PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Popek Rak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominik Cyran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rak
vs
Cyran

180 cm
23
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

177 cm
23
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Popek Rak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dominik Cyran!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cyran shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rak pinned against the cage. Rak gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Cyran gets the takedown into side control.
Rak is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cyran's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rak is looking to improve his position.
Rak makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rak.
Cyran trying to control but Rak is working from the bottom.
Rak working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cyran.
Cyran throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rak works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rak wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rak preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cyran lands a couple of elbows.
Cyran working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rak seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rak looking to control.
Cyran trying to control the position from guard on top but Rak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cyran working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cyran in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cyran looking to pass the guard.
Cyran in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cyran wants to control from the top but Rak keeps moving.
Rak working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cyran.
Cyran postures up in Rak's guard and throws a big left but Rak blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rak working a defensive guard here.
Rak controlling Cyran's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rak is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cyran looking to sit in guard and control but Rak gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cyran is controlling Rak's posture.

Popek Rak has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A head kick misses from Rak.
Rak throws a head kick but Cyran moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rak throws a sloppy head kick and Cyran moves out of range easily.

Cyran decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rak is staying active underneath Cyran, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rak wants to get back to full guard.
Rak moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rak keeping moving, preventing Cyran from controlling successfully.
Rak is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rak has control of Cyran's left arm, preventing Cyran from doing any damage.
Cyran with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rak keeping full guard, as Cyran tries to pass.
Cyran is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cyran won't allow Rak to sweep him here.
Cyran with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cyran trying to control the position from guard on top but Rak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Dominik Cyran has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A head kick misses from Rak.

Cyran gets a double leg takedown into Rak's guard.
Cyran trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cyran engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rak has control of Cyran's left arm, preventing Cyran from doing any damage.
Cyran scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dominik Cyran dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Cyran drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rak is trying to get back to half guard.
Cyran postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Cyran wants to control but Rak is keeping him busy.
An elbow from Cyran crashes against the mat.
You can see the frustration on Rak's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cyran in side control lands a decent elbow.
Rak on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Rak is trying to get back to half guard.
Cyran wants to control for a moment but Rak uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rak trying to control here.
Cyran is trying to control the action in half guard but Rak is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cyran missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cyran missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cyran controlling the action here.
Rak tries to roll over but Cyran keeps him under control.
Rak keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rak is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cyran scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rak slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rak is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cyran trying to control but Rak is working from the bottom.
Cyran throwing strikes from guard but Rak blocks nicely.
Cyran must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cyran wants to control from the top but Rak keeps moving.
Cyran with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rak is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cyran throwing strikes from guard but Rak blocks nicely.
Cyran postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cyran working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cyran stopping the sweep attempt from Rak.
Cyran is looking to work some ground and pound but Rak has wrist control.
Cyran throwing strikes from guard but Rak blocks nicely.
Cyran trying to control the position from guard on top but Rak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cyran throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rak works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cyran seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cyran working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cyran throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rak controlling Cyran's posture.
Cyran looking to sit in guard and control but Rak gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cyran pulls Rak in close to prevent any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Popek Rak wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Cyran closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rak wants to improve his position but Cyran is controlling well.
Rak is trying to control but can't.
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!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dominik Cyran showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Rak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Cyran shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rak preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Cyran is trying to control the action in half guard but Rak is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dominik Cyran has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rak works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rak has momentary wrist control but Cyran slips an elbow through the middle.
Cyran stopping the sweep attempt from Rak.
Cyran lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rak pulls Cyran in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyran postures up.
Cyran keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rak's head.
Cyran trying to control but Rak is working from the bottom.
Cyran throws a big right hand that misses.
Cyran content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cyran slips nicely into half guard.
Cyran not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rak wants to get back to full guard.
Cyran is keen to just control but Rak is a slippery customer.
Cyran is taking a breather. Rak says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rak trying to control but Cyran postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rak moves into full guard.
Cyran throws a big right hand that misses.
Rak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cyran is in close to Rak's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cyran looking to sit in guard and control but Rak gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rak won't allow Cyran to get back to his feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dominik Cyran was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Cyran closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cyran lands in his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cyran scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rak has momentary wrist control but Cyran slips an elbow through the middle.
Rak keeping moving, preventing Cyran from controlling successfully.
Rak is pulling down on Cyran's head. It's preventing any offense from Cyran, at least for the moment.
Cyran trying to control the position from guard on top but Rak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rak trying to control the position.
Dominik Cyran is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dominik Cyran.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cyran is defended easily by Rak.

Cyran looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rak!
Rak is trying to escape the position but Cyran is controlling the position.
Rak manages to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cyran stalling.
Rak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cyran wants to pass to mount but Rak is defending the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rak manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dominik Cyran comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cyran 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Dominik Cyran!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Dominik Cyran!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Dominik Cyran!

Dominik Cyran wins by unanimous decision!