PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Stanislav (ranked 4069 p4p, 4312 weight class) and Petr Vrabec (ranked 369 p4p, 386 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Stanislav
vs
Vrabec

178 cm
19
150
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
19
148
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aaron Stanislav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Petr Vrabec!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vrabec keeps the fight on the outside.

Vrabec fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stanislav to the ground. Vrabec is now in Stanislav's guard.
Stanislav looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Vrabec drops back looking for a leg! Stanislav is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stanislav manages to kick Vrabec off! Vrabec jumps back into Stanislav's guard.
Stanislav working a defensive guard here.
Vrabec looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Stanislav throws his legs up looking for a submission but Vrabec uses it to pass to side control.
Stanislav wants to control but Vrabec postures up.

Vrabec working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanislav regains half guard.

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

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

Stanislav had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vrabec defends it easily.
Vrabec wants to pass the guard but Stanislav is keeping the position.

Stanislav throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vrabec is pushing down on Stanislav's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stanislav is fighting to maintain full guard but Vrabec has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vrabec prevents Stanislav from improving his position.
Stanislav trying to control here.

Vrabec is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stanislav defends it well.
Stanislav is trying to maintain the position but Vrabec is very close to passing his half guard.

Vrabec is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stanislav has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stanislav tries to get to full guard but Vrabec has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanislav is working hard here to advance position.

Vrabec seems to be working for a kimura but Stanislav defends the submission attempt.
Stanislav wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stanislav is looking to control Vrabec's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stanislav avoid being mounted?

Vrabec seems to be working for a kimura but Stanislav defends the submission attempt.

Stanislav looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Vrabec is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stanislav has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vrabec trying to pass the guard but Stanislav defending well.

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.

Stanislav actively working from the bottom here.

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

Vrabec is trying to work for a kimura but Stanislav is defending well.

Vrabec looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Stanislav is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Vrabec throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Stanislav gets a double leg takedown into Vrabec's guard.
Stanislav trying to control but Vrabec is working from the bottom.
Petr Vrabec has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stanislav looking to pass the guard.
Stanislav looking to sit in guard and control but Vrabec gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

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

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanislav slips nicely into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrabec makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vrabec.
Vrabec keeping full guard, as Stanislav tries to pass.
Stanislav trying to control but Vrabec is working from the bottom.
Stanislav stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vrabec swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two 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.

Vrabec 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.
Stanislav sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stanislav stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vrabec swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vrabec keeping moving, preventing Stanislav from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanislav pushing down on Vrabec's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Stanislav is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vrabec doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stanislav.
Vrabec regains full guard. Nicely done.

Vrabec escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stanislav gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stanislav is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stanislav wants to control from the top but Vrabec keeps moving.
Vrabec working a defensive guard here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vrabec dives in and grabs Stanislav's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stanislav pushes down on Vrabec's head and hops out.
Vrabec checks a leg kick.

Vrabec shoots in and gets a takedown into Stanislav's guard.
Vrabec throwing strikes but missing.

Stanislav working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vrabec doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vrabec manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stanislav working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Stanislav dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Stanislav drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Vrabec is looking for a sweep.
Sloppy strikes there by Stanislav.

Stanislav wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vrabec, who protects the arm well.
Vrabec tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrabec regains half guard there - taking advantage of Stanislav's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Stanislav thows a huge punch but Vrabec dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanislav throwing shots but Vrabec is blocking nicely.
Vrabec has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stanislav is working away from the top position though.
Stanislav is stalling here. Vrabec is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Stanislav seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Vrabec has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Stanislav manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Vrabec is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stanislav pulls his head out easily.
Vrabec moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stanislav is looking to pass into half guard but Vrabec pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Vrabec is in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stanislav throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Stanislav looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Vrabec thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vrabec working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stanislav looking to control.

Vrabec drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Vrabec as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Stanislav screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Vrabec! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Petr Vrabec!