PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Liyak Rhust (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Pukki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Rhust
vs
Pukki

184 cm
27
171 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

195 cm
28
162 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Liyak Rhust!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andy Pukki!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Steve Erwin and Darius Henderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Rhust.

Rhust scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rhust prevents Pukki from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhust winds up and cracks Pukki with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rhust working the head and body with strikes.
Rhust seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pukki tries to roll over but Rhust keeps him under control.
Pukki is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pukki taking some punishment here, with Rhust in his half guard.

Pukki looking for submissions off his back.
Rhust 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Pukki is looking for a sweep. Rhust is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rhust sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pukki defending well though.

Pukki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rhust wants to pass the guard but Pukki is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pukki tries to get to full guard but Rhust has control of the leg.
Rhust seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rhust lands strikes from half guard.
Pukki is trying to maintain the position but Rhust is very close to passing his half guard.
Rhust content to control rather than advance.
Rhust lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rhust lands strikes from half guard.
Pukki punching from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pukki wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pukki manages to get to full guard.

Rhust got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pukki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rhust has managed to get both his arms back between Pukki's legs - danger averted.
Rhust lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rhust scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rhust has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rhust working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pukki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rhust's guard.

A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rhust holds on and takes a little breather.
Rhust looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pukki is one step ahead there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pukki being controlled here momentarily.
Pukki connects with a couple of short punches.
Rhust is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Iron Works $800 Elite Coaches that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhust looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pukki is one step ahead there.
Pukki postures up in Rhust's guard and throws a big left but Rhust blocks it.
Pukki trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhust is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rhust looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pukki is one step ahead there.
Pukki is fighting to break Rhust's control of his arms but Rhust is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pukki throws an elbow that misses. Rhust uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pukki's guard. Nice move by Rhust!

Pukki wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pukki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rhust defends well.
Pukki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pukki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rhust is one step ahead there.
Rhust stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pukki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pukki wants to hit a switch here but Rhust passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pukki there!
Rhust putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rhust fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Pukki is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rhust cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pukki on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Pukki is rocked!
BOOM! Rhust lands a beautiful left hook that drops Pukki. Pukki tries to recover but Rhust is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Pukki lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liyak Rhust!
Liyak Rhust retains his welterweight title!
After the big win, Liyak Rhust made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Kemists ↑ 5x160Q - $149-199 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.