PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kontra Bass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vatslav Borisov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borisov has chosen Nutcracker by Tchaikovsky as his entrance music. Kontra Bass has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Bass
vs
Borisov

225 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
25
289 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kontra Bass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vatslav Borisov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bass throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bass shoots in for a double leg but Borisov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bass with a lazy takedown attempt

and Borisov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Borisov trying to control but Bass is working from the bottom.

Borisov stands and steps away. Bass gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Bass gets caught napping as Borisov dives in and scores a takedown. Bass manages to retain guard.
Bass will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Borisov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borisov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Borisov throws an elbow that misses. Bass uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Borisov's guard. Nice move by Bass!
Bass tries to stand but Borisov is controlling from the bottom.
Bass has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Borisov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Borisov working for a triangle but Bass defends it easily.
Bass trying to stand up but can't free himself from Borisov's guard.
Borisov wants to sweep but no luck.

Borisov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bass defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borisov pulls Bass in close to his closed guard and prevents Bass from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borisov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bass's guard.
Bass is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Borisov throws a big right hand that misses.
Borisov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Borisov wants to pass the guard but Bass is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bass is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Borisov is controlling him.
Bass is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borisov throwing strikes but missing.
Borisov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Borisov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bass is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Borisov works over Bass with some ground and pound from guard.
Borisov lands a couple of digs.
Borisov landing some decent shots from guard.
Borisov trying to control the position from guard on top but Bass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bass being controlled here, momentarily.
Borisov looking to pass the guard.
Borisov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Borisov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Borisov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bass looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borisov is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vatslav Borisov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Borisov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Borisov stands up from Bass's guard - Borisov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bass shoots in looking for a takedown but Borisov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bass's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bass tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Borisov swivels and escapes.
Borisov blocks a head kick by Bass.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Borisov.
Borisov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Borisov working the head and body with strikes.
Borisov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bass is working to avoid the ground and pound but Borisov connects with a decent elbow.

Borisov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bass has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Bass's face as Borisov controls the position.
Borisov working the head and body with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Borisov stands up.

Borisov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Borisov tries to pass to full mount but Bass defends it.

Borisov decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

Borisov closes the distance and clinches.
Borisov just leaning against Bass, taking a breather.
Bass tries to break free but Borisov pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Borisov has clasped his hands together around Bass's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Borisov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bass keeps working.
Bass takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bass taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bass is being controlled here.
Borisov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Borisov working the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borisov landing a few strikes.
Borisov in side control lands a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on Bass's face as Borisov controls the position.
Borisov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Borisov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bass knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Borisov lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Borisov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bass is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Borisov working the body and head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vatslav Borisov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bass's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Borisov forces Bass back against the cage and clinches.
Borisov fails to pull guard.

Borisov is trying to trip Bass. He has hold of a leg but Bass is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Borisov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Borisov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Borisov's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Bass wriggles free and stands up.
Borisov avoids a kick to the body.

Borisov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Borisov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Borisov unloading with bombs!
Vatslav Borisov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bass is in a horrible position here. Borisov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Bass is rocked!

Borisov goes for an armbar but Bass turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bass.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Borisov can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bass won't allow Borisov to sweep him here.
Bass being controlled here momentarily.
Borisov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bass trying to stand up but can't free himself from Borisov's guard.
Borisov is pulling down on Bass's head. It's preventing any offense from Bass, at least for the moment.
Borisov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bass is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Bass gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Borisov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bass wants to stand but Borisov is controlling the position.
Bass looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Borisov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Borisov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Borisov is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borisov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Borisov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bass!
Borisov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bass is looking to escape.
Borisov lands a nice shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borisov landing shots from mount.
Vatslav Borisov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oh Bass is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Borisov is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Bass goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Borisov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vatslav Borisov!
Vatslav Borisov really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Next Level Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.