PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Johnson (ranked 6312 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolai Demikovic (ranked 7192 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Voodoo People. Demikovic is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Russian National Anthem. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Johnson
vs
Demikovic

202 cm
59
250 lbs
47 - 51 - 1

191 cm
56
250 lbs
32 - 36 - 3

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 47 - 51 - 1, fighting out of London, Thomas Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 36 - 3, fighting out of London, Nicolai Demikovic!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Demikovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Demikovic throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson controls Demikovic momentarily but Demikovic frees himself.
Demikovic wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Demikovic connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demikovic sitting in guard here, content to control.

Demikovic drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Johnson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Demikovic has Johnson in his guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Demikovic trying to control the position here.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Demikovic.
Demikovic looking to control.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Demikovic keeps moving.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Demikovic 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 two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Still in half guard, Demikovic seems content to control.
Demikovic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Demikovic trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away.
Johnson trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Demikovic seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Demikovic passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Demikovic keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Demikovic winds up and cracks Johnson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Demikovic winds up and cracks Johnson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Johnson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Demikovic winds up and cracks Johnson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Johnson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Demikovic performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Demikovic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.

Demikovic is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Demikovic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicolai Demikovic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Johnson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Demikovic to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Demikovic 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.
We've been informed that Demikovic has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Demikovic looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Demikovic from controlling successfully.

Demikovic decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Johnson, up you get!

Johnson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Demikovic to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Demikovic manages to pass to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johnson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Demikovic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Demikovic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Demikovic content to control rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Demikovic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. Demikovic eventually gives up the hold.

Demikovic is working for a kimura but Johnson is defending it quite comfortably.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Demikovic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Demikovic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Demikovic.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Demikovic is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicolai Demikovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Demikovic after a bit of a struggle.

Demikovic is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Johnson can't fight it off and eventually Demikovic manages to take the fight to the floor. Johnson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Demikovic looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demikovic works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Demikovic passes to full mount!
Demikovic controlling the pace for now.
Johnson taking shots to the head.

Demikovic working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Demikovic controlling from the full mount.
Demikovic with the ground and pound from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demikovic working Johnson over with strikes here.
Demikovic in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Demikovic scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Johnson prevents Demikovic from taking his back.
Demikovic lands a big shot there that rocks Johnson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Demikovic landing punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demikovic putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Johnson is rocked!
Demikovic controlling the position easily from mount.
Oh Johnson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Demikovic wants to finish this one by submission but Johnson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Demikovic.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
Demikovic raining down hammerfists from mount.
Demikovic lands a couple of good shots and Johnson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Demikovic lands punches and elbows.
Demikovic is loading up with his shots from the back and Johnson is in big trouble! Johnson taps out to strikes and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Nicolai Demikovic!
Nicolai Demikovic thanked the fans post fight for their support.