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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Benedict Johansson (ranked 4516 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Popov (ranked 5471 p4p, 0 weight class). Benedict Johansson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Oleg Popov's chin.
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157 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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189 cm
25
157 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benedict Johansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oleg Popov!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johansson slaps away a takedown attempt from Popov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johansson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Popov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Popov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johansson, pushing him back against the cage.
Popov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Johansson prevents it.
Benedict Johansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Popov.
Popov working hard to break the clinch.
Popov is trying to push Johansson away but Johansson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson is trying to break the clinch but Popov has him pressed against the cage.
Popov pulls guard.
Popov is looking for a triangle but Johansson pushes his legs off easily.
Johansson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Popov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johansson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popov pushes Johansson off and gets back to his feet.
Johansson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Popov is looking for the big counter here.
Popov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johansson defends well and Popov ends up having to push Johansson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Popov has managed to clinch.
Popov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Johansson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Popov.
Popov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johansson avoids it.
Popov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Popov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Johansson preventing the sweep.
Popov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johansson is aware though and is defending well.
Popov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johansson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Popov looking to pass the guard.
Popov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Popov clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Popov tries to break free but Johansson pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popov jumps guard and drags Johansson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Popov is adopting a defensive guard.
Johansson wants to control from the top but Popov keeps moving.
Popov seems keen to control Johansson's posture.
Johansson trying to control but Popov is working from the bottom.
Popov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
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.
Johansson preventing the sweep.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Popov has Johansson pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johansson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johansson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johansson is breathing heavily.
Popov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johansson as he jumps to the side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Popov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Popov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Johansson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johansson leaves Popov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Popov clinches up with Johansson and pushes him back against the cage.
Popov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Popov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Popov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short left from Popov.
Popov pulls guard.
Johansson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Johansson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Johansson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Popov after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Popov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Popov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Johansson can't fight it off and eventually Popov manages to take the fight to the floor. Johansson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Popov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Popov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Popov forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Popov moves into full mount! Johansson won't be happy about that!
Popov controlling from the full mount.
Popov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Johansson because Popov loaded up on that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popov controlling his opponent.
Popov with shots to the head and body - Johansson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Popov content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popov punching from mount but Johansson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Popov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Johansson is on top in guard.
Popov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Popov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Popov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Johansson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Popov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Johansson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Popov moves into the clinch.
Johansson tries to pull guard but Popov holds him up against the cage and eventually Johansson drops back down to his feet.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Popov.
Popov wants to break free but Johansson has control.
Johansson tries to score a body lock takedown but Popov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benedict Johansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johansson wants to take the fight to the mat but Popov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popov leaning against his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Popov is trying to force a seperation but Johansson has the dominant position.
Popov is looking to break free of the clinch but Johansson has double underhooks.
Popov is trying to break the clinch but Johansson is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popov looking for a takedown.
Popov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johansson jumps guard but Popov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Popov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johansson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Popov digs a right hand underneath Johansson's ribcage. Johansson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Popov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Popov tries to score a body lock takedown but Johansson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Popov pushes Johansson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Popov can't get the takedown.
Popov jumps into guard, dragging Johansson to the mat.
Johansson is fighting to break Popov's control of his arms but Popov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popov looking for a sweep. Not yet Popov, not yet.
Popov has Johansson pulled in close to control his posture.
Popov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Popov is on top in guard.
Popov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Johansson can't keep his opponent in guard - Popov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Popov works his way into full mount!
Popov controlling from the full mount.
Benedict Johansson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oleg Popov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Oleg Popov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Popov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleg Popov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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