PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Witaliy Michilov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rufus Grufus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Michilov
vs
Grufus

186 cm
23
222 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

170 cm
20
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Fast

Meet the Future

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Witaliy Michilov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rufus Grufus!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grufus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Michilov counters with a nice uppercut.
Grufus misses with a takedown attempt

and Michilov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Grufus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Michilov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Witaliy Michilov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rufus Grufus.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A frustrated look appears on Michilov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Grufus.
Grufus continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rufus Grufus.
Grufus doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Michilov moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Michilov gets control of Grufus's arms and successfully pulls guard. Michilov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michilov wants to stand up but Grufus is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grufus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Michilov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Grufus is looking to work some ground and pound but Michilov has wrist control.
Michilov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grufus.
Grufus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grufus wants to control from the top but Michilov keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michilov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Michilov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

Michilov pushes Grufus off and gets back to his feet.
Grufus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Michilov to counter with a crisp jab.
Grufus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Michilov swivels and escapes.

Grufus looking to score a takedown here. Michilov is defending well but Grufus drives through and ends up in Michilov's guard.
Grufus throws an elbow that misses. Michilov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Grufus's guard. Nice move by Michilov!
Michilov tries to free his leg and advance position but Grufus is retaining full guard.
Michilov postures up.
Michilov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Grufus's guard.
Grufus tries to strike from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michilov throwing strikes but missing.
Michilov wants to get up but he can't break Grufus's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grufus is trying to keep Michilov in close.
Grufus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Michilov is one step ahead there.
Michilov throws a strike but Grufus rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grufus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rufus Grufus will probably get the nod.
That's time! Michilov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Grufus has his takedown stuffed
letting Michilov counter with a right hand.
Grufus misses with a takedown

and Michilov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Michilov successfully pulls guard.
Grufus looking to sit in guard and control but Michilov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Michilov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Michilov wants to stand and escape but instead Grufus has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Grufus connects with a couple of short punches.
Michilov working a defensive guard here.
Grufus postures up in Michilov's guard and throws a big left but Michilov blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grufus prevents Michilov from getting back to his feet.
Grufus makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Grufus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Michilov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grufus wants to control from the top but Michilov keeps moving.
Grufus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Grufus working some strikes from top position.
Grufus sitting in guard here, content to control.
Grufus scoring with some ground and pound.
Grufus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Michilov wants to stand and escape but Grufus is having none of it.
Grufus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grufus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michilov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Grufus is controlling him.
Grufus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Michilov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grufus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Michilov is trying to control the position but Grufus postures up.
Michilov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Grufus looking to sit in guard and control but Michilov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Grufus trying to control the position.
Michilov wants to get up but he can't break Grufus's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Michilov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grufus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Michilov is one step ahead there.
Michilov tries to stand but Grufus is controlling from the bottom.
Michilov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Michilov stopping the sweep attempt from Grufus.
Grufus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grufus working a defensive guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Michilov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Grufus is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Grufus has escaped and now he's on top!
Grufus won't allow Michilov to sweep him here.
Grufus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Michilov wants to sweep here but Grufus controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grufus is standing up over Michilov. Michilov looks to escape but Grufus dives into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Michilov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Grufus has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Michilov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rufus Grufus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Grufus doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grufus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grufus shoots in but no luck this time.
Michilov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Michilov wants it to stay on the feet.
Witaliy Michilov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rufus Grufus.
Grufus shoots and misses
and Michilov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Grufus fails with the takedown
and Michilov counters with a stiff right hand.

Grufus shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Michilov's guard.
Michilov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Grufus is controlling him.
Michilov has momentary wrist control but Grufus slips an elbow through the middle.
Grufus cracks Michilov with a solid left hand.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Michilov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Michilov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Grufus has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Michilov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Grufus can turn it around.
Michilov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Michilov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grufus has him pressed against the cage.

Michilov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Grufus won't allow Michilov to get back to his feet.
Michilov keeping full guard, as Grufus tries to pass.

Michilov has his feet on Grufus's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Grufus shoots in looking for a takedown but Michilov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grufus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grufus misses with a takedown
and Michilov counters with a left to the body.
Grufus shoots for a double leg takedown but Michilov sprawls well. He's pushed Grufus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Michilov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

Grufus throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Michilov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Grufus is in Michilov's guard.
Michilov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Grufus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Michilov's head.
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!
Michilov has momentary wrist control but Grufus slips an elbow through the middle.
Grufus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grufus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grufus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grufus cracks Michilov with a solid left hand.
Grufus trying to control the position from guard on top but Michilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Michilov is looking to stand up but Grufus isn't so interested in that idea.
Michilov has momentary wrist control but Grufus slips an elbow through the middle.
Grufus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grufus being controlled here momentarily.
Grufus trying to control the position from guard on top but Michilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michilov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grufus.
Grufus throws an elbow that misses. Michilov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Grufus's guard. Nice move by Michilov!
Michilov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grufus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Michilov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Grufus looking for a sweep. Not yet Grufus, not yet.
Grufus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Michilov gets to his feet - Grufus follows without any prompting.
Grufus misses with a takedown
and Michilov counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grufus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Michilov avoids it really well and circles away.
Witaliy Michilov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rufus Grufus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Grufus changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Michilov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rufus Grufus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Grufus 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rufus Grufus!
Rufus Grufus took some time post fight to say the following; 'Unga Bunga'.