PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olav Gurlukovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilyy Myromec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Gurlukovich
vs
Myromec

225 cm
22
300 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

220 cm
23
300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Olav Gurlukovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ilyy Myromec!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myromec is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Myromec moves into the clinch successfully.
Myromec is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Myromec manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gurlukovich trying to control but Myromec is working from the bottom.
Myromec looking to control but Gurlukovich passes into half guard.

Gurlukovich is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Myromec doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gurlukovich.
Myromec trying to hold on to Gurlukovich's head to control him but Gurlukovich postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Myromec is looking for a sweep. Gurlukovich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gurlukovich tries to pass to full mount but Myromec defends it.
Myromec looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Myromec trying to control from the bottom.

Ilyy Myromec has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Myromec stuffs the takedown.
Myromec tries to clinch there but Gurlukovich circles away.
Gurlukovich shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Myromec sprawls well. Myromec wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gurlukovich gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myromec looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Myromec tries to land a leg kick but Gurlukovich saw it coming and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Gurlukovich. No joy for Myromec on that attempt.
Olav Gurlukovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilyy Myromec.
Gurlukovich tries to bum rush Myromec with a series of wild strikes but Myromec uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Myromec clinches up with Gurlukovich and pushes him back against the ropes.

Gurlukovich wants the takedown. Myromec is fighting it off but Gurlukovich persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Myromec's guard against the ropes.
Myromec can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gurlukovich controls the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Myromec is looking for a triangle but Gurlukovich pushes his legs off easily.
Myromec trying to keep a closed guard but Gurlukovich is proving a slippery customer.
Gurlukovich wants to control from the top but Myromec keeps moving.

Myromec looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gurlukovich passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ilyy Myromec will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ilyy Myromec's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Gurlukovich gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Myromec counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gurlukovich!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gurlukovich is wriggling around trying to escape.
Myromec looking to ground and pound but Gurlukovich is blocking nicely.
Myromec scoring with strikes but Gurlukovich is staying in there.
Gurlukovich is squirming around, avoiding Myromec's attempts to control the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gurlukovich can't escape the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gurlukovich regains half guard.
Gurlukovich tries to get to full guard but Myromec has control of the leg.
Gurlukovich regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Myromec.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Myromec decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gurlukovich, up you get!

Gurlukovich drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Myromec trying to keep a closed guard but Gurlukovich is proving a slippery customer.
Myromec really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gurlukovich. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Gurlukovich is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Myromec is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Myromec has escaped and now he's on top!
Myromec stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gurlukovich swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gurlukovich working for a triangle but Myromec defends it easily.
Ilyy Myromec has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gurlukovich 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.
Myromec tries to stand but Gurlukovich is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Myromec tries to free his leg and advance position but Gurlukovich is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ilyy Myromec showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ilyy Myromec's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Myromec looks for a takedown but Gurlukovich sprawls well.
Myromec looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gurlukovich is fending him off so far but Myromec persists. Nope, Gurlukovich circles away and we're back to standing.

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

Gurlukovich is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Myromec wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Myromec trying to get back to full guard but Gurlukovich takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!

Gurlukovich is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Myromec can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Gurlukovich wants to take Myromec's back here but Myromec is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myromec is trying to reverse the position but instead Gurlukovich has taken his back - oops!

Gurlukovich looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Myromec taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Olav Gurlukovich!