PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Derek Rush (ranked 4131 p4p, 4242 weight class) and Miled Noworolnikomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Rush
vs
Noworolnikomedov

170 cm
18
165
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
18
156
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derek Rush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miled Noworolnikomedov!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noworolnikomedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Noworolnikomedov gets a double leg takedown into Rush's guard.
Noworolnikomedov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Rush escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Noworolnikomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Noworolnikomedov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rush is on top in guard.

Noworolnikomedov has his foot on Rush's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rush works his way back into a safe position though.
Noworolnikomedov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush trying to control but Noworolnikomedov is working from the bottom.
Noworolnikomedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Noworolnikomedov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rush won't allow Noworolnikomedov to sweep him here.
Rush lands a couple of elbows.
Noworolnikomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rush's guard.

Rush is trying to control the position but Noworolnikomedov postures up.
Noworolnikomedov stays in close to Rush's body and controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rush working a defensive guard here.
Rush wants to sweep here but Noworolnikomedov controlling him for the moment.
Rush can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Noworolnikomedov controls the pace.
Rush tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rush is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noworolnikomedov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rush can't keep his opponent in guard - Noworolnikomedov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Noworolnikomedov is nestled in close to Rush, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Rush with the active half guard here but Noworolnikomedov passes nicely into side control.
Rush tries to bench press Noworolnikomedov off him but Noworolnikomedov keeps the position.

Noworolnikomedov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rush is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noworolnikomedov wants to stand but Rush is controlling his arm.
Rush sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rush wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rush trying to control here.
Rush wants to sweep but Noworolnikomedov has passed to side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Noworolnikomedov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miled Noworolnikomedov dominated that round.
That's time! Rush's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Rush gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Noworolnikomedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rush has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Noworolnikomedov has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rush tries to improve position but can't.

Noworolnikomedov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
A lull in the action here as Noworolnikomedov stalls from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noworolnikomedov gets to mount! Rush was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Rush wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Rush tries to escape but Noworolnikomedov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Rush fending off the submission attempt from Noworolnikomedov.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Noworolnikomedov. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noworolnikomedov has the hooks in. Rush is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Noworolnikomedov punishes Rush with strikes from the back mount.
Rush tries to escape but Noworolnikomedov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Rush preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Noworolnikomedov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Noworolnikomedov working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Rush is doing well to defend. Noworolnikomedov seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Rush is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Miled Noworolnikomedov!