PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Kyril (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angoro Mwambong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Kyril
vs
Mwambong

184 cm
21
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
195 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Kyril!
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, Angoro Mwambong!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mwambong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kyril manages to avoid it.
Mwambong scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Viktor Kyril has been cut.
Kyril lands a head shot.
Kyril misses with a shot to the body
and Mwambong counters with a nice uppercut.

Kyril drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mwambong is trying to hold Kyril in close to prevent damage but Kyril has managed to pass into half guard.
Mwambong is trying to stand.
Mwambong wants to get back to full guard.
Mwambong tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Mwambong pushes Kyril off looking to stand but Kyril dives back in and keeps control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mwambong manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Mwambong is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kyril.
Mwambong swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Kyril decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mwambong's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyril slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Kyril drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kyril jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyril stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mwambong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kyril is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mwambong wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kyril manages to pass to side control.

Kyril is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mwambong is just riding it out for now. Kyril eventually gives up the hold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyril slows the pace down in half guard.
Mwambong is trying to stand up here but Kyril is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Kyril is working for a kimura here but Mwambong manages to reverse the position and he's now in Kyril's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyril has a closed guard, preventing Mwambong from standing up.
Kyril is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Angoro Mwambong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Viktor Kyril's cut.
That's time! Kyril's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Mwambong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kyril takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kyril scores with a one two! Mwambong had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mwambong misses with a takedown
and Kyril counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Mwambong gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kyril to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kyril forces his way into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kyril is looking for a kimura here.
Kyril is controlling the pace.

That's two 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.
Kyril has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mwambong is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Kyril seems content to control.
Mwambong is looking to escape.
Kyril with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Viktor Kyril just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Kyril digs a good hook to Mwambong's body.
Mwambong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Mwambong misses.
Mwambong tries to clinch up
and Kyril counters with a right hand to the body.
Mwambong falls off balance throwing a combination

so Kyril counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kyril is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Kyril dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Viktor Kyril's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Kyril tests Mwambong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mwambong swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kyril makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kyril misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mwambong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mwambong throws a combination. Kyril tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mwambong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mwambong wants it to stay on the feet.
Mwambong misses with a takedown attempt

and Kyril counters with a shoot takedown. Mwambong fights it but they end up in guard.
Mwambong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kyril. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kyril stays in close to Mwambong's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyril works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kyril content to control rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mwambong is trying to stand up here but Kyril is controlling him well.
Well, if Kyril is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyril prevents Mwambong from standing back up.
Kyril takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Viktor Kyril just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kyril. Mwambong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kyril scores with the left hand. Mwambong knows he should have avoided that one.
Viktor Kyril is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kyril blocks the body kick.
Mwambong throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Kyril counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Viktor Kyril overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mwambong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyril slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mwambong wants to stand but Kyril is controlling the position.
Mwambong being controlled here, momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Kyril showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kyril has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Kyril!