PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Bong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ILja Muromets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bong comes to the ring accompanied by Hits From The Bong. Muromets comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Krec Паром через kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The Bong has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Bong
vs
Muromets

205 cm
28
265 lbs
13 - 10 - 1

192 cm
21
255 lbs
10 - 5 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank

Russian Top Team Nutrition

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 13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, The Bong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, ILja Muromets!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muromets looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Muromets but Muromets pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bong slaps away a takedown attempt from Muromets, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Muromets is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bong's half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bong tries to roll over but Muromets keeps him under control.
Muromets throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Muromets seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bong does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Muromets throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bong to regain full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bong wants to control the position but Muromets says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Muromets throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Muromets lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Muromets is stalling here. Bong is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Muromets seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bong has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

Bong tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bong has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Muromets's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bong is looking to take a break and control but Muromets is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Muromets wants to control but Bong postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Muromets keeps working.
Muromets is trying to get back to half guard.
Bong trying to control the action but Muromets is working from the bottom.
Muromets manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bong is trying to control the action in half guard but Muromets is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muromets is pressing down on Bong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bong slips nicely into half guard.
Muromets throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Muromets trying to control here.
Muromets tries to roll over but Bong keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bong passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Muromets!
Muromets tries to reverse the position but Bong maintains control.
Bong trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Bong moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Muromets has worked his arm free - good work by Muromets!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Muromets is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bong is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Muromets looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Muromets rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bong wants to pass the guard but Muromets is defending well.

Bong is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Muromets is just riding it out for now. Bong eventually gives up the hold.
Muromets has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bong is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Muromets doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bong.
Bong trying to pass the guard but Muromets defending well.
Muromets is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Muromets wants to control but Bong is keeping busy.
Muromets is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

ILja Muromets dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Muromets connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Muromets shoots in and drives through. Bong sprawls well.

Muromets shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Muromets was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Muromets tries to control but Bong wriggling away.
Muromets controlling his opponent.
Bong is looking to get to half guard.
The referee warns Bong that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

It looks like The Bong has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bong is working to get back to half guard.

Muromets goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bong turns into him and now he's in Muromets's guard.

Muromets has his foot on Bong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bong works his way back into a safe position though.
ILja Muromets has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bong trying to control but Muromets is working from the bottom.
Bong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bong is really struggling to control Muromets but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Muromets had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bong defends it easily.
Muromets keeping moving, preventing Bong from controlling successfully.

The Bong has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Bong has managed to clinch.
Muromets has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bong is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Bong works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muromets manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bong avoids a series of strikes thrown by Muromets.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bong wants to hold on but Muromets pushes him away.
Muromets thowing shots but they're missing.
Bong is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Muromets unloads with some shots from mount but Bong bucks and avoids them well.
Muromets punching from mount but Bong doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Muromets thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

Muromets goes for an armbar but Bong turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bong.
Muromets keeping moving, preventing Bong from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Muromets working for a triangle but Bong defends it easily.

Muromets looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Bong thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Muromets has an active guard here but Bong has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

ILja Muromets showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on The Bong's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Muromets looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Muromets is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Muromets is stalling here. Bong is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Muromets seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bong has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

Bong is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Muromets is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Muromets manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Bong is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muromets gets full guard.
Muromets is trying to keep Bong in close.

Muromets looking for a guillotine here but Bong defends easily.
Bong is looking to advance position but Muromets has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Bong is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bong manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Muromets looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Muromets is working away from the top position though.
Bong regains full guard. Nicely done.

Muromets drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bong manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Muromets has Bong in his guard.
The Bong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Muromets is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bong is aware though and is defending well.

Muromets working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bong sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Muromets's guard.
Muromets wants to improve his position but Bong is controlling well.
Muromets is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bong thows a huge punch but Muromets dodges it nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Muromets manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Muromets had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bong defends it easily.
Muromets takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bong trying to control but Muromets is working from the bottom.
Bong passes into half guard.
Muromets is looking to improve his position.
ILja Muromets is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Muromets is defending against the submission attempts here by Bong.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muromets wants to control but Bong is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Muromets desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Muromets is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bong's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bong's back!

And that's the end of the fight!
ILja Muromets comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Muromets 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ILja Muromets!
ILja Muromets bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.