PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gregori Vladivostok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michio Suzuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vladivostok might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Goodbye Sober Day - Mr Bungle. Suzuki has chosen Dragonball Z Theme as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Vladivostok
vs
Suzuki

168 cm
21
153 lbs
11 - 2 - 1

180 cm
26
155 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Amber Swan CBK
White Gorilla Nutrition

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Gregori Vladivostok!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michio Suzuki!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suzuki misses with an uppercut.
Vladivostok fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Suzuki on the side of the head.
Suzuki takes a swing at Vladivostok's ribcage but misses.
Vladivostok slaps away a takedown attempt from Suzuki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vladivostok cracks Suzuki with an open hand slap.
Suzuki looks to land a combination but Vladivostok avoids it well.
Vladivostok missing with a left hand there. Suzuki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vladivostok's corner calls for a 1-2. Vladivostok obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Suzuki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vladivostok paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vladivostok throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Suzuki counter with a right hand.
Vladivostok lands an overhand right.
Suzuki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suzuki sizes up Vladivostok with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Vladivostok.
Vladivostok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suzuki was well out of range. Poor timing from Vladivostok.

Vladivostok gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Suzuki to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Suzuki is looking to work some ground and pound but Vladivostok has wrist control.
Suzuki prevents Vladivostok from getting back to his feet.
Suzuki scoring with some ground and pound.
Suzuki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Suzuki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Suzuki thows a big elbow that misses.
Vladivostok might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Suzuki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Suzuki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Suzuki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vladivostok moves away.
Vladivostok misses with a leg kick.
Vladivostok swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Suzuki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Suzuki is looking to clinch but Vladivostok is avoiding it.
Suzuki tries to clinch but Vladivostok is having none of it.
Suzuki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vladivostok looks to land a left hand but Suzuki moved out of range nicely.
Suzuki is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vladivostok rather than just go for the knockout.
Suzuki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vladivostok swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Suzuki shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vladivostok is trying to defend but Suzuki finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Vladivostok avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Suzuki.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vladivostok trying to control but Suzuki postures up.
Suzuki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Suzuki lands a nice short elbow.
Vladivostok blocking the ground and pound attempt from Suzuki.
Suzuki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vladivostok has hold of Suzuki's hands but Suzuki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Suzuki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Suzuki thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Vladivostok to regain full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Suzuki stops Vladivostok from standing up.
Suzuki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Suzuki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Suzuki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vladivostok looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Suzuki throwing strikes but missing.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Suzuki misses with a few strikes there.
A big left from Suzuki misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michio Suzuki dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Vladivostok throws out a loose jab but Suzuki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suzuki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suzuki looks to score with a jab to the body but Vladivostok is just out of range.
Suzuki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vladivostok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vladivostok with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Suzuki ducks under a wild hook from Vladivostok.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vladivostok takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Suzuki misses with a body shot.
Suzuki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vladivostok tries to avoid it but Suzuki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vladivostok to the ground. Vladivostok escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Suzuki as he checks the leg kick.
Vladivostok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Vladivostok misses its intended target.
Nice body punch from Vladivostok.
A low kick from Vladivostok misses
and Suzuki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Suzuki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vladivostok pinned against the cage. Vladivostok gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gregori Vladivostok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michio Suzuki.
Vladivostok swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Suzuki counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vladivostok swings for the body but Suzuki moves out of range.
Suzuki looks to score with a jab to the body but Vladivostok is just out of range.
Vladivostok looks to land a left hand but Suzuki moved out of range nicely.
Vladivostok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suzuki.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Vladivostok misses
and Suzuki counters with a left to the body.

Suzuki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Vladivostok keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Suzuki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vladivostok tries to kick Suzuki off but Suzuki keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Suzuki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Suzuki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vladivostok knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Suzuki on the ground.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Suzuki lands a nice short elbow.
Vladivostok wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vladivostok has hold of Suzuki's hands but Suzuki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Suzuki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Suzuki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vladivostok is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Suzuki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vladivostok keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Suzuki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vladivostok is just riding it out for now. Suzuki eventually gives up the hold.
Suzuki is breathing heavily.
Vladivostok keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four 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.
Suzuki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Vladivostok swings for the body but Suzuki moves out of range.
Suzuki walks into a straight right hand from Vladivostok.
Suzuki avoids the body shot from Vladivostok.
Vladivostok swats away the attempt to clinch by Suzuki.
Vladivostok throws a sloppy body shot
and Suzuki counters with a nice uppercut.
Gregori Vladivostok is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suzuki fails with the takedown.
Suzuki just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michio Suzuki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Vladivostok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vladivostok just misses with a punch to the body.
Suzuki wants to clinch.
Suzuki lands a slapping body shot.
Vladivostok misses the body punch
and Suzuki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vladivostok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suzuki was well out of range. Poor timing from Vladivostok.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suzuki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vladivostok.
A lazy left from Suzuki finds it's target.
No joy there for Vladivostok, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vladivostok throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vladivostok tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Suzuki scores with a nice strike.
A slow jab from Vladivostok misses its intended target.
Suzuki misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Suzuki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Suzuki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vladivostok lands the left hand.
Suzuki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vladivostok's waist but Vladivostok gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Suzuki off to one side.
Vladivostok scores with a shot to the body.
Suzuki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Suzuki misses with a shot to the body
and Vladivostok counters with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vladivostok misses with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vladivostok lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Suzuki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Suzuki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Suzuki works Vladivostok's body with a nice hook.

Suzuki scores with a takedown into Vladivostok's guard.
Suzuki wants to pass the guard but Vladivostok is keeping the position.
Vladivostok preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Suzuki looking to pass the guard.
Vladivostok preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vladivostok working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Suzuki.
Suzuki won't allow Vladivostok to get back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Suzuki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Suzuki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Suzuki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Suzuki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vladivostok's head.
Vladivostok is pulling down on Suzuki's head. It's preventing any offense from Suzuki, at least for the moment.
Vladivostok trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki throwing strikes but missing.
Suzuki scoring with some ground and pound.
Suzuki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vladivostok works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Vladivostok pushes Suzuki off and gets back to his feet.

Suzuki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Suzuki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vladivostok is trying to stand back up but Suzuki is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michio Suzuki really 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.

Vladivostok misses with a hook. Suzuki ducked under it nicely.
Suzuki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vladivostok circles away from the clinch attempt.
Suzuki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vladivostok.
Vladivostok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vladivostok takes a swing at Suzuki's ribcage but misses.
Suzuki misses with a jab to the body
enabling Vladivostok to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suzuki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vladivostok connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Suzuki momentarily.
Vladivostok leaves Suzuki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vladivostok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suzuki.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suzuki throws a jab when Vladivostok was well out of range.
Suzuki avoids a kick to the body.
Suzuki throws a shot from downtown. Vladivostok moves away and avoids it.
Vladivostok thows a leg kick but Suzuki checks it
and Suzuki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vladivostok throws a right hand that Suzuki ducks under and follows up with a left that Suzuki also avoids with ease.
The fighters circling - Vladivostok throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Suzuki shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vladivostok napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Suzuki.
Vladivostok on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vladivostok tries to get out of the position.
Vladivostok regains half guard, as Suzuki was trying to land strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vladivostok keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Suzuki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Suzuki lands a nice short elbow.
Suzuki working Vladivostok over with strikes.

Suzuki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Suzuki is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Vladivostok missing with punches from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Suzuki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Suzuki not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Vladivostok makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Suzuki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vladivostok sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Suzuki somewhat.
Suzuki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vladivostok.
Vladivostok misses with a body shot
and Vladivostok takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Suzuki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vladivostok.
Vladivostok works the jab nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Suzuki.
Gregori Vladivostok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michio Suzuki.
Vladivostok dodges the punch combination from Suzuki.
Vladivostok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vladivostok works Suzuki's body with a nice hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vladivostok looks to land a left hand but Suzuki moved out of range nicely.
Vladivostok throws a combination that misses
and Suzuki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Gregori Vladivostok will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Suzuki avoids the body shot from Vladivostok.
Suzuki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vladivostok connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Suzuki momentarily.
Suzuki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Suzuki is looking to clinch but Vladivostok is avoiding it.
A slow jab from Vladivostok misses its intended target.
Suzuki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Suzuki has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Vladivostok.
Vladivostok prevents a body shot from Suzuki.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Suzuki takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Suzuki works on Vladivostok's body with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suzuki is trying to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vladivostok softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Suzuki manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Vladivostok misses its intended target.
A jab lands there for Suzuki.
Vladivostok connects with a body shot.
Suzuki fails to land the takedown.
Suzuki is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Vladivostok misses with a straight left.
Suzuki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Suzuki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vladivostok stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vladivostok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suzuki was well out of range. Poor timing from Vladivostok.
Vladivostok fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vladivostok bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Suzuki's head backwards.
Gregori Vladivostok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vladivostok dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Suzuki closes the distance and pushes Vladivostok back into the cage.
Vladivostok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vladivostok is trying to force a seperation but Suzuki has the dominant position.
Vladivostok misses with the head strike.
Suzuki is working Vladivostok over against the cage.
Vladivostok blocking some punches.
Suzuki dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Suzuki breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vladivostok is fending him off so far but Suzuki persists. Nope, Vladivostok circles away and we're back to standing.
Gregori Vladivostok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michio Suzuki.
Suzuki dodges the punch combination from Vladivostok.
Suzuki moves in looking to clinch but Vladivostok pushes him off.
Suzuki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Suzuki checks a leg kick.
Vladivostok is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Suzuki.
Vladivostok takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Suzuki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vladivostok.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vladivostok tries a low kick but Suzuki avoids it.
Suzuki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vladivostok throws out the jab.
Suzuki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vladivostok.
Vladivostok misses with a body shot
and Suzuki counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vladivostok. Suzuki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Suzuki there.
Vladivostok stuffs the takedown attempt from Suzuki. Suzuki gets slowly back to his feet.
Suzuki throws a combination that misses
and Vladivostok counters with a series of strikes. Suzuki will be more careful next time no doubt.
Suzuki is looking to clinch but Vladivostok is avoiding it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gregori Vladivostok showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Suzuki has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 47:48
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 47:48
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michio Suzuki!
Michio Suzuki is the new featherweight champion!