PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yordan Andonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Debo Myttyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Andonov
vs
Myttyn

185 cm
23
176 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

178 cm
20
172 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

Hellbent

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yordan Andonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Debo Myttyn !
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myttyn tries to bum rush Andonov with a series of wild strikes but Andonov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Myttyn lands an overhand right.
Myttyn has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Andonov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Andonov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Myttyn can pounce on him.
Andonov avoids the body shot from Myttyn .
Andonov shoots in and drives through. Myttyn sprawls well.
Andonov misses with a takedown
and Myttyn counters with a nice low kick that buckles Andonov's knee momentarily.
Andonov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Myttyn defends well and Andonov ends up having to push Myttyn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Andonov backing away here, and Myttyn unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yordan Andonov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Myttyn connects with a crisp jab.
Andonov misses with a takedown attempt - Myttyn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myttyn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Myttyn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Myttyn catches Andonov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Myttyn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Myttyn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Myttyn connects with a right hand. Andonov shakes it off.
Andonov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Andonov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Andonov scores with a takedown into Myttyn 's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Myttyn is on top in guard.

Myttyn is standing up over Andonov. Andonov looks to escape but Myttyn dives into side control.
Andonov tries to improve position but can't.
Andonov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Andonov is refusing to be controlled, as Myttyn sits in half guard.
Myttyn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myttyn uses his free foot to push down on Andonov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Andonov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andonov is looking to improve his position but Myttyn isn't that keen on the idea.
Myttyn thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Myttyn tries to control but Andonov wriggling away.

Myttyn working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Myttyn scoring with strikes but Andonov is staying in there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andonov working to try and regain half guard.
Myttyn content just to control the position here.
Andonov throwing hammer fists to the chest of Myttyn . What's that going to do exactly?
Myttyn lands a nice shot to the head.
Myttyn looking to control but Andonov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Myttyn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Myttyn controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andonov throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myttyn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Andonov is looking to escape.
Andonov working to try and regain half guard.
Myttyn looking to control but Andonov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Andonov working to try and regain half guard.
Myttyn controlling his opponent.
Andonov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Andonov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Myttyn on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Debo Myttyn dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A nice inside leg kick there by Myttyn . That's going to slow Andonov down.
Myttyn cracks a nice hook into Andonov's ribs.
Andonov has his takedown stuffed
and Myttyn counters with a head kick.
Andonov is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Myttyn stuns Andonov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice cross by Myttyn .
Andonov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Myttyn defends well and Andonov ends up having to push Myttyn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Myttyn 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Myttyn lands a two punch combo.
Yordan Andonov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andonov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Myttyn 's waist but Myttyn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Andonov off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yordan Andonov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Myttyn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Myttyn lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andonov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Myttyn tests Andonov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Myttyn tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut there from Myttyn .
Debo Myttyn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Andonov is defended easily by Myttyn .
Andonov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Myttyn tries to avoid it but Andonov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Myttyn to the ground. Myttyn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Andonov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Myttyn cracks Andonov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Myttyn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Andonov misses with a takedown attempt
and Myttyn counters with a left to the body.
Andonov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Myttyn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Andonov scrambles back to his feet.
Myttyn with a jab.
Debo Myttyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andonov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myttyn lands a head kick!
Andonov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Despite the aggression on Myttyn 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Myttyn connects with a jab.
Myttyn 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Myttyn duly obliges.
Myttyn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Myttyn .
A shot to the liver by Myttyn . Beautiful body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Myttyn .
Myttyn scores with a decent looking hook.
Andonov tries for a takedown but Myttyn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Myttyn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Myttyn slaps away a takedown attempt from Andonov, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Myttyn .
Andonov with a poor takedown
letting Myttyn counter with a right hand.
Andonov fails with the takedown
and Myttyn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good leg kick by Myttyn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Myttyn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Myttyn enables Andonov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Myttyn manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Myttyn manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Myttyn has Andonov pressed against the cage.
A short right from Myttyn .
Andonov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Myttyn lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andonov goes for a takedown attempt but Myttyn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Andonov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Andonov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Andonov walks into a jab.
Andonov misses with a takedown
and Myttyn counters with a stiff right hand.
Myttyn lands a jab.
Myttyn jabs at Andonov's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Myttyn lands a leg kick that knocks Andonov off balance momentarily.
Andonov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Myttyn but Myttyn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Debo Myttyn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A nice inside leg kick there by Myttyn . That's going to slow Andonov down.
Myttyn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Andonov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Myttyn counters with a straight right hand.
Myttyn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Andonov.
Andonov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Myttyn .
Andonov walks into a jab.
Myttyn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Andonov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Andonov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Andonov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Decent striking displayed by Myttyn there.
Myttyn 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Andonov under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Myttyn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Myttyn misses.
Myttyn throws a shot to the body.
Myttyn jabs Andonov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Andonov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Myttyn lands a head kick!
Nice shot lands for Myttyn .

Andonov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Myttyn to the ground. Andonov is now in Myttyn 's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andonov landing with the ground and pound.
Myttyn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andonov tries to get to full guard but Myttyn has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myttyn controlling the action here.
Andonov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Myttyn wants to stand up but Andonov is controlling the position.
Andonov wants to improve his position but Myttyn is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andonov punching from the bottom.
Myttyn wants to control but Andonov is keeping him busy.
Debo Myttyn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Myttyn controlling the action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Andonov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Andonov keeping moving, preventing Myttyn from controlling successfully.
Myttyn trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Andonov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myttyn wants to sweep but no luck.
Andonov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Andonov works over Myttyn with some ground and pound from guard.
Myttyn 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.
Andonov postures up.
Andonov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Myttyn 's head.
Myttyn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Andonov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Debo Myttyn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Myttyn has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Debo Myttyn !
After the big win, Debo Myttyn made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hellbent and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.