PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oleksandr Mystrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devchonki V Shokolade (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.

Mystrov
vs
V Shokolade

200 cm
25
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Oleksandr Mystrov!
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, Devchonki V Shokolade!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mystrov throws an overhand right that lands on V Shokolade's shoulder, as V Shokolade tries to avoid the shot.
V Shokolade with a lazy takedown attempt

and Mystrov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
V Shokolade is looking for a sweep. Mystrov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mystrov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
V Shokolade is looking to improve his position.
V Shokolade on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
V Shokolade tries to roll over but Mystrov keeps him under control.
Mystrov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. V Shokolade defending well though.
Still in half guard, Mystrov seems content to control.
Mystrov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mystrov is trying to control the action in half guard but V Shokolade is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mystrov lands with a punch from half guard.
Mystrov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mystrov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mystrov slips a nice elbow through V Shokolade's hands, connecting with V Shokolade's forehead.
V Shokolade is trying to get back to full guard.
Mystrov lands strikes from half guard.

V Shokolade looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. V Shokolade manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mystrov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
V Shokolade tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mystrov chips away with some ground and pound.
Mystrov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mystrov scoring with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mystrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. V Shokolade swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mystrov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
V Shokolade looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
V Shokolade is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mystrov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mystrov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mystrov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mystrov is in close to V Shokolade's body, working some short punches and elbows.
V Shokolade looking to control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mystrov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mystrov is in close to V Shokolade's body, working some short punches and elbows.
V Shokolade tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mystrov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
V Shokolade not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mystrov postures up and lands a big shot to V Shokolade's brow.
Mystrov lands a couple of digs.
Mystrov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mystrov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mystrov advances to half guard.
Mystrov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mystrov working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mystrov stalling.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mystrov connects with a nice short shot to V Shokolade's temple.
V Shokolade tries to get to full guard but Mystrov has control of the leg.
V Shokolade is pressing down on Mystrov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mystrov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mystrov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

V Shokolade has his foot on Mystrov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mystrov works his way back into a safe position though.
V Shokolade looks gassed!
Mystrov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mystrov postures up in V Shokolade's guard and throws a big left but V Shokolade blocks it.
Mystrov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. V Shokolade is keeping the position for now.
Mystrov stopping the sweep attempt from V Shokolade.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oleksandr Mystrov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Mystrov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
V Shokolade looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mystrov is one step ahead there.
Mystrov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
V Shokolade can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mystrov controls the pace.
Mystrov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for V Shokolade on the ground.
Mystrov looking to sit in guard and control but V Shokolade gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
V Shokolade trying to control the position from guard on top but Mystrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
V Shokolade trying to move into half guard but instead Mystrov has managed to sweep!
Mystrov with a nice head shot there.
V Shokolade controls Mystrov momentarily but Mystrov frees himself.
V Shokolade keeping moving, preventing Mystrov from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mystrov works over V Shokolade with some ground and pound from guard.
Mystrov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mystrov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
V Shokolade bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mystrov's guard.
Mystrov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
V Shokolade pushing down on Mystrov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mystrov is looking for a sweep. V Shokolade is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

V Shokolade is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
V Shokolade is keen to just control but Mystrov is a slippery customer.
V Shokolade is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mystrov reverses the position - he's now on top in V Shokolade's guard.
V Shokolade keeping full guard, as Mystrov tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
V Shokolade being controlled here, momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

V Shokolade had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mystrov defends it easily.
V Shokolade bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mystrov's guard.
V Shokolade stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mystrov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mystrov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
V Shokolade thows a big elbow that misses.
Mystrov keeping full guard, as V Shokolade tries to pass.
V Shokolade is looking to work some ground and pound but Mystrov has wrist control.
V Shokolade pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mystrov is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
V Shokolade won't allow Mystrov to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Oleksandr Mystrov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

V Shokolade doesn't succeed with the takedown

so Mystrov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mystrov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

V Shokolade had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mystrov defends it easily.
Mystrov stopping the sweep attempt from V Shokolade.
V Shokolade can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mystrov controls the pace.
Mystrov scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mystrov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mystrov chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mystrov is working V Shokolade over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mystrov passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mystrov working the ground and pound.
V Shokolade tries to get back to half guard but can't.
V Shokolade takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
V Shokolade is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mystrov connects with a decent elbow.
Mystrov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
V Shokolade taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mystrov is putting a hurting on V Shokolade here, landing some big shots from side control.
V Shokolade sneaks back into half guard.
Mystrov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mystrov prevents V Shokolade from improving his position.
Mystrov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mystrov working the head and body with strikes.
Mystrov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but V Shokolade does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
V Shokolade wants to control but Mystrov is keeping busy.
Mystrov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
V Shokolade manages to get to full guard.
V Shokolade preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
V Shokolade looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mystrov scoring with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mystrov landing with the ground and pound.
V Shokolade has momentary wrist control but Mystrov slips an elbow through the middle.
Mystrov postures up in V Shokolade's guard and throws a big left but V Shokolade blocks it.
Mystrov with a nice head shot there.
Mystrov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mystrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that V Shokolade can do to turn this around?
Mystrov trying to control but V Shokolade is working from the bottom.
Mystrov is really struggling to control V Shokolade but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mystrov working some strikes from top position.
Mystrov slips nicely into half guard.
V Shokolade trying to control but Mystrov postures up.
Mystrov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
V Shokolade tries to get to full guard but Mystrov has control of the leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mystrov connects with a nice short shot to V Shokolade's temple.
V Shokolade taking some punishment here, with Mystrov in his half guard.
V Shokolade is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mystrov trying to control the action but V Shokolade is working from the bottom.
Mystrov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
V Shokolade tries to roll over but Mystrov keeps him under control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Well, if Mystrov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Devchonki V Shokolade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oleksandr Mystrov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

V Shokolade is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mystrov pulls his head out easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oleksandr Mystrov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mystrov 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleksandr Mystrov!