PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Vlasov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Michael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael has chosen When We Ride as his entrance music. Oleg Vlasov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Vlasov
vs
Michael

183 cm
18
169 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

186 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Oleg Vlasov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, David Michael!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vlasov drops Michael with a beautiful combination! Michael stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Vlasov is looking for the KO!

It looks like David Michael has been cut.
Vlasov throws a lazy head kick

and Michael counters with a single leg into guard. Vlasov didn't expect that.
Vlasov keeping full guard, as Michael tries to pass.
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!
Vlasov striking off his back but it's not causing Michael any problems.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michael tries to free his leg and advance position but Vlasov is retaining full guard.
Michael preventing the sweep.
Vlasov keeping moving, preventing Michael from controlling successfully.
Vlasov is controlling Michael's posture.
Michael looking to pass the guard.
Vlasov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vlasov is posturing up here but Michael has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Vlasov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Vlasov has to tap! Slick submission there by Michael!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Michael!
David Michael looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'DEADLEAGUE fight team number one, What!'.