PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Brown Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yardigalovich Vasililiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Bill Withers - Ain't No Sunshine. Yardigalovich Vasililiev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Brown Jr
vs
Vasililiev

200 cm
27
150 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

170 cm
27
145 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Heavy handed

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Brown Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yardigalovich Vasililiev!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasililiev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brown Jr finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Brown Jr tries to clinch up.
Brown Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Vasililiev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vasililiev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brown Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
An inside leg kick from Vasililiev misses.
Brown Jr dodges the punch combination from Vasililiev.
Vasililiev throws a series of punches but Brown Jr moves out of range.
Brown Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brown Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vasililiev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A leg kick checked by Brown Jr.
Brown Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brown Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vasililiev sprawls well. Vasililiev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brown Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Brown Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vasililiev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brown Jr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vasililiev misses with a double jab
and Brown Jr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brown Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vasililiev's waist but Vasililiev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brown Jr off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Brown Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasililiev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vasililiev wants it to stay on the feet.
Yardigalovich Vasililiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasililiev throws a right and a left that Brown Jr avoids nicely.
Vasililiev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Brown Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Vasililiev misses with a double jab
and Brown Jr counters with a big head kick but Vasililiev shrugs it off.
Brown Jr tries for a takedown but Vasililiev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vasililiev circles away from the clinch attempt.

Brown Jr instigates a clinch.
Vasililiev is trying to break free.
Brown Jr avoiding damage as Vasililiev throws knees to the body.
Brown Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brown Jr can't break the clinch.
Vasililiev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vasililiev prevents the takedown attempt.

Brown Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brown Jr tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Brown Jr tenderised Vasililiev's leg. Vasililiev is trying to keep his angry face on.

Brown Jr moves into the clinch.
Vasililiev is trying to break the clinch but Brown Jr is controlling him.
Vasililiev stalling in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vasililiev swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Brown Jr prevents Vasililiev from breaking the clinch.
Vasililiev can't break the clinch.
Brown Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vasililiev has him pressed against the cage.
Brown Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vasililiev misses with a punch on the inside.
Vasililiev wants to stall.
Vasililiev has had enough of the clinch but Brown Jr keeps him there for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasililiev tries to stall but Brown Jr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Brown Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brown Jr keeps control of Vasililiev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vasililiev tries to break free but Brown Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Vasililiev misses with some punches.

Brown Jr pulls guard successfully.
Vasililiev postures up in Brown Jr's guard and throws a big left but Brown Jr blocks it.

Vasililiev gets to his feet. Brown Jr looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Brown Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vasililiev swivels and escapes.
Vasililiev throws a combination that misses
and Brown Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Vasililiev.
Vasililiev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brown Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vasililiev looks winded!
Vasililiev misses with a low kick.
Vasililiev throws a combination that misses
and Brown Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

Brown Jr shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vasililiev is looking to control Brown Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vasililiev avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Brown Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
Vasililiev throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ground and pound from Brown Jr.
Brown Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vasililiev pushes Brown Jr off looking to stand but Brown Jr dives back in and keeps control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brown Jr is looking for a kimura here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vasililiev can do anything to dispel that myth.

Brown Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vasililiev defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Brown Jr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Vasililiev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brown Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vasililiev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brown Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brown Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Brown Jr has closed the distance and engaged Vasililiev in a clinch.
Brown Jr is looking for a takedown.
Vasililiev is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vasililiev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vasililiev taking a breather.
Brown Jr landing knees to the body.
Vasililiev throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown Jr.
Brown Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vasililiev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vasililiev keeps control of Brown Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brown Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vasililiev's efforts to push away.
Vasililiev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brown Jr has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasililiev taking a breather.
Vasililiev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vasililiev has Brown Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Brown Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brown Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vasililiev's efforts to push away.
Vasililiev misses with a punch on the inside.
Vasililiev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vasililiev working hard to break the clinch.
Vasililiev is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vasililiev working aggressively here.
Vasililiev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Brown Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Brown Jr darts in and clinches Vasililiev up against the cage.
Vasililiev controlling the action here for a moment.

Brown Jr works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasililiev 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.

Brown Jr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Vasililiev manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown Jr is trying to escape the mount.
Vasililiev looking to ground and pound but Brown Jr is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vasililiev jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Brown Jr is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Brown Jr and Vasililiev has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Brown Jr is pushing Vasililiev's head away, looking to escape. Vasililiev manages to hold on to the position though.
Brown Jr tries to improve position but can't.
Brown Jr manages to get back to half guard.
Vasililiev thows a huge punch but Brown Jr dodges it nicely.
Vasililiev wants to stand up but Brown Jr is controlling the position.

Vasililiev wants to work for an arm triangle but Brown Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vasililiev is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brown Jr is trying to keep Vasililiev in close.
Vasililiev trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Brown Jr manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Vasililiev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown Jr has his hands on Vasililiev's head, controlling the position.
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 Jason Brown Jr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Brown Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Vasililiev falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Brown Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Brown Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vasililiev avoids it really well and circles away.
Vasililiev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brown Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Brown Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vasililiev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brown Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Brown Jr tries to clinch there but Vasililiev circles away.
Vasililiev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brown Jr counters with a leg kick.
Vasililiev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Brown Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Brown Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vasililiev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vasililiev misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vasililiev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brown Jr tries to clinch but Vasililiev is having none of it.
Vasililiev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brown Jr counters with a one-two to the body.

Brown Jr feints and as Vasililiev raises his hands in defense, Brown Jr changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vasililiev keeping moving, preventing Brown Jr from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasililiev trying to strike off his back.
Jason Brown Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vasililiev has a closed guard, preventing Brown Jr from standing up.

We're going to have a standup here because Jason Brown Jr wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Brown Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vasililiev misses with a combination
and Brown Jr finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Vasililiev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brown Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Vasililiev misses with a combination
and Brown Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vasililiev throws a combination that misses
and Brown Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Vasililiev.
Brown Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Vasililiev, looking for a takedown. Brown Jr pushes Vasililiev against the cage but Vasililiev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Brown Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown Jr wants to clinch.
Brown Jr fails with the takedown.
A left and a right from Brown Jr both land. Nice combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Brown Jr.
That kick from Brown Jr tenderised Vasililiev's leg. Vasililiev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jason Brown Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vasililiev misses with a two punch combination.
Brown Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vasililiev throws a combination that misses
and Brown Jr counters with a solid body kick.
Brown Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A low kick from Vasililiev misses
and Brown Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Vasililiev.
Brown Jr fails to land the takedown.
Vasililiev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brown Jr counters with a right hand to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brown Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Brown Jr looking for a takedown.
Vasililiev looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vasililiev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vasililiev trying to stall but Brown Jr improves his position.
Brown Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Brown Jr has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Vasililiev is trying to keep an underhook but Brown Jr manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Vasililiev wants to control but Brown Jr is keeping busy.
Vasililiev wants to improve his position but Brown Jr is controlling well.

Brown Jr is working for a submission of some sort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasililiev throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Vasililiev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vasililiev.
Vasililiev throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vasililiev controls Brown Jr momentarily but Brown Jr frees himself.
Brown Jr cracks Vasililiev with a solid left hand.
Brown Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vasililiev is on top in guard.
Jason Brown Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brown Jr has a closed guard, preventing Vasililiev from standing up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Brown Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brown Jr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Brown Jr!
An out of breath Jason Brown Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.