PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tony Boy Cojuangco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitri Dmitrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Boy Cojuangco has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Boy Cojuangco
vs
Dmitrov

200 cm
26
201 lbs
2 - 9 - 0

177 cm
24
190 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Brawler
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Boy Cojuangco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dmitri Dmitrov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cojuangco looking to score a takedown here. Dmitrov is defending well but Cojuangco drives through and ends up in Dmitrov's guard.
Cojuangco forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cojuangco is looking to take a break and control but Dmitrov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dmitrov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cojuangco performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cojuangco moves into full mount! Dmitrov won't be happy about that!
Cojuangco wants to control the pace but Dmitrov is squirming around nicely.
Cojuangco takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dmitrov has given up his back.
Cojuangco avoiding Dmitrov 's attempts to control his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dmitrov is trying to get back to his feet but Cojuangco has full control of the position and if anything, Dmitrov has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Dmitrov is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Cojuangco off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Will Cojuangco go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
I would not like to be Dmitrov right now.
Cojuangco has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cojuangco seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dmitrov for as long as he can get away with.
You can see the frustration on Dmitrov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Cojuangco will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cojuangco biding his time, controlling Dmitrov.
Dmitrov is really stuck here.
Dmitrov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Cojuangco.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cojuangco continues to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cojuangco trying to control momentarily.
Dmitrov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Cojuangco trying to control the action but Dmitrov is working from the bottom.
Cojuangco wants to pass the guard but Dmitrov is defending well.
Dmitrov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cojuangco is keen to just control but Dmitrov is a slippery customer.
Cojuangco looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cojuangco uses his free foot to push down on Dmitrov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dmitrov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cojuangco wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Cojuangco prevents Dmitrov from getting the reversal.
Cojuangco looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dmitrov can't escape the position.
Cojuangco can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dmitrov is looking to escape.
Cojuangco tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cojuangco tries to control but Dmitrov wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dmitrov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cojuangco.
A countering left hand to the body from Dmitrov misses.
Dmitrov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cojuangco's waist but Cojuangco gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dmitrov off to one side.
As Dmitrov looks to move away, Cojuangco throws a big counter combo but Dmitrov just gets out of the way.
Cojuangco definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cojuangco shoots for a double leg takedown but Dmitrov sprawls well. He's pushed Cojuangco's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Dmitrov pushes Cojuangco up against the cage in a clinch.
Cojuangco blocks an elbow strike.
Cojuangco is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Boy Cojuangco. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Dmitrov is trying to trip Cojuangco. He has hold of a leg but Cojuangco is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dmitrov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Dmitrov preventing the sweep.
Cojuangco is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cojuangco in particular looking to stall.
Dmitrov wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cojuangco controlling the action here.
Dmitrov is refusing to be controlled, as Cojuangco sits in half guard.
Cojuangco uses his free foot to push down on Dmitrov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dmitrov.
Cojuangco content just to control the position here.
Dmitrov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cojuangco controlling from the full mount.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Cojuangco.
Dmitrov is squirming around, avoiding Cojuangco's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cojuangco prevents Dmitrov from getting the reversal.
Cojuangco controlling the pace for now.
Cojuangco can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dmitrov is looking to escape.
Cojuangco is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dmitrov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dmitrov has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Cojuangco biding his time, controlling Dmitrov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Cojuangco.
Cojuangco wants to control the position but Dmitrov frees himself and scrambles - Cojuangco manages to regain control in side control.
Dmitrov is looking for a sweep.
Cojuangco is looking to take a break and control but Dmitrov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cojuangco is staying tight to Dmitrov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Cojuangco has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dmitrov!
Dmitrov is squirming around, avoiding Cojuangco's attempts to control the action.
Cojuangco content just to control the position here.
Cojuangco's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cojuangco avoids the attempt from Dmitrov to control.
Dmitrov is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Cojuangco has taken his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Boy Cojuangco dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Cojuangco darts in looking for a takedown but Dmitrov gets double underhooks and turns Cojuangco into the cage.

Dmitrov rushes Cojuangco and presses him up against the cage.

Dmitrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Dmitrov forces Cojuangco back against the cage and clinches.
Cojuangco tries to break free but Dmitrov pushes him back against the cage.
Dmitrov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cojuangco or not.
Cojuangco lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cojuangco drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cojuangco wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dmitrov lands a shot to the body.

Cojuangco manages to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cojuangco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dmitrov is one step ahead there.
Cojuangco managing to control the position.
Tony Boy Cojuangco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cojuangco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cojuangco pulls Dmitrov in to control the position.
Cojuangco wants to sweep but no luck.
Dmitrov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dmitrov is stalling in the full guard.
Dmitrov tries to stand but Cojuangco is controlling from the bottom.
Cojuangco looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dmitrov is looking to stand up but Cojuangco won't let him.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cojuangco fails with a takedown attempt.
Dmitrov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Boy Cojuangco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cojuangco.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cojuangco.
Dmitrov unleashes a big counter combination but Cojuangco bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

Dmitrov has managed to clinch.

Dmitrov drags the fight down to the ground.
Cojuangco's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dmitrov wants to sweep here but Cojuangco controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cojuangco passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dmitrov manages to get back to half guard.
Cojuangco wants to pass to mount but Dmitrov is defending the position.
Cojuangco has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cojuangco content just to control the position here.
Cojuangco trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cojuangco controlling from mount.
Dmitrov is squirming around, avoiding Cojuangco's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dmitrov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cojuangco looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cojuangco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dmitrov can do to turn this around?
Cojuangco moves to take his opponent's back.
Cojuangco controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dmitri Dmitrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tony Boy Cojuangco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tony Boy Cojuangco.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cojuangco, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Boy Cojuangco!