PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Buckley Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Destruction (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armstrong comes to the cage accompanied by Russian Roulette. Destruction has chosen Earth Sized Microwave by Japanese Torture Comedy Hour as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Dick Destruction enters the cage!

Armstrong
vs
Destruction

176 cm
24
163 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

179 cm
24
165 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Great elbows
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

[JMFC] 160!

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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Buckley Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dick Destruction!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Destruction throws a big shot that misses.
Horrible takedown by Armstrong or perhaps it was just good defense by Destruction which made him look bad.
Destruction lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Armstrong backs up against the cage.
Armstrong fails with a takedown attempt.

Destruction gets caught flat footed, as Armstrong shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Armstrong postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Destruction is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Armstrong, into his guard.

Armstrong working for a triangle but Destruction defends it easily.
Destruction is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Armstrong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Destruction can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Armstrong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Destruction is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Destruction sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Armstrong working for submissions but it's allowed Destruction to get to half guard.
Destruction trying to control the pace.

Armstrong looking for submissions off his back.

Armstrong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two 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.
Destruction wants to stand but Armstrong has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Armstrong tries to roll over but Destruction keeps him under control.

Armstrong looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Destruction is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Armstrong shoots for a takedown but Destruction saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buckley Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Destruction lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Armstrong is defended easily by Destruction.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Armstrong is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Destruction's half guard.
Armstrong is breathing heavily.

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

Armstrong is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Armstrong looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Destruction slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Destruction controlling Armstrong's posture.

Armstrong drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Destruction manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Armstrong has Destruction in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Destruction dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Armstrong shoots in and drives through. Destruction sprawls well.
Armstrong slips under a jab.
Destruction swinging wildly here.
Armstrong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Destruction keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Destruction thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Armstrong if he has to take too many more of those.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Destruction tries to clinch there but Armstrong circles away.
Destruction lands a jab to Armstrong's midsection.
Armstrong tries to clinch but Destruction moves out of range.
Destruction misses the jab.
Armstrong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Destruction's waist but Destruction gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Armstrong off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buckley Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Armstrong drives through with a takedown into guard.
Destruction trying to keep a closed guard but Armstrong is proving a slippery customer.

Armstrong has gone for a leg lock! Destruction slips out almost immediately though and dives into Armstrong's guard.

Armstrong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Destruction can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Armstrong has an active guard here but Destruction has managed to pass into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Destruction working Armstrong over with strikes.
Still in half guard, Destruction seems content to control.

Armstrong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Destruction pulls his head out easily.

Armstrong looking for submissions off his back.

Armstrong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Destruction pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Destruction not doing much here.

Armstrong looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Destruction is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Armstrong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Destruction slows the pace down in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is not content to let Destruction control the position.

Armstrong looking for submissions off his back.
Armstrong moves into full guard.

Armstrong looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Destruction has picked Armstrong up and slammed him! Armstrong can't keep hold of the triangle and Destruction manages to pass to side control!
Destruction wants to lay and pray for a moment but Armstrong keeps working.
Armstrong seems a little lost for a moment, as Destruction dominates the positioning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Armstrong manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Destruction is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Armstrong looking for submissions off his back.

Armstrong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Destruction pulls his head out easily.
Destruction tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Armstrong.
Still in half guard, Destruction seems content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Armstrong looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Destruction trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Destruction showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Armstrong fails in his attempt to clinch.

Destruction drives through and clinches with Armstrong against the cage.
Armstrong is looking to control Destruction's arms but Destruction gets an underhook and turns him. Now Armstrong has his back to the cage.
Armstrong throws an elbow that misses.
Armstrong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Armstrong misses with an elbow strike.
Destruction lands a body shot in the clinch.
Armstrong pushes off an throws an elbow but Destruction leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Destruction avoids the elbow strike from Armstrong, against the cage.
Destruction lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Armstrong avoiding damage.
Destruction lands with a light punch inside.
Destruction misses with a knee strike.
Destruction misses with a knee to the head.
Destruction lands with a short shot to the head.
Armstrong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short right from Destruction on the inside.
Destruction landing knees to the head.
Armstrong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Destruction putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Armstrong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Destruction comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Destruction dodges an elbow strike from Armstrong.
Armstrong misses with an elbow over the top.
Destruction avoids the elbow strike from Armstrong, against the cage.
Destruction dodges an elbow strike from Armstrong.
Armstrong pushes off an throws an elbow but Destruction leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Destruction blocks the elbow strike.
Armstrong looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Destruction breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Destruction lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice takedown defense from Destruction. No joy for Armstrong on that attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Armstrong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Armstrong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Destruction pinned against the cage. Destruction gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buckley Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Destruction lands a nice looking body shot.
Destruction defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Armstrong.
Destruction's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Destruction duly obliges.
Buckley Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Destruction lands the left hand.
Destruction goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A head kick misses from Destruction.

Destruction closes the distance and clinches.
Armstrong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Destruction blocks an elbow strike.
Destruction lands a shot to the body.
Armstrong misses with an elbow over the top.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Destruction avoids a wild elbow strike from Armstrong.
Armstrong takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destruction lands a damaging elbow.
Armstrong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Destruction scores with a shot to the side of Armstrong's head.
Armstrong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Destruction comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Armstrong pushes off an throws an elbow but Destruction leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Destruction avoids the elbow strike from Armstrong, against the cage.
Armstrong pushes off an throws an elbow but Destruction leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Armstrong.
Destruction lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Destruction manages to break the clinch.
Armstrong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Destruction sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Armstrong shoots in but no luck this time.
Armstrong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Destruction circles away.

Destruction moves into the clinch.

Destruction manages to break the clinch.
Destruction scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Destruction scoring well with a low kick there.
Destruction misses with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Armstrong is defended easily by Destruction.
Destruction scores with a jab.
Armstrong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Destruction circles away.
Destruction jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destruction cracks Armstrong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A punch lands to the side of Armstrong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Destruction lands a really nice looking cross but Armstrong seems unphased.
Armstrong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Armstrong shoots for a double leg takedown but Destruction sprawls well. He's pushed Armstrong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Destruction fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Armstrong manages to avoid it.
Destruction misses the shot to the body.
Destruction's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Destruction duly obliges.
Destruction throws a sloppy head kick and Armstrong moves out of range easily.
Donk. Destruction catches Armstrong right on the button with a cross.
Armstrong tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Armstrong fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Destruction as Armstrong shoots in.
Destruction tests Armstrong's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Destruction drives through and clinches with Armstrong against the cage.
Armstrong takes an elbow to the temple.
Armstrong takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short right from Destruction.
Destruction scores with a knee to the head.
Destruction landing knees to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Buckley Armstrong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Destruction lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Destruction takes an elbow to the temple.

Destruction pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Armstrong.
Destruction leaves Armstrong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Destruction has managed to clinch.
Destruction blocks an elbow strike.
Destruction using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Destruction avoids a wild elbow strike from Armstrong.
Armstrong is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Destruction.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Destruction pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Destruction with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good leg kick by Destruction there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Destruction is looking to slow Armstrong down with leg kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Destruction moves into the clinch.
Destruction unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Destruction pushes Armstrong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Destruction lands a hook that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards.
Destruction landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A right hook to the body lands for Destruction.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Destruction comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Destruction 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Destruction!