PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mingo Deems (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bojan Vladislav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Deems
vs
Vladislav

170 cm
23
151 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

170 cm
19
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mingo Deems!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bojan Vladislav!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Deems looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Deems tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vladislav manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vladislav swinging wildly here.
Deems tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vladislav has a takedown stuffed.

Vladislav shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Deems works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vladislav slips nicely into half guard.

Vladislav wants to work for an arm triangle but Deems is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vladislav is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vladislav postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Deems is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vladislav, into his guard.
Deems is stalling in the full guard.
Deems pushes down on Vladislav's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Vladislav actively working from the bottom here.
Vladislav wants to improve his position but Deems is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vladislav is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Deems pulls his head out easily.

Vladislav looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vladislav tries to roll over but Deems keeps him under control.
Well, if Deems 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.
Vladislav is trying to stand up here but Deems is controlling him well.
Vladislav is pressing down on Deems's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Deems stands and steps away. Vladislav gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vladislav scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Deems is controlling Vladislav's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Vladislav is looking to advance position but Deems won't allow it.

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

Vladislav is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vladislav is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Vladislav stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deems swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Deems is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Vladislav presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Vladislav wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Deems breaks the clinch.
A slow jab from Deems misses its intended target.
Vladislav tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Deems defends well and Vladislav ends up having to push Deems into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Deems breaks from the clinch.
Vladislav misses with a combination
and Vladislav takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right-left combo lands from Vladislav.
Sloppy strikes from Vladislav. Those never looked like landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deems tries to clinch up.
Deems scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Deems is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Vladislav tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Deems moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Vladislav goes down! Can Deems finish him!?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mingo Deems dominated that round.
That's time! Deems's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Vladislav fails with the takedown
and Deems counters with a huge left! Vladislav is in big trouble! He's backing up but Deems isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Vladislav from any more damage. A dominating finish by Deems!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mingo Deems!
A very excited looking Mingo Deems made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.