|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Minio Deathdragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
19
189 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
178 cm
19
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Minio Deathdragon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bobby Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Johnson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Deathdragon keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Deathdragon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
Deathdragon working a defensive guard here.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Deathdragon throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Deathdragon keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deathdragon trying to control the position.
Deathdragon trying to control the position here.
Deathdragon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson pushes down on Deathdragon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Deathdragon is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's two 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.
Johnson is trying to control. Deathdragon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Deathdragon is doing well to control the position and prevent Johnson from advancing to side control.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deathdragon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Deathdragon.
Deathdragon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Deathdragon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Deathdragon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Deathdragon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Deathdragon keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Deathdragon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Deathdragon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Deathdragon manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deathdragon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Minio Deathdragon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Deathdragon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Deathdragon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Deathdragon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johnson is trying to defend but Deathdragon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Deathdragon trying to mount his opponent but Johnson defends it.
Deathdragon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Deathdragon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is not content to let Deathdragon control the position.
Deathdragon is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Deathdragon is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Deathdragon is looking for a kimura here.
Deathdragon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Deathdragon's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deathdragon swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Johnson is now in Deathdragon's guard. A big mistake from Deathdragon there, giving up the dominant position!
Deathdragon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Deathdragon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johnson postures up in Deathdragon's guard and throws a big left but Deathdragon blocks it.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson thows a big elbow that misses.
Johnson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Johnson working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deathdragon is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Minio Deathdragon dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Deathdragon counters with a takedown into side control.
Deathdragon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Deathdragon misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Deathdragon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Johnson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Deathdragon asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deathdragon in side control, throwing shots but Johnson defends.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson is trying to buck Deathdragon off.
Deathdragon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Deathdragon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Deathdragon tries for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
The ground and pound from Deathdragon seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Deathdragon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Deathdragon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Deathdragon is controlling him well.
Deathdragon tries to move into full mount but can't pass Johnson's legs.
Deathdragon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Deathdragon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bobby Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Deathdragon goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Johnson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Deathdragon but great work by Johnson.
Johnson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sloppy strikes there by Johnson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Minio Deathdragon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Deathdragon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Minio Deathdragon!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
23% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
