PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Kyshenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitry Tishun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Kyshenko
vs
Tishun

191 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

185 cm
21
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Bad Mojo

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Kyshenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Tishun!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyshenko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Tishun shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Tishun content just to control the position here.
Tishun landing strikes from the mount and Kyshenko is in trouble!
Kyshenko is breathing heavily.
Tishun misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Tishun breaks from Kyshenko's wrist control and lands an elbow.

It looks like Viktor Kyshenko has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Tishun is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kyshenko is surviving well by controlling Tishun's body position as best he can.
Tishun thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tishun has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kyshenko's face.

Tishun jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kyshenko is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kyshenko and Tishun has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Tishun working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kyshenko wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Tishun decides to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyshenko leaves Tishun with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tishun shoots in for a takedown but Kyshenko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Tishun has closed the distance and engaged Kyshenko in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tishun fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Viktor Kyshenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitry Tishun.
Tishun lands a right hand.
Tishun is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kyshenko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tishun tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tishun missing with knees to the body.
Kyshenko prevents the takedown attempt.
Tishun lands a shoulder strike.
Kyshenko is trying to force a seperation but Tishun has the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tishun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tishun shoots in but no luck this time.
Kyshenko misses with the body kick

and Tishun holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tishun tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kyshenko just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tishun drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tishun is working for takedown but Kyshenko is calmly controlling the position for now.

Tishun manages to pull guard.
Kyshenko wanted to stand there but Tishun had control of the position.

Tishun pushes Kyshenko off and scrambles back to his feet.
Viktor Kyshenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tishun forces Kyshenko back against the cage and clinches.
Tishun has Kyshenko pushed against the cage.
Kyshenko stops a takedown attempt from Tishun.

Tishun breaks from the clinch.
Tishun tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kyshenko swivels and escapes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Tishun closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kyshenko to the mat! Kyshenko manages to get full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tishun throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitry Tishun dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Viktor Kyshenko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Tishun feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dmitry Tishun has got the better of the ground game so far.

Tishun stands up and waves to Kyshenko to follow him.
Tishun plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tishun showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kyshenko.

Tishun shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kyshenko's guard.
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!
Tishun is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tishun tries to free his leg and advance position but Kyshenko is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Tishun stands up from Kyshenko's guard - Tishun perhaps looking for a knockout.
Horrible takedown by Tishun or perhaps it was just good defense by Kyshenko which made him look bad.
Kyshenko feints and then cracks Tishun's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tishun down.
Tishun looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tishun scores with a kick to the body.
Kyshenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tishun has a takedown stuffed.
Tishun is looking to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tishun shoots in but no luck this time.
Viktor Kyshenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitry Tishun.
Tishun dodges the punch combination from Kyshenko.
Viktor Kyshenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Tishun clinches up against the cage.
Tishun is trying to pull guard but Kyshenko turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kyshenko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tishun can't find room to land a body shot as Kyshenko controls the action.
Tishun effectively controlling the action here.
Tishun is trying to pull guard but Kyshenko turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tishun landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Tishun pulls guard.

Tishun has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kyshenko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tishun is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kyshenko pushes Tishun off looking to stand but Tishun dives back in and keeps control.
Tishun controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tishun is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tishun not doing much here.
Tishun tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kyshenko controls his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitry Tishun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Viktor Kyshenko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Horrible takedown by Tishun or perhaps it was just good defense by Kyshenko which made him look bad.
Kyshenko keeps Tishun at a distance using the push kick.
Tishun shoots in looking for a takedown but Kyshenko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tishun's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tishun. Kyshenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kyshenko misses with a low kick.
Tishun throws a hook but Kyshenko avoids it easily.
Tishun fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kyshenko avoids it really well and circles away.
Viktor Kyshenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitry Tishun.
Tishun tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice takedown defense from Kyshenko. No joy for Tishun on that attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyshenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tishun closes the distance and clinches up with Kyshenko, looking for a takedown. Tishun pushes Kyshenko against the cage but Kyshenko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Kyshenko.
Tishun shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kyshenko pinned against the cage. Kyshenko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kyshenko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tishun tries to clinch but Kyshenko is having none of it.
Tishun tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kyshenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tishun misses with a two punch combination.
Kyshenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tishun.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tishun connects with a body shot that sends Kyshenko's belly button to the back.
Tishun has a takedown stuffed.
Kyshenko misses with a wild combination.
Kyshenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tishun.
Tishun fails to land with a series of punches.
Kyshenko lands with a slapping head kick.
Kyshenko slips a straight right by Tishun.
Dmitry Tishun seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tishun shoots in looking for a takedown but Kyshenko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tishun's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tishun looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tishun has a takedown stuffed.
Kyshenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kyshenko throws a head kick that misses.
Tishun tries to clinch up but Kyshenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Tishun looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tishun has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A leg kick checked by Tishun.
Kyshenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Tishun circles away.

Tishun looking to score a takedown here. Kyshenko is defending well but Tishun drives through and ends up in Kyshenko's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tishun trying to control but Kyshenko is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tishun stops Kyshenko from standing up.
Tishun is pushing down on Kyshenko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kyshenko is fighting to maintain full guard but Tishun has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kyshenko is trying to stand back up but Tishun is controlling him
Tishun is controlling the pace.
Tishun prevents Kyshenko from standing back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitry Tishun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tishun has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitry Tishun!