PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Herbert Mullin (ranked 783 p4p, 1186 weight class) and Sergey Burenkov (ranked 103 p4p, 150 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Mullin
vs
Burenkov

185 cm
29
165
15 - 11 - 0

178 cm
30
170
10 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Sydney Fight Gear

Core Combat

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Herbert Mullin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Burenkov!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Burenkov. Mullin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burenkov avoids the head kick by Mullin.
Mullin throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Burenkov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Burenkov goes for a double leg but Mullin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mullin continues to drive forward.
Mullin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Burenkov, as that shot connected.
Sergey Burenkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burenkov shoots and misses
enabling Mullin to counter with a crisp jab.
Mullin misses with a head kick.
Burenkov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Mullin lands a big head kick that sends Burenkov tumbling to the mat! Mullin takes a step backwards and waves Burenkov back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Burenkov is rocked!

It looks like Sergey Burenkov has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mullin throws a quick head kick that knocks Burenkov silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Mullin is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Herbert Mullin!
An out of breath Herbert Mullin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.