PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Prokop Pustik (ranked 1168 p4p, 1390 weight class) and Vedran Mihaljevic (ranked 156 p4p, 179 weight class). Vedran Mihaljevic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pustik
vs
Mihaljevic

186 cm
19
263
4 - 0 - 0

195 cm
20
265
5 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Good knees
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Prokop Pustik!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vedran Mihaljevic!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mihaljevic misses with a hook. Pustik ducked under it nicely.
Pustik attempts a counter takedown but Mihaljevic avoids it well and moves away.
Mihaljevic lands with a hook. Pustik tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pustik needs to keep his hands up - Mihaljevic had a free shot at his head there.

Pustik shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mihaljevic is trying to defend but Pustik finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pustik missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pustik not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mihaljevic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pustik scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mihaljevic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pustik.
Mihaljevic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pustik.
Pustik is looking to advance position but Mihaljevic won't allow it.
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. Pustik connects with a nice short shot to Mihaljevic's temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mihaljevic looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pustik working Mihaljevic over with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mihaljevic wants to get back to his feet.
Pustik missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mihaljevic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pustik.
Mihaljevic is trying to stand back up but Pustik is controlling him
Mihaljevic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Pustik there.
Mihaljevic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pustik.
Mihaljevic looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pustik thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mihaljevic's head.
Mihaljevic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pustik. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mihaljevic is trying to stand up here but Pustik is controlling him well.
Mihaljevic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pustik throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pustik throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pustik missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pustik passes the guard and advances to mount!
Pustik thowing shots but they're missing.
Mihaljevic tries to hold on but Pustik pushes him away.
Mihaljevic is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Mihaljevic is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Mihaljevic avoids a series of strikes thrown by Pustik.
Pustik unloads with some shots from mount but Mihaljevic bucks and avoids them well.
Mihaljevic is bucking up trying to escape but Pustik cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mihaljevic in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Pustik misses with a head shot.
Pustik throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mihaljevic because Pustik loaded up on that one.
Pustik throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mihaljevic because Pustik loaded up on that one.
Pustik thowing shots but they're missing.
Pustik 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pustik throwing strikes here but Mihaljevic is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Pustik scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mihaljevic?
Pustik lands with some strikes.

Mihaljevic is rocked!
Mihaljevic looks winded!
Pustik loads up with a big shot that hurts Mihaljevic! He's pulled Pustik in close but Pustik has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Mihaljevic survive? More strikes from Pustik and Mihaljevic is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Prokop Pustik!
Prokop Pustik retains his heavyweight title!