PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Asbjrn Poulsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladmir kurochenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladmir kurochenko is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Poulsen
vs
kurochenko

189 cm
19
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

186 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Asbjrn Poulsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladmir kurochenko!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Poulsen with that takedown attempt.
Poulsen has a takedown stuffed.
Poulsen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts kurochenko as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asbjrn Poulsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Poulsen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Poulsen is looking to clinch but kurochenko is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Poulsen blocks the low kick.

Poulsen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Poulsen jumps guard.
kurochenko stopping the sweep attempt from Poulsen.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Poulsen has his foot on kurochenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. kurochenko works his way back into a safe position though.

Poulsen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead kurochenko passes into half guard.

kurochenko is working for a submission of some sort.
kurochenko looks gassed!
Poulsen tries to get to full guard but kurochenko has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poulsen wants to get back to full guard but kurochenko has mounted him!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Poulsen is in all sorts of trouble here.

kurochenko working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Poulsen is trying to escape the mount.
Poulsen is working hard here to advance position.
Poulsen tries to improve his position but instead kurochenko has taken his back!
Poulsen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for kurochenko on the ground.

kurochenko has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Poulsen has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Poulsen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poulsen gets back to full guard.
Poulsen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Poulsen is working for a submission of some sort.

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

That's four 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.

Poulsen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so kurochenko is just riding it out for now. Poulsen eventually gives up the hold.
Poulsen wants to pass the guard but kurochenko is defending well.
Poulsen is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Poulsen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! kurochenko is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Poulsen, into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladmir kurochenko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Poulsen gets caught flat footed, as kurochenko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Poulsen looking for a guillotine here but kurochenko defends easily.

Poulsen had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. kurochenko is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Poulsen Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take kurochenko's back instead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Poulsen is trying to stick to kurochenko's back but kurochenko is turning into Poulsen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Poulsen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by kurochenko.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poulsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

kurochenko showing good submission defense here.
kurochenko tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
kurochenko gets back to half guard.
kurochenko is staying active underneath Poulsen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Poulsen is looking to advance position but kurochenko won't allow it.

Poulsen seems to be looking for submissions.

Poulsen is looking for a kimura but kurochenko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Poulsen to get the leverage.
Poulsen wants to advance to full mount but kurochenko doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

kurochenko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Poulsen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Poulsen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but kurochenko manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Poulsen has kurochenko in his guard.
kurochenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Poulsen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but kurochenko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Poulsen has his foot on kurochenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. kurochenko works his way back into a safe position though.
kurochenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Poulsen is retaining full guard.

Poulsen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
kurochenko postures up in Poulsen's guard and throws a big left but Poulsen blocks it.

Poulsen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Poulsen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
kurochenko fails with the takedown

and Poulsen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Poulsen wants to pass to mount but kurochenko is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vladmir kurochenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Poulsen tries to clinch up but kurochenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Poulsen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and kurochenko counters with a takedown into side control.

kurochenko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Poulsen gets back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Poulsen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Poulsen working for a choke but kurochenko reverses nicely into Poulsen 's guard.
kurochenko throwing strikes but missing.

Poulsen throws his legs up looking for a submission but kurochenko uses it to pass to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

kurochenko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

kurochenko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Poulsen, who protects the arm well.
Poulsen is looking for a sweep.
Poulsen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked kurochenko off and has taken his back!
kurochenko turns into Poulsen and is now in his guard.

Poulsen working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because kurochenko has passed into half guard!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Poulsen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Poulsen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Poulsen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but kurochenko puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

Poulsen is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but kurochenko pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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.

That's four 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.
Poulsen manages to get to full guard.
Poulsen keeping full guard, as kurochenko tries to pass.
Asbjrn Poulsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Poulsen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladmir kurochenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got kurochenko winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladmir kurochenko!