev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wisnewski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jakovlev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wisnewski won't allow Jakovlev to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wisnewski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wisnewski preventing the sweep.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jakovlev holds on and takes a little breather.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jakovlev is on top in guard.
Wisnewski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Petr Jakovlev dominated that round.
That's time! Jakovlev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wisnewski is defended easily by Jakovlev.
Wisnewski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jakovlev counters with a nice uppercut.
Wisnewski fails with the takedown

and Jakovlev holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Petr Jakovlev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanislov Wisnewski.
Jakovlev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wisnewski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jakovlev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wisnewski is defending well.

Jakovlev has Wisnewski pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jakovlev pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Wisnewski tumbling to the mat - Jakovlev dives into Wisnewski's guard.
Jakovlev distracts Wisnewski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wisnewski holds on and takes a little breather.
Jakovlev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wisnewski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wisnewski 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.
Wisnewski controls Jakovlev momentarily but Jakovlev frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakovlev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wisnewski's head.
Jakovlev stopping the sweep attempt from Wisnewski.
Jakovlev scoring with some ground and pound.
Jakovlev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wisnewski controls Jakovlev momentarily but Jakovlev frees himself.
Wisnewski 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.
Wisnewski is trying to control the position but Jakovlev postures up.
Jakovlev lands a couple of elbows.
Jakovlev throws a big right hand that misses.
Wisnewski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jakovlev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jakovlev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wisnewski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jakovlev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wisnewski 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakovlev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jakovlev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jakovlev is in close to Wisnewski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wisnewski is on top in guard.
Wisnewski preventing the sweep.
Wisnewski throws a big elbow that misses.
Jakovlev is controlling Wisnewski's posture.
Wisnewski connects with a couple of short punches.
Wisnewski scoring with some ground and pound.
Jakovlev looking for a sweep. Not yet Jakovlev, not yet.
Jakovlev trying to keep a closed guard but Wisnewski is proving a slippery customer.

Wisnewski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wisnewski throws a big right hand that misses.
Jakovlev wants to sweep but no luck.
Wisnewski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jakovlev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wisnewski scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wisnewski throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jakovlev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jakovlev seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jakovlev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wisnewski.
Jakovlev managing to control the position.
Jakovlev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jakovlev looking for a sweep. Not yet Jakovlev, not yet.
Wisnewski lands a couple of decent looking shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Wisnewski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wisnewski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jakovlev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wisnewski.
Wisnewski stopping the sweep attempt from Jakovlev.
Wisnewski connects with a couple of short punches.
Jakovlev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wisnewski manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jakovlev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wisnewski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wisnewski is trying to control the position but Jakovlev postures up.
Jakovlev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wisnewski is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Petr Jakovlev will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Jakovlev fails with a takedown attempt.
Jakovlev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wisnewski as he avoids it easily.
Jakovlev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wisnewski.
Wisnewski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jakovlev as he avoids it easily.
Wisnewski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wisnewski wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petr Jakovlev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wisnewski has his takedown stuffed

and Jakovlev counters with a single leg into guard. Wisnewski didn't expect that.
Wisnewski 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.
Wisnewski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jakovlev throws a big elbow that misses.
Jakovlev preventing the sweep.
Jakovlev chips away with some ground and pound.
Wisnewski has momentary wrist control but Jakovlev slips an elbow through the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakovlev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wisnewski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jakovlev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wisnewski 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.
Jakovlev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wisnewski holds on and takes a little breather.
Jakovlev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jakovlev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wisnewski is pulling down on Jakovlev's head to control his posture.
Jakovlev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jakovlev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jakovlev with a nice head shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wisnewski has control of Jakovlev's left arm, preventing Jakovlev from doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jakovlev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wisnewski looking to control.
Wisnewski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jakovlev kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wisnewski looking for a sweep. Not yet Wisnewski, not yet.
Wisnewski working a defensive guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wisnewski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jakovlev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jakovlev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Petr Jakovlev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wisnewski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jakovlev is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jakovlev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakovlev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jakovlev preventing the sweep.
Jakovlev distracts Wisnewski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jakovlev passes Wisnewski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jakovlev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jakovlev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jakovlev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jakovlev is thwarting Wisnewski's attempts to control the position.
Jakovlev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wisnewski taking some punishment here, with Jakovlev in his half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jakovlev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wisnewski trying to control from the bottom.
Jakovlev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jakovlev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jakovlev prevents Wisnewski from improving his position.
Jakovlev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wisnewski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jakovlev.
Wisnewski has hold of Jakovlev's hands but Jakovlev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jakovlev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wisnewski is positioning himself well to prevent Jakovlev advancing to mount.
Wisnewski is trying to get back to full guard.
Jakovlev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wisnewski is trying to control but can't.
Petr Jakovlev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jakovlev slips a nice elbow through Wisnewski's hands, connecting with Wisnewski's forehead.
Wisnewski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jakovlev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wisnewski defending well though.
Jakovlev is trying to control. Wisnewski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wisnewski has hold of Jakovlev's hands but Jakovlev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wisnewski trying to control from the bottom.
Jakovlev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wisnewski defending well though.
Wisnewski trying to hold on to Jakovlev's head to control him but Jakovlev postures up.
Stanislov Wisnewski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wisnewski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Petr Jakovlev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jakovlev has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petr Jakovlev!
Petr Jakovlev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.