PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damian Mlynarczyk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emile Hainesburg (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.

Mlynarczyk
vs
Hainesburg

176 cm
18
161 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
18
164 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

Stand Alone Fight Wear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Damian Mlynarczyk!
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, Emile Hainesburg!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hainesburg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mlynarczyk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mlynarczyk looks to land a combination but Hainesburg avoids it well.
Hainesburg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Mlynarczyk counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mlynarczyk keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hainesburg's head.

It looks like Emile Hainesburg has been cut.

Hainesburg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hainesburg trying to keep a closed guard but Mlynarczyk is proving a slippery customer.
Mlynarczyk looking to pass the guard.
Hainesburg is looking to stand up but Mlynarczyk isn't so interested in that idea.

Hainesburg is looking for a triangle but Mlynarczyk pushes his legs off easily.
Hainesburg can't keep his opponent in guard - Mlynarczyk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hainesburg trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mlynarczyk stalling.
Mlynarczyk is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Mlynarczyk has control of Hainesburg's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hainesburg regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Mlynarczyk manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hainesburg to take his back!
Hainesburg breaks Mlynarczyk's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Mlynarczyk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mlynarczyk is breathing heavily.
Hainesburg advances to half guard.
Hainesburg wants to take a breather but Mlynarczyk is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mlynarczyk wants to control but Hainesburg is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hainesburg escapes and gets back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Hainesburg as Mlynarczyk shoots in.
Hainesburg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

so Mlynarczyk counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mlynarczyk landing with the ground and pound.

Mlynarczyk is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mlynarczyk trying to control but Hainesburg is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hainesburg trying to control the position.
Mlynarczyk passes Hainesburg's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
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!

Hainesburg actively working from the bottom here.
Mlynarczyk slows the pace down in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mlynarczyk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Mlynarczyk is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hainesburg doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mlynarczyk.
Hainesburg wants to get back to full guard but Mlynarczyk has mounted him!
You get the feeling that Hainesburg really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Hainesburg keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hainesburg tries to improve his position but instead Mlynarczyk has taken his back!

Hainesburg preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mlynarczyk.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hainesburg wants to get back to his feet.
Hainesburg turns into Mlynarczyk and is now in his guard.

Hainesburg decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Mlynarczyk looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Hainesburg working for a triangle but Mlynarczyk defends it easily.

Hainesburg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mlynarczyk controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hainesburg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Mlynarczyk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emile Hainesburg's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Mlynarczyk darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mlynarczyk wants to take a breather but Hainesburg is having none of it.
Hainesburg trying to control but Mlynarczyk postures up.
Mlynarczyk trying to control the pace.
Mlynarczyk looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hainesburg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mlynarczyk lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mlynarczyk trying to pass the guard but Hainesburg defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mlynarczyk moves nicely into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hainesburg is looking to regain half guard here but Mlynarczyk keeps moving and retains side control.
Mlynarczyk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hainesburg keeps working.
Hainesburg gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Hainesburg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hainesburg trying to control from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mlynarczyk lands a nice short elbow.
Hainesburg is looking to improve his position.
Hainesburg is pressing down on Mlynarczyk's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Hainesburg working for a triangle but Mlynarczyk defends it easily.

Hainesburg pushes Mlynarczyk off and gets back to his feet.

Mlynarczyk has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mlynarczyk content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mlynarczyk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mlynarczyk wants a takedown but no success here.
Mlynarczyk tries to pull guard but Hainesburg won't allow it.
Hainesburg lands a body shot.

Mlynarczyk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hainesburg misses with an uppercut.

Mlynarczyk decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mlynarczyk has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hainesburg really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Mlynarczyk looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Mlynarczyk jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hainesburg manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mlynarczyk working away.
Mlynarczyk trying to control the position but Hainesburg is working away.

Mlynarczyk looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mlynarczyk trying to control the action but Hainesburg is working from the bottom.
Hainesburg wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mlynarczyk moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

Mlynarczyk tries for a kimura but Hainesburg is defending well.
Hainesburg is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hainesburg is not content to let Mlynarczyk control the position.
Hainesburg is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mlynarczyk is controlling him well.
Hainesburg manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mlynarczyk's best efforts.
Hainesburg wants to get back to his feet.
Mlynarczyk trying to pass the guard but Hainesburg defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Mlynarczyk dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Emile Hainesburg's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Mlynarczyk tries to clinch but Hainesburg is having none of it.
Hainesburg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hainesburg misses with a series of wild punches.
Hainesburg tries to bum rush Mlynarczyk with a series of wild strikes but Mlynarczyk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hainesburg misses with a few strikes there.
Mlynarczyk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hainesburg.
Hainesburg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mlynarczyk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hainesburg swinging wilding here.
Mlynarczyk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hainesburg looks to land a combination but Mlynarczyk avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mlynarczyk shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Mlynarczyk decides to stand and escape the position.
Mlynarczyk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mlynarczyk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Mlynarczyk shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Hainesburg defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mlynarczyk.
Mlynarczyk looking to control but Hainesburg is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hainesburg is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mlynarczyk trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hainesburg tries to hold on but Mlynarczyk postures up.
Hainesburg regains half guard.
Mlynarczyk seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mlynarczyk wants to pass the guard but Hainesburg is defending well.
Hainesburg gets full guard.

Hainesburg looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mlynarczyk passes into half guard.
Mlynarczyk works his way into side control.
Mlynarczyk working the ground and pound from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hainesburg is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mlynarczyk has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Mlynarczyk tries for a kimura but Hainesburg is defending well.
Hainesburg sneaks back into half guard.

Hainesburg looking for submissions off his back.
Hainesburg tries to roll over but Mlynarczyk keeps him under control.
Hainesburg regains full guard. Nicely done.

Hainesburg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mlynarczyk wants to control from the top but Hainesburg keeps moving.

Hainesburg working for a triangle but Mlynarczyk defends it easily.
Mlynarczyk pushes down on Hainesburg's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hainesburg wants to improve his position but Mlynarczyk is controlling well.

Hainesburg looking for submissions off his back.
Hainesburg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hainesburg makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hainesburg.
Mlynarczyk wants to control from the top but Hainesburg keeps moving.
Mlynarczyk not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Emile Hainesburg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Hainesburg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mlynarczyk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mlynarczyk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Mlynarczyk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mlynarczyk, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Mlynarczyk!