PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jos Mykhaylenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Rebrovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Mykhaylenko
vs
Rebrovski

180 cm
25
196 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

189 cm
20
188 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jos Mykhaylenko!
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, Andrei Rebrovski!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rebrovski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Rebrovski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mykhaylenko manages to get to full guard.
Rebrovski wants to control from the top but Mykhaylenko keeps moving.
Rebrovski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rebrovski looking to pass the guard.
Rebrovski wants to control from the top but Mykhaylenko keeps moving.
Mykhaylenko trying to keep a closed guard but Rebrovski is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rebrovski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mykhaylenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mykhaylenko connects with a right hand. Rebrovski shakes it off.

It looks like Andrei Rebrovski has been cut.
Mykhaylenko throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Rebrovski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rebrovski showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rebrovski is thwarting Mykhaylenko's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rebrovski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mykhaylenko is not content to let Rebrovski control the position.
Rebrovski prevents Mykhaylenko from improving his position.
Rebrovski sitting and controlling from the half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Andrei Rebrovski was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Rebrovski closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mykhaylenko struggling a bit here.
Mykhaylenko gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rebrovski is looking to advance position but Mykhaylenko won't allow it.

Rebrovski is working for a kimura but Mykhaylenko is defending it quite comfortably.
Mykhaylenko keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mykhaylenko is looking to control Rebrovski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mykhaylenko avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mykhaylenko is trying to get back to full guard.
Mykhaylenko is working hard here to advance position.
Mykhaylenko is staying active underneath Rebrovski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rebrovski wants to pass the guard but Mykhaylenko is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mykhaylenko misses with a double jab.
Rebrovski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mykhaylenko's waist but Mykhaylenko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rebrovski off to one side.
Rebrovski blocks a head kick by Mykhaylenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andrei Rebrovski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrei Rebrovski's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Rebrovski moves out of range of the body kick.
Mykhaylenko shoots in for a takedown but Rebrovski shows good takedown defense.
Rebrovski fails with a takedown attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Rebrovski scores with a four punch combination!
A head kick misses from Mykhaylenko.
Mykhaylenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice sprawl there from Mykhaylenko as Rebrovski shoots in.

Rebrovski gets tackled into the cage by Mykhaylenko. Mykhaylenko maintains the clinch.
Rebrovski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mykhaylenko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jos Mykhaylenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Rebrovski.
Mykhaylenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Rebrovski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rebrovski throws a head kick but Mykhaylenko moves out of range.
Rebrovski is breathing heavily.
Mykhaylenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mykhaylenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mykhaylenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Mykhaylenko throws a series of punches but Rebrovski moves out of range.

Mykhaylenko tries to keep at a distance but Rebrovski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rebrovski is working for takedown but Mykhaylenko is calmly controlling the position for now.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rebrovski has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mykhaylenko after a bit of a struggle.

Rebrovski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mykhaylenko dives in and grabs Rebrovski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rebrovski pushes down on Mykhaylenko's head and hops out.
Mykhaylenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Jos Mykhaylenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mykhaylenko tests Rebrovski's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mykhaylenko tries to clinch but Rebrovski is having none of it.
Mykhaylenko is looking to clinch but Rebrovski is avoiding it.
Mykhaylenko throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jos Mykhaylenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mykhaylenko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rebrovski has time to react.

Rebrovski is rocked!
Mykhaylenko lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Rebrovski - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Mykhaylenko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jos Mykhaylenko!