PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Lashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bowl OfMung (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.

Lashley
vs
OfMung

190 cm
22
264 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
19
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bobby Lashley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bowl OfMung !
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lashley shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lashley prevents OfMung from improving his position.
OfMung really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lashley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
OfMung is trying to maintain the position but Lashley is very close to passing his half guard.
OfMung missing with punches from the bottom.
OfMung is looking to escape.
Lashley throwing shots but OfMung is blocking nicely.
OfMung is trying to get back to full guard.

Lashley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but OfMung sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OfMung has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lashley is working away from the top position though.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
OfMung throws a body punch but Lashley moves out of range.
Lashley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lashley motions for OfMung to come forward. Lashley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
OfMung fails with a takedown attempt.
Lashley scores with a hook to the body. OfMung takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
OfMung looks gassed!
The fight stays on the outside here - OfMung looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
OfMung fails with the takedown

and Lashley counters with a shoot takedown. OfMung fights it but they end up in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lashley 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.
OfMung avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lashley trying to stand up but can't free himself from OfMung 's guard.
Lashley trying to control the position from guard on top but OfMung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lashley won't allow OfMung to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lashley sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed OfMung 's guard.
OfMung controlling the position well.
OfMung has a hand on Lashley's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Lashley takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
OfMung tries to hold on but Lashley postures up.
Lashley landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
OfMung really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Lashley working for a submission but OfMung is keeping him at bay.
OfMung is squirming around, avoiding Lashley's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Lashley dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

OfMung rushes Lashley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
OfMung has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lashley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
OfMung with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
OfMung wants to get back to striking at distance but Lashley won't allow it.
OfMung is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
OfMung tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bobby Lashley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bowl OfMung .
Lashley misses with a punch on the inside.
Lashley tries to pull guard but OfMung holds him up against the cage and eventually Lashley drops back down to his feet.
Lashley pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lashley is trying to drag OfMung to the mat but OfMung just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
OfMung is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lashley tries for a takedown but OfMung manages to get underhooks.
Lashley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

OfMung turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Lashley is trying to get back to his feet.
Lashley prevents OfMung from moving into mount.
Lashley can't do much from the bottom here.
OfMung is looking to take a break and control but Lashley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

OfMung looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lashley manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
OfMung is trying to control but can't.
Lashley is looking to take a break and control but OfMung is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
No joy there for Lashley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

OfMung closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lashley is fighting off a takedown attempt but OfMung is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lashley to the mat. Lashley regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Lashley with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing OfMung can't handle though.
OfMung trying to control the position from guard on top but Lashley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OfMung won't allow Lashley to sweep him here.
OfMung trying to control the position from guard on top but Lashley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lashley looking for a sweep. Not yet Lashley, not yet.
OfMung wants to control from the top but Lashley keeps moving.
Lashley pulls OfMung in close to prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

OfMung drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lashley dives on top into guard.
Lashley won't allow OfMung to sweep him here.
OfMung is looking to stand up but Lashley isn't so interested in that idea.
OfMung is trying to keep Lashley in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
OfMung wants to get back to his feet but Lashley is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bowl OfMung showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

OfMung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lashley.
OfMung fails in his attempt to clinch.
OfMung tries to close the distance and clinch but Lashley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lashley misses the shot to the body.
Lashley fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lashley.
Lashley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by OfMung . OfMung obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OfMung closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lashley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from OfMung .
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
OfMung throws a nice looking combination but Lashley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OfMung changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lashley tries to avoid it but OfMung manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lashley to the ground. Lashley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lashley looks to clinch

and OfMung counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lashley trying to control here.
Lashley is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Lashley is trying to get back to full guard.
Lashley trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OfMung is trying to control the action in half guard but Lashley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
OfMung lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bobby Lashley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lashley is refusing to be controlled, as OfMung sits in half guard.

Lashley actively working from the bottom here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
OfMung with a poor takedown
and Lashley counters with a thumping low kick.
Bobby Lashley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bowl OfMung .

OfMung drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lashley tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but OfMung wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lashley is not content to let OfMung control the position.
You can see the frustration on Lashley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
OfMung working the head with strikes.
Lashley is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
OfMung trying to control the action but Lashley is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
OfMung taking a breather here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lashley wants to clinch
and OfMung counters with a big head kick but Lashley shrugs it off.

OfMung closes the distance and clinches.

OfMung gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lashley regains guard.
OfMung must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lashley looking to control.
OfMung wants to control from the top but Lashley keeps moving.
Lashley can't keep his opponent in guard - OfMung advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bowl OfMung comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think OfMung has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bowl OfMung !