PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yonash Blagech (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vatslav Borisov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blagech comes to the cage accompanied by Red Tree - wood. The crowd seem to be enjoying Borisov's choice of entrance music: Nutcracker by Tchaikovsky. Yonash Blagech has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Blagech
vs
Borisov

187 cm
25
300 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

192 cm
25
289 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Self confident

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Next Level Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yonash Blagech!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vatslav Borisov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Blagech enables Borisov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Blagech manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Borisov is in close to Blagech's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Blagech looking for a sweep. Not yet Blagech, not yet.
Blagech manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Borisov manages to get himself to full guard.
Blagech slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

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

Blagech is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Borisov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Blagech really is a fat lump.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blagech trying to control the position but Borisov is working away.

Blagech working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Blagech is trying to get an arm triangle but Borisov is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borisov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Blagech's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Borisov is trying to get back to full guard.
Borisov is pressing down on Blagech's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Blagech wants to control from the top but Borisov keeps moving.

Blagech drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Blagech jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Borisov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Blagech wants to control from the top but Borisov keeps moving.
Blagech won't allow Borisov to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borisov controls Blagech momentarily but Blagech frees himself.
Borisov wants to sweep but no luck.
Blagech pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borisov is keeping the position for now.
Blagech is working hard here to advance position.

Blagech got a little sloppy there for a moment and Borisov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blagech has managed to get both his arms back between Borisov's legs - danger averted.
Blagech passes Borisov's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Blagech wants to work for an arm triangle but Borisov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Blagech is working for a submission of some sort.
Borisov trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yonash Blagech!