PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vasili Gregorovitsj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sune Vriden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregorovitsj comes to the ring accompanied by Pink Panther Theme. Sune Vriden is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Gregorovitsj
vs
Vriden

187 cm
25
185 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

180 cm
21
201 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

[†]FALCON CLOTHING[†]
[†]FALCON CLOTHING[†]

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vasili Gregorovitsj!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sune Vriden!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gregorovitsj throws a head kick that misses.
Gregorovitsj throws a shot from downtown. Vriden moves away and avoids it.
Gregorovitsj tried to score with a low kick but Vriden checks it.
Gregorovitsj throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vriden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vriden misses the shot to the body.
Vriden looks to score with a jab to the body but Gregorovitsj is just out of range.
Gregorovitsj smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vriden will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gregorovitsj misses with a hook. Vriden ducked under it nicely.
Gregorovitsj misses with a jab to the body
and Vriden counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gregorovitsj lands a nice shot that snaps Vriden's head back.
Gregorovitsj slips under a jab.
Vriden connects with a body shot.
Gregorovitsj misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj throws a solid leg kick but Vriden takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gregorovitsj.
Vriden jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Vriden.
Gregorovitsj is looking to get back to his feet here but Vriden is keeping cool and he's managed to take Gregorovitsj's back.
Vriden not allowing Gregorovitsj to control his hands.
Vriden wants to control but Gregorovitsj manages to buck him off and is now in Vriden's guard! Nice work there by Gregorovitsj!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vriden striking off his back but it's not causing Gregorovitsj any problems.
Vriden trying to keep a closed guard but Gregorovitsj is proving a slippery customer.
Gregorovitsj has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Vriden has his foot on Gregorovitsj's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gregorovitsj works his way back into a safe position though.
Vriden controls Gregorovitsj momentarily but Gregorovitsj frees himself.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gregorovitsj throws a head kick that misses.
Vriden misses with the combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj throws out a loose jab but Vriden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gregorovitsj thumps Vriden with a low kick.
Gregorovitsj throws a head kick but Vriden moves out of range.
Vriden stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj cracks Vriden with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Vriden shoots in looking for a takedown. Gregorovitsj tries to sprawl out of it but Vriden keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Gregorovitsj manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vriden looks gassed!
Gregorovitsj tries to clinch up.
Vriden shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gregorovitsj as he avoids it easily.
Gregorovitsj jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vriden fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vasili Gregorovitsj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sune Vriden.

Gregorovitsj feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Vriden sprawling to the canvas! Vriden rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Gregorovitsj finish him?!

Vriden is rocked!

It looks like Sune Vriden has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vriden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gregorovitsj fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vriden checks it well.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj wants to clinch

and Vriden counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gregorovitsj's guard now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Gregorovitsj manages to escape and get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vriden steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gregorovitsj. That one must have hurt.
Vriden takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vriden tries to move into range but Gregorovitsj moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasili Gregorovitsj dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sune Vriden's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Gregorovitsj ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vriden moves away.
Vriden avoids the head kick by Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj tries to clinch but Vriden moves out of range.
Gregorovitsj lands with a slapping head kick.
Vriden is still on wobbly legs! Can Gregorovitsj finish him?
Gregorovitsj slips a jab from Vriden.
Vriden seems to have recovered his senses.
Vriden misses with a looping left.
Vriden lunges at Gregorovitsj with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gregorovitsj's hand.
Vriden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj checks a leg kick nicely.
Vriden throws a lazy right hand but Gregorovitsj sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gregorovitsj tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gregorovitsj throws a head kick but Vriden moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vriden takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gregorovitsj scores with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gregorovitsj looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vriden thuds a left hand into Gregorovitsj's body.

Vriden feints and as Gregorovitsj raises his hands in defense, Vriden changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vriden is breathing heavily.
Vriden slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vriden throws a strike but Gregorovitsj rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vriden's guard.
Vriden bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gregorovitsj's guard.
Gregorovitsj keeping moving, preventing Vriden from controlling successfully.
Gregorovitsj wants to stand but Vriden is controlling the position.

Vriden drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gregorovitsj looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gregorovitsj looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gregorovitsj!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gregorovitsj stands up.
Gregorovitsj throws a leg kick but Vriden checks it.
A cross from Gregorovitsj lands.
Gregorovitsj moves out of range of the strikes.
Gregorovitsj tries to clinch up.
Danga de danga de dang - Vriden scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Vasili Gregorovitsj has been cut.
Vasili Gregorovitsj is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Vriden.
Gregorovitsj throws a head kick that misses.
Vriden lands a two punch combo.
No joy there for Vriden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vriden throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vriden misses with a hook. Gregorovitsj ducked under it nicely.
Vriden fails to land the takedown.
Vriden throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gregorovitsj stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gregorovitsj throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gregorovitsj misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sune Vriden will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Gregorovitsj scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vriden in his tracks.
Vriden blocks a head kick by Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vriden.
Vriden looks to land a combination but Gregorovitsj avoids it well.
Vriden shoots in for a takedown but Gregorovitsj shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed right hand from Vriden misses the target.
Gregorovitsj throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vriden takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vriden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gregorovitsj keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A punch combination from Vriden misses.
Gregorovitsj throws a solid leg kick but Vriden takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gregorovitsj.
Vriden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gregorovitsj manages to avoid it.
Jab from Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vasili Gregorovitsj is winning the standup battle so far.
Gregorovitsj tries to clinch but Vriden moves out of range.

Gregorovitsj has managed to clinch.
Vriden pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Gregorovitsj gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vriden.
Vasili Gregorovitsj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sune Vriden.
Gregorovitsj holding his opponent close, against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj tries to land knees in the clinch but Vriden avoids the damage to the body.
Gregorovitsj tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vriden avoids it.
Gregorovitsj prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gregorovitsj tries a knee to the head but Vriden blocks it.
Gregorovitsj missing with knees to the body.
Vriden working hard to break the clinch.
Gregorovitsj looking to stall.
Gregorovitsj has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vriden managing to block the knees to the body from Gregorovitsj.
Vriden has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gregorovitsj is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vriden has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gregorovitsj is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vriden is looking to control Gregorovitsj's arms but Gregorovitsj gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vriden has his back to the ropes.
Vriden lands a nice uppercut.
Gregorovitsj is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gregorovitsj obliges.

Gregorovitsj breaks from the clinch.
Gregorovitsj connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gregorovitsj fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gregorovitsj is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gregorovitsj throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gregorovitsj keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gregorovitsj throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gregorovitsj tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gregorovitsj motions for Vriden to come forward. Gregorovitsj throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vriden lands a right hook to the body.
Vriden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vriden throws out a loose jab but Gregorovitsj uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vriden avoids the head kick by Gregorovitsj.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vriden checks a leg kick.
Vriden fails to land with a series of punches.
Vriden avoids the head kick by Gregorovitsj.
Vriden bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gregorovitsj's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasili Gregorovitsj clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Gregorovitsj lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vriden circles away quickly and effectively.
Gregorovitsj avoids the body shot from Vriden.
Vriden lands a nice shot that snaps Gregorovitsj's head back.
Vriden misses with a looping right.
Vriden misses with a hook.
Vriden throws an overhand right that lands on Gregorovitsj's shoulder, as Gregorovitsj tries to avoid the shot.
Vriden fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters circling a little - Gregorovitsj finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gregorovitsj does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gregorovitsj tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vriden is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Vriden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Gregorovitsj lands a big head kick that sends Vriden tumbling to the mat! Gregorovitsj takes a step backwards and waves Vriden back to his feet - he wants the finish!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj swings for the body but Vriden moves out of range.
Gregorovitsj fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gregorovitsj pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vriden keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gregorovitsj wants to clinch.
Vriden checks a leg kick nicely.
A left lands for Gregorovitsj.
Vriden blocks a head kick by Gregorovitsj.
A telegraphed right hand from Vriden misses the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vriden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gregorovitsj.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gregorovitsj, right into the meat.
Vriden blocks a head kick by Gregorovitsj.

Vriden fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gregorovitsj sprawls well initially but Vriden persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gregorovitsj wants to get back to his feet.
Vriden trying to control from half guard but Gregorovitsj is working away.
Gregorovitsj is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Vriden there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vriden working the head and body with strikes.
Vriden throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vriden thows a huge punch but Gregorovitsj dodges it nicely.
Vriden thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gregorovitsj's head.
Vriden seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gregorovitsj does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gregorovitsj is positioning himself well to prevent Vriden advancing to mount.

Vriden is working for a submission of some sort.
Vriden is keen to just control but Gregorovitsj is a slippery customer.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gregorovitsj misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasili Gregorovitsj had his way with Sune Vriden in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Gregorovitsj throws a looping overhand right but Vriden ducks down to avoid it.
Vriden paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gregorovitsj walks into a straight right hand from Vriden.
Gregorovitsj dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vriden. That did some damage!
Vriden throws a jab when Gregorovitsj was well out of range.
Vriden misses with a takedown attempt - Gregorovitsj sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vriden misses with an uppercut.
Gregorovitsj misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A good leg kick by Gregorovitsj.
Vriden is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Gregorovitsj lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gregorovitsj tried to score with a low kick but Vriden checks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj scores with a spinning back kick!
Vriden misses with a looping left.
Crunch! Gregorovitsj slams his shin into Vriden's torso.
Gregorovitsj tries a head kick but it misses.
Gregorovitsj looks to land a body kick but Vriden moved away.
Gregorovitsj misses with a hook.
Gregorovitsj throws a sloppy head kick and Vriden moves out of range easily.
A big left from Vriden misses.
Gregorovitsj moves in looking to clinch but Vriden pushes him off.
Vriden connects with a single shot there.

Gregorovitsj gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vriden stops Gregorovitsj from standing up.
Vriden is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vriden trying to control the position from guard on top but Gregorovitsj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Gregorovitsj has his feet on Vriden's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vriden throws a shot from downtown. Gregorovitsj moves away and avoids it.
Gregorovitsj misses with a wild combination.

Gregorovitsj pushes Vriden up against the ropes in a clinch.
Vriden has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sune Vriden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vriden is trying to break free.
Vriden taking a breather.
Vriden tries for a takedown but Gregorovitsj manages to get underhooks.
Gregorovitsj gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vriden.
Vasili Gregorovitsj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sune Vriden.
Gregorovitsj looking to stall.

That's four 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.

Vriden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gregorovitsj is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vriden swats away the attempt to clinch by Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gregorovitsj throws a shot to the body.
Gregorovitsj steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vriden.
Gregorovitsj pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gregorovitsj lands a slapping body shot.
Gregorovitsj tries to clinch but Vriden moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vasili Gregorovitsj showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gregorovitsj 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasili Gregorovitsj!
Vasili Gregorovitsj is the new middleweight champion!