PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lou Fertit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asmir Zslevski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fertit might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Chop Suey. 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.

Fertit
vs
Zslevski

175 cm
24
177 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

181 cm
21
176 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lou Fertit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Asmir Zslevski!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fertit instigates a clinch.

Fertit has hold of one of Zslevski's legs. Zslevski is fighting the takedown attempt but Fertit gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Fertit seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fertit trying to control but Zslevski is working from the bottom.
Zslevski working a defensive guard here.
Fertit scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zslevski keeping moving, preventing Fertit from controlling successfully.
Fertit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zslevski swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Zslevski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fertit is aware though and is defending well.

Zslevski working for a triangle but Fertit defends it easily.
Fertit is working Zslevski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zslevski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fertit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fertit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zslevski manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Zslevski manages to capitalize on a mistake by Fertit to take his back!
Zslevski has the hooks in. Fertit is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Zslevski working for a choke but Fertit is defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fertit rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zslevski moves nicely into side control.
Fertit sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Zslevski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fertit doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zslevski.

Fertit looking for a kimura from the bottom but Zslevski passes into side control!

Zslevski is trying to get an arm triangle but Fertit is defending well.
Fertit tries to bench press Zslevski off him but Zslevski keeps the position.
Fertit manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fertit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fertit wants to get back to his feet.

Zslevski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fertit sees it coming and defends easily.

Fertit has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Zslevski escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Zslevski!
Zslevski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fertit keeps working.
Fertit tries to buck Zslevski off but Zslevski is having none of it.
Zslevski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fertit keeps working.
Fertit is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fertit is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zslevski off and has taken his back!
Zslevski turns into Fertit and is now in his guard.

Fertit looking for subs off his back but Zslevski has passed one foot through into half guard.
Fertit is breathing heavily.
Fertit wants to improve his position but Zslevski is controlling well.

Fertit actively working from the bottom here.
Zslevski is looking to take a break and control but Fertit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fertit is trying to maintain the position but Zslevski is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Asmir Zslevski will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Fertit shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zslevski pinned against the cage. Zslevski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fertit looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fertit fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Fertit. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Fertit shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Zslevski actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zslevski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zslevski keeping moving, preventing Fertit from controlling successfully.
Fertit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zslevski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zslevski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fertit is one step ahead there.
Fertit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Zslevski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Zslevski is looking for a triangle but Fertit pushes his legs off easily.

Zslevski has his foot on Fertit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fertit works his way back into a safe position though.

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.

Zslevski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zslevski is breathing heavily.

Zslevski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fertit defends well.
Fertit throws a big right hand that misses.
Fertit distracts Zslevski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

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

Fertit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fertit has his foot on Zslevski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zslevski works his way back into a safe position though.

Zslevski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zslevski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Fertit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zslevski defends well.
Zslevski trying to control the position from guard on top but Fertit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fertit tries to strike from the bottom.

That's four 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.
Fertit keeping full guard, as Zslevski tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zslevski misses with a takedown

and Fertit counters with a takedown into side control.
Zslevski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zslevski is not content to let Fertit control the position.
Zslevski tries to improve position but can't.

Fertit wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zslevski, who protects the arm well.
Zslevski manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Fertit dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Fertit misses with a takedown attempt

and Zslevski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Zslevski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zslevski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Fertit throws his legs up looking for a submission but Zslevski uses it to pass to side control.
Fertit tries to buck Zslevski off but Zslevski is having none of it.
Asmir Zslevski has got the better of the ground game so far.

Zslevski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fertit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fertit gets back to half guard.
Zslevski passes into side control, despite Fertit's attempt to control the position.
Fertit is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zslevski passes the guard and advances to mount!
Fertit tries to improve his position but instead Zslevski has taken his back!
I really don't envy Fertit right now.

Zslevski is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Fertit won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Zslevski off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Asmir Zslevski! Asmir Zslevski retains his welterweight title!