PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dede Rustandi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evgenii Mamchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rustandi comes to the cage accompanied by Goyang Dumang. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rustandi
vs
Mamchenko

198 cm
21
162 lbs
5 - 3 - 1

175 cm
18
190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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Mohito Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Dede Rustandi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evgenii Mamchenko!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Ben Watson and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rustandi wants to slow Mamchenko down by chopping away at his legs.
Rustandi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mamchenko.
Rustandi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mamchenko has a takedown stuffed.
Mamchenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dede Rustandi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgenii Mamchenko.
Rustandi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mamchenko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mamchenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamchenko misses with a takedown attempt
and Rustandi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mamchenko shoots and misses
and Rustandi counters with a stiff right hand.
Mamchenko fails to land the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamchenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rustandi throws out a powerful jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rustandi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rustandi scores with a head kick. Mamchenko tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mamchenko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rustandi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mamchenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mamchenko with a poor takedown
letting Rustandi counter with a right hand.
Rustandi catches Mamchenko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rustandi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dede Rustandi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mamchenko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rustandi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mamchenko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Rustandi counter with a right hand.
Evgenii Mamchenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rustandi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rustandi duly obliges.
Rustandi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mamchenko under the eye.
Mamchenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Rustandi counter with a right hand.

Mamchenko feints and as Rustandi raises his hands in defense, Mamchenko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rustandi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Mamchenko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamchenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Rustandi has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rustandi keeping full guard, as Mamchenko tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mamchenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rustandi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mamchenko passes into half guard.

Mamchenko is working for a kimura but Rustandi is defending it quite comfortably.

Mamchenko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

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.
Rustandi wants to get back to his feet.

Mamchenko is trying to work for a kimura but Rustandi is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rustandi trying to hold on to Mamchenko's head to control him but Mamchenko postures up.

Mamchenko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dede Rustandi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mamchenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rustandi tries to avoid it but Mamchenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rustandi to the ground. Rustandi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rustandi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mamchenko should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Mamchenko dives in and scores a takedown into Rustandi's guard.
Mamchenko looking to pass the guard.
Rustandi keeping moving, preventing Mamchenko from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mamchenko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mamchenko pushing down on Rustandi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamchenko trying to control from half guard but Rustandi is working away.

Mamchenko is looking for a kimura but Rustandi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mamchenko to get the leverage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rustandi wants to get back to full guard.
Mamchenko throwing shots but Rustandi is blocking nicely.
Rustandi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rustandi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mamchenko on the ground.
Mamchenko not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Mamchenko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rustandi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mamchenko is keen to just control but Rustandi is a slippery customer.
Rustandi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko is thwarting Rustandi's attempts to control the position.
Mamchenko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rustandi defending well though.

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.

Mamchenko seems to be looking for submissions.
Rustandi tries to get to full guard but Mamchenko has control of the leg.

Mamchenko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Mamchenko seems to be working for a kimura but Rustandi defends the submission attempt.

Mamchenko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rustandi sees it coming and defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko is keen to just control but Rustandi is a slippery customer.
Mamchenko throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rustandi to regain full guard.
Mamchenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mamchenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Rustandi has wrist control.
Rustandi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mamchenko trying to control but Rustandi is working from the bottom.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Rustandi here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mamchenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Evgenii Mamchenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mamchenko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rustandi but Rustandi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mamchenko has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Rustandi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mamchenko can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mamchenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rustandi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mamchenko somewhat.
Rustandi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dede Rustandi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgenii Mamchenko.
Mamchenko misses with a two punch combination.
Rustandi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mamchenko fails with the takedown
and Rustandi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mamchenko drops his hands momentarily and Rustandi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mamchenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mamchenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mamchenko tries for a takedown but Rustandi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Rustandi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mamchenko doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Evgenii Mamchenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Mamchenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rustandi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mamchenko looks for a takedown but Rustandi sprawls well.
Mamchenko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rustandi sprawls well. Rustandi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mamchenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Rustandi throws a big counter combination but Mamchenko scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

Mamchenko shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rustandi is trying to defend but Mamchenko finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rustandi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mamchenko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rustandi has managed to free his arm - good work.

Mamchenko seems to be working for a kimura but Rustandi defends the submission attempt.
Mamchenko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rustandi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rustandi is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rustandi moves into full guard.
Mamchenko passes Rustandi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mamchenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rustandi keeps working.

Mamchenko wants to work for an arm triangle but Rustandi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mamchenko is thwarting Rustandi's attempts to control the position.
Rustandi manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mamchenko drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rustandi dives on top into guard.

Mamchenko keeping moving, preventing Rustandi from controlling successfully.
Rustandi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Mamchenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Mamchenko is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Rustandi frees his head nicely. Oh but Mamchenko has switched to an armbar! Rustandi is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Evgenii Mamchenko!