PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nolan Shurygalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Mugabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shurygalo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is White Trash Party. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Shurygalo
vs
Mugabe

180 cm
18
179 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

195 cm
20
184 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

Legal High's [CBK]
Legal High's [CBK]

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nolan Shurygalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Mugabe!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mugabe avoids a punch combination nicely.

Shurygalo has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Mugabe fails to land.
Shurygalo stalling the fight.

Shurygalo breaks the clinch.
Mugabe misses with a combination

and Shurygalo counters by moving into the clinch.

Shurygalo manages to break the clinch.
Mugabe shoots in but Shurygalo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mugabe throws a left and a right that both miss

and Shurygalo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A nice left hand lands by Shurygalo.
Stalling in the clinch from Shurygalo.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shurygalo.
Come on Shurygalo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shurygalo gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Shurygalo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mugabe backwards.
The referee calls for Shurygalo to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nolan Shurygalo.
Mugabe misses with a takedown attempt - Shurygalo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mugabe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mugabe moves forwards but Shurygalo connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Mugabe tries to keep at a distance but Shurygalo has taken the fight into the clinch.

Shurygalo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Robert Mugabe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shurygalo throws a series of strikes that have Mugabe backpedaling.

Mugabe is rocked!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mugabe is still on wobbly legs! Can Shurygalo finish him?
Shurygalo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shurygalo stalling.
Mugabe seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nolan Shurygalo.
Shurygalo tries to clinch but Mugabe is having none of it.
Mugabe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shurygalo swivels and escapes.
Nolan Shurygalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Mugabe.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shurygalo connects with the punch.

Shurygalo clinches up against the cage.

Shurygalo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Shurygalo has taken the fight to the clinch.

Shurygalo manages to break the clinch.

Shurygalo moves into the clinch.
Shurygalo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mugabe's efforts to push away.
Shurygalo taking a breather.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Shurygalo for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Shurygalo is breathing heavily.

Shurygalo manages to break the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Mugabe scores with a four punch combination!
Mugabe circles away from the clinch attempt.

Shurygalo rushes Mugabe and presses him up against the cage.
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!
Shurygalo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shurygalo slowing the pace effectively.
Mugabe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mugabe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shurygalo gets through Mugabe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mugabe tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shurygalo scores with a shoulder strike.
Mugabe tries to score a body lock takedown but Shurygalo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mugabe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shurygalo.

Shurygalo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shurygalo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mugabe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mugabe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mugabe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shurygalo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mugabe shoots in looking for a takedown. Shurygalo tries to sprawl out of it but Mugabe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shurygalo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mugabe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shurygalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Shurygalo has managed to clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Shurygalo avoiding damage as Mugabe throws knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Shurygalo to work.
Mugabe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shurygalo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mugabe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shurygalo as he jumps to the side.
Mugabe throws a left and a right that both miss

and Shurygalo counters by moving into the clinch.
Shurygalo is trying to maintain a safe position but Mugabe gets an underhook and turns Shurygalo into the cage.
Mugabe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shurygalo smiles and moves away.
Mugabe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mugabe tries to bum rush Shurygalo with a series of wild strikes but Shurygalo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shurygalo slaps away a takedown attempt from Mugabe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mugabe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mugabe misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nolan Shurygalo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Mugabe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shurygalo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mugabe swinging wildly here.
Mugabe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mugabe misses with the combination.
Mugabe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shurygalo swivels and escapes.
Nice sprawl there from Shurygalo as Mugabe shoots in.
Nolan Shurygalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Mugabe.

Shurygalo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shurygalo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Shurygalo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mugabe shoots in looking for a takedown. Shurygalo tries to sprawl out of it but Mugabe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shurygalo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mugabe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shurygalo moves forwards but Mugabe connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Mugabe tries to keep at a distance but Shurygalo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shurygalo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mugabe wants to break free but Shurygalo has control.
Mugabe tries to score a body lock takedown but Shurygalo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shurygalo effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nolan Shurygalo.

Shurygalo has managed to clinch.
A body shot lands from Mugabe.
Mugabe trying to control the position but instead, Shurygalo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mugabe into the cage.
Mugabe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shurygalo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shurygalo stalling.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mugabe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shurygalo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mugabe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shurygalo prevents it.
Mugabe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shurygalo is trying to stall.
Mugabe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shurygalo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mugabe shoots in looking for a takedown but Shurygalo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mugabe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mugabe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mugabe is looking to chop away at Shurygalo's legs.
Mugabe shoots in for a double leg but Shurygalo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nolan Shurygalo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mugabe misses with a shot to the body

and Shurygalo moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shurygalo stalling in the clinch but Mugabe improves position.
Mugabe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shurygalo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mugabe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shurygalo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mugabe.
Mugabe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shurygalo just stands there and leans against the cage.

Shurygalo breaks the clinch.
Mugabe shoots in for a double leg but Shurygalo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mugabe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shurygalo as he avoids it easily.
Mugabe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mugabe throws a combination that misses
and Shurygalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Shurygalo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mugabe, pushing him back against the cage.
Shurygalo stalling.
Shurygalo looking to stall.
Mugabe has had enough of the clinch but Shurygalo keeps him there for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mugabe looking for a takedown.
Mugabe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Shurygalo breaks from the clinch.
Nolan Shurygalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shurygalo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mugabe throws a leg kick

and Shurygalo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mugabe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shurygalo has him pressed against the cage.
Mugabe tries to pull guard but Shurygalo holds him up against the cage and eventually Mugabe drops back down to his feet.
Shurygalo has Mugabe pressed against the cage, preventing Mugabe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nolan Shurygalo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mugabe looking for a takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shurygalo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mugabe is trying to force a seperation but Shurygalo has the dominant position.
Mugabe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shurygalo prevents it.

Shurygalo breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nolan Shurygalo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Shurygalo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mugabe's head.
Shurygalo jabs Mugabe right on the nose. Mugabe blinks but takes it well.
Mugabe misses with a two punch combination.
Shurygalo slaps away a takedown attempt from Mugabe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shurygalo tries to clinch but Mugabe moves out of range.
Mugabe tries for a takedown but Shurygalo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Shurygalo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mugabe, pushing him back against the cage.
Shurygalo managing to block the knees to the body from Mugabe.
Shurygalo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shurygalo seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Shurygalo scores with a shoulder strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shurygalo blocking some punches.
Mugabe tries to pull guard but Shurygalo won't allow it.
Nolan Shurygalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Mugabe.
Shurygalo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mugabe looking to slow down the pace here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shurygalo manages to break the clinch.
Shurygalo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Shurygalo clinches up against the cage.
Shurygalo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mugabe can't break the clinch.
Shurygalo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mugabe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shurygalo smiles and moves away.
Mugabe misses with a double jab
and Shurygalo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice sprawl there from Shurygalo as Mugabe shoots in.
Shurygalo tries to clinch up.
Mugabe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mugabe misses with a takedown attempt - Shurygalo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mugabe shoots in for a takedown but Shurygalo shows good takedown defense.
Shurygalo throws a jab but it's blocked by Mugabe.
Mugabe misses with a double jab
and Shurygalo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mugabe cracks Shurygalo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mugabe shoots in for a takedown but Shurygalo shows good takedown defense.
Mugabe shoots for a double leg takedown but Shurygalo sprawls well. He's pushed Mugabe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shurygalo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mugabe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shurygalo defends it nicely.

Shurygalo moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mugabe is trying to push Shurygalo away but Shurygalo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shurygalo leaning against his opponent.
Shurygalo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mugabe tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shurygalo is pushing Mugabe up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mugabe blocking some punches.
Shurygalo throws a punch but it's blocked by Mugabe.
Mugabe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mugabe can't break the clinch.
Mugabe looking to slow down the pace here.
Mugabe drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

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.
A short uppercut from Shurygalo.
Shurygalo is pressed up against the cage. Mugabe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shurygalo down to the mat. Shurygalo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mugabe throws a front kick aimed at Shurygalo's knee but Shurygalo avoids it well.

Mugabe gets tackled into the cage by Shurygalo. Shurygalo maintains the clinch.
Mugabe fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Shurygalo breaks from the clinch.
Mugabe throws a series of punches but Shurygalo avoids them all with ease.
Danga de danga de dang - Mugabe scores with a four punch combination!
Shurygalo is looking to clinch but Mugabe is avoiding it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mugabe.
Mugabe shoots in but no luck this time.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Shurygalo breaks from the clinch.
Robert Mugabe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shurygalo throws a series of punches but Mugabe moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nolan Shurygalo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shurygalo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nolan Shurygalo!