PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernie Macmillan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilyha Porunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Ilyha Porunov enters the cage!

Macmillan
vs
Porunov

186 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

195 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ernie Macmillan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ilyha Porunov!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Porunov or perhaps it was just good defense by Macmillan which made him look bad.
Porunov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Porunov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Porunov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Macmillan's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macmillan trying to keep a closed guard but Porunov is proving a slippery customer.
Porunov tries to free his leg and advance position but Macmillan is retaining full guard.
Porunov wants to control from the top but Macmillan keeps moving.
Porunov connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macmillan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Macmillan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Porunov trying to control but Macmillan is working from the bottom.
Macmillan trying to keep a closed guard but Porunov is proving a slippery customer.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Porunov fails to land the takedown.
Macmillan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Porunov but Porunov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Macmillan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Macmillan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ilyha Porunov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two 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.
Porunov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A head kick by Porunov misses
and Macmillan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Porunov's knee momentarily.
Macmillan shoots in but Porunov avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Porunov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Macmillan to the mat! Macmillan manages to get full guard.
Porunov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Porunov trying to control but Macmillan is working from the bottom.
Porunov looks gassed!
Porunov postures up.
Macmillan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Porunov is controlling him.
Porunov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Macmillan keeping moving, preventing Porunov from controlling successfully.
Porunov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Macmillan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porunov distracts Macmillan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Macmillan controls Porunov momentarily but Porunov frees himself.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Porunov fails with the takedown
and Macmillan counters with a good low kick that Porunov was not able to check.
Ernie Macmillan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilyha Porunov.
Macmillan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Porunov's head.
Macmillan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Porunov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Porunov tries to clinch up
and Macmillan counters with a straight right hand.
Macmillan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Porunov has his takedown stuffed

and Macmillan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Porunov!
Macmillan wants to control the pace but Porunov is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ernie Macmillan will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Macmillan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Porunov's guard.
Macmillan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Porunov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Macmillan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Porunov is proving hard to escape from.
Macmillan throwing strikes but missing.
Porunov keeping moving, preventing Macmillan from controlling successfully.
Porunov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porunov wants to stand but Macmillan is controlling the position.
Macmillan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Porunov's guard.
Porunov is breathing heavily.
Porunov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Porunov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Macmillan counters with a left and a right that stings Porunov.
A head kick by Macmillan misses

and Porunov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Macmillan's guard.
Macmillan trying to keep a closed guard but Porunov is proving a slippery customer.

Macmillan uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Porunov shoots and misses

and Macmillan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Porunov's guard.
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!
Macmillan passes into half guard.
Macmillan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Macmillan 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.
Porunov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Macmillan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Porunov!
Porunov tries to hold on but Macmillan postures up.
Macmillan trying to control but Porunov is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Porunov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Macmillan.
Porunov is trying desperately to improve position.
A nice elbow there by Macmillan.
Macmillan misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Porunov is squirming around, avoiding Macmillan's attempts to control the action.
Macmillan working Porunov over with strikes here.
Macmillan trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Porunov tries to reverse the position but Macmillan maintains control.
Macmillan in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Macmillan wants to control the pace but Porunov is squirming around nicely.
Macmillan postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Porunov looks a forlorn figure.
Macmillan raining down shots from the mount!
Macmillan punching from mount but Porunov doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Macmillan tries to control but Porunov wriggling away.
Porunov wants to try and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernie Macmillan dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Macmillan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Porunov as he avoids it easily.
Ernie Macmillan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Porunov shoots and misses
and Macmillan counters with a two punch combo.
Porunov tries to clinch up

and Macmillan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Macmillan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Macmillan wants to control from the top but Porunov keeps moving.
Macmillan wants to stand but Porunov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Macmillan trying to control the position from guard on top but Porunov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macmillan preventing the sweep.
Macmillan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Porunov moves into range and clinches up with Macmillan.
Macmillan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Porunov.
Porunov is pressed up against the cage. Macmillan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Porunov down to the mat. Porunov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Porunov tries to clinch up.
Porunov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Macmillan throws a head kick that misses.
Macmillan circles away from the clinch attempt

and Macmillan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Porunov's guard.
Macmillan lands a couple of elbows.
Porunov keeping moving, preventing Macmillan from controlling successfully.
Porunov has control of Macmillan's left arm, preventing Macmillan from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porunov keeping moving, preventing Macmillan from controlling successfully.
Porunov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Macmillan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Porunov looking for a sweep. Not yet Porunov, not yet.
Macmillan trying to control the position from guard on top but Porunov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Porunov controls Macmillan momentarily but Macmillan frees himself.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Porunov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Macmillan counters with a low kick, right behind Porunov 's knee.
Ernie Macmillan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilyha Porunov.

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.
Macmillan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Porunov tries to avoid it but Macmillan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Porunov to the ground. Porunov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Macmillan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Porunov is fending him off so far but Macmillan persists. Nope, Porunov circles away and we're back to standing.

Macmillan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Porunov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Porunov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Macmillan wanted to stand there but Porunov had control of the position.
Macmillan trying to control but Porunov is working from the bottom.
Macmillan preventing the sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ernie Macmillan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Macmillan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernie Macmillan!