PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miron Gornyakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Gay Bieber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gornyakov's entrance music is ZZ Top - I Gotsta Get Paid. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Gornyakov
vs
Gay Bieber

182 cm
25
167 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

183 cm
27
166 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miron Gornyakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Justin Gay Bieber!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gornyakov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Bieber shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gornyakov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gornyakov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gornyakov keeping full guard, as Bieber tries to pass.
Bieber throwing strikes but missing.
Bieber trying to control the position from guard on top but Gornyakov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gornyakov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bieber accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gornyakov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bieber trying to control the position from guard on top but Gornyakov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gornyakov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miron Gornyakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bieber tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gornyakov swivels and escapes.
Gornyakov defending well as Bieber loads up on a big left hand.
Gornyakov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Miron Gornyakov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bieber throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bieber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bieber pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bieber takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gornyakov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bieber misses with a body shot.
Gornyakov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bieber.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bieber throws a leg kick but Gornyakov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gornyakov throws a sloppy head kick and Bieber moves out of range easily.
Gornyakov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bieber has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bieber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bieber shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gornyakov defends it nicely.
Gornyakov misses with a hook.
Bieber misses with a series of wild punches.
Bieber tries a head kick but it misses.
Bieber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gornyakov throws a head kick that Bieber semi-blocks.
Gornyakov misses with a body kick.
Bieber loads up on a big right hand but Gornyakov slips the punch.
Gornyakov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bieber stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gornyakov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gornyakov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gornyakov throws a leg kick which misses Bieber's front leg but catches the back leg as Bieber tries to avoid it.
Gornyakov lands a body shot.
Bieber avoids a kick to the body.
Bieber takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gornyakov misses with a body kick.
Bieber misses with a leg kick.
Bieber doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bieber looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bieber scores with a head kick.
Gornyakov scores with a nice strike.
Gornyakov throws out a loose jab but Bieber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gornyakov lands a jab.
Bieber walks into a left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gornyakov looks to land a right hand but Bieber moved out of range.
Bieber chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gornyakov can pounce on him.
Gornyakov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gornyakov needs to keep his hands up - Bieber had a free shot at his head there.
Gornyakov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bieber ducks right into an uppercut from Gornyakov.
Bieber misses the shot to the body.
Bieber tries to score with a low kick but Gornyakov moves his leg out of the way.
Bieber ducks under a wild hook from Gornyakov.

Bieber is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gornyakov's half guard.
Gornyakov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bieber's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bieber's back!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bieber tries to escape but Gornyakov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gornyakov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Miron Gornyakov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Bieber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bieber throws out a loose jab but Gornyakov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Gornyakov.
Gornyakov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gornyakov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bieber back to the cage. Gornyakov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bieber tries to land a leg kick but Gornyakov saw it coming and moves away.
Bieber throws a jab but it's blocked by Gornyakov.
Nice shot by Gornyakov.
Gornyakov checks a leg kick.
Gornyakov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bieber.
Gornyakov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bieber's sensitive parts.
Gornyakov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Miron Gornyakov is winning the standup battle so far.
Bieber misses with a body shot.
Gornyakov looks to score with a jab to the body but Bieber is just out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bieber shoots in for a takedown but Gornyakov shows good takedown defense.
Gornyakov cracks the inside of Bieber's front leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gornyakov scores with a shot to the body.
Donk. Gornyakov catches Bieber right on the button with a cross.
Gornyakov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bieber takes a step back to recover.
Gornyakov lands the left hand.
Gornyakov throws a chopping leg kick but Bieber manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bieber misses with a hook to the body
and Bieber takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bieber's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bieber gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gornyakov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bieber takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gornyakov misses with a low kick.
Bieber looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gornyakov punishes Bieber's body with a nice straight punch.
Gornyakov lands a glancing blow to the side of Bieber's head.
Bieber connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gornyakov, as that shot connected.

Bieber is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gornyakov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bieber is still on wobbly legs! Can Gornyakov finish him?
Bieber is breathing heavily.
Are you kidding me?! Gornyakov ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Bieber clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miron Gornyakov!
During a confident post fight interview, Miron Gornyakov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.