PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harvey Conway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gojko BatGojko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harvey Conway has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Conway
vs
BatGojko

200 cm
24
215 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

186 cm
21
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Harvey Conway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gojko BatGojko!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

BatGojko scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

BatGojko is working for a kimura but Conway is defending it quite comfortably.

BatGojko seems to be looking for submissions.
Conway is looking to control BatGojko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Conway avoid being mounted?
Conway is concentrating on defense, preventing BatGojko from advancing position.
Conway trying to control but BatGojko postures up.
BatGojko winds up and cracks Conway with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
BatGojko is thwarting Conway's attempts to control the position.

We're going to have a standup here because Harvey Conway wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

BatGojko has closed the distance and engaged Conway in a clinch.
Conway blocks a body shot from BatGojko.
BatGojko wants to get back to striking at distance but Conway won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

BatGojko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
BatGojko throws a quick inside leg kick.

BatGojko looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
BatGojko wants to control from the top but Conway keeps moving.

BatGojko stands up and waves to Conway to follow him.
BatGojko scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

BatGojko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Conway wants to control but BatGojko is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

BatGojko is looking for a kimura but Conway is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for BatGojko to get the leverage.
BatGojko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Conway with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Conway is trying to control but can't.
Conway flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
BatGojko is keen to just control but Conway is a slippery customer.
Conway works his way to full guard. Good work.
BatGojko sitting in guard, not really doing much.
BatGojko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
BatGojko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Conway seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
BatGojko trying to control but Conway is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Conway is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conway not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Conway is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conway is breathing heavily.

BatGojko kicks Conway off and gets back to his feet.
BatGojko tries to clinch there but Conway circles away.

BatGojko shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

BatGojko seems to be looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conway is refusing to be controlled, as BatGojko sits in half guard.
Conway is looking to control BatGojko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Conway avoid being mounted?
Conway is refusing to be controlled, as BatGojko sits in half guard.
BatGojko content to control rather than advance.
Conway wants to control but BatGojko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Conway has his hands clasped together around BatGojko's back. He's all about the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Harvey Conway.
BatGojko throws a series of punches but Conway moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

BatGojko drives through with a takedown into Conway's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Conway looking for subs off his back but BatGojko has passed one foot through into half guard.
BatGojko wants to free his trapped foot but Conway is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Conway manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. BatGojko keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

BatGojko has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Conway regains guard immediately.
Conway controls BatGojko momentarily but BatGojko frees himself.
BatGojko slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Conway is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Harvey Conway.
BatGojko is looking to clinch but Conway is avoiding it.
Gojko BatGojko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
BatGojko wants to clinch.
BatGojko just misses with a punch to the body.
BatGojko throws a leg kick
and Conway counters with a slapping leg kick.
BatGojko circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - BatGojko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
BatGojko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

BatGojko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - BatGojko lands in his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BatGojko trying to control the position from guard on top but Conway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Conway pulls BatGojko in close to prevent any damage.
BatGojko wants to pass the guard but Conway is keeping the position.
BatGojko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
BatGojko wants to pass the guard but Conway is keeping the position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Gojko BatGojko hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Conway takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

BatGojko gets a double leg takedown into Conway's guard.
BatGojko is breathing heavily.
Conway keeping moving, preventing BatGojko from controlling successfully.
Conway is trying to control the position but BatGojko postures up.
Conway pulls BatGojko in close to prevent any damage.
Conway manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Conway throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Conway can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as BatGojko is looking to escape.
Conway avoids the attempt from BatGojko to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conway tries to control but BatGojko wriggling away.
BatGojko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Conway swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and BatGojko is now in Conway's guard. A big mistake from Conway there, giving up the dominant position!
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!
BatGojko with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gojko BatGojko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

BatGojko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Conway!
A lull in the action here as BatGojko stalls from top position.
Conway on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

Conway is rocked!
BatGojko working the body and head with strikes.
Oh Conway is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big shot lands for BatGojko! That's hurt Conway! Will he recover? BatGojko fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gojko BatGojko!