PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ultimate Facepuncher (ranked 2711 p4p, 3709 weight class) and Nikolai Vladski (ranked 355 p4p, 457 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Facepuncher
vs
Vladski

195 cm
26
212
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
205
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Can Moonwalk

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 Las Vegas, Ultimate Facepuncher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nikolai Vladski!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Facepuncher slips under a jab from Vladski.

Facepuncher moves into range and clinches up with Vladski.
Facepuncher gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vladski managing to block the knees to the body from Facepuncher.
Facepuncher missing with knees to the body.
Vladski blocks an elbow strike.
Facepuncher missing with knees to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vladski has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Facepuncher misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vladski.
Facepuncher using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vladski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Facepuncher throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Facepuncher pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Facepuncher connects with a knee to the head.

Vladski successfully pulls guard.

Vladski is working an open guard so Facepuncher takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Facepuncher fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vladski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Facepuncher sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Facepuncher has managed to clinch.
Vladski managing to block the knees to the body from Facepuncher.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Facepuncher just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vladski's brow.
Facepuncher misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vladski.

Vladski ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vladski no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Facepuncher tries to stand but Vladski is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vladski has control of Facepuncher's left arm, preventing Facepuncher from doing any damage.
Vladski wants to get back to his feet but Facepuncher passes into half guard.
It looks like Facepuncher is going to stand back up.
Facepuncher is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Vladski manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Facepuncher would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Facepuncher wants to stand and escape but instead Vladski has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Vladski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vladski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Vladski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vladski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vladski with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four 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.
Vladski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Facepuncher keeping full guard, as Vladski tries to pass.
Vladski trying to control but Facepuncher is working from the bottom.
Facepuncher trying to control the position.
Vladski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vladski wants to pass the guard but Facepuncher is keeping the position.

Vladski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Facepuncher is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vladski, into his guard.

The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vladski looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ultimate Facepuncher 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.

Facepuncher rushes Vladski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Facepuncher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vladski can do to turn this around?

Vladski ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vladski no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Facepuncher would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Facepuncher wants to stand and escape but instead Vladski has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Vladski looking to pass the guard.
Vladski with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vladski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Facepuncher is keeping the position for now.
Vladski won't allow Facepuncher to sweep him here.
Facepuncher controls Vladski momentarily but Vladski frees himself.
Vladski chips away with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vladski cracks Facepuncher with a solid left hand.

Facepuncher looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vladski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Facepuncher can't keep his opponent in guard - Vladski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Vladski 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.

Vladski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Vladski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Facepuncher is just riding it out for now. Vladski eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vladski trying to control from half guard but Facepuncher is working away.
Facepuncher controlling the position for now.
Facepuncher is staying active underneath Vladski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Facepuncher looking for submissions off his back.

Vladski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Facepuncher is just riding it out for now. Vladski eventually gives up the hold.

Vladski is trying to work for a kimura but Facepuncher is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Vladski there.
Vladski trying to control from half guard but Facepuncher is working away.
Facepuncher controlling the position for now.
Facepuncher wants to control but Vladski is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Vladski seems to be looking for submissions.
Vladski winds up and cracks Facepuncher with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vladski working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Facepuncher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vladski on the ground.

Vladski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Facepuncher is just riding it out for now. Vladski eventually gives up the hold.
Facepuncher trying to control here.

Vladski maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Facepuncher could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Vladski has cracked it and Facepuncher is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Vladski!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nikolai Vladski!