PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gibki Vlad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikkel Ruhmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ruhmann's choice of entrance music: Like Toy Soldiers. Mikkel Ruhmann is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Vlad
vs
Ruhmann

205 cm
31
300 lbs
19 - 12 - 0

190 cm
26
286 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire

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 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Gibki Vlad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Mikkel Ruhmann!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ruhmann shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ruhmann missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ruhmann not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from Ruhmann.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruhmann is thwarting Vlad's attempts to control the position.
Ruhmann sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vlad defending well though.
Ruhmann trying to control from half guard but Vlad is working away.
Ruhmann slips a nice elbow through Vlad's hands, connecting with Vlad's forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruhmann trying to pass the guard but Vlad defending well.
Vlad wants to get back to full guard.
Ruhmann is looking to take a break and control but Vlad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ruhmann thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ruhmann lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vlad wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlad trying to control from the bottom.
Ruhmann wants to control but Vlad is keeping him busy.
Vlad trying to control from the bottom.
Ruhmann thows a huge punch but Vlad dodges it nicely.
Vlad on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ruhmann is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Ruhmann seems to be looking for submissions.
Ruhmann prevents Vlad from improving his position.
Vlad is pressing down on Ruhmann's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vlad controls Ruhmann momentarily but Ruhmann frees himself.
Ruhmann throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vlad works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ruhmann working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruhmann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vlad not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ruhmann postures up in Vlad's guard and throws a big left but Vlad blocks it.
Ruhmann with a nice head shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ruhmann missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ruhmann throwing strikes from guard but Vlad blocks nicely.
Vlad controls Ruhmann momentarily but Ruhmann frees himself.
Vlad will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ruhmann throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruhmann won't allow Vlad to sweep him here.
Ruhmann content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ruhmann wants to pass the guard but Vlad is keeping the position.
Ruhmann connects with a couple of short punches.
Ruhmann works over Vlad with some ground and pound from guard.
Ruhmann throws a big elbow that misses.
Vlad controls Ruhmann momentarily but Ruhmann frees himself.
Ruhmann throws a big elbow that misses.
Vlad has Ruhmann pulled in close to control his posture.
Vlad 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.
Vlad manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ruhmann manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vlad wants to control from the top but Ruhmann keeps moving.
Vlad throws a strike but Ruhmann rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ruhmann preventing the sweep.
Vlad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vlad wants to hit a switch here but Ruhmann passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Vlad there!
Vlad wants to control but Ruhmann is having none of it.
Ruhmann lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ruhmann fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vlad is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ruhmann dominating with strikes here.

Vlad is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruhmann wants to control the pace but Vlad is squirming around nicely.
Ruhmann lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Vlad! Ruhmann sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Vlad and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mikkel Ruhmann!
An out of breath Mikkel Ruhmann thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.