PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mile McBadilj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rey Mysterio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

McBadilj
vs
Mysterio

173 cm
20
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mile McBadilj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rey Mysterio!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mysterio avoids a punch combination nicely.
McBadilj throws a right hand that Mysterio ducks under and follows up with a left that Mysterio also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from McBadilj misses.
McBadilj is looking to clinch.
Mysterio tries to clinch there but McBadilj circles away.
Mysterio keeps the fight on the outside.
Mysterio is looking to clinch but McBadilj is avoiding it.
McBadilj stuffs the takedown.
Mysterio closes this distance looking for a takedown but McBadilj circles away.
Mysterio misses with a low kick.

McBadilj gets the takedown into side control.
McBadilj knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mysterio on the ground.
McBadilj avoids the strikes from the bottom by Mysterio.
Mysterio tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Mysterio looks gassed!
Mysterio trying desperately to get to his feet.
McBadilj sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mysterio wants to control but McBadilj is having none of it.
McBadilj looking to control and managing it successfully.
McBadilj tries to control but Mysterio wriggling away.
McBadilj looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mysterio prevents any damage by holding on tight.
McBadilj putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
McBadilj controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Mile McBadilj just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

McBadilj darts in and clinches Mysterio up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, McBadilj scores with a nice short uppercut.
McBadilj working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Mysterio is fighting off a takedown attempt but McBadilj is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mysterio to the mat. Mysterio regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mysterio trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McBadilj stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mysterio throws the kick towards the body but McBadilj avoids it.

Mysterio clinches.
Mysterio has had enough of the clinch but McBadilj keeps him there for the moment.
Mysterio wants to get back to striking at distance but McBadilj won't allow it.
Mysterio fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mile McBadilj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rey Mysterio.
Mysterio tries to break the clinch but McBadilj is controlling the position.
McBadilj stops a takedown attempt from Mysterio.
A nice left hand lands by McBadilj.
McBadilj tries to stall but Mysterio uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McBadilj prevents Mysterio from breaking the clinch.
Mysterio tries to pull guard but McBadilj won't allow it.
Mysterio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McBadilj prevents the takedown attempt.
McBadilj working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McBadilj softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McBadilj misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mysterio is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mysterio tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McBadilj just stands there and leans against the cage.
McBadilj swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from McBadilj.
Mysterio wants to get back to striking at distance but McBadilj won't allow it.
Mysterio changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McBadilj fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBadilj tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Mysterio counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mysterio.
Mysterio won't allow McBadilj to get back to his feet.
Mysterio trying to control the position from guard on top but McBadilj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mysterio stops McBadilj from standing up.
Mysterio trying to control the position from guard on top but McBadilj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McBadilj looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mysterio wants to control from the top but McBadilj keeps moving.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

McBadilj decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mile McBadilj dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

McBadilj closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mysterio makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McBadilj fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mysterio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mysterio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mysterio shoots and misses

and McBadilj counters by clinching up.
Mysterio tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McBadilj just stands there and leans against the cage.
McBadilj working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McBadilj lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from McBadilj.
Mysterio is trying to break free.
McBadilj lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBadilj manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McBadilj.
McBadilj lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A bit of stalling here from McBadilj.
McBadilj gets underhooks to prevent Mysterio's takedown attempt.
Mile McBadilj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rey Mysterio.
McBadilj has Mysterio pushed against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McBadilj.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McBadilj softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McBadilj.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mile McBadilj.
McBadilj tries to clinch up.
McBadilj dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mysterio. That did some damage!
Mysterio fails with the takedown

and McBadilj counters by clinching up.
McBadilj blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mysterio wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McBadilj.
McBadilj fails to pull guard.
Mysterio goes for a takedown in the clinch but McBadilj prevents it.
McBadilj wants to stall.
Mysterio wants to get back to striking at distance but McBadilj won't allow it.
Mysterio tries to break the clinch but McBadilj is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from McBadilj fails to land.
Mysterio can't find room to land a body shot as McBadilj controls the action.
McBadilj tries to stall but Mysterio uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mysterio goes for a takedown attempt but McBadilj pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McBadilj bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mysterio's head backwards.

Mysterio is rocked!
Mysterio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McBadilj tries to clinch but Mysterio moves away

and Mysterio counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

McBadilj pushes Mysterio off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

McBadilj rushes Mysterio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McBadilj.
McBadilj lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mysterio is still on wobbly legs! Can McBadilj finish him?

McBadilj turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and McBadilj manages to end up in side control.
Mysterio is trying to improve his position.
Mysterio seems to have recovered his senses.
Mysterio struggling a bit here.

McBadilj stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBadilj tries to clinch but Mysterio moves out of range.
Mysterio misses with a takedown

so McBadilj counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McBadilj wanted to stand there but Mysterio had control of the position.
McBadilj stopping the sweep attempt from Mysterio.

McBadilj gets to his feet. Mysterio looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mysterio with a lazy takedown attempt

and McBadilj holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McBadilj lands a left hand.

McBadilj breaks from the clinch.
McBadilj fails to land with a series of punches.
Mysterio circles away from the clinch attempt.

McBadilj has taken the fight to the clinch.
McBadilj prevents a body shot from Mysterio.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBadilj lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mysterio backwards.
McBadilj lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McBadilj lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mysterio backwards.
McBadilj throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mysterios head.
McBadilj lands a right hand.
Mysterio misses with a punch to the body.
McBadilj stalls.
McBadilj working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McBadilj will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mysterio up against the cage.
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 short uppercut from McBadilj.
McBadilj stalls.
McBadilj lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mysterio backwards.
McBadilj lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McBadilj content to slow the pace in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

McBadilj manages to break the clinch.
Mysterio tries a low kick but McBadilj avoids it.
Mysterio wants to clinch but McBadilj slips to the side

and McBadilj counters by moving into the clinch.
McBadilj scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McBadilj stops a takedown attempt from Mysterio.
McBadilj holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mile McBadilj dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Mysterio gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and McBadilj counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McBadilj has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mysterio is trying to control the position but McBadilj postures up.

McBadilj gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

McBadilj clinches.
McBadilj lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McBadilj prevents Mysterio from breaking the clinch.
McBadilj lands with a right to the head.
McBadilj lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mysterio backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mysterio.
McBadilj lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mysterio goes for a takedown in the clinch but McBadilj prevents it.
A short uppercut from McBadilj.
A nice left hand lands by McBadilj.

McBadilj has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mysterio regains guard immediately.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

McBadilj gets to his feet - Mysterio follows without any prompting.
Mysterio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McBadilj tries to clinch but Mysterio moves out of range.
Mysterio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McBadilj's waist but McBadilj gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mysterio off to one side.
Mile McBadilj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rey Mysterio.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McBadilj gets a clinch.
McBadilj working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mysterio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McBadilj scores with a shot to the side of Mysterio's head.
McBadilj lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McBadilj lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McBadilj lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mysterio tries for a takedown but McBadilj manages to get underhooks.
McBadilj lands a right hand.
Mysterio tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McBadilj just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mysterio tries to pull guard but McBadilj won't allow it.
McBadilj tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McBadilj throws a punch but it's blocked by Mysterio.
Mysterio looking to slow down the pace here.
McBadilj lands with a short shot to the head.
Mysterio wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mysterio throws an elbow but misses.
Mysterio can't break the clinch.

McBadilj has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mysterio is trying to keep an underhook but McBadilj manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Mysterio works his way to full guard. Good work.
McBadilj tries to stand but Mysterio is controlling from the bottom.
Mysterio tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mysterio has a closed guard, preventing McBadilj from standing up.

McBadilj decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mysterio shoots and misses

and McBadilj moves into the clinch.
McBadilj lands with a short shot to the head.
Mysterio tries to pull guard but McBadilj holds him up against the cage and eventually Mysterio drops back down to his feet.
McBadilj leaning his opponent against the cage.
McBadilj working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mysterio tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McBadilj just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mysterio tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McBadilj just stands there and leans against the cage.
McBadilj will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mysterio up against the cage.

McBadilj pulls guard.
McBadilj tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McBadilj is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mysterio can do to turn this around?
McBadilj wants to stand up but Mysterio is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McBadilj manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Mysterio wants to clinch

and McBadilj counters with a takedown into side control.
Mysterio is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but McBadilj is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
McBadilj controlling the position easily from mount.
Mysterio tries to hold on but McBadilj pushes him away.

McBadilj has hold of Mysterio's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mysterio manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
McBadilj wants to control the pace but Mysterio is squirming around nicely.
Mysterio tries to hold on but McBadilj pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBadilj wants to control the pace but Mysterio is squirming around nicely.
Mysterio tries to lock up and control but McBadilj gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mysterio sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Mysterio kicks McBadilj off and gets back to his feet.
Mysterio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McBadilj looks for a takedown but Mysterio sprawls well.No joy there for Mysterio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mysterio keeps the fight on the outside.
Mile McBadilj is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mysterio closes the distance looking to clinch

and McBadilj counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McBadilj.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mile McBadilj showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McBadilj has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mile McBadilj!