PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Henrik Stahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Brushnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stahl kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rebel Warrior by Asian Dub Foundation. Henrik Stahl had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Stahl
vs
Brushnikov

179 cm
21
145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

170 cm
23
138 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Henrik Stahl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Brushnikov!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brushnikov.
Stahl really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stahl throws a hook to the side of Brushnikov's head but Brushnikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brushnikov staying out of range there.
Stahl will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Brushnikov scores with a takedown into Stahl's guard.

Brushnikov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Stahl manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brushnikov manages to get himself to full guard.

Brushnikov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stahl doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stahl manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Stahl avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brushnikov can't keep his opponent in guard - Stahl advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stahl tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brushnikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Stahl decides to stand up.
Brushnikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stahl swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stahl misses with a body shot.
Stahl is looking to score with low kicks.
Stahl throws a hook but Brushnikov avoids it easily.
Stahl misses with a straight left.
Stahl circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brushnikov moves away from the strike by Stahl.

That's two 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.
Brushnikov tries to clinch but Stahl is having none of it.
Stahl throws a lazy right hand but Brushnikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stahl tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brushnikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Stahl.
Stahl tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brushnikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Stahl.
Stahl will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brushnikov tries to clinch up but Stahl circles away and keeps his distance.
A swing and a miss from Stahl.
Brushnikov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stahl misses with the combination.
Stahl sizes up Brushnikov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stahl scores with a hook.
Nice cross by Stahl.

Brushnikov is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stahl throws a hook but Brushnikov blocks it.
Brushnikov is still on wobbly legs! Can Stahl finish him?
Stahl throws a jab when Brushnikov was well out of range.
Stahl darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Brushnikov's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Stahl before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henrik Stahl!