PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dick Destruction (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russian Experiment III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Destruction comes to the cage accompanied by Earth Sized Microwave by Japanese Torture Comedy Hour. Experiment III has chosen Come To Daddy as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Destruction
vs
Experiment III

179 cm
27
165 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

174 cm
30
169 lbs
18 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Resistance
[JMFC] 160!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dick Destruction!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Russian Experiment III!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Experiment III fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Destruction avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Destruction.
Experiment III circles away from the clinch attempt
and Experiment III counters with a stiff right hand.
Destruction throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Destruction swinging wildly here.
Destruction throws a hook to the side of Experiment III's head but Experiment III sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A shot to the liver by Experiment III. Beautiful body shot.
Destruction tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Experiment III paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Experiment III uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Destruction.
Destruction lands a nice leg kick that just misses Experiment III's sensitive parts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment III fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Destruction fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Experiment III, pushing him back against the cage.
Experiment III has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Destruction avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dick Destruction has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russian Experiment III.
Destruction prevents a body shot from Experiment III.
Experiment III misses with a punch to the body.
Destruction throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Destruction prevents a body shot from Experiment III.
Destruction tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Experiment III avoids it.
Destruction throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Experiment III.
Destruction lands an elbow inside that Experiment III shrugs off.
Experiment III doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Experiment III can't find room to land a body shot as Destruction controls the action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Destruction throws an elbow but misses.
Destruction lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Experiment III has a couple of punches blocked by Destruction.
Experiment III on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment III is working Destruction over against the cage.
Destruction lands a good knee to the midsection. Experiment III won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Experiment III has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Destruction avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Experiment III goes for a takedown attempt but Destruction pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Destruction, as that shot connected.
Destruction moves to clinch but Experiment III breaks away
and Experiment III counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Experiment III keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Destruction slips a jab from Experiment III.
Destruction throws a leg kick but Experiment III sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Destruction fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Experiment III scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Destruction doesn't seem bothered though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment III takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sloppy strikes from Destruction. Those never looked like landing.
Experiment III steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Destruction.
Experiment III closes this distance looking for a takedown but Destruction circles away.
Destruction slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Destruction moves forwards but Experiment III connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Experiment III takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Destruction throws a push kick but Experiment III slaps the foot to one side.
Destruction fails with an attempt to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Destruction. Beautiful body shot.
Destruction throws a leg kick but Experiment III sees it coming and moves out of range.
Destruction slips under a jab from Experiment III.
Destruction lands with a straight right. Experiment III didn't see that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment III fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Destruction looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Destruction fails in his attempt to clinch.
Experiment III closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Destruction slips a straight right by Experiment III.
Destruction keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Destruction fails with an attempt to clinch.
Experiment III lands with an overhand left.

Destruction gets caught napping as Experiment III dives in and scores a takedown. Destruction manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Experiment III stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Destruction swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Experiment III is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Destruction bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Experiment III's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Destruction dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Destruction throws a chopping leg kick but Experiment III manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Destruction throws a right hand that Experiment III ducks under and follows up with a left that Experiment III also avoids with ease.
Destruction misses with an uppercut. Experiment III saw that one coming.
Destruction swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Destruction works Experiment III's body with a nice hook.
Destruction pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Destruction throws a looping overhand right but Experiment III ducks down to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Destruction.
Destruction tries to clinch there but Experiment III circles away.
Experiment III fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Experiment III fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Destruction avoids it really well and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Destruction.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment III tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Destruction was well out of range. Poor timing from Experiment III.
Experiment III throws a jab when Destruction was well out of range.
Experiment III fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Destruction avoids it really well and circles away.
Dick Destruction has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russian Experiment III.
A looping hook to the body misses from Experiment III. Destruction does a little dance to reset his feet.
Destruction lunges at Experiment III with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Experiment III's hand.
Destruction has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Destruction there as he acknowledges the shot.
Experiment III walks into a stiff left hand from Destruction.
Destruction looks to land a combination but Experiment III avoids it well.
Experiment III misses with a jab, cross combination.
Destruction misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destruction thumps Experiment III with a low kick.
Destruction with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Destruction scores with a body shot.
Experiment III blocks a leg kick.
Destruction scores with a jab to the head.
Destruction throws a low kick but Experiment III moves out of range easily.
Destruction misses the jab.
Experiment III ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Destruction moves away.
Experiment III takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Destruction pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Experiment III blocks a head kick by Destruction.
Destruction throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Experiment III on the side of the head.
Experiment III has a takedown stuffed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Experiment III.
Experiment III on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Destruction. Destruction obviously looking to wear him down.
Destruction throws the left hand but Experiment III avoids the punch easily.
Destruction looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Destruction keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Destruction scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Experiment III scores with a shot to the body.
Destruction stuffs the takedown attempt from Experiment III. Experiment III gets slowly back to his feet.
Experiment III is breathing heavily.
Destruction connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dick Destruction is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment III dives in and grabs Destruction's left leg, looking for a takedown. Destruction pushes down on Experiment III's head and hops out.
Experiment III takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Destruction is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Experiment III.
Destruction throws a body kick that misses.
Experiment III works the jab nicely.
Destruction tries to score with a low kick but Experiment III moves his leg out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Destruction. Experiment III does a little dance to reset his feet.

Destruction drives through and clinches with Experiment III against the cage.
Experiment III's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Experiment III misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Experiment III misses with a hook from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Destruction blocks a body shot from Experiment III.
Experiment III on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Experiment III misses with a punch to the body.
Experiment III swings wildly with an uppercut but Destruction uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Destruction dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Destruction lands a nice shot to the body.
Destruction uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Experiment III.
A jab from Destruction misses.
Experiment III ducks right into an uppercut from Destruction.
Destruction throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Experiment III sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Destruction jabs at Experiment III's body.
Destruction fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Experiment III throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Destruction tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Experiment III is in Destruction's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Experiment III connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Destruction trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Destruction escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Experiment III gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Destruction pulls Experiment III in close to prevent any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Dick Destruction just wasn't active enough.

Experiment III dives in and scores a takedown into Destruction's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destruction working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Experiment III.
Experiment III looking to pass the guard.
Experiment III working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Experiment III is looking to work some ground and pound but Destruction has wrist control.
Destruction is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Experiment III stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Destruction swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Experiment III loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Experiment III is looking to work some ground and pound but Destruction has wrist control.
Experiment III throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Destruction works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment III trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Experiment III takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Experiment III missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Experiment III is fighting to break Destruction's control of his arms but Destruction is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Experiment III working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Experiment III looking to pass the guard.
Experiment III throws a big right hand that misses.
Destruction looking for a sweep. Not yet Destruction, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Destruction is pulling down on Experiment III's head. It's preventing any offense from Experiment III, at least for the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dick Destruction wasn't doing enough on the ground.
An inside leg kick lands from Destruction.
Experiment III throws an overhand right that lands on Destruction's shoulder, as Destruction tries to avoid the shot.
Experiment III misses with a wild body shot.
Experiment III punishes Destruction's body with a nice straight punch.
Destruction lands a nice shot that snaps Experiment III's head back.
Experiment III has a takedown stuffed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Destruction throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dick Destruction is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Destruction jabs Experiment III to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Russian Experiment III just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Destruction thows a body shot but no joy.
Experiment III looks to land a right hand but Destruction moved out of range.
Experiment III misses with a wild body shot.
Experiment III fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Destruction throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Destruction finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Destruction lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Destruction throws a series of punches but Experiment III moves out of range.
Experiment III misses with a looping left.
Destruction attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Destruction pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Experiment III keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Experiment III stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Destruction.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Destruction tries to clinch but Experiment III is having none of it.
Destruction connects with an inside leg kick.
Experiment III tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Destruction was well out of range. Poor timing from Experiment III.
Experiment III throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Destruction will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Experiment III throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Destruction wants to clinch.
Good work by Experiment III as he checks the leg kick.
Destruction throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment III moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Experiment III darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Destruction has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Experiment III is working away from the top position though.
Russian Experiment III has got the better of the ground game so far.
Destruction manages to get to full guard.
Destruction keeping full guard, as Experiment III tries to pass.
Destruction is controlling Experiment III's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment III wants to pass the guard but Destruction is keeping the position.
Destruction controls Experiment III momentarily but Experiment III frees himself.
Experiment III throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dick Destruction.
Destruction throws a series of punches but Experiment III avoids them all with ease.
Destruction looks to land a right hand but Experiment III moved out of range.
Experiment III takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice defenses there by Experiment III.
Dick Destruction seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment III fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Destruction misses with an uppercut. Experiment III saw that one coming.
Experiment III keeps the fight on the outside.
Destruction stalks Experiment III and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Experiment III's face. Experiment III staggers backwards, shaken.
Destruction throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Destruction misses with a kick to the body

and Experiment III decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Destruction's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Experiment III missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Destruction keeping full guard, as Experiment III tries to pass.
Experiment III is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Destruction managing to control the position.
Experiment III advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Dick Destruction will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Experiment III lands the left hand.
Experiment III fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Destruction tries to clinch there but Experiment III circles away.
Destruction throws a jab when Experiment III was well out of range.
Experiment III just misses with a punch to the body.
Experiment III defending well as Destruction loads up on a big left hand.
Destruction tries to clinch but Experiment III moves out of range.
Experiment III is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Destruction rather than just go for the knockout.

Destruction gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Experiment III scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Destruction pulls Experiment III in close to prevent any damage.
Experiment III lands a couple of digs.
Experiment III is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Destruction is pulling down on Experiment III's head to control his posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Dick Destruction just wasn't active enough.
No joy there for Destruction, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Destruction tries to clinch but Experiment III is having none of it.
Experiment III throws a jab but it's blocked by Destruction.
Destruction is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Russian Experiment III has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destruction avoids the body shot from Experiment III.
Experiment III tries to score a power double leg takedown but Destruction sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Experiment III somewhat.

Experiment III throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Destruction tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Experiment III is in Destruction's guard.
Experiment III trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Destruction is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Experiment III throwing strikes from guard but Destruction blocks nicely.
Experiment III throwing strikes from guard but Destruction blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment III works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Experiment III throwing shots but Destruction is blocking nicely.
Destruction keeping control of the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Experiment III lands a nice short elbow.
Destruction wants to improve his position but Experiment III is controlling well.
Destruction is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Destruction makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Experiment III uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Destruction.
Experiment III misses the shot to the body.
Destruction lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Destruction throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Destruction will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Destruction looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Destruction lands a nice looking body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Russian Experiment III.
I think Destruction has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 48:47
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 48:47
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Destruction!