PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wando Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Zhirinovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Kasta - Normal'no vsyo. Zhirinovsky has chosen Zhirinovsky and Serega - Murka as his entrance music. 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.

Silva
vs
Zhirinovsky

180 cm
24
205 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

180 cm
21
218 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wando Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Zhirinovsky!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhirinovsky misses with a double jab
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Silva looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Zhirinovsky throws a predictable looking body shot
and Silva counters with a nice kick to the body.
Zhirinovsky throws a left and a right that both miss
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Zhirinovsky bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Zhirinovsky stands up and beckons Silva to his feet.
Zhirinovsky misses with a hook to the body
and Silva counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zhirinovsky misses with a combination

and Silva counters by clinching up.
Silva tries to pull guard but Zhirinovsky won't allow it.
Silva is pressed up against the cage. Zhirinovsky has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Silva down to the mat. Silva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Silva moves out of range as Zhirinovsky strikes.
Zhirinovsky lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Zhirinovsky shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Silva is trying to defend but Zhirinovsky finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zhirinovsky postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Silva to stand up.
Zhirinovsky shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Zhirinovsky's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Zhirinovsky pushes him off.
Zhirinovsky fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silva avoids it really well and circles away.
Wando Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Zhirinovsky.
Silva moves forwards but Zhirinovsky connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Zhirinovsky manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Silva on his heels. He'll look to pass Silva's guard now, I'm sure.
Zhirinovsky is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Zhirinovsky stands up from Silva's guard - Zhirinovsky perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zhirinovsky looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Zhirinovsky decides to return to a standing position.
Zhirinovsky throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.

Zhirinovsky shoots in and gets a takedown into Silva's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zhirinovsky defends well.

Silva is working an open guard so Zhirinovsky takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Zhirinovsky looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhirinovsky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Silva gets caught flat footed, as Zhirinovsky shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Zhirinovsky gets to his feet. Silva looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Silva slaps away a takedown attempt from Zhirinovsky, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zhirinovsky missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Zhirinovsky is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Silva's half guard.

Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zhirinovsky pulls his head out easily.

Zhirinovsky decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zhirinovsky closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Silva to the mat! Silva manages to get full guard.
Zhirinovsky is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Silva working for submissions but it's allowed Zhirinovsky to get to half guard.

Zhirinovsky stands up out of the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zhirinovsky lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice sprawl there from Silva as Zhirinovsky shoots in.
Zhirinovsky falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Zhirinovsky dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Zhirinovsky closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Silva did well to prevent Zhirinovsky getting side control.
Zhirinovsky is taking a breather. Silva says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zhirinovsky slips a nice elbow through Silva's hands, connecting with Silva's forehead.

Zhirinovsky stands up out of the half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zhirinovsky tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zhirinovsky dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zhirinovsky scores with a one two! Silva had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhirinovsky throws a series of strikes that have Silva backpedaling.
Zhirinovsky lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice body punch from Zhirinovsky.
Zhirinovsky tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.
Zhirinovsky dives in and grabs Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes down on Zhirinovsky's head and hops out.
Wando Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Zhirinovsky.
Silva wants to clinch up but Zhirinovsky keeps it at a distance.
Zhirinovsky misses with a double jab.
Zhirinovsky takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zhirinovsky has a takedown stuffed.
Wando Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zhirinovsky falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silva counters with a nice body kick.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhirinovsky looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Zhirinovsky lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Zhirinovsky misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Zhirinovsky throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zhirinovsky off to one side.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva stuffs the takedown.
A punch combination from Silva misses.
Zhirinovsky walks forward, straight into a front kick from Silva.
Zhirinovsky swings away with a body shot that misses
and Silva counters with a good low kick that Zhirinovsky was not able to check.
Zhirinovsky throws a right hand that misses
and Silva counters with a left and a right that stings Zhirinovsky.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhirinovsky dives in and grabs Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes down on Zhirinovsky's head and hops out.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Zhirinovsky circles away.
Zhirinovsky is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Silva rather than just go for the knockout.
Zhirinovsky shoots in looking for a takedown but Silva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zhirinovsky's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Zhirinovsky swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Silva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zhirinovsky is working for takedown but Silva is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zhirinovsky has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silva jumps guard but Zhirinovsky stands there with Silva around his waist. Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Zhirinovsky has Silva pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Zhirinovsky pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Silva tumbling to the mat - Zhirinovsky dives into Silva's guard.

Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zhirinovsky sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Zhirinovsky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Zhirinovsky shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zhirinovsky gets slowly back to his feet.
Zhirinovsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Zhirinovsky's shoulder, as Zhirinovsky tries to avoid the shot.
Silva tries to clinch up.
Vladimir Zhirinovsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva slips under a jab from Zhirinovsky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Zhirinovsky gets a double leg takedown into Silva's guard.

Zhirinovsky decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Silva, up you get!
Zhirinovsky shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zhirinovsky ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Zhirinovsky does it's job there.
Silva slips under a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Zhirinovsky. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zhirinovsky.

Zhirinovsky scores a takedown into full mount!
Vladimir Zhirinovsky has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Silva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zhirinovsky.
Zhirinovsky controlling the action here.

Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Zhirinovsky stands up and beckons Silva to join him on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhirinovsky cracks Silva with an open hand slap.
Zhirinovsky lands a jab to the nose.
Wando Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zhirinovsky steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zhirinovsky.
Wando Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Zhirinovsky.
Zhirinovsky shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Zhirinovsky's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vladimir Zhirinovsky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zhirinovsky throws a combination that misses
and Silva counters with a slapping leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zhirinovsky is defended easily by Silva.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Silva there.
Zhirinovsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhirinovsky throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Zhirinovsky throws a predictable looking body shot

and Silva counters by moving into the clinch.
Vladimir Zhirinovsky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Zhirinovsky is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Silva can't fight it off and eventually Zhirinovsky manages to take the fight to the floor. Silva looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Silva throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Silva throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zhirinovsky controls the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zhirinovsky gets to his feet - Silva follows without any prompting.
Zhirinovsky tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zhirinovsky throws a combination. Silva tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A shot to the body from Zhirinovsky misses

and Silva holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Zhirinovsky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Zhirinovsky shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Zhirinovsky turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva tries to improve position but can't.
Zhirinovsky advances nicely into full mount.
Zhirinovsky controlling from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhirinovsky blocks Silva's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Zhirinovsky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zhirinovsky winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Zhirinovsky!