PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Imanali Gadisov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocky Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Johnson
vs
Gadisov

187 cm
25
160 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

176 cm
18
163 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Likes comics

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rocky Johnson!
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, Imanali Gadisov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gadisov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Johnson's half guard.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gadisov.
Johnson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Heart Cave, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gadisov on the ground.
Gadisov is nestled in close to Johnson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gadisov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gadisov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gadisov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gadisov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gadisov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson taking some punishment here, with Gadisov in his half guard.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gadisov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gadisov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Johnson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gadisov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gadisov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
Johnson has hold of Gadisov's hands but Gadisov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gadisov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gadisov.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnson swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Gadisov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Johnson!
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Gadisov lands a few punches from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gadisov is trying to ground and pound but Johnson uses the momentary lack of control by Gadisov to regain half guard.
Nice strikes from Gadisov there.
Gadisov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gadisov 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. Gadisov connects with a nice short shot to Johnson's temple.
Gadisov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gadisov controlling the action here.
Gadisov is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gadisov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
Gadisov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gadisov is nestled in close to Johnson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gadisov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gadisov is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gadisov working Johnson over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gadisov lands a nice short elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gadisov prevents Johnson from improving his position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gadisov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gadisov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

Gadisov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gadisov lands strikes from half guard.
Gadisov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gadisov working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gadisov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Imanali Gadisov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Johnson gets caught flat footed, as Gadisov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gadisov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gadisov trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Imanali Gadisov has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gadisov scoring with some ground and pound.
Gadisov throws an elbow that misses. Johnson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gadisov's guard. Nice move by Johnson!

Gadisov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gadisov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Gadisov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gadisov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gadisov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gadisov lands a couple of elbows.
Gadisov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gadisov lands a couple of digs.
Gadisov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gadisov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gadisov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gadisov is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gadisov distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Johnson is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gadisov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Oh Johnson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gadisov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gadisov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gadisov arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Johnson's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Imanali Gadisov!
Imanali Gadisov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.