PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elo Mnusk (ranked 4369 p4p, 4302 weight class) and Irakli Tsiklauri (ranked 0 p4p, 584 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.

Mnusk
vs
Tsiklauri

182 cm
25
209
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
19
200
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

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, Elo Mnusk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Irakli Tsiklauri!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mnusk lands with a hook. Tsiklauri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Tsiklauri drives through and clinches with Mnusk against the cage.
Tsiklauri lands a damaging elbow.
Tsiklauri fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tsiklauri is looking to control Mnusk's arms but Mnusk gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tsiklauri has his back to the cage.
Tsiklauri is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tsiklauri is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Mnusk lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Mnusk.
Tsiklauri tries to pull guard but Mnusk forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tsiklauri is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mnusk is defending well.
Elo Mnusk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Irakli Tsiklauri.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tsiklauri.
Tsiklauri tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mnusk smiles and moves away.
Mnusk lands with a hook. Tsiklauri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tsiklauri wants to clinch up but Mnusk keeps it at a distance.
Tsiklauri misses with a double jab.
Mnusk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tsiklauri wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mnusk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tsiklauri stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mnusk scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice cross by Mnusk.
Mnusk blocks the body kick.
Mnusk is looking to counter punch.
Nice shot by Mnusk.
Tsiklauri tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Elo Mnusk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tsiklauri is looking to clinch but Mnusk is avoiding it.
Tsiklauri on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mnusk scores with a punch to the head.
Tsiklauri on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Tsiklauri is rocked!
Tsiklauri drops his hands momentarily. Mnusk doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Tsiklauri staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Tsiklauri doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Elo Mnusk!
In his post fight interview, Elo Mnusk gave a big smile as he said 'Follow me on Twi.. hmm, Mike how much do you want for this Buzz thing?'.