PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladmir kurochenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urik Vonlictinstien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

kurochenko
vs
Vonlictinstien

186 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

205 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladmir kurochenko!
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, Urik Vonlictinstien !
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vonlictinstien ducks down and throws a hook to the body but kurochenko moves away.

kurochenko changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vonlictinstien looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
kurochenko tries to move into full mount but can't pass Vonlictinstien 's legs.
Vonlictinstien wants to get back to his feet.

kurochenko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vonlictinstien wants to control but kurochenko postures up.

kurochenko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vonlictinstien is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vonlictinstien wants to get back to his feet but kurochenko drags him back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.

kurochenko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vonlictinstien knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vonlictinstien is pushing kurochenko's head away, looking to escape. kurochenko manages to hold on to the position though.

kurochenko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vonlictinstien knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vonlictinstien tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but kurochenko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vonlictinstien manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

kurochenko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vonlictinstien prevents kurochenko from improving his position.
kurochenko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
kurochenko wants to improve his position but Vonlictinstien is controlling well.
kurochenko is working hard here to advance position.
kurochenko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vonlictinstien 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vonlictinstien 's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

kurochenko has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
kurochenko is breathing heavily.
Vonlictinstien trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Vonlictinstien is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Vonlictinstien fending off the submission attempt from kurochenko.

Vonlictinstien defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Vonlictinstien stands and steps away. kurochenko gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
kurochenko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vonlictinstien tries a low kick but kurochenko avoids it.

kurochenko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vonlictinstien to the mat! Vonlictinstien manages to get full guard.
Vonlictinstien is looking to stand up but kurochenko isn't so interested in that idea.
Vonlictinstien working a defensive guard here.
kurochenko stops Vonlictinstien from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladmir kurochenko dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

kurochenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vonlictinstien tries to avoid it but kurochenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vonlictinstien to the ground. Vonlictinstien escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vonlictinstien misses with a wild combination.
Vladmir kurochenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vonlictinstien swings for the body but kurochenko moves out of range.
Vonlictinstien cracks kurochenko with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Vonlictinstien has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning kurochenko to stand back up!

kurochenko is rocked!

It looks like Vladmir kurochenko has been cut.
Vonlictinstien throws a shot from downtown. kurochenko moves away and avoids it.
kurochenko looks for a takedown but Vonlictinstien sprawls well.
Vonlictinstien misses with a wild combination.
Horrible takedown by kurochenko or perhaps it was just good defense by Vonlictinstien which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladmir kurochenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vonlictinstien drops his shoulder and cracks kurochenko with a huge uppercut! kurochenko goes down! Can Vonlictinstien finish him?
Oh kurochenko is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Vonlictinstien missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

kurochenko looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vonlictinstien passes into side control.
kurochenko seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Vonlictinstien stands up and we're back to a striking position.
kurochenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vonlictinstien .
Vonlictinstien ducks down and throws a hook to the body but kurochenko moves away.
Vonlictinstien misses with a series of wild punches.
kurochenko shoots in but Vonlictinstien avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice sprawl there from Vonlictinstien as kurochenko shoots in.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vonlictinstien will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vonlictinstien misses with a wild body shot.
Vonlictinstien rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but kurochenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vonlictinstien misses with an uppercut. kurochenko saw that one coming.

kurochenko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. kurochenko showed some decent athleticism there.
kurochenko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vonlictinstien knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
kurochenko works his way into side control.

kurochenko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vonlictinstien knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vonlictinstien wants to get back to his feet.

kurochenko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vonlictinstien is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on kurochenko's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Vonlictinstien moves into full guard.
kurochenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vonlictinstien is keeping the position for now.
kurochenko advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Urik Vonlictinstien showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vladmir kurochenko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

kurochenko has a takedown stuffed.
Vonlictinstien will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vonlictinstien throws a jab but it's blocked by kurochenko.
Vonlictinstien throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vonlictinstien works kurochenko's body with a nice hook.
kurochenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vonlictinstien throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
kurochenko avoids the head kick by Vonlictinstien .
Vonlictinstien takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vonlictinstien swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vonlictinstien lands the left hand.

kurochenko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - kurochenko lands in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
kurochenko is pushing down on Vonlictinstien 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vonlictinstien is fighting to maintain full guard but kurochenko has managed to sneak the leg through.
kurochenko is thwarting Vonlictinstien 's attempts to control the position.

kurochenko is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Vonlictinstien has managed to free his arm - good work.

kurochenko seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
kurochenko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vonlictinstien knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vonlictinstien wants to control but kurochenko is keeping busy and won't allow it.

kurochenko looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
kurochenko prevents Vonlictinstien from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vonlictinstien is defending against the submission attempts here by kurochenko.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vonlictinstien tries to push off, looking to stand up, but kurochenko manages to move to mount!

kurochenko throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Vonlictinstien has his hands clasped together but kurochenko breaks the hold and Vonlictinstien is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by kurochenko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vladmir kurochenko!