PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Derman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and kimchi smogusboard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Derman
vs
smogusboard

195 cm
19
236 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
280 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Derman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, kimchi smogusboard!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

smogusboard fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Derman sprawls well initially but smogusboard persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

smogusboard seems to be looking for submissions.

smogusboard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Derman is just riding it out for now. smogusboard eventually gives up the hold.

smogusboard is working for a submission of some sort.

smogusboard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

smogusboard wants to work for an arm triangle but Derman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
smogusboard looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.

smogusboard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Derman sees it coming and defends easily.

smogusboard seems to be looking for submissions.
Derman is trying to stand up here but smogusboard is controlling him well.
Derman wants to get back to full guard.
Derman flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

smogusboard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Derman manages to get to full guard.
Derman trying to control the position.

smogusboard is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Derman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Derman has escaped and now he's on top!
smogusboard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Derman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Derman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Derman wants to get up but he can't break smogusboard's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Derman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Derman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Derman throws a big right hand that misses.
Derman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Derman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

smogusboard shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Derman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Derman struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Derman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

kimchi smogusboard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

smogusboard fails to land the takedown.

Derman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Derman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Derman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Derman is looking to work some ground and pound but smogusboard has wrist control.
Derman thows a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Derman is looking to work some ground and pound but smogusboard has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

smogusboard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Derman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Derman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for smogusboard on the ground.
Derman passes into half guard.
Derman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Derman is nestled in close to smogusboard, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

smogusboard looking for submissions off his back.

smogusboard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Derman pulls his head out easily.
Derman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

smogusboard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Derman pulls his head out easily.
Derman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
smogusboard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
smogusboard misses with a takedown

and Derman counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in smogusboard's guard now.
Derman throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Derman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Derman throws and elbow that misses. smogusboard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Derman's guard. Nice move by smogusboard!

smogusboard is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

smogusboard drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Derman dives on top into guard.
Derman throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Derman dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

smogusboard doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Derman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Derman lands a couple of elbows.

smogusboard has his foot on Derman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Derman works his way back into a safe position though.
Derman trying to control but smogusboard is working from the bottom.
Derman postures up in smogusboard's guard and throws a big left but smogusboard blocks it.
Derman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mark Derman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Derman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Derman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

smogusboard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Derman throws and elbow that misses. smogusboard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Derman's guard. Nice move by smogusboard!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

smogusboard thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Derman wants to sweep but no luck.

smogusboard postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Derman is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of smogusboard, into his guard.
Derman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Derman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

smogusboard working for a triangle but Derman defends it easily.
smogusboard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Derman stands up from guard. Let's bang!
smogusboard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Derman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Derman slips nicely into half guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Derman here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

smogusboard looking for submissions off his back.
Derman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Derman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Derman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Derman!