PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikita Vavilov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denis Gotsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Vavilov
vs
Gotsov

191 cm
25
274 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
19
265 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikita Vavilov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Denis Gotsov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vavilov misses the jab.
Good shot there by Vavilov.

It looks like Denis Gotsov has been cut.
Vavilov throws a lazy uppercut

and Gotsov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gotsov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gotsov trying to control the position from guard on top but Vavilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gotsov stopping the sweep attempt from Vavilov.
Vavilov wants to stand but Gotsov is controlling the position.
Gotsov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotsov wants to control from the top but Vavilov keeps moving.
Gotsov preventing the sweep.
Gotsov chips away with some ground and pound.
Gotsov wants to control from the top but Vavilov keeps moving.
Vavilov has control of Gotsov's left arm, preventing Gotsov from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vavilov wants to stand up but Gotsov is controlling him.
Gotsov won't allow Vavilov to sweep him here.
Gotsov scoring with some ground and pound.
Vavilov has momentary wrist control but Gotsov slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vavilov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gotsov is one step ahead there.
Vavilov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gotsov is controlling him.
Gotsov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gotsov won't allow Vavilov to get back to his feet.
Vavilov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gotsov distracts Vavilov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gotsov stops Vavilov from standing up.
Gotsov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Vavilov wants to stand up but Gotsov is controlling him.
Gotsov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Gotsov works over Vavilov with some ground and pound from guard.
Gotsov stops Vavilov from standing up.
Gotsov is looking to work some ground and pound but Vavilov has wrist control.
Gotsov trying to control the position from guard on top but Vavilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gotsov stops Vavilov from standing up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gotsov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vavilov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vavilov tries to clinch but fails miserably

so Gotsov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gotsov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vavilov wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gotsov stops Vavilov from standing up.
Vavilov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vavilov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gotsov preventing the sweep.
Gotsov pushes down on Vavilov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vavilov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gotsov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vavilov is trying to maintain the position but Gotsov is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vavilov wants to get back to full guard.
Gotsov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vavilov is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gotsov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gotsov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Gotsov is working for a kimura but Vavilov is defending it quite comfortably.
Vavilov is controlling Gotsov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vavilov pushes Gotsov off looking to stand but Gotsov dives back in and keeps control.
Gotsov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denis Gotsov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Denis Gotsov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Vavilov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vavilov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gotsov.
Vavilov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Vavilov.
A hook to the body from Vavilov.
A shot in the inside from Vavilov.
Vavilov lands a right hand.
Vavilov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That has opened up Denis Gotsov's cut even more.
Vavilov works on Gotsov's body with a couple of short punches.
Vavilov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vavilov lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gotsov is breathing heavily.
Vavilov working some nice short punches in the clinch.

The cut above Denis Gotsov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Vavilov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Gotsov is rocked!
Vavilov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vavilov creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Gotsov's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Gotsov drops to his knees and Vavilov pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikita Vavilov!