PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oleksandr Yechev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Yechev
vs
Wilson

215 cm
22
198 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleksandr Yechev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johnny Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wilson. Yechev shrugs it off though.
Wilson misses the shot to the body.
Wilson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Yechev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wilson is fending him off so far but Yechev persists. Nope, Wilson circles away and we're back to standing.
Yechev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilson.
Yechev closes the distance and clinches up with Wilson, looking for a takedown. Yechev pushes Wilson against the cage but Wilson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Yechev dives in and scores a takedown into Wilson's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Wilson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Yechev is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wilson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wilson has escaped and now he's on top!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson trying to control but Yechev is working from the bottom.
Yechev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wilson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yechev is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yechev trying to control the position here.

Yechev pushes Wilson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Yechev tries to keep at a distance but Wilson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wilson can't find room to land a body shot as Yechev controls the action.

Wilson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wilson - that will leave a mark!
Yechev is breathing heavily.
Yechev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilson paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wilson clinches.
Wilson lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yechev trying to control the position but instead, Wilson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yechev into the cage.

Wilson breaks the clinch.
Wilson cracks Yechev with a good jab.

It looks like Oleksandr Yechev has been cut.
Wilson cracks the inside of Yechev's front leg.
Yechev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wilson.
Wilson is looking to slow Yechev down with leg kicks.
Wilson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yechev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wilson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yechev.
Wilson cracks Yechev with a good jab.
Wilson delivers a nice body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson lands with a good body shot.
A shot to the liver by Wilson. Beautiful body shot.

Wilson drives through and clinches with Yechev against the cage.
Wilson working Yechev over with knees to the body.
Wilson slows down the pace here.
Wilson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yechev lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Yechev is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wilson lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson effectively controlling the action here.
Wilson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yechev or not.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson lands a body shot.
Wilson lands a knee to the body.

Wilson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yechev closes the distance but Wilson moves to the side

and Wilson counters by clinching up.

Wilson breaks from the clinch.
Wilson lands a head shot.
Yechev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yechev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wilson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wilson.
Wilson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Wilson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oleksandr Yechev's cut.
That's time! Yechev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Wilson stuns Yechev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wilson stuns Yechev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wilson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Yechev takes a step back to recover.
Yechev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Wilson.
Yechev really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wilson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wilson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yechev at a distance.

Wilson has managed to clinch.
Johnny Wilson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wilson scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Wilson.
Wilson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wilson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wilson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Yechev rather than just go for the knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yechev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wilson throws a leg kick which misses Yechev's front leg but catches the back leg as Yechev tries to avoid it.

Wilson instigates a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wilson obliges.
Wilson scores a nice knee to the body.
Wilson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wilson lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Wilson - that landed with a thud.
Wilson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wilson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yechev letting Wilson take a breather here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson presses Yechev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wilson.

Wilson breaks from the clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wilson!
That kick from Wilson tenderised Yechev's leg. Yechev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wilson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yechev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wilson somewhat.

Wilson drives through with a takedown into Yechev's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wilson tries to free his leg and advance position but Yechev is retaining full guard.
Wilson forces his way into half guard.
Wilson is looking to advance position but Yechev won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson works his way into full mount!

Wilson working for a submission but Yechev is keeping him at bay.
Yechev is squirming around, avoiding Wilson's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is looking to work his way around to Yechev's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Wilson is trying to control here but Yechev has managed to regain half guard.
Wilson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wilson wants to control the pace but Yechev is squirming around nicely.
Yechev is trying to escape the mount but Wilson keeps good control and instead manages to take Yechev's back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Wilson looking for the RNC.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

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

Johnny Wilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Oleksandr Yechev's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Wilson cracks Yechev with a good jab.
Wilson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wilson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yechev.
Wilson lands with a cross.
Yechev tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wilson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wilson throws a leg kick which misses Yechev's front leg but catches the back leg as Yechev tries to avoid it.
Wilson scoring well with a low kick there.
Yechev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yechev will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilson lands a nice looking body shot.
Yechev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wilson finds it's way round the side to connect with Yechev's head.
A good leg kick by Wilson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Wilson.
Wilson cracks the inside of Yechev's front leg.
Wilson cracks the inside of Yechev's front leg.
Wilson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yechev avoids it really well and circles away.
Crunch! Wilson slams his shin into Yechev's torso.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but Yechev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wilson keeps Yechev at a distance using the push kick.
Wilson scores with a jab. Yechev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wilson feints and then cracks Yechev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yechev down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck for Wilson with that takedown attempt.
Oleksandr Yechev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Wilson.

Wilson clinches.
Wilson works on Yechev's body with a couple of short punches.
Wilson lands with a left to the head.

Wilson breaks the clinch.
Wilson scores with a nice strike.
Wilson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wilson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wilson throws a front kick that sends Yechev stumbling back into the cage.
Wilson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Wilson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wilson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice uppercut there from Wilson.
Wilson scoring well with a low kick there.
Wilson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

Wilson rushes Yechev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wilson lands a nice uppercut.
Wilson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Wilson breaks the clinch.
Wilson lands with a nice body punch.
Wilson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Yechev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wilson scores with a push kick.
Johnny Wilson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yechev at a distance.
Oleksandr Yechev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yechev sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson scores with a decent looking hook.
Yechev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wilson.
Yechev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Wilson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Yechev controls Wilson momentarily but Wilson frees himself.
Wilson pushes down on Yechev's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Wilson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wilson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 25:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Wilson!