PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnnie Phelps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Stonovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yuri Stonovich has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Phelps
vs
Stonovich

174 cm
18
278 lbs
0 - 6 - 0

187 cm
18
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnnie Phelps!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yuri Stonovich!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Phelps.
Stonovich wants to clinch but Phelps slips to the side

so Phelps counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Stonovich trying to keep a closed guard but Phelps is proving a slippery customer.

Phelps drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stonovich dives on top into guard.

Stonovich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Phelps avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Phelps could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Stonovich being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stonovich lands a couple of elbows.
Stonovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Phelps is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Phelps not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stonovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Phelps is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stonovich is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stonovich is looking to work some ground and pound but Phelps has wrist control.
Stonovich trying to control but Phelps is working from the bottom.
Stonovich postures up in Phelps's guard and throws a big left but Phelps blocks it.
Phelps might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Phelps keeping moving, preventing Stonovich from controlling successfully.
Phelps looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Phelps tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stonovich postures up.
Stonovich sitting in guard here, content to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Stonovich fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Phelps sprawls well initially but Stonovich persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Stonovich prevents Phelps from improving his position.
Phelps is working hard here to advance position.
Stonovich throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stonovich seems to be looking for submissions.
Stonovich prevents Phelps from improving his position.
Phelps keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stonovich not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stonovich stalling.
Phelps is staying active underneath Stonovich, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Phelps makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Phelps.
Stonovich postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phelps keeping moving, preventing Stonovich from controlling successfully.
Phelps looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Phelps working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stonovich doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stonovich manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stonovich tries to free his leg and advance position but Phelps is retaining full guard.
Stonovich wants to control from the top but Phelps keeps moving.
Stonovich working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Johnnie Phelps's cut is getting worse.
Stonovich wants to control from the top but Phelps keeps moving.

Phelps had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stonovich defends it easily.

Stonovich got a little sloppy there for a moment and Phelps has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stonovich has managed to get both his arms back between Phelps's legs - danger averted.
Stonovich's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yuri Stonovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Stonovich decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Phelps wants to control but Stonovich is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Phelps is breathing heavily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stonovich connects with a nice short shot to Phelps's temple.
Phelps slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stonovich postures up and lands a big shot to Phelps's brow.
Stonovich looking to pass the guard.
Stonovich is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Phelps knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stonovich on the ground.
Stonovich engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Phelps escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stonovich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stonovich with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stonovich wants to control from the top but Phelps keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuri Stonovich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnnie Phelps's cut.
That's time! Phelps's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Phelps instigates a clinch.
Phelps connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stonovich's face.
Stonovich tries to work over Phelps's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Stonovich tightens his grip and picks Phelps up, before dumping him to the ground. Phelps manages to land in guard.
Phelps avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Phelps looking for a guillotine here but Stonovich defends easily.
Phelps not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stonovich throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phelps keeping moving, preventing Stonovich from controlling successfully.
Phelps trying to control the position.
Stonovich with a nice head shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stonovich wants to control from the top but Phelps keeps moving.
Stonovich content to stall in guard here.

Phelps had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stonovich defends it easily.

Phelps has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stonovich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stonovich is working Phelps over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stonovich cracks Phelps with a solid left hand.

Johnnie Phelps's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Stonovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Phelps is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stonovich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Phelps looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stonovich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Phelps swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stonovich works over Phelps with some ground and pound from guard.
Stonovich content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Jeez, Johnnie Phelps's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Johnnie Phelps's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Yuri Stonovich!