PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Demitrious Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanislav Chistov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Johnson
vs
Chistov

156 cm
24
140 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

178 cm
19
140 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Demitrious Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stanislav Chistov!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Chistov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chistov scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chistov digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chistov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Chistov scores with a sloppy right hand. Johnson should have avoided that one.
Chistov lands a right hook to the body.
Chistov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chistov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chistov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chistov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chistov connects with the punch.
Chistov lands a nice shot that snaps Johnson's head back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chistov connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chistov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chistov lands an overhand right.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chistov as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demitrious Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
Chistov jabs at Johnson's body.
Johnson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chistov.

Chistov moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Chistov.
Johnson wants to take the fight to the mat but Chistov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chistov lands a nice uppercut.
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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chistov.
Johnson being controlled against the cage.
Chistov lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chistov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chistov gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chistov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A nice left hand lands by Chistov.
Chistov lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chistov.
Chistov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Chistov.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Chistov as the two fighters clinch.
Chistov lands with a left to the head.
Chistov lands with a left to the head.
Chistov lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Chistov.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Chistov.
Chistov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but Chistov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chistov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chistov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chistov lands a nice uppercut.
Chistov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Chistov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Chistov digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chistov has Johnson pushed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Chistov.
Chistov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short uppercut from Chistov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chistov.
Chistov lands with a light punch inside.
Chistov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Johnson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Johnson manages to end up in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control the action but Chistov is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Chistov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chistov controls the position for a moment.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chistov keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chistov keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stanislav Chistov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A chopping leg kick lands by Chistov.
Johnson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Demitrious Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chistov.

Chistov clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
Chistov pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chistov is working Johnson over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Chistov.
Chistov lands a body shot.
Johnson fails to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Chistov lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chistov lands with a light punch inside.

It looks like Demitrious Johnson has been cut.
Chistov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chistov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chistov scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chistov pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chistov effectively controlling the action here.
The referee calls for Chistov to work.
Chistov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Chistov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chistov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
Chistov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Chistov presses Johnson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Chistov is struggling to control the position.
Chistov lands a right hand.
Johnson is looking for a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chistov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Chistov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Chistov.
Chistov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chistov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Chistov on the inside.
A short right from Chistov.
Chistov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chistov gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Chistov.
Chistov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chistov.
Chistov lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Chistov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chistov lands a body punch.
Chistov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chistov lands a left hand.
Chistov lands with a short shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Chistov.

Johnson is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Chistov.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chistov.
Nice body punch from Chistov - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Chistov.
Chistov gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stanislav Chistov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chistov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chistov pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chistov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
Chistov lands a left hand.
Chistov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chistov has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chistov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Chistov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chistov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chistov.
Chistov lands a big right hand that drops Johnson! The killer instinct kicks in and Chistov finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Chistov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stanislav Chistov!
Stanislav Chistov is the new bantamweight champion!