PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marty Atkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mj Dhongz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Atkinson
vs
Dhongz

154 cm
24
140 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

171 cm
25
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marty Atkinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, mj Dhongz!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atkinson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dhongz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Atkinson somewhat.
Dhongz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Atkinson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

Dhongz shoots in and bounces Atkinson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dhongz content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dhongz wants to control from the top but Atkinson keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dhongz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dhongz trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dhongz sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Dhongz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Atkinson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Atkinson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Atkinson!

Dhongz is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dhongz tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Atkinson easily slips into full mount!
Dhongz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dhongz tries to hold on but Atkinson pushes him away.
Dhongz tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Atkinson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
You get the feeling that Dhongz really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Dhongz tries to hold on but Atkinson pushes him away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Atkinson landing shots from mount.
Dhongz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dhongz defending well though.
Dhongz is looking to improve his position.
Dhongz regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Atkinson.
Dhongz looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dhongz is on top in guard.

Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dhongz wants to get up but he can't break Atkinson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but mj Dhongz will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Atkinson takes the fight into the clinch.

Dhongz pulls Atkinson into guard.

Dhongz is working an open guard so Atkinson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Dhongz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Atkinson did well to prevent Dhongz getting side control.
Atkinson is trying to maintain the position but Dhongz is very close to passing his half guard.
Dhongz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dhongz tries to pass to full mount but Atkinson defends it.
Dhongz wants to take a breather but Atkinson is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dhongz wants to pass to mount but Atkinson is defending the position.

Dhongz is working for a kimura but Atkinson is defending it quite comfortably.

Dhongz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dhongz trying to control the action but Atkinson is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Atkinson wants to improve his position but Dhongz is controlling well.
Dhongz passes to full mount!
Dhongz throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Atkinson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dhongz.
Atkinson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Atkinson is squirming around, avoiding Dhongz's attempts to control the action.

Dhongz goes for an armbar but Atkinson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Atkinson.
Dhongz pulls Atkinson in to control the position.
Dhongz looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dhongz is on top in guard.

Dhongz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atkinson is keeping the position for now.
Dhongz keeps trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Dhongz decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

mj Dhongz 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! And we move into the final round!

A head kick misses from Dhongz.

Dhongz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dhongz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Atkinson wants to get back to his feet.

Dhongz stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dhongz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dhongz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dhongz tries to free his leg and advance position but Atkinson is retaining full guard.
Atkinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Atkinson, not yet.

Dhongz decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Dhongz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dhongz is trying to maintain a safe position but Atkinson gets an underhook and turns Dhongz into the cage.
Atkinson wants to break free but Dhongz has control.

Dhongz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Dhongz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Atkinson was covering up waiting for the punch and Dhongz finishes the takedown easily into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dhongz passes into half guard.
Dhongz is looking to advance position but Atkinson won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Dhongz seems content to control.
Dhongz moves into full mount! Atkinson won't be happy about that!
mj Dhongz has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dhongz unloads with some shots from mount but Atkinson bucks and avoids them well.
Dhongz sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Atkinson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dhongz.
Dhongz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dhongz trying to control but Atkinson is having none of it.
Dhongz controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dhongz throwing strikes here but Atkinson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

Dhongz goes for an armbar but Atkinson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Atkinson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Dhongz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

And that's the end of the fight!
mj Dhongz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dhongz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... mj Dhongz!