PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Branislav Bulldog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Glavatskyh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bulldog comes into the arena with Motivational Song - Ready For War Remix Beat blaring out of the sound system. Michael Glavatskyh acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Bulldog
vs
Glavatskyh

172 cm
25
175 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

178 cm
20
165 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Branislav Bulldog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Glavatskyh!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bulldog stuffs the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Glavatskyh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Glavatskyh gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Bulldog avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bulldog has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Glavatskyh is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bulldog looking to pass the guard.
Bulldog postures up in Glavatskyh's guard and throws a big left but Glavatskyh blocks it.

Glavatskyh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Glavatskyh has his foot on Bulldog's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bulldog works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Glavatskyh being controlled here, momentarily.
Bulldog wants to control from the top but Glavatskyh keeps moving.
Bulldog is stalling in the full guard.
Bulldog trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bulldog is working hard here to advance position.

Glavatskyh working for a triangle but Bulldog defends it easily.
Glavatskyh looks gassed!

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Glavatskyh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bulldog controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Glavatskyh looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bulldog has picked Glavatskyh up and slammed him! Glavatskyh can't keep hold of the triangle and Bulldog manages to pass to side control!
The referee asks Bulldog politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bulldog prefers to stall for the moment though.

Bulldog working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Glavatskyh is looking for a sweep.
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.
Bulldog taking a breather here.
Bulldog gets to mount! Glavatskyh was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Bulldog controlling his opponent.
Bulldog has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Glavatskyh is in all sorts of trouble here.

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.
Glavatskyh is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bulldog tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bulldog with shots to the head and body - Glavatskyh looks very uncomfortable down there.
Glavatskyh looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Glavatskyh grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
I really don't envy Glavatskyh right now.

Bulldog patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Bulldog struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Branislav Bulldog dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Glavatskyh drives through with a takedown into guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Branislav Bulldog.
Bulldog shoots in for a double leg but Glavatskyh sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Glavatskyh tries to clinch but Bulldog is having none of it.
Glavatskyh tries to clinch there but Bulldog circles away.
Glavatskyh tries to clinch up but Bulldog circles away and keeps his distance.
Glavatskyh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bulldog lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Glavatskyh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bulldog swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Glavatskyh moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Glavatskyh with a lazy takedown attempt

and Bulldog counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Glavatskyh fails to pull guard.
Bulldog wants a takedown but no success here.
Glavatskyh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bulldog's efforts to push away.
Glavatskyh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bulldog just stands there and leans against the cage.
Branislav Bulldog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Glavatskyh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Glavatskyh tries to score a body lock takedown but Bulldog shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Glavatskyh jumps guard but Bulldog stands there with Glavatskyh around his waist. Glavatskyh gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulldog has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bulldog is trying to break free.
Bulldog goes for a takedown in the clinch but Glavatskyh prevents it.
Glavatskyh jumps guard but Bulldog stands there with Glavatskyh around his waist. Glavatskyh gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bulldog creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Glavatskyh pulls guard effortlessly.

Glavatskyh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bulldog defends well.

Glavatskyh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bulldog looking to pass the guard.

Bulldog avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulldog's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Glavatskyh keeping full guard, as Bulldog tries to pass.

Glavatskyh is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Glavatskyh has an active guard here but Bulldog has managed to pass into half guard.

Glavatskyh actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulldog seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Glavatskyh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bulldog is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Glavatskyh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bulldog pulls his head out easily.

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.
Bulldog controlling the pace.

Glavatskyh actively working from the bottom here.

Glavatskyh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Glavatskyh has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Bulldog escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Bulldog!
Glavatskyh gets back to half guard.

Glavatskyh looking for a kimura from the bottom but Bulldog passes into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Glavatskyh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Glavatskyh tries to clinch but Bulldog moves away

and Bulldog counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Glavatskyh throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bulldog escapes and throws Glavatskyh's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Glavatskyh gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Glavatskyh looking for submissions off his back.

Glavatskyh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bulldog trying to control the pace.
Bulldog works his way into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Glavatskyh looks to move to half guard but instead Bulldog has passed into mount! Damn!

Bulldog looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Bulldog trying to control but Glavatskyh is having none of it.
Glavatskyh regains half guard.

Glavatskyh has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Bulldog escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Bulldog!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glavatskyh is looking to regain half guard here but Bulldog keeps moving and retains side control.
Glavatskyh manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bulldog's best efforts.
Glavatskyh wants to improve his position but Bulldog is controlling well.

Bulldog is looking for a kimura but Glavatskyh is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bulldog to get the leverage.
Bulldog wants to take a breather but Glavatskyh is having none of it.

Glavatskyh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Glavatskyh regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Glavatskyh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Branislav Bulldog overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Glavatskyh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bulldog defends well.

Glavatskyh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bulldog doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Glavatskyh is tightening it up a little... Bulldog has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Bulldog reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Bulldog taps out! nice BJJ there by Glavatskyh!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Michael Glavatskyh!