PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miroslav Khoklov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Jhonson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khoklov comes to the cage accompanied by Ameno. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Khoklov
vs
Jhonson

178 cm
22
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Miroslav Khoklov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Big Jhonson!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khoklov tries to clinch up but Jhonson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jhonson shoots and misses

and Khoklov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Khoklov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jhonson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Khoklov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Khoklov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Khoklov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jhonson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jhonson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jhonson wants a takedown but no success here.
Miroslav Khoklov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Jhonson.
Khoklov lands a knee to the body.
Jhonson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Khoklov smiles and moves away.
Khoklov tries to clinch there but Jhonson circles away.
Jhonson misses with a takedown attempt

and Khoklov counters by clinching up.
Khoklov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Khoklov stalling against the cage.
Jhonson tries to stall but Khoklov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khoklov slowing the pace effectively.
Khoklov lands a knee to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Khoklov.
Khoklov connects with a knee to the head.
Jhonson looks gassed!
Khoklov lands a knee to the head.
Khoklov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jhonson blocks it with crossed arms.
Jhonson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jhonson looking for a takedown.
Khoklov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jhonson's face.
Khoklov scores with a knee to the head.
Khoklov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Khoklov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jhonson blocks it with crossed arms.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Khoklov obliges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khoklov landing knees to the head.
Khoklov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Khoklov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Khoklov landing knees to the head.
Khoklov scores with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Khoklov.
Khoklov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Khoklov controlling the action here for a moment.
Khoklov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khoklov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jhonson's face.
Jhonson tries to circle away but Khoklov has him pinned against the cage.
Khoklov connects with a knee to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Khoklov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Khoklov lands an elbow inside.
Khoklov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jhonson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Khoklov misses with a knee strike.
Khoklov tries to land a knee to the head but Jhonson blocks with his arms.
Jhonson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Khoklov prevents it.
Khoklov lands a nice knee to the body.
Khoklov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jhonson's face.
Jhonson tries for a takedown but Khoklov manages to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khoklov leaning his opponent against the cage.
A knee to the head by Khoklov.
Khoklov working Jhonson over with knees to the body.
Khoklov connects with a knee to the head.
Khoklov stalling the fight.
Jhonson is trying to drag Khoklov to the mat but Khoklov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Khoklov connects with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khoklov looking to throw knees to the head but Jhonson is blocking nicely.
Jhonson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Khoklov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Khoklov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jhonson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Khoklov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jhonson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jhonson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Khoklov scores with a knee to the head.
Khoklov stalls.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Khoklov lands a good knee to the midsection. Jhonson won't want to take too many of those.
Knees in the clinch landing for Khoklov.
Miroslav Khoklov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Khoklov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jhonson is breathing heavily.
Khoklov lands a damaging elbow.
Khoklov scores a nice knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khoklov landing knees to the head.
Khoklov lands a knee to the head.
Khoklov stalling.
Khoklov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jhonson's face.
Knees in the clinch landing for Khoklov.
Khoklov is pushing Jhonson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Khoklov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jhonson's face.
Khoklov lands a knee to the head.
Khoklov connects with a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Khoklov lands a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khoklov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jhonson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Khoklov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Miroslav Khoklov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Jhonson.

Khoklov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jhonson, pushing him back against the cage.
Jhonson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Khoklov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jhonson tries to break the clinch but Khoklov is controlling the position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Khoklov obliges.
A knee to the head by Khoklov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jhonson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khoklov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Khoklov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jhonson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Khoklov lands a knee to the body.
Khoklov tries a knee to the head but Jhonson blocks it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Khoklov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jhonson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Khoklov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Khoklov with a knee to the head.
Khoklov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Khoklov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Khoklov tries to land a knee to the head but Jhonson blocks with his arms.
Khoklov tries a knee to the head but Jhonson blocks it.
Jhonson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jhonson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khoklov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jhonson swings wildly with an uppercut but Khoklov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khoklov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jhonson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Khoklov walks away with a smile on his face. Jhonson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Khoklov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jhonson can do to turn this around?

Khoklov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Khoklov.
Khoklov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Khoklov working Jhonson over with knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jhonson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Khoklov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Khoklov tries to clinch but Jhonson is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miroslav Khoklov dominated that second round.
That's time! Khoklov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Jhonson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jhonson shoots for a double leg takedown but Khoklov sprawls well. He's pushed Jhonson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Khoklov tries to keep at a distance but Jhonson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Khoklov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees in the clinch landing for Khoklov.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Khoklov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Khoklov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Khoklov misses with a knee strike.
Khoklov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Khoklov stops a takedown attempt from Jhonson.
Khoklov with a knee to the head.
Khoklov holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khoklov gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Khoklov landing knees to the body.
Khoklov stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Miroslav Khoklov.

Jhonson tries to keep at a distance but Khoklov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Khoklov landing knees to the head.
Khoklov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jhonson tries to pull guard but Khoklov won't allow it.
Miroslav Khoklov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Jhonson.
Khoklov is pushing Jhonson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Khoklov with a knee to the head.
Khoklov tries to land a knee to the head but Jhonson blocks with his arms.
Khoklov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jhonson is looking to break free of the clinch but Khoklov has double underhooks.
Khoklov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jhonson tries to score a body lock takedown but Khoklov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jhonson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Khoklov walks away with a smile on his face. Jhonson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Khoklov tries to keep at a distance but Jhonson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Khoklov connects with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jhonson wants a takedown.
Khoklov landing knees to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Khoklov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Khoklov misses with a knee strike.
Khoklov misses with a knee to the head.
Jhonson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Khoklov with a knee to the head.
Khoklov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Khoklov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Khoklov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khoklov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Khoklov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jhonson trying to stall but Khoklov improves his position.
Khoklov scores with a knee to the head.
Khoklov lands a knee to the head.
Miroslav Khoklov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Khoklov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Khoklov with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jhonson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Big Jhonson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khoklov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jhonson's face.
Jhonson throws an elbow that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miroslav Khoklov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Khoklov 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miroslav Khoklov!
After the fight, Miroslav Khoklov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.