PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teodoro Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Uszatov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Armstrong
vs
Uszatov

190 cm
24
346 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

195 cm
25
288 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Teodoro Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Konstantin Uszatov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Uszatov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Armstrong looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Armstrong really is a fat lump.

Uszatov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Uszatov looking to control but instead Armstrong has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Armstrong works his way to full guard. Good work.
Armstrong keeping moving, preventing Uszatov from controlling successfully.
Armstrong working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uszatov wants to control from the top but Armstrong keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uszatov throwing strikes from guard but Armstrong blocks nicely.

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

Uszatov trying to control the position here.
Armstrong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Uszatov has his hands on Armstrong's head, controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Armstrong works over Uszatov with some ground and pound from guard.
Uszatov is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Uszatov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Armstrong postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Armstrong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong working some strikes from top position.
Armstrong stays in close to Uszatov's body and controls the position.
Armstrong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Armstrong being controlled here momentarily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Armstrong gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Uszatov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Uszatov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Uszatov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Armstrong manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Uszatov has Armstrong in his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong trying to control but Uszatov is working from the bottom.
Uszatov wants to control the position but Armstrong says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Uszatov wants to control but Armstrong is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Uszatov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Armstrong scores with a couple of nice shots.
Uszatov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Uszatov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Teodoro Armstrong will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

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

Uszatov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Armstrong is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Uszatov, into his guard.

Armstrong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Konstantin Uszatov has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uszatov working a defensive guard but Armstrong passes into half guard.
Uszatov wants to get back to full guard.

Armstrong is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Uszatov is staying active underneath Armstrong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Armstrong scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Armstrong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Uszatov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Armstrong.
Armstrong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uszatov is trying to control but can't.
Ground and pound from Armstrong.
Armstrong trying to control from Uszatov's half guard. Uszatov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Armstrong trying to control the position from guard on top but Uszatov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Uszatov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Armstrong defends it easily.
Armstrong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Teodoro Armstrong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Uszatov feints and as Armstrong raises his hands in defense, Uszatov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Uszatov is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is trying to keep Uszatov in close.
Uszatov trying to control but Armstrong is working from the bottom.
Uszatov chips away with some ground and pound.
Uszatov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uszatov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Armstrong is proving hard to escape from.

Uszatov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Armstrong manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Uszatov has Armstrong in his guard.

Armstrong is looking to work some ground and pound but Uszatov has wrist control.

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.
Armstrong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Armstrong postures up and lands a big shot to Uszatov's brow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Armstrong with a flurry of punches that miss.

Uszatov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Armstrong is aware though and is defending well.
Armstrong has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Uszatov is trying to control the position but Armstrong postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Teodoro Armstrong will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Uszatov gets the takedown into side control.

Uszatov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Uszatov is looking to take a break and control but Armstrong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Armstrong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Uszatov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Uszatov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Armstrong has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Uszatov but great work by Armstrong.
Uszatov tries to improve position but can't.
Uszatov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Armstrong is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Uszatov has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Armstrong are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Uszatov is trying to control Armstrong's posture but Armstrong avoids it.
Armstrong is putting a hurting on Uszatov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Armstrong content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Uszatov is trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Armstrong is looking to take a break and control but Uszatov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Armstrong is chipping away with strikes.
Armstrong throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Uszatov works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Uszatov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Armstrong.
Armstrong is in close to Uszatov's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong throws a strike but Uszatov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Uszatov wants to stand and escape but instead Armstrong has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Armstrong throws a big right hand that misses.

Uszatov looking for a guillotine here but Armstrong defends easily.

Uszatov is looking to cinch up a triangle. Armstrong throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Uszatov's body to avoid the submission. Uszatov has instead reached around Armstrong's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Uszatov arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Konstantin Uszatov!
Konstantin Uszatov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.