PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Barisov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Matyushenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladimir Matyushenko has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Boris Barisov's chin.

Barisov
vs
Matyushenko

215 cm
18
280 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
255 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good in bed

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Barisov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Matyushenko!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matyushenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barisov swivels and escapes.

Barisov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Matyushenko napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Matyushenko is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Barisov works his way into full mount!
Barisov misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Barisov trying to control but Matyushenko is having none of it.
Matyushenko wants to hold on but Barisov pushes him away.
Barisov prevents Matyushenko from getting the reversal.

Barisov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Matyushenko is on top in guard.

Barisov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matyushenko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Matyushenko trying to control but Barisov is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Barisov working for submissions but it's allowed Matyushenko to get to half guard.
Barisov gets full guard.
Barisov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barisov tries to get out of the position.
Barisov tries to strike from the bottom.
Barisov keeping moving, preventing Matyushenko from controlling successfully.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Matyushenko has eaten all the pies!
Matyushenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Barisov is retaining full guard.

Barisov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Matyushenko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Matyushenko trying to control but Barisov is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

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

Barisov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Matyushenko is aware though and is defending well.

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

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Matyushenko gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Matyushenko working a defensive guard here.
Barisov wants to pass the guard but Matyushenko is keeping the position.
Matyushenko wants to sweep here but Barisov controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barisov tries to free his leg and advance position but Matyushenko is retaining full guard.

Matyushenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Matyushenko keeping moving, preventing Barisov from controlling successfully.

Matyushenko has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Barisov should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Matyushenko has tightened it up now! Barisov should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vladimir Matyushenko!