PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jared Nuke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timur Ruslanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timur Ruslanov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Nuke
vs
Ruslanov

190 cm
25
214 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
204 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jared Nuke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Timur Ruslanov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Ruslanov with that takedown attempt.
Ruslanov tries for a takedown but Nuke sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ruslanov has his takedown stuffed

and Nuke counters with a takedown into side control.
Jared Nuke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Ruslanov.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ruslanov is looking to regain half guard here but Nuke keeps moving and retains side control.
Nuke in side control, throwing shots but Ruslanov defends.
Nuke scores with punches from side control.
Nuke wants to control but Ruslanov is keeping him busy.
Ruslanov tries to buck Nuke off but Nuke is having none of it.
Ruslanov tries to escape but Nuke is in control.
Ruslanov taking a bit of punishment here - Nuke scoring with strikes.
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!
A lull in the action here.
Ruslanov dodges the ground and pound from Nuke.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuke working the head and body with strikes.
Nuke prevents Ruslanov from escaping the position.
Ruslanov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

Nuke is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ruslanov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nuke throws a strike aimed at the side of Ruslanov's head but Ruslanov avoids it well.
Ruslanov regains half guard there - taking advantage of Nuke's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Nuke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nuke content to control rather than advance.
Ruslanov tries to roll over but Nuke keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruslanov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nuke slows the pace down in half guard.
Nuke not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nuke is just content to waste time from the top position. Ruslanov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruslanov wants to stand but Nuke is controlling the position.
Nuke showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ruslanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nuke scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nuke has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ruslanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuke with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ruslanov wants to sweep here but Nuke controlling him for the moment.
Nuke is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nuke is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nuke is looking to work some ground and pound but Ruslanov has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nuke working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nuke lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nuke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ruslanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nuke throws a big elbow that misses.
Nuke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nuke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ruslanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nuke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ruslanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nuke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nuke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruslanov keeping full guard, as Nuke tries to pass.
Ruslanov wants to stand and escape but Nuke is having none of it.
Ruslanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nuke.
Nuke sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nuke lands a couple of elbows.
Nuke distracts Ruslanov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nuke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nuke trying to control but Ruslanov is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ruslanov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nuke wants to control from the top but Ruslanov keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ruslanov with a lazy takedown attempt

and Nuke decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ruslanov's guard.
Nuke trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruslanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nuke controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nuke preventing the sweep.
Nuke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruslanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nuke landing some decent shots from guard.
Ruslanov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jared Nuke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nuke wants to pass the guard but Ruslanov is keeping the position.
Nuke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nuke is looking to work some ground and pound but Ruslanov has wrist control.
Ruslanov wants to stand and escape but Nuke is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ruslanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nuke content to stall in guard here.
Nuke throwing strikes but missing.
Nuke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nuke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nuke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ruslanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nuke wants to control from the top but Ruslanov keeps moving.

Ruslanov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nuke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nuke trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruslanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuke is in close to Ruslanov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nuke with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nuke 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.
Nuke working some strikes from top position.
Nuke wants to pass the guard but Ruslanov is keeping the position.

Ruslanov has his foot on Nuke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nuke works his way back into a safe position though.
Nuke 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nuke seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ruslanov for as long as he can get away with.
Nuke cracks Ruslanov with a solid left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuke trying to move into half guard but instead Ruslanov has managed to sweep!

Nuke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ruslanov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nuke bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ruslanov's guard.
Nuke lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ruslanov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nuke lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nuke throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ruslanov controls Nuke momentarily but Nuke frees himself.
Ruslanov wants to get back to his feet but Nuke is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ruslanov is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuke is working Ruslanov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ruslanov wants to get back to his feet but Nuke is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nuke wants to control from the top but Ruslanov keeps moving.
Nuke throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nuke controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nuke advances to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nuke wants to control but Ruslanov is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nuke throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nuke controlling the action here.

Nuke is working for a kimura but Ruslanov is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jared Nuke dominated that second round.
That's time! Nuke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Ruslanov has his takedown stuffed

so Nuke counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nuke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nuke passes into half guard.
Nuke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ruslanov defending well though.
Ruslanov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nuke scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nuke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nuke working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Well, if Nuke 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nuke passes to full mount!
Nuke landing strikes from the mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruslanov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nuke landing shots from mount.
A nice elbow there by Nuke.
Nuke is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ruslanov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nuke pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Nuke with good strikes from the mount here!
Ruslanov tries to lock up and control but Nuke gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nuke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruslanov can do to turn this around?
Ruslanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nuke breaks from Ruslanov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nuke cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Ruslanov is rocked!
Nuke pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ruslanov is still in real trouble! Can Nuke finish him?
Nuke lands a big shot to the head and Ruslanov winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jared Nuke!