PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johan Fry (ranked 4102 p4p, 4432 weight class) and Fiyero Lermontov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Fry
vs
Lermontov

178 cm
18
140
0 - 0 - 0

168 cm
18
145
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johan Fry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fiyero Lermontov!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fry tests Lermontov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fry tests Lermontov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lermontov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fry sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lermontov somewhat.
Fry swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fry moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lermontov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lermontov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fry's waist but Fry gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lermontov off to one side.
Fry stuffs the takedown.
Johan Fry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fiyero Lermontov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fry lands a jab to the head.

Lermontov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fry was covering up waiting for the punch and Lermontov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fry wants to sweep but no luck.
Lermontov postures up.
Lermontov stopping the sweep attempt from Fry.

Lermontov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fry has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lermontov has managed to get both his arms back between Fry's legs - danger averted.
Fry being controlled here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fry can't keep his opponent in guard - Lermontov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lermontov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
A nice elbow there by Lermontov.

Lermontov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Fry wants to hold on but Lermontov pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov working Fry over with strikes here.
Lermontov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fry looks a forlorn figure.
Fry is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lermontov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lermontov controlling the position easily from mount.
Lermontov with a couple of short strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lermontov with shots to the head and body - Fry looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fry is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Fry is bucking up trying to escape but Lermontov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Lermontov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lermontov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fry looks a forlorn figure.
Lermontov postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Fry bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Lermontov and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fiyero Lermontov!