PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Denis Rurovski (ranked 4467 p4p, 4356 weight class) and Ji Bai (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.

Rurovski
vs
Bai

194 cm
25
210
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
19
210
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Denis Rurovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ji Bai!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bai changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rurovski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rurovski tries to buck Bai off but Bai is having none of it.
Bai in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Rurovski controls the position for a moment.
Rurovski is looking for a sweep.
Rurovski takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Rurovski tries to bench press Bai off him but Bai keeps the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Bai landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bai takes a little break here. Rurovski wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Bai working the head with strikes.
Rurovski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rurovski tries to get out of the position.
Rurovski struggling a bit here.
Rurovski is trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rurovski takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bai working the head with strikes.
Bai landing a few strikes.
Bai cracks Rurovski with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rurovski tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Bai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rurovski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rurovski tries to control but Bai manages to take his back.

Bai has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Rurovski is in real trouble here. Bai gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Rurovski is tapping out! Bai wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ji Bai!