PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Balig Murska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murska's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Perhosveitsi-Heikki & Lika-Aki - Aakkoset. Tokhtakhounov has chosen Ministry - Thieves as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Murska
vs
Tokhtakhounov

189 cm
34
215 lbs
27 - 13 - 1

187 cm
34
220 lbs
29 - 12 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Hellbent

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 27 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Balig Murska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tokhtakhounov lands a nice shot to the body.
Tokhtakhounov dips to his left and cracks Murska with an uppercut!
Murska throws a wild body kick that Tokhtakhounov sees coming a mile off.
Tokhtakhounov stuns Murska with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tokhtakhounov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Murska looks to score with a jab to the body but Tokhtakhounov is just out of range.
Murska throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov has been cut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tokhtakhounov. Murska shrugs it off though.
Balig Murska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murska pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a few strikes there.
Murska tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tokhtakhounov is able to avoid easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Tokhtakhounov misses.
Nice uppercut there from Tokhtakhounov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murska throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tokhtakhounov.
A bone on bone clash there as Tokhtakhounov blocks the leg kick.
Murska misses with a leg kick
and Tokhtakhounov counters with a left to the body.
Tokhtakhounov's coach down at Homunculus Alembic was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tokhtakhounov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Murska pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tokhtakhounov shapes to counter with a head kick.
Murska uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tokhtakhounov.
Murska motions for Tokhtakhounov to come forward. Murska throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murska looks to land a right hand but Tokhtakhounov moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murska throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Murska throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov jabs at Murska's body.
Murska takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Murska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tokhtakhounov moves away.
Tokhtakhounov lands a jab.
Tokhtakhounov works Murska's body with a nice hook.
Murska connects with a leg kick. Tokhtakhounov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tokhtakhounov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Murska swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A cross from Tokhtakhounov lands.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murska thows a leg kick but Tokhtakhounov checks it
and Tokhtakhounov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tokhtakhounov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tokhtakhounov misses the body punch
enabling Murska to counter with a crisp jab.
Tokhtakhounov connects with a nice looking jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tokhtakhounov throws a body shot but no joy.
Tokhtakhounov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big right from Murska misses.
Tokhtakhounov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tokhtakhounov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Murska checks it well.
Murska half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov throws a nice looking combination but Murska bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tokhtakhounov lands with a good body shot.
Tokhtakhounov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tokhtakhounov wants to clinch up but Murska keeps it at a distance.
Tokhtakhounov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Murska. Murska circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tokhtakhounov throws a nice looking combination but Murska bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a push kick.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a body shot.
Murska fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tokhtakhounov checks it well.
Tokhtakhounov is looking for the big counter here.
Tokhtakhounov looks for the body kick but Murska saw that one coming.
Murska misses with an uppercut. Tokhtakhounov saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murska.
Murska throws a head kick that misses.
Tokhtakhounov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murska.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Murska, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murska throws a lazy right hand but Tokhtakhounov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tokhtakhounov unleashes a big counter combination but Murska bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice body punch from Tokhtakhounov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murska.
Tokhtakhounov connects with a body shot that sends Murska's belly button to the back.
Tokhtakhounov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Murska fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tokhtakhounov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Murska takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tokhtakhounov - that will leave a mark!
Tokhtakhounov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Murska will feel that in the morning.
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 swing and a miss from Murska.
A nice side step and Tokhtakhounov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Murska takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murska misses with an uppercut. Tokhtakhounov saw that one coming.
Murska throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tokhtakhounov lands a nice hook to Murska's body. Murska takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Murska tried to score with a low kick but Tokhtakhounov checks it.
Tokhtakhounov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Tokhtakhounov finds it's way through Murska's defenses.
Murska misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Tokhtakhounov misses.
Tokhtakhounov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Murska misses with a hook. Tokhtakhounov ducked under it nicely.
A punch combination from Tokhtakhounov misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tokhtakhounov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tokhtakhounov jabs Murska right on the nose. Murska blinks but takes it well.
Murska missing with a left hand there. Tokhtakhounov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murska fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tokhtakhounov on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov'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.

Tokhtakhounov tries to land a front kick but Murska steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Murska throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tokhtakhounov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tokhtakhounov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murska pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tokhtakhounov connects with a body shot.
Murska misses the shot to the body.
Murska doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Murska.
A little feinted left hand from Murska on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murska scores with a head kick.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a nice body kick.
Tokhtakhounov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tokhtakhounov ducks under a wild hook from Murska.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murska pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tokhtakhounov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jab from Murska.
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!
Murska pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tokhtakhounov is out of range and Murska settles back down.
Tokhtakhounov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Murska rather than just go for the knockout.
A bone on bone clash there as Tokhtakhounov blocks the leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Murska might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov stuns Murska with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tokhtakhounov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Murska lands with a kick to the temple. Tokhtakhounov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tokhtakhounov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tokhtakhounov throws a sloppy body shot
and Murska counters with a good low kick that Tokhtakhounov was not able to check.
An inside leg kick lands from Murska.
Murska swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Tokhtakhounov misses.
Murska throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Murska keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tokhtakhounov staying out of range there.
Murska lands a lovely overhand right.
Tokhtakhounov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tokhtakhounov misses the shot to the body.
Murska throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tokhtakhounov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Tokhtakhounov slams his shin into Murska's torso.
Murska takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tokhtakhounov digs a good hook to Murska's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murska on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tokhtakhounov. Tokhtakhounov obviously looking to wear him down.
Murska lands a nice looking body kick.
Murska throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tokhtakhounov feints a counter leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov with a hook.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a looping left.
Tokhtakhounov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murska moves out of range as Tokhtakhounov throws a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Murska.
Murska takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tokhtakhounov throws a leg kick but Murska sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tokhtakhounov blocks a head kick by Murska.
Murska tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murska counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tokhtakhounov throws a head kick but Murska moves out of range.
Murska looks to land a left hand but Tokhtakhounov moved out of range nicely.
Tokhtakhounov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Murska has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Tokhtakhounov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Murska.
Murska lands a leg kick that knocks Tokhtakhounov off balance momentarily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tokhtakhounov.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov dodges the punch combination from Murska.
Murska scores with a nice head shot.
Tokhtakhounov is looking to slow Murska down with leg kicks.
Tokhtakhounov looks to score with a jab to the body but Murska is just out of range.
Murska was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murska lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tokhtakhounov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murska moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murska lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tokhtakhounov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Murska's head.
Murska misses with a wild body shot.
Tokhtakhounov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tokhtakhounov fails to land with a series of punches.
Murska missing with a left hand there. Tokhtakhounov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tokhtakhounov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Murska with a body shot.
Tokhtakhounov lands a lovely overhand right.
Murska finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Murska scores with a punch to the head.
Tokhtakhounov looks to score with a jab to the body but Murska is just out of range.
Murska will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tokhtakhounov tries a head kick but it misses.
Murska looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Tokhtakhounov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murska moves away.
Murska tried to score with a low kick but Tokhtakhounov checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Tokhtakhounov cracks Murska with a good jab.
Murska swats away the attempt to clinch by Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov throws the left hand but Murska avoids the punch easily.
Tokhtakhounov looks to land a body kick but Murska moved away.
Tokhtakhounov is looking to land body kicks.
Murska went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tokhtakhounov is looking to slow Murska down with leg kicks.
Murska bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tokhtakhounov throws a combination that misses
and Murska counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tokhtakhounov blocks a head kick by Murska.
It seemed like Tokhtakhounov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Murska, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murska throws out a leg kick but Tokhtakhounov moves out of range and Murska only half commits.
Murska throws an overhand right that lands on Tokhtakhounov's shoulder, as Tokhtakhounov tries to avoid the shot.
Murska staying out of range there.
Tokhtakhounov connects with a right hand. Murska shakes it off.
Murska keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murska has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tokhtakhounov.
Murska scores with a kick to the midsection.
Murska throws a front kick aimed at Tokhtakhounov's knee but Tokhtakhounov avoids it well.
Murska looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tokhtakhounov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murska can pounce on him.
Murska blocks a head kick by Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murska works the jab nicely.
Murska lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murska displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tokhtakhounov throws out the jab.
Tokhtakhounov looks to throw the jab but Murska is out of range.
Murska avoids a punch combination nicely.
Murska looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tokhtakhounov lands an overhand right.
Balig Murska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murska scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murska scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Murska blocks a leg kick.
Murska scores with a shot to the body.
Tokhtakhounov lands with a nice body punch.
Murska scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murska scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Murska throws a wild body kick that Tokhtakhounov sees coming a mile off.
Murska misses with a wild body shot.
Tokhtakhounov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Murska on the side of the head.
Murska on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A good leg kick by Murska.
Murska shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Murska thuds his shin into the meat of Tokhtakhounov's side.
Murska gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tokhtakhounov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murska fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tokhtakhounov manages to avoid it.
Murska looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tokhtakhounov!
Murska looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Murska throws a hook to the side of Tokhtakhounov's head but Tokhtakhounov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murska feints and then cracks Tokhtakhounov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tokhtakhounov down.
Tokhtakhounov slips a jab from Murska.
Murska stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tokhtakhounov.
Murska swats away the attempt to clinch by Tokhtakhounov.
A big right from Murska misses.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tokhtakhounov lands a right hook to the body.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Murska.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murska lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tokhtakhounov at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tokhtakhounov.
A punch combination from Tokhtakhounov misses.
Murska was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tokhtakhounov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tokhtakhounov delivers a nice body kick.
Murska looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Murska showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tokhtakhounov.
Murska throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murska throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tokhtakhounov is looking for the big counter here.
Murska throws an off balance right hand
and Tokhtakhounov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Murska avoids a kick to the body.
Tokhtakhounov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Murska feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tokhtakhounov's calf.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Balig Murska.
Well Tokhtakhounov 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov!
During a confident post fight interview, Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.