PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gallagher Baginkski (ranked 4073 p4p, 2641 weight class) and Jim Johnathan (ranked 526 p4p, 364 weight class). Jim Johnathan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Baginkski
vs
Johnathan

180 cm
19
189
1 - 1 - 0

189 cm
26
195
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gallagher Baginkski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jim Johnathan!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnathan looking to score a takedown here. Baginkski is defending well but Johnathan drives through and ends up in Baginkski's guard.
Johnathan throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnathan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnathan postures up in Baginkski's guard and throws a big left but Baginkski blocks it.
Johnathan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnathan throwing strikes but missing.
Johnathan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnathan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baginkski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Baginkski tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baginkski keeping moving, preventing Johnathan from controlling successfully.
Johnathan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Baginkski's head.
Johnathan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnathan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnathan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baginkski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Baginkski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnathan.
Baginkski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Baginkski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from Baginkski does it's job there.
Baginkski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnathan manages to avoid it.
Baginkski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Baginkski misses with an uppercut. Johnathan saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Baginkski.

Baginkski gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Johnathan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Baginkski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnathan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Baginkski keeping moving, preventing Johnathan from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnathan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnathan throwing strikes but missing.
Baginkski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnathan.
Johnathan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnathan throws a big elbow that misses.
Baginkski is trying to control the position but Johnathan postures up.
Johnathan chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnathan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Johnathan postures up in Baginkski's guard and throws a big left but Baginkski blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baginkski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Baginkski keeping moving, preventing Johnathan from controlling successfully.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Johnathan tries for a takedown but Baginkski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnathan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Johnathan shoots in and bounces Baginkski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Johnathan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Johnathan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnathan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnathan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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.
Johnathan throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnathan scoring with some ground and pound.
Johnathan stays in close to Baginkski's body and controls the position.
Johnathan landing some decent shots from guard.
Johnathan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Johnathan with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnathan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baginkski wants to sweep here but Johnathan controlling him for the moment.
Baginkski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Johnathan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Baginkski leaves Johnathan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnathan closes the distance and clinches up with Baginkski, looking for a takedown. Johnathan pushes Baginkski against the cage but Baginkski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Baginkski throws a counter high kick but Johnathan was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Baginkski as Johnathan shoots in.
Gallagher Baginkski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Johnathan.
Baginkski swings for the body but Johnathan moves out of range.

Baginkski gets caught flat footed, as Johnathan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Baginkski wants to get back to his feet but Johnathan passes into half guard.

Johnathan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Johnathan connects with a nice short shot to Baginkski's temple.
Jim Johnathan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnathan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnathan is keen to just control but Baginkski is a slippery customer.
Baginkski is trying to get back to full guard.
Baginkski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnathan on the ground.
Johnathan throwing shots but Baginkski is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnathan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnathan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johnathan throwing shots but Baginkski is blocking nicely.
Johnathan lands with a punch from half guard.
Johnathan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Baginkski is rocked!
Johnathan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnathan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Baginkski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Oh Baginkski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnathan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johnathan lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Baginkski quite badly. Baginkski pulls Johnathan in close trying to recover. Johnathan postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Baginkski on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Baginkski doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Johnathan!
Jim Johnathan thanked the fans post fight for their support.