PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kameron Sweeney (ranked 2443 p4p, 3079 weight class) and Viktor Mikidropov (ranked 286 p4p, 351 weight class). Mikidropov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Danger kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sweeney
vs
Mikidropov

177 cm
26
190
3 - 0 - 0

187 cm
19
185
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Sakura Style

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kameron Sweeney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Viktor Mikidropov!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sweeney shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mikidropov defends it nicely.
Sweeney definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Mikidropov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sweeney is trying to defend but Mikidropov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mikidropov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gold Samurai's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Sweeney trying to control but Mikidropov postures up.
Sweeney is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mikidropov is trying to work for a kimura but Sweeney is defending well.
Sweeney is trying to maintain the position but Mikidropov is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikidropov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sweeney defending well though.
Mikidropov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sweeney does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mikidropov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sweeney is concentrating on defense, preventing Mikidropov from advancing position.
Sweeney is looking for a sweep. Mikidropov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sweeney is holding on to half guard well.
Mikidropov moves nicely into side control.
Mikidropov trying to control the action but Sweeney is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sweeney is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sweeney is trying to control Mikidropov's posture but Mikidropov avoids it.
Mikidropov tries to score with some ground and pound. Sweeney controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikidropov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sweeney manages to get back to half guard.
Sweeney trying to hold on to Mikidropov's head to control him but Mikidropov postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mikidropov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mikidropov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sweeney tries to get to full guard but Mikidropov has control of the leg.
Sweeney preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sweeney is not content to let Mikidropov control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Mikidropov gets a double leg takedown into Sweeney's guard.
Mikidropov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sweeney is pulling down on Mikidropov's head to control his posture.
Sweeney wants to sweep but no luck.
Sweeney is working hard here to advance position.
Mikidropov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mikidropov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sweeney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sweeney is trying to control the position but Mikidropov postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Mikidropov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nice takedown defense from Mikidropov. No joy for Sweeney on that attempt.
Sweeney goes for a double leg but Mikidropov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mikidropov continues to drive forward.
Sweeney has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mikidropov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kameron Sweeney. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Mikidropov wants the takedown. Sweeney is fighting it off but Mikidropov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sweeney's guard against the cage.
Mikidropov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sweeney keeping full guard, as Mikidropov tries to pass.
Sweeney controls Mikidropov momentarily but Mikidropov frees himself.
Sweeney keeping moving, preventing Mikidropov from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikidropov preventing the sweep.
Mikidropov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sweeney working for a triangle but Mikidropov defends it easily.
Mikidropov is fighting to break Sweeney's control of his arms but Sweeney is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mikidropov preventing the sweep.
Sweeney pulls Mikidropov in close to his closed guard and prevents Mikidropov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mikidropov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sweeney is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mikidropov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sweeney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Mikidropov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sweeney's guard.
Sweeney is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sweeney keeping moving, preventing Mikidropov from controlling successfully.
Mikidropov throws a big right hand that misses.
Sweeney is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Sweeney is looking to take a break and control but Mikidropov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Sweeney is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mikidropov pushes Sweeney off looking to stand but Sweeney dives back in and keeps control.
Sweeney stalling.
Mikidropov is controlling Sweeney's trapped leg to prevent Sweeney from advancing to side control.
Mikidropov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sweeney is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Sweeney is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sweeney is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sweeney fails to take his opponent's back.
Sweeney is looking to take Mikidropov's back but instead Mikidropov gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Sweeney trying to pass the guard but Mikidropov defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sweeney controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Mikidropov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Mikidropov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sweeney keeping moving, preventing Mikidropov from controlling successfully.
Sweeney managing to control the position.
Sweeney is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikidropov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sweeney pulls Mikidropov in close to his closed guard and prevents Mikidropov from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikidropov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mikidropov won't allow Sweeney to sweep him here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sweeney not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Mikidropov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sweeney wants to sweep but no luck.
Mikidropov throwing strikes from guard but Sweeney blocks nicely.
Sweeney controlling the position.
Mikidropov throwing strikes from guard but Sweeney blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikidropov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sweeney can't keep his opponent in guard - Mikidropov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Mikidropov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sweeney is looking to improve his position.
Sweeney gets back to full guard.
Mikidropov won't allow Sweeney to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikidropov wants to control from the top but Sweeney keeps moving.
Mikidropov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sweeney seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sweeney looking for a sweep. Not yet Sweeney, not yet.
Mikidropov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sweeney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mikidropov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sweeney closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mikidropov circles away.

Mikidropov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mikidropov lands in his opponent's guard.
Mikidropov with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikidropov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sweeney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sweeney keeping full guard, as Mikidropov tries to pass.
Sweeney looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sweeney manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mikidropov manages to get himself to full guard.

Sweeney wants to control from the top but Mikidropov keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sweeney tries to free his leg and advance position but Mikidropov is retaining full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Mikidropov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mikidropov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Mikidropov!