PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Asiniho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krzysztof Jablczynsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jablczynsky has chosen Running Free by Iron Maiden as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Asiniho
vs
Jablczynsky

178 cm
18
182 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

187 cm
18
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Zombie Nutrition - LOD

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ronaldo Asiniho!
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, Krzysztof Jablczynsky!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asiniho tries to clinch up

and Jablczynsky counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jablczynsky sitting in guard here, content to control.
Asiniho seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Jablczynsky won't allow Asiniho to sweep him here.
Jablczynsky is looking to work some ground and pound but Asiniho has wrist control.
Asiniho is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Asiniho has Jablczynsky pulled in close to control his posture.
Asiniho trying to keep a closed guard but Jablczynsky is proving a slippery customer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ronaldo Asiniho.
Asiniho misses with a takedown

and Jablczynsky counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jablczynsky has clasped his hands together around Asiniho's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Jablczynsky is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Asiniho is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jablczynsky is controlling him well.
Jablczynsky in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jablczynsky tries to move into full mount but can't pass Asiniho's legs.
Jablczynsky throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jablczynsky wants to take a breather but Asiniho manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Jablczynsky.
Jablczynsky is looking to work some ground and pound but Asiniho has wrist control.
Jablczynsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Asiniho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jablczynsky controlling from the top position.

Krzysztof Jablczynsky has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Asiniho with a poor takedown
letting Jablczynsky counter with a right hand.
Ronaldo Asiniho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Jablczynsky manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Asiniho on his heels. He'll look to pass Asiniho's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jablczynsky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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.
Asiniho looking to control.
Jablczynsky trying to control but Asiniho is working from the bottom.
Jablczynsky is looking to stand up but Asiniho won't let him.
Jablczynsky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Asiniho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Asiniho keeping moving, preventing Jablczynsky from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Krzysztof Jablczynsky.
Asiniho is looking to clinch.
Jablczynsky lands a nice shot to the body.
Jablczynsky fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jablczynsky shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Asiniho pinned against the cage. Asiniho gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Jablczynsky closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Asiniho to the mat! Asiniho manages to get full guard.
Jablczynsky really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Asiniho. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Asiniho not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jablczynsky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Asiniho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asiniho has Jablczynsky pulled in close to control his posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jablczynsky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krzysztof Jablczynsky dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jablczynsky closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jablczynsky lands in his opponent's guard.

Jablczynsky postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Asiniho is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jablczynsky, into his guard.
Asiniho trying to control the position from guard on top but Jablczynsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Asiniho stands and throws Jablczynsky's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jablczynsky is not content to let Asiniho control the position.
Jablczynsky wants to control but Asiniho postures up.
Jablczynsky is trying to improve his position.
Jablczynsky tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Asiniho easily slips into full mount!
Jablczynsky tries to hold on but Asiniho pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asiniho wants to control the pace but Jablczynsky is squirming around nicely.
Jablczynsky can't escape the position.
Jablczynsky is squirming around, avoiding Asiniho's attempts to control the action.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jablczynsky can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jablczynsky is in all sorts of trouble here.
Asiniho throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Asiniho tries to control but Jablczynsky wriggling away.
Asiniho throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jablczynsky wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Asiniho.

Asiniho jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jablczynsky is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jablczynsky and Asiniho has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Asiniho wants to stand but Jablczynsky is controlling his arm.
Jablczynsky is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Asiniho tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jablczynsky misses with a strike from the bottom.
Asiniho is looking to take a break and control but Jablczynsky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Asiniho wants to stand but Jablczynsky has his arm trapped.

Asiniho thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronaldo Asiniho dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Some wild striking there from Asiniho.
Asiniho fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Jablczynsky moves into the clinch.
Asiniho wants a takedown but no success here.
Jablczynsky gets underhooks to prevent Asiniho's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo Asiniho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Asiniho tries to break free but Jablczynsky pushes him back against the cage.

Jablczynsky pulls Asiniho into guard.
Jablczynsky wants to hit a switch here but Asiniho passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jablczynsky there!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jablczynsky looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Jablczynsky rolls, trying to escape but Asiniho keeps control of the position.
Jablczynsky wants to control his opponent's hands but Asiniho gets his hands free.
Jablczynsky can't escape the position.
Jablczynsky is still trying to improve position.
Jablczynsky is trying to stand back up.

Asiniho is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Jablczynsky is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ronaldo Asiniho!
Krzysztof Jablczynsky spoke after the fight, saying '(Krzysztof enters with his manager Miles Górski.) Miles: Sorry. Krzysztof didn't speak English. We both think it was a great lesson to face an more experienced fighter. Tonight he was better, but Jabolo is still learning. Thanks for all fans! See you again!'.