PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryo Theyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Stanislav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adam Stanislav will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Theyer
vs
Stanislav

180 cm
20
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

193 cm
33
240 lbs
17 - 14 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryo Theyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Stanislav!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Theyer shoots in looking for a takedown but Stanislav manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Theyer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stanislav closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Theyer could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Stanislav slaps away a takedown attempt from Theyer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stanislav's coach down at Power Quest was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stanislav's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Theyer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryo Theyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Stanislav. Those never looked like landing.
Theyer fails to land the takedown.

Stanislav pushes Theyer up against the cage in a clinch.
Theyer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stanislav gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Theyer jumps guard but Stanislav turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Stanislav breaks the clinch.

Stanislav moves into the clinch.

Theyer pulls guard.

Stanislav drops back looking for a leg! Theyer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Theyer manages to kick Stanislav off! Stanislav jumps back into Theyer's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stanislav is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've been hearing good reports from Theyer's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanislav advances position into side control!
Theyer is looking to regain half guard here but Stanislav keeps moving and retains side control.
Theyer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stanislav moves into full mount!
Theyer regains half guard.
Stanislav passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Theyer!
Stanislav is trying to take his opponent's back.
Stanislav prevents Theyer from getting the reversal.
Stanislav is trying to take his opponent's back.
Stanislav takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanislav fails to move to back control.
Theyer slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Theyer regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Theyer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Theyer drops back looking for a leg! Stanislav is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stanislav manages to kick Theyer off! Theyer jumps back into Stanislav's guard.

Theyer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Stanislav working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Theyer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Theyer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Theyer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stanislav dives on top into guard.

Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Theyer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stanislav doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stanislav manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stanislav avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Theyer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stanislav pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Theyer is keeping the position for now.
Theyer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Stanislav looking for a guillotine here but Theyer defends easily.
Theyer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Stanislav looking for submissions off his back.
Stanislav is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Theyer is looking for a kimura here.

Stanislav looking for submissions off his back.

Stanislav is defending against the submission attempts here by Theyer.
Stanislav tries to roll over but Theyer keeps him under control.
Stanislav regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stanislav wants to sweep here but Theyer controlling him for the moment.

Theyer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Stanislav dominated that round.
That's time! Theyer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Theyer is defended easily by Stanislav.
Ryo Theyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Theyer dives in and grabs Stanislav's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stanislav pushes down on Theyer's head and hops out.
Stanislav wants to counter the offense by Theyer and move into the clinch position.
Theyer shoots in for a takedown but Stanislav shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryo Theyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Theyer slips a jab and a cross from Stanislav.
Theyer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Stanislav. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Stanislav looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Theyer goes for a double leg but Stanislav avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stanislav continues to drive forward.
Stanislav throws a right and a left that Theyer avoids nicely.
Theyer fails with the takedown.
Despite the aggression on Stanislav's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A punch combination from Stanislav misses.

Stanislav gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Theyer to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Stanislav escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Theyer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stanislav can't keep his opponent in guard - Theyer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Theyer wants to work for an arm triangle but Stanislav is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Theyer trying to pass the guard but Stanislav defending well.
Stanislav wants to get back to full guard.

Theyer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Stanislav is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Theyer pulls his head out easily.

Stanislav is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Theyer pulls his head out easily.
Theyer moves into full mount! Stanislav won't be happy about that!

Theyer looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Theyer has control of Stanislav's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Stanislav regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Theyer working for a submission but Stanislav is keeping him at bay.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanislav regains half guard.
Stanislav wants to get back to full guard.
Theyer wants to pass the guard but Stanislav is defending well.

Theyer is working for a kimura but Stanislav is defending it quite comfortably.

Theyer is trying to work for a kimura but Stanislav is defending well.
Stanislav moves into full guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Theyer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Theyer pushing down on Stanislav's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Stanislav is defending against the submission attempts here by Theyer.

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

Theyer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stanislav wants to control but Theyer is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Theyer is working for a kimura but Stanislav is defending it quite comfortably.
Stanislav is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stanislav is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

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

Stanislav is defending against the submission attempts here by Theyer.

Theyer is working for a kimura but Stanislav is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Theyer is trying to work for a kimura but Stanislav is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryo Theyer dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!

Theyer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

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

Theyer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stanislav is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stanislav is looking for a sweep.

Theyer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stanislav is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Theyer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stanislav has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Theyer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stanislav knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Theyer goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Stanislav rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Theyer's guard! Nice work there by Stanislav!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Theyer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stanislav passes into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Theyer manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Theyer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stanislav pulls his head out easily.
Stanislav seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Theyer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Theyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Stanislav is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Theyer sees it coming and defends easily.
Stanislav is pressing down on Theyer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Theyer is holding on for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stanislav is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Theyer defends it well.
Theyer manages to get to full guard.

Theyer is looking for a triangle but Stanislav pushes his legs off easily.

Theyer has his foot on Stanislav's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stanislav works his way back into a safe position though.
Stanislav wants to pass the guard but Theyer is keeping the position.

Stanislav drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stanislav jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stanislav stands and throws Theyer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Theyer is looking to regain half guard here but Stanislav keeps moving and retains side control.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theyer regains half guard.
Theyer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Theyer has his foot on Stanislav's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stanislav works his way back into a safe position though.
Stanislav passes Theyer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stanislav controlling the pace.
Stanislav tries to pass to full mount but Theyer defends it.

Theyer looking for submissions off his back.
Stanislav wants to free his trapped foot but Theyer is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Theyer actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanislav is keen to just control but Theyer is a slippery customer.

Theyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Theyer actively working from the bottom here.
Theyer is staying active underneath Stanislav, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Stanislav is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stanislav wants to pass to mount but Theyer is defending the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Theyer gets back to full guard.
Stanislav pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Theyer is keeping the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ryo Theyer.
I think Theyer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryo Theyer!
A less than humble Ryo Theyer misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.