PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mulat Brutislav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Demented (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brutislav comes to the cage accompanied by Focus - Hocus Pocus. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Brutislav
vs
Demented

181 cm
21
162 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

170 cm
23
166 lbs
9 - 5 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Firebird Designs

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mulat Brutislav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damien Demented!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brutislav on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Brutislav looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brutislav throws a right and a left that both miss.
Demented thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Brutislav if he has to take too many more of those.

Demented gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brutislav gets underhooks to prevent Demented's takedown attempt.
Brutislav is looking to break free of the clinch but Demented has double underhooks.
Brutislav can't break the clinch.
Demented tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Demented is trying to break free.

Demented breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Demented throws a head kick that misses.

Brutislav takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Demented - that landed with a thud.
Brutislav is trying to break the clinch but Demented has him pressed against the cage.
Demented looking for a takedown.
Mulat Brutislav has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Demented.
Demented changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brutislav fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Demented takes a swing at Brutislav's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brutislav jabs Demented right on the nose. Demented blinks but takes it well.
Brutislav misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brutislav tries to clinch up.
Brutislav fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brutislav fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Brutislav throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mulat Brutislav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demented lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Brutislav has a takedown stuffed.
Brutislav is breathing heavily.
Brutislav shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Demented pinned against the cage. Demented gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Demented throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Demented darts in and clinches Brutislav up against the cage.
Demented can't get the takedown.

Brutislav breaks from the clinch.

Demented has managed to clinch.

Demented manages to break the clinch.
Demented tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Demented closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Demented wants a takedown but no success here.
Brutislav is trying to break the clinch but Demented has him pressed against the cage.
Brutislav is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Brutislav is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Demented escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brutislav shoots in looking for a takedown. Demented tries to sprawl out of it but Brutislav keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Demented manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Demented uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demented lands a head kick!
Brutislav will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brutislav keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Demented moves in looking to clinch but Brutislav pushes him off.

Demented gets a clinch.
Demented wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brutislav has him pressed against the cage.

Demented breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck for Brutislav with that takedown attempt.

Brutislav gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Demented breaks from the clinch.
Brutislav tries to land a body kick
enabling Demented to counter with a crisp jab.
Demented fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Demented clinches.

Demented breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Demented wants to clinch.
Brutislav gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Demented counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brutislav misses with a takedown attempt

and Demented counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Brutislav!

Brutislav is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Demented thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brutislav's head.
Oh Brutislav is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brutislav is trying to maintain the position but Demented is very close to passing his half guard.
Brutislav seems to have got his legs back now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Demented dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Some wild striking there from Brutislav.
Brutislav defending well as Demented loads up on a big left hand.
Demented tries to clinch but Brutislav moves out of range.
Brutislav shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Demented counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Demented misses the shot to the body.
Demented throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some wild striking there from Brutislav.
Brutislav shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Demented counters with a left and a right that stings Brutislav.
Demented tries to clinch but Brutislav moves out of range.
Brutislav throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brutislav avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brutislav gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brutislav takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mulat Brutislav. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brutislav shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Demented as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Demented uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brutislav.
Brutislav misses with a takedown attempt
and Demented counters with a three punch combo that has Brutislav backing up. Brutislav nods at Demented to acknowledge the strikes.
Demented tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Demented tries to clinch up.
Brutislav fails to land with a series of punches.
Demented goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Demented rushes Brutislav and presses him up against the cage.
Demented throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brutislav blocks it with crossed arms.
Demented wants a takedown but no success here.

Demented manages to break the clinch.
Demented lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Demented throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Demented has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Demented throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brutislav moves out of range of the body kick from Demented.
Damien Demented seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brutislav attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Brutislav misses the jab.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Brutislav. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Brutislav misses with a takedown
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Demented counters with a series of strikes. Brutislav will be more careful next time no doubt.
Demented is looking to clinch.
Brutislav with a poor takedown

and Demented moves into the clinch.
Demented has Brutislav pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brutislav manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Brutislav breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brutislav throws a sloppy head kick
and Demented counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brutislav avoids the body shot from Demented.
A punch combination from Brutislav misses.

Brutislav forces Demented back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Demented breaks the clinch.
Brutislav thows a body shot but no joy.
Demented misses with a straight right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brutislav gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Demented cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brutislav fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Demented throws a right and a left that both miss.
Demented uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brutislav.
Demented throws a head kick that misses.
Brutislav throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brutislav ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Demented darts in trying to clinch

and Brutislav counters with a nice double leg into side control. Demented won't be happy with that.
Brutislav knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Demented on the ground.
Brutislav wants to lay and pray for a moment but Demented keeps working.
Brutislav moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brutislav tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
An elbow from Brutislav crashes against the mat.
Brutislav takes a little break here. Demented wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Brutislav wants to lay and pray for a moment but Demented keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Demented showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A choreographed right hand from Brutislav misses the target.
Brutislav throws a right hand that Demented ducks under and follows up with a left that Demented also avoids with ease.
Brutislav throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Demented's waist but Demented gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brutislav off to one side.
Some bone on bone action there as Demented checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Demented throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Demented slips a jab and a cross from Brutislav.
Brutislav throws a sloppy head kick
and Demented counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Demented avoids the head kick by Brutislav.
Mulat Brutislav is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brutislav shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Demented counters with a one-two to the body.
Demented fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brutislav on the side of the head.
Jab from Brutislav.
Brutislav fails with the takedown

and Demented counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mulat Brutislav. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Demented is trying to break the clinch but Brutislav has him pressed against the cage.
Brutislav has had enough of the clinch but Demented keeps him there for the moment.

Demented breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Demented swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brutislav shoots and misses

and Demented counters by clinching up.
Brutislav wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Demented breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brutislav tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Demented swivels and escapes.
Brutislav fails to land with a series of punches.
Demented lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brutislav shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Demented counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Brutislav gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Demented counters with a nice uppercut.
Demented drops Brutislav with a left and a right! Oh, Brutislav is hurt - Demented dives into side control looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brutislav is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brutislav manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Brutislav is pulling down on Demented's head. It's preventing any offense from Demented, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brutislav on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brutislav tries to get out of the position.
Brutislav has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Brutislav working a defensive guard here.
Demented stopping the sweep attempt from Brutislav.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brutislav wants to improve his position but instead Demented has moved into half guard.
Brutislav tries to get to full guard but Demented has control of the leg.
Brutislav trying to control but Demented postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Demented stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Brutislav to get to his feet.
Mulat Brutislav has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brutislav looks to clinch
and Demented counters with a nice uppercut.
Good shot there by Brutislav.

Demented fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brutislav, pushing him back against the cage.
Demented wants a takedown.
Brutislav lands an uppercut.

Demented breaks the clinch.
Brutislav shoots and misses

and Demented holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Demented breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick by Brutislav misses
and Demented counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brutislav throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brutislav lands with a straight right. Demented didn't see that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Demented comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Demented winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Damien Demented!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Damien Demented!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Damien Demented!

Damien Demented wins by unanimous decision!