PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Ruslanov (ranked 4308 p4p, 425 weight class) and Pedro Changg (ranked 4590 p4p, 446 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Ruslanov
vs
Changg

188 cm
19
235 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
26
277 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Solid chin

Organic Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mohammed Ruslanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pedro Changg!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Changg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Changg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruslanov.
Ruslanov stuns Changg with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Changg. That's going to slow Ruslanov down.
Pedro Changg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy body kick from Changg

and Ruslanov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ruslanov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ruslanov stands and throws Changg's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ruslanov is chipping away with strikes.
Ruslanov cracks Changg with a big right hand but Changg just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Changg tries to buck Ruslanov off but Ruslanov is having none of it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Changg struggling a bit here.
Ruslanov working the ground and pound.
Changg felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ruslanov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

It looks like Pedro Changg has been cut.
Ruslanov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ruslanov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Changg will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ruslanov looks up at the clock and then as Changg takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ruslanov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Changg on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Changg is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruslanov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Changg down.
Ruslanov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Changg to see if he's OK.
Ruslanov cracks Changg with a big elbow.
Ruslanov trying to control the action but Changg is working from the bottom.
Ruslanov looks up at the clock and then as Changg takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ruslanov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Changg struggling a bit here.
Check out the look on Ruslanov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Changg is looking to reverse the position.
Ruslanov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Changg down.
Changg tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ruslanov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ruslanov is putting a hurting on Changg here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ruslanov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ruslanov lands some shots froms side control.
Ruslanov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Changg wants to get back to his feet.
Ruslanov scoring with punches from side control.
Ruslanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Changg keeps working.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ruslanov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Changg tries to bench press Ruslanov off him but Ruslanov keeps the position.
Ruslanov working the ground and pound from side control.
Ruslanov scores with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Changg is looking to reverse the position.
Changg is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Changg is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ruslanov is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Changg is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ruslanov avoids the attempt from Changg to control.
Ruslanov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Changg is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Changg tries to lock up and control but Ruslanov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ruslanov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ruslanov is landing with some decent strikes but Changg is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Changg wants to control but Ruslanov is having none of it.
Ruslanov with the ground and pound from mount.
A nice elbow there by Ruslanov.
Ruslanov lands a big shot there that rocks Changg but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Changg is looking to get to half guard.
Ruslanov landing strikes from the mount and Changg is in trouble!
Ruslanov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Changg tries to hold on but Ruslanov postures up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ruslanov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
BOOM! Ruslanov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ruslanov lands a couple of good shots and Changg has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Ruslanov lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Ruslanov.
Ruslanov scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruslanov lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Changg.
Ruslanov punches Changg on the ear.
Ruslanov lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Ruslanov landing with strikes.
Ruslanov keeps control of the position as Changg tries to break free.
Ruslanov scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Changg is looking for a way out.
Changg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ruslanov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ruslanov is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Ruslanov looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Ruslanov is landing with strikes. Changg can't take much more of this.
Ruslanov trying to control.
Ruslanov is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Ruslanov gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Ruslanov gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Ruslanov apologises and we restart here on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruslanov lands with a hook. Changg tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ruslanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Changg.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruslanov. Changg does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mohammed Ruslanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pedro Changg's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Changg lands with a right hand.

It looks like Mohammed Ruslanov has been cut.
Changg listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ruslanov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Changg fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ruslanov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Changg throws a lazy head kick

and Ruslanov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Changg won't be happy with that.
Changg is trying to control Ruslanov's posture but Ruslanov avoids it.
Ruslanov working the ground and pound.
Changg tries to buck Ruslanov off but Ruslanov is having none of it.
Changg regains half guard.
Ruslanov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruslanov slips a nice elbow through Changg's hands, connecting with Changg's forehead.
Ruslanov working Changg over with strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ruslanov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ruslanov working Changg over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ruslanov lands a nice short elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ruslanov connects with a nice short shot to Changg's temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Changg trying to hold on to Ruslanov's head to control him but Ruslanov postures up.
Ruslanov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ruslanov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ruslanov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ruslanov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ruslanov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Changg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ruslanov trying to control from half guard but Changg is working away.
Changg is trying to maintain the position but Ruslanov is very close to passing his half guard.
Changg is refusing to be controlled, as Ruslanov sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruslanov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ruslanov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ruslanov lands strikes from half guard.
Changg wants to improve his position but Ruslanov is controlling well.
Ruslanov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ruslanov lands with a punch from half guard.
Changg flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ruslanov moves into full mount! Changg won't be happy about that!
Changg in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ruslanov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Changg wants to hold on but Ruslanov pushes him away.
Changg is working to get back to half guard.
Mohammed Ruslanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Ruslanov.
Ruslanov lands with some strikes.
Changg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ruslanov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ruslanov looking to finish Changg with some ground and pound. This is bad for Changg!
Changg really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ruslanov landing shots from mount.
Changg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ruslanov landing strikes from the mount.
Changg wants to control but Ruslanov is having none of it.
Ruslanov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Changg looks a forlorn figure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ruslanov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ruslanov raining down shots from the mount!
Ruslanov is landing with some decent strikes but Changg is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruslanov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ruslanov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ruslanov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Changg regains half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ruslanov lands a nice short elbow.
Ruslanov not doing much here.
Changg wants to improve his position but Ruslanov is controlling well.
Ruslanov stalling.
Changg is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ruslanov scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mohammed Ruslanov dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Ruslanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Ruslanov moves out of range of the body kick from Changg.
Changg throws a wild body kick that Ruslanov sees coming a mile off.
Changg moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Changg thuds his shin into the meat of Ruslanov's side.
Changg gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Ruslanov counters with a takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Ruslanov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Changg can't do much from the bottom here.
Ruslanov working the head with strikes.
Changg is looking to regain half guard here but Ruslanov keeps moving and retains side control.
Changg is trying to buck Ruslanov off.
Ruslanov lands some shots froms side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruslanov lands some shots froms side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Changg can't do much from the bottom here.
Ruslanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Changg keeps working.
Ruslanov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Changg some visible discomfort.
Ruslanov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ruslanov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ruslanov lands a few punches from side control.
Ruslanov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ruslanov scoring with punches and elbows.
Ruslanov looks up at the clock and then as Changg takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ruslanov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ruslanov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ruslanov landing a few strikes.
Ruslanov lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Changg is not content to let Ruslanov control the position.
Ruslanov working the ground and pound.
Changg is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Changg is looking to regain half guard here but Ruslanov keeps moving and retains side control.
Ruslanov trying to control the action but Changg is working from the bottom.
Ruslanov scores with punches from side control.
Changg is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ruslanov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ruslanov scoring with punches and elbows.
Ruslanov lands a few punches from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Changg is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ruslanov connects with a decent elbow.
Ruslanov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Changg down.
Ruslanov is chipping away with strikes.
Changg tries to bench press Ruslanov off him but Ruslanov keeps the position.
Ruslanov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ruslanov looks up at the clock and then as Changg takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ruslanov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Changg takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ruslanov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Check out the look on Ruslanov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ruslanov looks up at the clock and then as Changg takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ruslanov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ruslanov wants to control but Changg is keeping him busy.
Ruslanov cracks Changg with a big elbow.
Ruslanov trying to control the position but Changg is working away.
Ruslanov scores with punches from side control.
Ruslanov scores with punches from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruslanov working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruslanov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ruslanov scoring with punches and elbows.
Changg is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ruslanov is chipping away with strikes.
Ruslanov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ruslanov is putting a hurting on Changg here, landing some big shots from side control.
Changg is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ruslanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Changg can do to turn this around?
Ruslanov lands a decent elbow from side control.

Changg is rocked!
Changg is trying to get back to half guard.
Changg wants to get back to his feet.
Ruslanov lands an elbow.
You can see the frustration on Changg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ruslanov working the body and head with strikes.
Pedro Changg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mohammed Ruslanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Changg takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mohammed Ruslanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ruslanov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohammed Ruslanov!
Mohammed Ruslanov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Pedro Changg was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck you'.