PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tinky Culero Supreme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mantis Joniis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Culero Supreme
vs
Joniis

194 cm
25
288 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

196 cm
26
250 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

After School Syndicate

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Tinky Culero Supreme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mantis Joniis!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Culero Supreme lands a nice shot that snaps Joniis's head back.
Culero Supreme scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Culero Supreme as he connects with a hook.
Joniis staying out of range there.
Culero Supreme connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Culero Supreme throws a jab when Joniis was well out of range.
Culero Supreme throws out a powerful jab.
Culero Supreme tests Joniis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice shot by Culero Supreme.
Joniis fails with a takedown attempt.
Culero Supreme throws a hook to the side of Joniis's head but Joniis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joniis goes for a double leg but Culero Supreme avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Culero Supreme continues to drive forward.
Culero Supreme swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joniis slips a straight right by Culero Supreme.
A lazy left from Culero Supreme finds it's target.
Culero Supreme missing with a left hand there. Joniis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Culero Supreme throws a hook but Joniis avoids it easily.
Joniis tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Culero Supreme looks to land a right hand but Joniis moved out of range.
Culero Supreme misses with a hook

and Joniis counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Joniis stops Culero Supreme from getting back to his feet.

Joniis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Culero Supreme sees it coming and defends easily.

Joniis is looking for a kimura but Culero Supreme is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Joniis to get the leverage.
Culero Supreme is looking to escape.

Joniis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Culero Supreme is just riding it out for now. Joniis eventually gives up the hold.

Joniis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Culero Supreme sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Joniis is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joniis is keen to just control but Culero Supreme is a slippery customer.
Culero Supreme pushes Joniis off looking to stand but Joniis dives back in and keeps control.
Joniis performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Joniis drops an elbow to the side of Culero Supreme's head.
Culero Supreme on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Culero Supreme tries to get out of the position.

Joniis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Culero Supreme doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Joniis.
Culero Supreme keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Joniis seems to be working for a kimura but Culero Supreme defends the submission attempt.
Culero Supreme knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Joniis on the ground.
Culero Supreme tries to kick Joniis off but Joniis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Joniis wants to work for an arm triangle but Culero Supreme is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Joniis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Culero Supreme pushes Joniis off looking to stand but Joniis dives back in and keeps control.
Culero Supreme trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Joniis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Culero Supreme is looking to escape.
Culero Supreme avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Joniis.
Joniis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Joniis is looking for a kimura here.
Joniis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Culero Supreme's head.
Joniis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joniis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Joniis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Culero Supreme keeps working.
Joniis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Culero Supreme is trying to stand.

Joniis is looking for a kimura but Culero Supreme is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Joniis to get the leverage.
Joniis seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Joniis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Joniis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Culero Supreme defends it well.

Joniis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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 Tinky Culero Supreme will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A slow jab from Culero Supreme misses its intended target.
Joniis with the counter takedown but Culero Supreme avoids it easily.
Culero Supreme lands with an uppercut that bounces Joniis off the cage and back into range.
Joniis ducks under a wild hook from Culero Supreme.
Joniis blocks a jab.
Culero Supreme tests Joniis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Culero Supreme cracks Joniis with a right hand to the side of the head.
Culero Supreme throws a looping overhand right but Joniis ducks down to avoid it.
Joniis slips a jab from Culero Supreme.
Joniis defending well as Culero Supreme loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joniis ducks under a wild hook from Culero Supreme.
Mantis Joniis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Culero Supreme throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joniis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joniis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Culero Supreme scores with a jab to the head.
Culero Supreme misses with a hook

and Joniis counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Culero Supreme wants to get back to his feet but Joniis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Joniis lands a couple of elbows.
Joniis postures up and lands a big shot to Culero Supreme's brow.
Joniis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Joniis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Joniis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Culero Supreme is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Joniis is in close to Culero Supreme's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Joniis throws a big elbow that misses.
Joniis trying to control but Culero Supreme is working from the bottom.
Joniis is working Culero Supreme over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joniis stops Culero Supreme from standing up.
Culero Supreme keeping full guard, as Joniis tries to pass.
Joniis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Joniis drops back looking for a leg! Culero Supreme is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Culero Supreme manages to kick Joniis off! Joniis jumps back into Culero Supreme's guard.
Joniis with a nice head shot there.
Joniis is looking to work some ground and pound but Culero Supreme has wrist control.
Joniis distracts Culero Supreme with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Joniis slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Joniis is working Culero Supreme over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joniis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Joniis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Joniis is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Culero Supreme is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Culero Supreme has escaped and now he's on top!

Joniis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Culero Supreme sitting in guard here, content to control.

Joniis has his foot on Culero Supreme's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Culero Supreme works his way back into a safe position though.
Culero Supreme controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Joniis working for a triangle but Culero Supreme defends it easily.

Joniis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Culero Supreme defends it easily.
Culero Supreme wants to control from the top but Joniis keeps moving.

Joniis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Culero Supreme defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joniis trying to keep a closed guard but Culero Supreme is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mantis Joniis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A slow jab from Culero Supreme misses its intended target.
Joniis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Culero Supreme finds it's way round the side to connect with Joniis's head.
Culero Supreme waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joniis.
Joniis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Joniis slips a jab from Culero Supreme.
Joniis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Joniis tries to counter it with a takedown but Culero Supreme pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A telegraphed right hand from Culero Supreme misses the target.
Culero Supreme misses with a looping left.
Culero Supreme scores with a jab. Joniis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Culero Supreme misses with an uppercut.
Culero Supreme bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Joniis's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joniis slips a straight right by Culero Supreme.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Culero Supreme.
Culero Supreme stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good exchange - Culero Supreme coming out on top.
Culero Supreme misses with a straight right.
Despite the aggression on Joniis's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Culero Supreme throws a jab when Joniis was well out of range.
Joniis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Joniis tries for a takedown but Culero Supreme sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Culero Supreme is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Culero Supreme swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joniis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Culero Supreme throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Culero Supreme misses its intended target.
Joniis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Culero Supreme.
Culero Supreme misses with a left hand

so Joniis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Joniis pushing down on Culero Supreme's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Joniis wants to take a breather but Culero Supreme is having none of it.

Joniis seems to be working for a kimura but Culero Supreme defends the submission attempt.
Joniis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Culero Supreme is trying to stand up here but Joniis is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joniis uses his free foot to push down on Culero Supreme's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Culero Supreme.
Joniis lands a nice shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joniis lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Joniis fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Joniis landing punches.
Joniis is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Joniis won't let Culero Supreme get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Mantis Joniis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Joniis scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Culero Supreme squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
BOOM! Joniis connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Joniis with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Joniis fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Culero Supreme is squirming around, avoiding Joniis's attempts to control the action.
You get the feeling that Culero Supreme really doesn't like being in this position too much.

Joniis is working for a guillotine from mount but Culero Supreme frees his head quite easily.

Joniis is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Culero Supreme can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Culero Supreme defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Joniis.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Culero Supreme is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Joniis controlling from mount.
Culero Supreme takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Culero Supreme wants to try and get back to his feet.
Joniis dominating with strikes here.
Joniis punishing his opponent with strikes.

Joniis has hold of Culero Supreme's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Culero Supreme manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Joniis cracks Culero Supreme with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mantis Joniis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Joniis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mantis Joniis!