PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Vasilyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hollis Bradbury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Sergey Vasilyev has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Sergey Vasilyev seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Vasilyev
vs
Bradbury

190 cm
26
215 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

188 cm
24
221 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Atlantis

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sergey Vasilyev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hollis Bradbury!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasilyev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bradbury as he avoids it easily.
Vasilyev ducks under a wild hook from Bradbury.
Sloppy strikes from Bradbury. Those never looked like landing.
Bradbury swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bradbury swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vasilyev ducks under a wild hook from Bradbury.
Vasilyev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bradbury.
Vasilyev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bradbury throws a right and a left that Vasilyev avoids nicely.
Bradbury keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bradbury throws a hook but Vasilyev avoids it easily.
Bradbury avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilyev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bradbury misses with a looping left.
Vasilyev attempts a counter takedown but Bradbury avoids it well and moves away.

Vasilyev darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vasilyev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasilyev prevents Bradbury from improving his position.
Vasilyev is looking to take a break and control but Bradbury is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bradbury trying to control from the bottom.

Vasilyev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bradbury defends it well.
Bradbury is trying to get back to full guard.

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

Vasilyev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bradbury doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vasilyev.
Bradbury really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vasilyev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vasilyev is keen to just control but Bradbury is a slippery customer.
Vasilyev is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bradbury tries to hold on but Vasilyev pushes him away.
Vasilyev trying to control but Bradbury is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vasilyev has hold of Bradbury's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bradbury manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Vasilyev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vasilyev mounts Bradbury! Really nice guard pass there!

Vasilyev wants to finish this one by submission but Bradbury is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Vasilyev.

Vasilyev moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bradbury has worked his arm free - good work by Bradbury!

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.
Vasilyev trying to control the position but Bradbury is working away.

Vasilyev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vasilyev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Vasilyev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bradbury is not content to let Vasilyev control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Vasilyev 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.

Vasilyev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bradbury circles away.
Bradbury scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vasilyev misses with a takedown attempt - Bradbury sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Bradbury enables Vasilyev to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bradbury manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bradbury is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sergey Vasilyev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vasilyev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vasilyev wants to control from the top but Bradbury keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilyev is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bradbury is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Vasilyev works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradbury wants to control but Vasilyev is keeping busy.
Bradbury is looking for a sweep. Vasilyev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Vasilyev wants to work for an arm triangle but Bradbury is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Bradbury is defending against the submission attempts here by Vasilyev.
Vasilyev trying to control the action but Bradbury is working from the bottom.
Bradbury wants to control but Vasilyev is keeping busy.

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.

Vasilyev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bradbury is not content to let Vasilyev control the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vasilyev shoots in and drives through. Bradbury sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Vasilyev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasilyev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bradbury.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasilyev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bradbury.
Bradbury blocks a jab.
Vasilyev seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bradbury keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vasilyev.

Vasilyev shoots in and gets a takedown into Bradbury's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bradbury can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vasilyev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bradbury is keeping the position for now.
Vasilyev passes Bradbury's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Vasilyev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bradbury doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vasilyev.
Vasilyev trying to mount his opponent but Bradbury defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasilyev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bradbury does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Vasilyev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bradbury sees it coming and defends easily.
Bradbury is refusing to be controlled, as Vasilyev sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Vasilyev is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bradbury wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Vasilyev dominated that second round.
That's time! Vasilyev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Bradbury dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been informed that Bradbury has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bradbury looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vasilyev misses with an uppercut. Bradbury saw that one coming.
Bradbury blocks a jab.
Bradbury smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vasilyev throws a shot from downtown. Bradbury moves away and avoids it.
Bradbury will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vasilyev is defended easily by Bradbury.
Vasilyev dives in and grabs Bradbury's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bradbury pushes down on Vasilyev's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradbury lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vasilyev at a distance.

Vasilyev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bradbury tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vasilyev is in Bradbury's guard.
Bradbury is trying to keep Vasilyev in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasilyev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vasilyev trying to control the position from guard on top but Bradbury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bradbury is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vasilyev trying to control the position from guard on top but Bradbury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bradbury wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's two 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.
Vasilyev won't allow Bradbury to sweep him here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vasilyev misses with a hook.
Bradbury misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vasilyev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vasilyev missing with a left hand there. Bradbury was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vasilyev or perhaps it was just good defense by Bradbury, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Vasilyev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasilyev misses with a hook. Bradbury ducked under it nicely.
Bradbury scores with a body shot.
Bradbury throws a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Bradbury.
Vasilyev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bradbury swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradbury throws a left and a right that both miss

and Vasilyev counters with a single leg into guard. Bradbury didn't expect that.
Vasilyev trying to control the position from guard on top but Bradbury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bradbury is adopting a defensive guard.

Vasilyev drops back looking for a leg! Bradbury is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bradbury manages to kick Vasilyev off! Vasilyev jumps back into Bradbury's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasilyev forces his way into half guard.
Sergey Vasilyev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bradbury wants to improve his position but Vasilyev is controlling well.
Hollis Bradbury has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Bradbury is defending against the submission attempts here by Vasilyev.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Vasilyev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sergey Vasilyev.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vasilyev, 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28

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