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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pung Rundgung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Mikhail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rundgung's entrance music is Bullsonparade. A fine choice. Vladimir Mikhail has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Pung Rundgung's chin.
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185 cm
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195 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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182 cm
23
201 lbs
7 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Pung Rundgung! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Vladimir Mikhail! The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Donk. Rundgung catches Mikhail right on the button with a cross. Mikhail looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Rundgung controls Mikhail momentarily but Mikhail frees himself. Mikhail wants to pass the guard but Rundgung is keeping the position. Rundgung trying to control the position here. Mikhail in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Rundgung pulls Mikhail in close to his closed guard and prevents Mikhail from doing any damage or advancing position. Rundgung trying to keep a closed guard but Mikhail is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rundgung pulls Mikhail in close to his closed guard and prevents Mikhail from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Pung Rundgung. Mikhail closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Rundgung misses with a hook. Mikhail ducked under it nicely. Rundgung throws a right hand that Mikhail ducks under and follows up with a left that Mikhail also avoids with ease. Mikhail bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Rundgung wants to control but Mikhail postures up. Mikhail trying to control the position but Rundgung is working away. Mikhail tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mikhail has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Mikhail is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rundgung is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. You can see the frustration on Rundgung's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mikhail trying to control the position but Rundgung is working away. Mikhail is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rundgung is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Rundgung wants to get back to his feet. Mikhail trying to control the position but Rundgung is working away. Rundgung is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Mikhail moves into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rundgung tries to hold on but Mikhail postures up. Mikhail wants to take Rundgung's back but he can't do it this time. Rundgung tries to hold on but Mikhail pushes him away. Rundgung is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Rundgung working to try and regain half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Mikhail trying to control but he's not successful this time. Rundgung is trying to escape the mount.
Mikhail with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Rundgung defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mikhail. Mikhail looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Rundgung regains half guard. Rundgung is trying to get back to full guard. Mikhail is keen to just control but Rundgung is a slippery customer. Rundgung manages to get to full guard.
Mikhailis looking to pass into half guard but Rundgung pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rundgung is in guard. Mikhail is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rundgung is controlling him. Rundgung has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Rundgung thows a big elbow that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pung Rundgung will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rundgung lands with a nice combination. Mikhail backs away looking to recover. Mikhail tries for a takedown but Rundgung sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Mikhail uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rundgung. Some wild striking there from Rundgung.
Rundgung throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mikhail sees it coming and avoids it easily. Rundgung throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Rundgung does no damage. Rundgung misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mikhail has a takedown stuffed. Rundgung tries to bum rush Mikhail with a series of wild strikes but Mikhail uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rundgung throws a series of punches but Mikhail avoids them all with ease. The fight stays on the outside here - Rundgung looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Rundgung will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Rundgung missing with a left hand there. Mikhail was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Mikhail fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big right from Rundgung misses. Rundgung misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mikhail shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mikhail was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Rundgung is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mikhail trying to control but Rundgung is having none of it. Mikhail scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mikhail working for a guillotine from mount but Rundgung is in no mood to give up. Rundgung wants to hold on but Mikhail pushes him away. Mikhail landing shots from mount. Rundgung keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rundgung is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. The referee warns Rundgung that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The referee warns Rundgung that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mikhail trying to control but Rundgung is having none of it. Rundgung is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mikhail tries to control but Rundgung wriggling away. Rundgung tries to hold on but Mikhail pushes him away. Mikhail cracks Rundgung with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mikhail trying to control but he's not successful this time. Rundgung stops Mikhail from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. Rundgung is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Mikhail mounts Rundgung! Really nice guard pass there! Rundgung tries to lock up and control but Mikhail gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Mikhail looking to secure an arm triangle but Rundgung defends it well. Rundgung regains half guard. Rundgung wants to improve his position but Mikhail is controlling well.
Rundgung is holding on to half guard well. Mikhail is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rundgung! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vladimir Mikhail will probably get the nod - 10:9. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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.
Rundgung misses with a few strikes there.
Mikhail avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rundgung connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Rundgung stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rundgung wants it to stay on the feet. A jab from Rundgung misses. No joy there for Rundgung, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pung Rundgung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mikhail has Rundgung up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mikhail blocks an elbow strike. Rundgung is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mikhail is keeping busy. Rundgung wants to get back to striking at distance but Mikhail won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mikhail keeps control of Rundgung as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Mikhail goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rundgung prevents it.
Rundgung wants to get back to striking at distance but Mikhail won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Rundgung's face as he tries to break the clinch. Mikhail blocks the elbow strike.
Rundgung throws an elbow that misses.
Mikhail has Rundgung pressed against the cage, preventing Rundgung from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Rundgung is trying to break free. Rundgung lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Rundgung pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Rundgung swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rundgung tries to clinch but fails miserably and Mikhail counters with a shoot takedown. Rundgung fights it but they end up in guard. Rundgung keeping moving, preventing Mikhail from controlling successfully. Mikhail pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rundgung is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mikhail passes easily into side control. Nice work. Rundgung regains half guard. Rundgung trying to control here.
Mikhail trying to pass the guard but Rundgung defending well. Rundgung wants to control but Mikhail is keeping busy.
Mikhail is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rundgung is just riding it out for now. Mikhail eventually gives up the hold. Rundgung pushes Mikhail off looking to stand but Mikhail dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rundgung trying to control from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Mikhail has a takedown stuffed. Pung Rundgung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Mikhail. Rundgung misses with a body punch
and Mikhail holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Rundgung is trying to stall.
Mikhail avoids a wild elbow strike from Rundgung. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Mikhail drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rundgung pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rundgung misses with a wild combination.
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. Rundgung misses with a head kick.
Rundgung misses with a body punch
and Mikhail counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Mikhail frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Mikhail looking to control but Rundgung is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Mikhail takes Rundgung's back. Mikhail is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rundgung has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. Mikhail doesn't have the hooks in and Rundgung manages to turn into his guard.
Rundgung wants to control from the top but Mikhail keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight! Vladimir Mikhail comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Mikhail 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 Steven Brown scores the fight for Vladimir Mikhail! Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Vladimir Mikhail! Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Vladimir Mikhail!
Vladimir Mikhail wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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