PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maluta Skuratov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marv Milenkovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Skuratov
vs
Milenkovic

185 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

181 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maluta Skuratov!
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, Marv Milenkovic!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skuratov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Skuratov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Skuratov misses with a combination
and Milenkovic counters with a three punch combo that has Skuratov backing up. Skuratov nods at Milenkovic to acknowledge the strikes.
Milenkovic scores with a nice strike.
Skuratov throws a leg kick but Milenkovic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A low kick from Skuratov misses
and Milenkovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Milenkovic jabs Skuratov right on the nose. Skuratov blinks but takes it well.
Skuratov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Skuratov fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skuratov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Milenkovic as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maluta Skuratov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donk. Milenkovic catches Skuratov right on the button with a cross.
Skuratov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Milenkovic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Skuratov somewhat.
Marv Milenkovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skuratov is breathing heavily.
Milenkovic dips to his left and cracks Skuratov with an uppercut!
Milenkovic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milenkovic's corner calls for a 1-2. Milenkovic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Milenkovic connects with a right hand. Skuratov shakes it off.
Milenkovic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Skuratov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Milenkovic circles away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Horrible takedown by Skuratov or perhaps it was just good defense by Milenkovic which made him look bad.
Milenkovic works over Skuratov's head and body with a nice combination.
Skuratov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Skuratov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Skuratov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skuratov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Skuratov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Milenkovic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Milenkovic shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Skuratov eats them both and turns towards Milenkovic to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Milenkovic works the jab nicely.
Milenkovic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Milenkovic misses with a kick to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Skuratov. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Milenkovic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Skuratov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Milenkovic is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Skuratov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Skuratov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Milenkovic sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milenkovic is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Skuratov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Milenkovic wants to get back to his feet but Skuratov drags him back down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Milenkovic is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Skuratov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Milenkovic is pushing Skuratov's head away, looking to escape. Skuratov manages to hold on to the position though.
Skuratov working the strikes but Milenkovic uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skuratov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marv Milenkovic dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Skuratov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Milenkovic swivels and escapes.
Good standup being displayed there by Milenkovic as he connects with a hook.
Milenkovic tests Skuratov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Milenkovic lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Skuratov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milenkovic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Skuratov with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maluta Skuratov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Milenkovic lands a jab.
Milenkovic dips to his left and cracks Skuratov with an uppercut!
Milenkovic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Skuratov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Skuratov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Milenkovic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Skuratov momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milenkovic scores with a jab to the body.
Milenkovic stuffs the takedown.
Milenkovic slaps away a takedown attempt from Skuratov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Milenkovic lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Milenkovic!
Maluta Skuratov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Milenkovic throws a good cross that connects.
Milenkovic scores with a nice right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skuratov swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Milenkovic counter with a right hand.
Skuratov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Milenkovic lands a glancing blow to the side of Skuratov's head.
Milenkovic lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Milenkovic.
Milenkovic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Milenkovic thuds his right hand into Skuratov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Milenkovic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Skuratov's head.
Milenkovic goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Milenkovic might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Skuratov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milenkovic scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A left lands for Milenkovic.
Milenkovic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skuratov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Milenkovic but Milenkovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Milenkovic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Skuratov.
Marv Milenkovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Milenkovic lands a jab-cross combination.
Milenkovic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Skuratov on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marv Milenkovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Milenkovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Skuratov drops his hands momentarily and Milenkovic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Milenkovic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Milenkovic scores with a decent looking hook.
Milenkovic cracks Skuratov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Danga de danga de dang - Milenkovic scores with a four punch combination!
Skuratov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Milenkovic throws a head kick but Skuratov moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Milenkovic goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Skuratov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A nice combination there by Milenkovic.
Milenkovic's corner calls for a 1-2. Milenkovic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Skuratov shoots in and drives through. Milenkovic sprawls well.
Milenkovic pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Skuratov back to the cage. Milenkovic follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Skuratov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Milenkovic lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Skuratov backs up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milenkovic lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Milenkovic.
Milenkovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Milenkovic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice jab there from Milenkovic.
Milenkovic is working the combinations to good effect here.
Milenkovic's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Milenkovic duly obliges.
Milenkovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Milenkovic lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Skuratov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Milenkovic cracks Skuratov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Milenkovic scores with a jab. Skuratov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milenkovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Milenkovic lands with a right hand.
Milenkovic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A nice combination there by Milenkovic.
Skuratov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Skuratov needs to keep his hands up - Milenkovic had a free shot at his head there.
Milenkovic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Skuratovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Milenkovic works over Skuratov's head and body with a nice combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Milenkovic as he connects with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milenkovic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice jab there from Milenkovic.
Milenkovic catches Skuratov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Skuratov walks into a jab.
Skuratov fails with a takedown attempt.
Skuratov drops his hands momentarily and Milenkovic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Milenkovic lands a jab-cross combination.
Maluta Skuratov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marv Milenkovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Milenkovic lands a two punch combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marv Milenkovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Milenkovic 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 25:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 25:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marv Milenkovic!