PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Micheal Doratukus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Nikolov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Micheal Doratukus could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ivan Nikolov's chin.

Doratukus
vs
Nikolov

165 cm
21
200 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

194 cm
19
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Micheal Doratukus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ivan Nikolov!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nikolov clinches up with Doratukus and pushes him back against the cage.
Doratukus looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Nikolov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Doratukus prevents it.
Nikolov tries for a takedown but Doratukus manages to get underhooks.
Nikolov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Micheal Doratukus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Nikolov.
Nikolov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Doratukus is defending well.
Doratukus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nikolov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nikolov has Doratukus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Doratukus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Doratukus trying to control the position but instead, Nikolov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Doratukus into the cage.

Doratukus is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nikolov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Doratukus to the mat. Doratukus regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Nikolov lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doratukus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nikolov scoring with some ground and pound.
Nikolov lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nikolov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Doratukus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nikolov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nikolov content to stall in guard here.
Nikolov distracts Doratukus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nikolov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Doratukus has momentary wrist control but Nikolov slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nikolov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nikolov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Doratukus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nikolov on the ground.
Nikolov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Doratukus's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikolov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nikolov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Doratukus's head.
Nikolov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nikolov lands a couple of digs.
Nikolov working some strikes from top position.

Doratukus is rocked!
Nikolov stays in close to Doratukus's body and controls the position.
Nikolov is working Doratukus over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Oh Doratukus is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doratukus controls Nikolov momentarily but Nikolov frees himself.
Nikolov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nikolov lands a couple of elbows.
Nikolov loads up on a big left hand. Doratukus felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Nikolov looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Doratukus can't hide his disappointment, as Nikolov celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Nikolov!