PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Picogram (ranked 2175 p4p, 1280 weight class) and Aleksandar Volkanovski (ranked 277 p4p, 167 weight class). Volkanovski is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 2pac - Hail Mary. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Picogram
vs
Volkanovski

194 cm
31
210
4 - 7 - 0

193 cm
29
217
10 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Very quick

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

HELLBENT

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Picogram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aleksandar Volkanovski!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Picogram pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Despite the aggression on Volkanovski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Volkanovski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Picogram looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Volkanovski or perhaps it was just good defense by Picogram, which made it look bad.
Picogram misses with a straight left.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Volkanovski shoots and misses
and Picogram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jonny Picogram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandar Volkanovski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picogram loads up on a big right hand but Volkanovski slips the punch.
Volkanovski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Volkanovski lands with a good body shot.
Picogram moves out of range of the body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Picogram throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Volkanovski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick misses from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Picogram backs up against the cage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Picogram!
Picogram lands a jab to the head.
Volkanovski staying out of range there.
Volkanovski looks for a takedown but Picogram sprawls well.
Picogram swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Volkanovski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Volkanovski moves out of range as Picogram strikes.
Volkanovski has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Volkanovski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkanovski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Picogram misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkanovski lands with a nice body punch.
Picogram throws an overhand right that lands on Volkanovski's shoulder, as Volkanovski tries to avoid the shot.
Despite the aggression on Volkanovski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Volkanovski.
Picogram appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Volkanovski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Picogram doesn't seem bothered though.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that Picogram semi-blocks.
Picogram moves out of range of the body kick.
Picogram blocks a head kick by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Picogram.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Picogram scores with a decent looking hook.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Volkanovski throws a head kick but Picogram moves out of range.
Picogram pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Volkanovski wants to counter the offense by Picogram and move into the clinch position.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Volkanovski.
Picogram throws a shot from downtown. Volkanovski moves away and avoids it.
Volkanovski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Picogram lands an overhand right.
Volkanovski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Picogram pinned against the cage. Picogram gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkanovski throws a push kick but Picogram slaps the foot to one side.
A thudding body kick lands there by Volkanovski!
Picogram is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volkanovski.
Picogram fails with the takedown.
Picogram is breathing heavily.
Picogram throws a looping overhand right but Volkanovski ducks down to avoid it.
Good exchange - Volkanovski coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Picogram throws a poor cross that misses
and Volkanovski counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice jab there from Picogram.
Picogram missing with a left hand there. Volkanovski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Picogram misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aleksandar Volkanovski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Picogram's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Volkanovski lands a big head kick that sends Picogram tumbling to the mat! Volkanovski takes a step backwards and waves Picogram back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Picogram is rocked!

It looks like Jonny Picogram has been cut.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Picogram might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Volkanovski is defended easily by Picogram.
Oh Picogram is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick by Volkanovski - that's a beauty! Picogram is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Volkanovski can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Aleksandar Volkanovski!
After winning the bout, Aleksandar Volkanovski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.