PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaun Perex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grigor Vovchanchyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perex comes into the arena with Soilder blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Perex
vs
Vovchanchyn

182 cm
20
225 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

175 cm
20
235 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Lightning Fight Gear
S.W.A.T.

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shaun Perex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Grigor Vovchanchyn!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perex misses with a takedown attempt - Vovchanchyn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Perex checks a leg kick.
Perex fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Vovchanchyn has Perex up against the cage in a clinch.

Vovchanchyn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Perex shoots in looking for a takedown. Vovchanchyn tries to sprawl out of it but Perex keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vovchanchyn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaun Perex. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perex on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Vovchanchyn clinches up with Perex and pushes him back against the cage.
Vovchanchyn is trying to break free.

Perex ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Perex no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Vovchanchyn controls from within his opponent's guard.

Perex is looking for a triangle but Vovchanchyn pushes his legs off easily.
Vovchanchyn passes Perex's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Perex wants to get back to full guard but Vovchanchyn has mounted him!
Vovchanchyn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perex is looking to improve his position but Vovchanchyn isn't that keen on the idea.
Vovchanchyn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Perex can't escape the position.
Vovchanchyn trying to control but Perex is having none of it.
Perex slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Vovchanchyn tries to stand but can't do so whilst Perex controls his leg.

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.
Perex slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Perex is breathing heavily.
Vovchanchyn wants to control from the top but Perex keeps moving.

Perex has his foot on Vovchanchyn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vovchanchyn works his way back into a safe position though.
Vovchanchyn wants to control from the top but Perex keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perex lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Vovchanchyn!

Perex with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Perex with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Vovchanchyn holds on to Perex as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Perex fails to move to back control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn wants to try and get back to his feet.

Perex is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Vovchanchyn is surviving well by controlling Perex's body position as best he can.
Vovchanchyn tries to hold on but Perex pushes him away.
Perex mounts Vovchanchyn! Really nice guard pass there!

Perex has hold of Vovchanchyn's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Vovchanchyn manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Perex is trying to take his opponent's back.

Perex is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Vovchanchyn is surviving well by controlling Perex's body position as best he can.
Perex fails to move to back control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Perex wants to finish this one by submission but Vovchanchyn is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Perex.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Perex moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Vovchanchyn has worked his arm free - good work by Vovchanchyn!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Perex tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Perex has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Perex looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Perex working away.

Perex tries for a kimura but Vovchanchyn is defending well.
Vovchanchyn gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Perex wants to free his trapped foot but Vovchanchyn is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Perex is looking for a kimura but Vovchanchyn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Perex to get the leverage.

Perex is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Perex is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Grigor Vovchanchyn will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Perex will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vovchanchyn misses with a head kick.
Shaun Perex is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vovchanchyn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Perex is out of range.
Vovchanchyn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vovchanchyn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaun Perex. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perex shoots for a double leg takedown but Vovchanchyn sprawls well. He's pushed Perex's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Perex shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vovchanchyn as he jumps to the side.

Vovchanchyn drives through and clinches with Perex against the cage.
Perex drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Perex has Vovchanchyn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vovchanchyn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vovchanchyn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Perex has him pressed against the cage.
Perex tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vovchanchyn smiles and moves away.

Vovchanchyn clinches.
Vovchanchyn wants to get back to striking at distance but Perex won't allow it.
Perex jumps guard but Vovchanchyn stands there with Perex around his waist. Perex gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Perex drags the fight down to the ground.

Perex had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Vovchanchyn is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Perex Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Vovchanchyn's back instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Vovchanchyn can't escape the position.

Vovchanchyn is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Perex gets his way!
Perex has the hooks in. Vovchanchyn is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Vovchanchyn is breathing heavily.

Vovchanchyn preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Perex.

Perex has got his arm under Vovchanchyn's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Vovchanchyn has spun round into Perex's guard beautifully! Well done that man!

Perex is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vovchanchyn advances to half guard.
Vovchanchyn is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vovchanchyn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Perex actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perex slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Perex wants to sweep here but Vovchanchyn controlling him for the moment.

Perex working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vovchanchyn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vovchanchyn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vovchanchyn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Perex is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Perex has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Perex looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Vovchanchyn is desperately trying to improve his position but Perex has a good base and remains in mount.
Perex mounts Vovchanchyn! Really nice guard pass there!

Perex working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Vovchanchyn is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Perex wants to finish this one by submission but Vovchanchyn is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Perex.
Perex prevents Vovchanchyn from getting the reversal.
Vovchanchyn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Perex jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Vovchanchyn manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Vovchanchyn gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Perex seems to be looking for submissions.

Perex is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Perex trying to pass the guard but Vovchanchyn defending well.

Perex 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.

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

That's four 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.

Perex is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vovchanchyn regains full guard. Nicely done.

Perex drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Perex jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vovchanchyn is on top in guard.

Perex working for a triangle but Vovchanchyn defends it easily.
Vovchanchyn stopping the sweep attempt from Perex.

Perex escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vovchanchyn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shaun Perex dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Perex shoots in but Vovchanchyn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Perex looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vovchanchyn is fending him off so far but Perex persists. Nope, Vovchanchyn circles away and we're back to standing.
Shaun Perex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perex shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vovchanchyn but Vovchanchyn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaun Perex. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vovchanchyn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Shaun Perex has been cut.
Perex shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vovchanchyn pinned against the cage. Vovchanchyn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vovchanchyn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Perex has time to react.
Perex tries for a takedown but Vovchanchyn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Perex shoots in looking for a takedown. Vovchanchyn tries to sprawl out of it but Perex keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vovchanchyn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Vovchanchyn as Perex shoots in.
Nice cross by Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Perex scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!

Perex working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vovchanchyn sneaks back into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vovchanchyn kicks off Perex and gets to his feet.
Vovchanchyn misses with a head kick.
Perex looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vovchanchyn is fending him off so far but Perex persists. Nope, Vovchanchyn circles away and we're back to standing.
Vovchanchyn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Vovchanchyn as Perex shoots in.
Perex looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vovchanchyn is fending him off so far but Perex persists. Nope, Vovchanchyn circles away and we're back to standing.
Perex looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vovchanchyn is fending him off so far but Perex persists. Nope, Vovchanchyn circles away and we're back to standing.
Perex changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vovchanchyn tries to avoid it but Perex manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vovchanchyn to the ground. Vovchanchyn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vovchanchyn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Perex shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vovchanchyn but Vovchanchyn pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Vovchanchyn moves into range and clinches up with Perex.

Perex manages to pull guard.
Perex looking for a sweep. Not yet Perex, not yet.

Perex is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Perex throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Vovchanchyn escapes and throws Perex's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Perex is trying to escape the position but Vovchanchyn is controlling the position.
Perex is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Vovchanchyn off and has taken his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Perex looking to break Vovchanchyn's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Vovchanchyn remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Perex will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Vovchanchyn fending off the submission attempt from Perex.
Vovchanchyn controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Vovchanchyn can't escape the position.

Perex looking for the RNC.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vovchanchyn manages to reverse the position and now he's in Perex's guard. Nice work there by Vovchanchyn.
Perex manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vovchanchyn manages to get himself to full guard.

Perex escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vovchanchyn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Perex throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vovchanchyn wants to stand but Perex is controlling his posture from full guard.

Perex working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vovchanchyn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vovchanchyn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vovchanchyn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vovchanchyn trying to stand up but can't free himself from Perex's guard.
Vovchanchyn seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Vovchanchyn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Vovchanchyn stands up from Perex's guard - Vovchanchyn perhaps looking for a knockout.

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.
Perex fails with the takedown.
Perex shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vovchanchyn pinned against the cage. Vovchanchyn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Perex fails with a takedown attempt.
Perex shoots for a double leg takedown but Vovchanchyn sprawls well. He's pushed Perex's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Perex tries for a takedown but Vovchanchyn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vovchanchyn lands a head kick!
Perex stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vovchanchyn.

Vovchanchyn darts in and clinches Perex up against the cage.
Perex is working for takedown but Vovchanchyn is calmly controlling the position for now.

Perex ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Perex no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Perex working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vovchanchyn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vovchanchyn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Perex manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vovchanchyn manages to get himself to full guard.

Perex is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vovchanchyn is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vovchanchyn has escaped and now he's on top!

And that's the end of the fight!
Grigor Vovchanchyn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vovchanchyn 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grigor Vovchanchyn!