PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Demetrious Johnson Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolando Dimagiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Demetrious Johnson Jr has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Johnson Jr
vs
Dimagiba

160 cm
31
135 lbs
9 - 10 - 1

192 cm
20
123 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Demetrious Johnson Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rolando Dimagiba!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson Jr throws the kick towards the body but Dimagiba avoids it.
Dimagiba looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Johnson Jr throws a right hand that Dimagiba ducks under and follows up with a left that Dimagiba also avoids with ease.

Johnson Jr shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dimagiba is trying to defend but Johnson Jr finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dimagiba blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson Jr.
Dimagiba trying to control here.
Johnson Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Johnson Jr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dimagiba tries to roll over but Johnson Jr keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Johnson Jr in particular looking to stall.
Johnson Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson Jr escapes and gets back to his feet.

Johnson Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Johnson Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Johnson Jr stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Johnson Jr tries to clinch but Dimagiba is having none of it.
Johnson Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Dimagiba moves out of range easily.

Johnson Jr manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dimagiba on his heels. He'll look to pass Dimagiba's guard now, I'm sure.
Johnson Jr has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Johnson Jr advances to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dimagiba trying to control but Johnson Jr postures up.
Dimagiba is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Johnson Jr controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johnson Jr decides to stand and escape the position.
Johnson Jr tries to clinch but Dimagiba moves out of range.

Johnson Jr bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Johnson Jr is looking to take a break and control but Dimagiba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson Jr advances nicely into full mount.
Johnson Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Johnson Jr throwing strikes here but Dimagiba is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Johnson Jr throwing damaging strikes from the back! Dimagiba could be in trouble here!
Johnson Jr somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Johnson Jr lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.

Dimagiba is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Johnson Jr gets his way!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson Jr missing with strikes from the back.
Dimagiba has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Johnson Jr.

Johnson Jr is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Dimagiba won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Johnson Jr off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Demetrious Johnson Jr!