PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Илья Муромец (ranked 1816 p4p, 195 weight class) and Half Life (ranked 3663 p4p, 307 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Муромец
vs
Life

170 cm
20
145 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

173 cm
20
145 lbs
3 - 2 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Илья Муромец!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Half Life!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Chris Dean and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Муромец gets caught napping as Life dives in and scores a takedown. Муромец manages to retain guard.
Муромец wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Life trying to control the position from guard on top but Муромец is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Муромец is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Life drops back looking for a leg! Муромец is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Муромец manages to kick Life off! Life jumps back into Муромец's guard.
Life looking to pass the guard.
Life has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Муромец is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Life wants to control from the top but Муромец keeps moving.
Муромец has his hands on Life's head, controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Life trying to control but Муромец is working from the bottom.

Life thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Life drops back looking for a leg! Муромец is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Муромец manages to kick Life off! Life jumps back into Муромец's guard.
Муромец seems keen to control Life's posture.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Life with a poor takedown
and Муромец cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Муромец connects with the punch.
Life fails with the takedown.
Life misses with a takedown
and Муромец counters with a nice uppercut.
Илья Муромец has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Half Life.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Life!
A lazy left from Муромец finds it's target.

Life rushes Муромец and presses him up against the cage.
Life is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Муромец.
Муромец swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Муромец on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Муромец takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Муромец lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Life backwards.
Муромец lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Life stalling against the cage.
Муромец lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Муромец throws a punch but it's blocked by Life.
Life is trying to drag Муромец to the mat but Муромец just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Life tries to score a body lock takedown but Муромец shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Life blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Муромец throws a punch but it's blocked by Life.
Life has Муромец pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Муромец manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Муромец misses with some punches.
Life goes for a takedown in the clinch but Муромец prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Муромец.
Life is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Муромец is defending well for now.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Life jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Муромец walks away with a smile on his face. Life gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Муромец throws a looping overhand right but Life ducks down to avoid it.
Муромец defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Life.
Муромец misses with a combination
and Life counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Life throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Муромец throwing a counter right hand but Life manages to avoid it.
Life with a poor takedown
enabling Муромец to counter with a crisp jab.
Life looks winded!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Муромец lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Муромец has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Life shoots in for a takedown but Муромец shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Life fails with the takedown.
Муромец was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Life tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Муромец swivels and escapes.
Life moves out of range as Муромец strikes.
Муромец bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Life's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Life takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Муромец jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Илья Муромец is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Life shoots for a double leg takedown but Муромец sprawls well. He's pushed Life's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Life takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Half Life seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Муромец jabs Life to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Муромец cracks Life with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Муромец has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Life to stand back up!

Life is rocked!
Life walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Life limp body while Муромец jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Илья Муромец!
After winning the bout, Илья Муромец thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.