PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johan Herberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russian Experiment III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Experiment III is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Come To Daddy. Russian Experiment III has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Herberg
vs
Experiment III

160 cm
24
167 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

174 cm
26
169 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johan Herberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Russian Experiment III!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Experiment III waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Herberg.
Experiment III swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Herberg looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Experiment III is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Herberg dives into side control.
Experiment III is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Herberg asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Experiment III is looking for a sweep.
Experiment III tries to escape but Herberg is in control.
Experiment III tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Herberg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Herberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Experiment III keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Herberg avoids the body shot from Experiment III.
Herberg throws a shot from downtown. Experiment III moves away and avoids it.
Herberg misses with an uppercut. Experiment III saw that one coming.
Herberg slips under a jab from Experiment III.
No luck for Herberg with that takedown attempt.
Herberg scores with a decent looking hook.
Experiment III throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Herberg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Experiment III sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Herberg somewhat.
Herberg misses with a straight right.
Herberg misses the jab.
Experiment III steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Herberg.
The fighters circling - Experiment III throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Experiment III misses with a wild body shot.
Experiment III closes the distance and clinches up with Herberg, looking for a takedown. Experiment III pushes Herberg against the cage but Herberg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment III misses the shot to the body.
Experiment III connects with a looping right hand.
Herberg throws the left hand but Experiment III avoids the punch easily.
Herberg misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Experiment III to counter with a crisp jab.
Experiment III looks to throw the jab but Herberg is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Herberg misses the target.
Experiment III throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Experiment III with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Experiment III.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Experiment III has Herberg up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Experiment III.
Experiment III prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Herberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Experiment III misses with a punch on the inside.
Experiment III lands a body shot in the clinch.
Experiment III lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Herberg or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Herberg.
Herberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Experiment III working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Herberg blocking some punches.
Experiment III is pressed up against the cage. Herberg has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Experiment III down to the mat. Experiment III avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Herberg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Experiment III ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Herberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Experiment III throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russian Experiment III dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Herberg lands with an uppercut that bounces Experiment III off the cage and back into rage.
Herberg ducks under a wild hook from Experiment III.
Herberg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Experiment III counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Herberg won't allow Experiment III to pass to mount.
Herberg tries to roll over but Experiment III keeps him under control.
Herberg is in trouble now - Experiment III has advanced to mount!
Herberg is looking to improve his position but Experiment III isn't that keen on the idea.
Experiment III landing strikes, looking to finish!
Experiment III lands a big elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Experiment III working for a submission but Herberg is keeping him at bay.

Experiment III working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Experiment III is breathing heavily.
Experiment III avoids the attempt from Herberg to control.
Experiment III cracks Herberg with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Herberg is looking to get to half guard.
Experiment III landing punches.
Herberg is trying to escape the mount.
Experiment III landing punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herberg sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Experiment III is working for a kimura but Herberg is defending it quite comfortably.
Experiment III scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Herberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Herberg is trying to maintain the position but Experiment III is very close to passing his half guard.
Experiment III not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Herberg regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Experiment III.

Herberg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Experiment III doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Experiment III manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Herberg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment III preventing the sweep.
Experiment III throwing strikes but missing.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Herberg throws a predictable looking body shot

and Experiment III counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Herberg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Herberg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Experiment III scoring with some ground and pound.
Experiment III with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Herberg can't keep his opponent in guard - Experiment III advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Herberg is looking for a sweep. Experiment III is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Experiment III is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Herberg has managed to free his arm - good work.
Herberg desperately trying to maintain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment III trying to pass the guard but Herberg defending well.
Experiment III frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Experiment III in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Herberg tries to lock up and control but Experiment III gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Herberg in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Herberg tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Experiment III working for a submission but Herberg is keeping him at bay.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Herberg is looking to improve his position but Experiment III isn't that keen on the idea.
Experiment III raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russian Experiment III showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Herberg throws a hook but Experiment III avoids it easily.
Herberg slips under a jab from Experiment III.
A big right from Experiment III misses.

Herberg shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Experiment III manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Herberg manages to get himself to full guard.
Experiment III looking to pass the guard.
Experiment III won't allow Herberg to sweep him here.
Experiment III takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Herberg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Experiment III scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Herberg is on top in guard.

Experiment III pushes Herberg off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A big left from Herberg misses.
Experiment III shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Herberg counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Experiment III looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Experiment III is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Herberg trying to pass the guard but Experiment III defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herberg perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Experiment III is trying to get back to full guard.
Herberg takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Experiment III is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Herberg jumps into side control!
The referee asks Herberg politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Herberg prefers to stall for the moment though.
Herberg working the ground and pound from side control.
Experiment III is trying to improve his position.
Herberg controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herberg working the ground and pound from side control.
Experiment III is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Herberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Experiment III keeps working.
Experiment III is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Experiment III looking for a sweep but Herberg has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Experiment III is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Russian Experiment III is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Herberg lands a big shot there that rocks Experiment III but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Herberg scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Experiment III?
Herberg working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Herberg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Experiment III really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Russian Experiment III has got the better of the ground game so far.
Experiment III sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Herberg is looking to advance position but Experiment III won't allow it.
Herberg 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johan Herberg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Experiment III has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russian Experiment III!