PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jestan Tsemppu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wladimir Murchulenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murchulenko is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sandstorm, Darude. Wladimir Murchulenko will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Tsemppu
vs
Murchulenko

189 cm
20
185 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

187 cm
20
196 lbs
4 - 4 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jestan Tsemppu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Wladimir Murchulenko!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Murchulenko.
Murchulenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tsemppu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Murchulenko sprawls well. Murchulenko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tsemppu gets slowly back to his feet.
Murchulenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murchulenko misses with a head kick.
Murchulenko tries to bum rush Tsemppu with a series of wild strikes but Tsemppu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murchulenko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Murchulenko throws a sloppy head kick and Tsemppu moves out of range easily.
Tsemppu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Murchulenko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tsemppu.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jestan Tsemppu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murchulenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tsemppu keeps the fight on the outside.
Murchulenko moves in looking to clinch but Tsemppu pushes him off.

Murchulenko throws a left that rocks Tsemppu and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Murchulenko dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Tsemppu regain composure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsemppu is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Murchulenko's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tsemppu is trying to maintain the position but Murchulenko is very close to passing his half guard.
Murchulenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsemppu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Murchulenko.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tsemppu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tsemppu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Murchulenko stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Tsemppu has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Murchulenko manages to get his head free but now Tsemppu has transitioned to an armbar! Murchulenko grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Tsemppu! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jestan Tsemppu!