PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between cj the wrecking ball (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and don vasyl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). the wrecking ball comes to the cage accompanied by metallica st.anger. don vasyl has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

the wrecking ball
vs
vasyl

175 cm
22
162 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

180 cm
23
169 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, cj the wrecking ball!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, don vasyl!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
vasyl looks for a takedown but the wrecking ball sprawls well.

vasyl closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

vasyl is working for an americana but the wrecking ball has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst vasyl was thinking about the submission.
vasyl postures up.
vasyl throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
vasyl postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
the wrecking ball looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
vasyl trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
the wrecking ball striking off his back but it's not causing vasyl any problems.
the wrecking ball 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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
the wrecking ball lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but vasyl circles away quickly and effectively.
vasyl fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
the wrecking ball throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
vasyl uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by the wrecking ball.
Nice takedown defense from the wrecking ball. No joy for vasyl on that attempt.
cj the wrecking ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of don vasyl.
Nice jab there from the wrecking ball.

vasyl shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. vasyl showed some decent athleticism there.
vasyl looks to land a strike but the wrecking ball avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

vasyl drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and the wrecking ball dives on top into guard.
vasyl looks gassed!

the wrecking ball avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

vasyl has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but the wrecking ball can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
the wrecking ball with a flurry of punches that miss.
the wrecking ball has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
the wrecking ball wants to stand but vasyl is controlling his posture from full guard.

vasyl is looking for a triangle but the wrecking ball pushes his legs off easily.
vasyl looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

the wrecking ball gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
the wrecking ball swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
vasyl will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
the wrecking ball misses with a wild combination.
vasyl looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
vasyl shoots for a double leg takedown but the wrecking ball sprawls well. He's pushed vasyl's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
the wrecking ball lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by the wrecking ball.
the wrecking ball throws a series of punches but vasyl moves out of range.
the wrecking ball misses with a double jab.
the wrecking ball changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice sprawl there from the wrecking ball as vasyl shoots in.
the wrecking ball lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
vasyl shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts the wrecking ball as he jumps to the side.
the wrecking ball throws a one two combo.
Nice takedown defense from the wrecking ball. No joy for vasyl on that attempt.
cj the wrecking ball is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
the wrecking ball scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. vasyl doesn't seem bothered though.
vasyl on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
vasyl has a takedown stuffed.
the wrecking ball throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
vasyl shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has the wrecking ball pinned against the cage. the wrecking ball gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
the wrecking ball throws a nice looking combination but vasyl bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
vasyl uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by the wrecking ball.
Nice sprawl there from the wrecking ball as vasyl shoots in.
vasyl looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
the wrecking ball scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
the wrecking ball looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
the wrecking ball throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
vasyl fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from vasyl.
vasyl shoots for a takedown but the wrecking ball saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

the wrecking ball lands the left hand.
vasyl shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says the wrecking ball as he avoids it easily.
the wrecking ball looks to land a right hand but vasyl moved out of range.
Jab, jab by the wrecking ball - just one landing.
No luck for vasyl with that takedown attempt.
vasyl looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
cj the wrecking ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of don vasyl.

vasyl shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
the wrecking ball is trying to stand.
the wrecking ball can't escape the position.
vasyl unloads with some shots from mount but the wrecking ball bucks and avoids them well.

the wrecking ball is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. vasyl locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! the wrecking ball is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). don vasyl!