PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jomul Lydroquang (ranked 5025 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Ambrose (ranked 7564 p4p, 0 weight class). Dean Ambrose is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Lydroquang
vs
Ambrose

180 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
20
195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jomul Lydroquang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dean Ambrose!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lydroquang closes the distance and clinches.
Lydroquang wants a takedown but no success here.
Ambrose lands on the inside with an uppercut.

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

Ambrose fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lydroquang, pushing him back against the cage.
Lydroquang has had enough of the clinch but Ambrose keeps him there for the moment.

Lydroquang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Ambrose has managed to clinch.
Lydroquang can't break the clinch.
Ambrose is pressed up against the cage. Lydroquang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ambrose down to the mat. Ambrose avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lydroquang is trying to break free.
Ambrose swings wildly with an uppercut but Lydroquang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ambrose misses with some punches.
Lydroquang 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.
Lydroquang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ambrose avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jomul Lydroquang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ambrose has a couple of punches blocked by Lydroquang.
Ambrose tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lydroquang's elbow.

Ambrose breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ambrose tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lydroquang paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Ambrose pushes Lydroquang up against the cage in a clinch.
Ambrose swings wildly with an uppercut but Lydroquang uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lydroquang tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ambrose prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ambrose misses with a punch on the inside.
Lydroquang prevents a body shot from Ambrose.
Lydroquang looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lydroquang is looking to break free of the clinch but Ambrose has double underhooks.
Lydroquang managing to block the knees to the body from Ambrose.
Lydroquang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ambrose pulls his leg out and moves away.

Ambrose fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lydroquang, pushing him back against the cage.

Lydroquang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lydroquang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ambrose avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ambrose gets underhooks to prevent Lydroquang's takedown attempt.
Ambrose swings wildly with an uppercut but Lydroquang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ambrose throws a head punch that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ambrose prevents the takedown attempt.
Lydroquang has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ambrose after a bit of a struggle.
Ambrose misses with some punches.
Lydroquang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Lydroquang's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lydroquang.
Lydroquang is trying to break the clinch but Ambrose has him pressed against the cage.

Lydroquang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Ambrose fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lydroquang, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ambrose.
Ambrose pushes Lydroquang back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ambrose.
Ambrose tries to work over Lydroquang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ambrose stops a takedown attempt from Lydroquang.
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!
Ambrose has a couple of punches blocked by Lydroquang.
Ambrose misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ambrose just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lydroquang's brow.
Ambrose gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lydroquang.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lydroquang.
Ambrose misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lydroquang blocks an uppercut.
Ambrose fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ambrose throws a punch but it's blocked by Lydroquang.
A frustrated look appears on Lydroquang's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lydroquang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ambrose struggles to land a body shot inside as Lydroquang controls his hands.
Lydroquang wants to get back to striking at distance but Ambrose won't allow it.
Ambrose working aggressively here.
Ambrose swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lydroquang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ambrose pulls his leg out and moves away.

Ambrose clinches with his opponent.
Lydroquang wants to get back to striking at distance but Ambrose won't allow it.
Ambrose swings wildly with an uppercut but Lydroquang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lydroquang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ambrose pulls his leg out and moves away.

Ambrose clinches up with Lydroquang and pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lydroquang breaks from the clinch.
Ambrose is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Lydroquang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Lydroquang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Ambrose closes the distance and clinches.
Ambrose can't find room to land a body shot as Lydroquang controls the action.
Lydroquang wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lydroquang is trying to push Ambrose away but Ambrose has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Lydroquang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lydroquang swats away the attempt to clinch by Ambrose.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lydroquang is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ambrose gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Ambrose dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Lydroquang is looking to clinch but Ambrose is avoiding it.

Lydroquang gets tackled into the cage by Ambrose. Ambrose maintains the clinch.
Ambrose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ambrose misses with an elbow strike.
Ambrose working aggressively here.
Lydroquang wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ambrose has Lydroquang pushed against the cage.
Lydroquang tries to score a body lock takedown but Ambrose shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ambrose keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lydroquang's efforts to push away.
Ambrose misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lydroquang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ambrose gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lydroquang blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lydroquang tries to break the clinch but Ambrose is controlling the position.
Lydroquang has Ambrose pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ambrose manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jomul Lydroquang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ambrose keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lydroquang's efforts to push away.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ambrose rushes Lydroquang and presses him up against the cage.
Lydroquang is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lydroquang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ambrose fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Ambrose pushes Lydroquang up against the cage in a clinch.
Lydroquang is trying to force a seperation but Ambrose has the dominant position.
Ambrose is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lydroquang goes for a takedown attempt but Ambrose pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dean Ambrose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Ambrose darts in and clinches Lydroquang up against the cage.
Lydroquang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ambrose avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ambrose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lydroquang working hard to break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Ambrose.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ambrose misses with a short punch on the inside.

Lydroquang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Ambrose takes the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Lydroquang's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ambrose.
Lydroquang blocks an uppercut.
Ambrose tries a body shot but Lydroquang blocks it.
Lydroquang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ambrose pulls his leg out and moves away.

Ambrose rushes Lydroquang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ambrose is pressed up against the cage. Lydroquang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ambrose down to the mat. Ambrose avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Ambrose darts in and clinches Lydroquang up against the cage.
Dean Ambrose seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lydroquang is trying to break the clinch but Ambrose has him pressed against the cage.
Lydroquang wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ambrose scores with a nice hook to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Lydroquang's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lydroquang is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ambrose gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Ambrose fails to land.
Ambrose fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ambrose throws a head punch that misses.
Ambrose is pressed up against the cage. Lydroquang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ambrose down to the mat. Ambrose avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lydroquang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ambrose gets underhooks to prevent Lydroquang's takedown attempt.
Lydroquang wants a takedown but no success here.
Ambrose lands a body punch.
Ambrose struggles to land a body shot inside as Lydroquang controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Ambrose scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ambrose softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ambrose fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ambrose.
A nice left hand lands by Ambrose.
Ambrose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ambrose is leaning against Lydroquang and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lydroquang blocks an uppercut.
Ambrose lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ambrose can't find room to land a body shot as Lydroquang controls the action.
Lydroquang wants a takedown but no success here.
Lydroquang is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lydroquang blocks an uppercut.
Lydroquang blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lydroquang wants to take the fight to the mat but Ambrose manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ambrose goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lydroquang blocks an uppercut.
Ambrose misses with a punch on the inside.
Ambrose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ambrose throws a punch but it's blocked by Lydroquang.
Ambrose swings wildly with an uppercut but Lydroquang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ambrose doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lydroquang.
Lydroquang blocking some punches.
Ambrose working aggressively here.
Lydroquang prevents a body shot from Ambrose.
Lydroquang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ambrose fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Ambrose moves into the clinch successfully.
Lydroquang wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ambrose works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ambrose is pressed up against the cage. Lydroquang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ambrose down to the mat. Ambrose avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lydroquang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ambrose manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Ambrose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Ambrose rushes Lydroquang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ambrose has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lydroquang.

Lydroquang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Ambrose takes the fight into the clinch.

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

Lydroquang gets tackled into the cage by Ambrose. Ambrose maintains the clinch.
Ambrose swings wildly with an uppercut but Lydroquang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ambrose lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lydroquang tries to break free but Ambrose pushes him back against the cage.
Ambrose misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ambrose tries a body shot but Lydroquang blocks it.
Ambrose working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambrose misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ambrose scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ambrose throws a head punch that misses.
Ambrose gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lydroquang.
Ambrose misses with some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lydroquang is trying to push Ambrose away but Ambrose has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lydroquang is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lydroquang tries to circle away but Ambrose has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ambrose fails to land.
Lydroquang is trying to push Ambrose away but Ambrose has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ambrose working aggressively here.
Lydroquang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lydroquang.
Lydroquang wants to break free but Ambrose has control.
Ambrose misses with some punches.
Lydroquang blocks an uppercut.
Ambrose misses with a punch on the inside.
Lydroquang is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lydroquang tries for a takedown but Ambrose manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jomul Lydroquang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lydroquang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ambrose tries a body shot but Lydroquang blocks it.
Lydroquang is trying to break the clinch but Ambrose is controlling him.
Ambrose misses with a punch to the body.
Lydroquang blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Lydroquang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jomul Lydroquang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lydroquang tries to clinch but Ambrose moves out of range.

Ambrose gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lydroquang blocks an uppercut.
Ambrose stops a takedown attempt from Lydroquang.
Ambrose tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lydroquang's elbow.
Lydroquang wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ambrose throws a head punch that misses.
Lydroquang wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ambrose swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ambrose doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ambrose misses with the head strike.
Ambrose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

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

Ambrose instigates a clinch.
Lydroquang blocking some punches.

Lydroquang turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lydroquang manages to end up in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ambrose tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ambrose tries to strike but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Lydroquang stalls from top position.
Lydroquang continues to stall.
Ambrose is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lydroquang's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lydroquang is controlling the pace.
Ambrose slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ambrose throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Lydroquang passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lydroquang working the ground and pound but Ambrose is defending the strikes.
Lydroquang moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ambrose is looking for a sweep.
Lydroquang controls the position.
Ambrose stops Lydroquang from passing to mount.
Lydroquang blocks the strikes from Ambrose.
An elbow from Lydroquang crashes against the mat.
Ambrose misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Ambrose throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Lydroquang trying to control the position but Ambrose is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Ambrose comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ambrose winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 26:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Ambrose!
Dean Ambrose opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.