PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Pavlyuchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilkka Mursu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aleksander Pavlyuchenko had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Pavlyuchenko
vs
Mursu

195 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

193 cm
20
287 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleksander Pavlyuchenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilkka Mursu!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pavlyuchenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mursu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pavlyuchenko somewhat.
Mursu cracks the inside of Pavlyuchenko's front leg.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pavlyuchenko is defended easily by Mursu.
Mursu scores with a jab. Pavlyuchenko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mursu misses with a two punch combination.

Pavlyuchenko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on Mursu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action here.

Pavlyuchenko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
A bit of a lull in the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mursu is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pavlyuchenko off and has taken his back!
Mursu connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Pavlyuchenko to escape the position.
Mursu really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Pavlyuchenko.
Pavlyuchenko is trapped and Mursu is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Pavlyuchenko is breathing heavily.
Pavlyuchenko takes a big shot to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mursu is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Mursu lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Mursu is hanging on to Pavlyuchenko's back as he tries to escape.
Mursu lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Mursu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mursu is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Mursu lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Mursu. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!

Pavlyuchenko is rocked!
Pavlyuchenko is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Mursu.
Pavlyuchenko covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Oh Pavlyuchenko is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good control from Mursu.
Pavlyuchenko seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pavlyuchenko looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mursu.
Mursu controlling well, preventing Pavlyuchenko from escaping the position.
Mursu just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Pavlyuchenko trying to control the position but Mursu manages to sink in the hooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Mursu.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlyuchenko covers up after that shot from Mursu.
Mursu is riding his opponent, not letting Pavlyuchenko buck him off.
Mursu connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Pavlyuchenko to escape the position.
Mursu looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Mursu lands strikes to the head.
Mursu lands a shot to the head.
Mursu lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Pavlyuchenko hold on?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A helpless look comes across Pavlyuchenko 's face. He knows he's trapped as Mursu lands a series of unanswered strikes. The ref steps in to stop the fight and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ilkka Mursu!