PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rune Ankjell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manol Sirakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ankjell's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Krank . Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Manol Sirakov enters the cage!

Ankjell
vs
Sirakov

176 cm
19
172 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

180 cm
25
170 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rune Ankjell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Manol Sirakov!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sirakov.
Sirakov with a poor takedown
and Ankjell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ankjell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sirakov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ankjell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sirakov somewhat.
Rune Ankjell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manol Sirakov.
Ankjell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sirakov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirakov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sirakov looks winded!
Sirakov misses with a takedown attempt
and Ankjell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sirakov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ankjell counters with a three punch combo that has Sirakov backing up. Sirakov nods at Ankjell to acknowledge the strikes.
We've been told by Ankjell's head coaches at Madz **21 Elite coaches** that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ankjell misses with a two punch combination.
Sirakov dives in for a single leg takedown but Ankjell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ankjell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sirakov's coach down at 25 Beasts was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sirakov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ankjell lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sirakov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ankjell.

Sirakov scores with a takedown into Ankjell's guard.
Ankjell 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirakov wants to pass the guard but Ankjell is keeping the position.
Ankjell 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sirakov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sirakov tries to free his leg and advance position but Ankjell is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ankjell is looking to stand up but Sirakov isn't so interested in that idea.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sirakov with a poor takedown
and Ankjell counters with a series of strikes. Sirakov will be more careful next time no doubt.

Sirakov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ankjell tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sirakov is in Ankjell's guard.

Sirakov looking to improve position, pressing down on Ankjell's thigh with his hand. Ankjell seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Sirakov paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Sirakov's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Ankjell picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rune Ankjell!
An out of breath Rune Ankjell thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.