PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kidok Production (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Dangerously (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Production
vs
Dangerously

189 cm
25
207 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

195 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kidok Production!
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, Ryan Dangerously!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Production throws a sloppy head kick and Dangerously moves out of range easily.
A head kick by Production misses
and Dangerously cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Dangerously has Production up against the cage in a clinch.

Dangerously pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Production tries to clinch

and Dangerously counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dangerously.
Production tries to circle away but Dangerously has him pinned against the cage.
Dangerously lands a knee to the head.
Production has had enough of the clinch but Dangerously keeps him there for the moment.
Dangerously lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Production backwards.

Dangerously breaks from the clinch.
Production tries to clinch but Dangerously moves away

and Dangerously counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Production is trying to break the clinch but Dangerously has him pressed against the cage.

Dangerously manages to break the clinch.

Dangerously rushes Production and presses him up against the cage.

Dangerously breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Dangerously takes the fight into the clinch.
Production wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Production tries to circle away but Dangerously has him pinned against the cage.

Dangerously breaks the clinch.
Production wants to clinch but Dangerously slips to the side

and Dangerously moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Production's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dangerously keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Production's efforts to push away.

Dangerously breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Dangerously closes the distance and clinches.

Dangerously breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Production darts in trying to clinch

and Dangerously counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Production is trying to push Dangerously away but Dangerously has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Dangerously breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Production wants to clinch but Dangerously slips to the side

and Dangerously counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dangerously.
Dangerously trying to control but Production is working from the bottom.
Dangerously keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Production's head.

Dangerously decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dangerously is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Production.

It looks like Ryan Dangerously has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Dangerously instigates a clinch.

Dangerously escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Production tries to clinch up but Dangerously circles away and keeps his distance.

Dangerously instigates a clinch.
Production looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Production wants to get back to striking at distance but Dangerously won't allow it.
Production has had enough of the clinch but Dangerously keeps him there for the moment.
Production has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Dangerously breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dangerously looks gassed!

Dangerously darts in and clinches Production up against the cage.
Dangerously missing with knees to the body.

Dangerously is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Production can't fight it off and eventually Dangerously manages to take the fight to the floor. Production looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Dangerously is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Production is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dangerously is controlling him.
Production keeping moving, preventing Dangerously from controlling successfully.
Dangerously missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Production wants to stand up but Dangerously is controlling him.

Dangerously drops back looking for a leg! Production is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Production manages to kick Dangerously off! Dangerously jumps back into Production's guard.
Dangerously trying to control the position from guard on top but Production is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dangerously stops Production from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Production kicks Dangerously off and gets to his feet.
Production tries to clinch there but Dangerously circles away.
Production throws a series of punches but Dangerously avoids them all with ease.
Production misses with a head kick.
Production tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Dangerously counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Production's guard now.

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

Dangerously is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Production defends well.
Dangerously not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Dangerously escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Production gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dangerously controls Production momentarily but Production frees himself.
Production throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Dangerously looking for a guillotine here but Production defends easily.
Dangerously 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.
Production thows a big elbow that misses.
Production working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Production knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dangerously on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Dangerously had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Production defends it easily.
Production throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Dangerously dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Dangerously's cut.
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.

Production moves in looking to clinch but Dangerously pushes him off.
Production swats away the attempt to clinch by Dangerously.
Production tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Dangerously counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Production!
Production is trying to stand.

Dangerously is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Production is surviving well by controlling Dangerously's body position as best he can.
Production is trying to stand up.

Dangerously has control of Production's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Production regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Production is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Dangerously unloading with bombs!
Production wants to try and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Dangerously is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Production has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Production tries to buck Dangerously off but he can't manage it.

Dangerously is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Dangerously tries to close the distance and clinch but Production swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Production throws a sloppy head kick and Dangerously moves out of range easily.
Dangerously goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Dangerously has taken the fight to the clinch.
Production has had enough of the clinch but Dangerously keeps him there for the moment.
Production has had enough of the clinch but Dangerously keeps him there for the moment.
Production working hard to break the clinch.

Dangerously's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Production throws a sloppy head kick and Dangerously moves out of range easily.

Dangerously has closed the distance and engaged Production in a clinch.

Dangerously escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Production tries to clinch there but Dangerously circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Production looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Dangerously closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Production quickly recovers to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dangerously wants to take a breather but Production is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dangerously is working for a submission of some sort.
Dangerously is looking to take a break and control but Production is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dangerously sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Production defending well though.
Dangerously looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Production is defending against the submission attempts here by Dangerously.
Dangerously prevents Production from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dangerously is trying to work for a kimura but Production is defending well.
Production pushes Dangerously off looking to stand but Dangerously dives back in and keeps control.
Ryan Dangerously has got the better of the ground game so far.
Production 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.
Dangerously missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dangerously trying to control from Production's half guard. Production has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

Dangerously drops back looking for a leg! Production is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Production manages to kick Dangerously off! Dangerously jumps back into Production's guard.
Production is looking to stand up but Dangerously isn't so interested in that idea.

Production has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dangerously off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Kidok Production seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

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.
Production fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Dangerously has taken the fight to the clinch.

Dangerously breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Production looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kidok Production is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Production throws a head kick but Dangerously moves out of range.

Dangerously takes the fight into the clinch.

Production manages to break the clinch.
Production tries a head kick but it misses.

Dangerously rushes Production and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Production has had enough of the clinch but Dangerously keeps him there for the moment.
Production looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Dangerously breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kidok Production is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Dangerously closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Production looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dangerously wants to lay and pray for a moment but Production keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Dangerously showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryan Dangerously's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Production tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Dangerously counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Dangerously's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dangerously misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dangerously tries to clinch up.
Some wild striking there from Production.
Dangerously avoids a punch combination nicely.
Production tries to clinch up

and Dangerously counters by moving into the clinch.

Dangerously manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dangerously manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dangerously trying to control but Production is having none of it.
Production is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dangerously controlling the position easily from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dangerously is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Production to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Production shrugs it off.
Production is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Production is squirming around, avoiding Dangerously's attempts to control the action.

Dangerously is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Production has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Production!
Dangerously 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.
Production postures up.
Production loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dangerously working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Production.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Production avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dangerously manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Production manages to get himself to full guard.
Production utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Production wants to get back to his feet but Dangerously is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dangerously slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Dangerously tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dangerously laying and praying for a moment but Production takes advantage and regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Production wants to get back to his feet.

Dangerously stands up from half guard.
Production tries to bum rush Dangerously with a series of wild strikes but Dangerously uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Dangerously rushes Production and presses him up against the cage.
Production is trying to break the clinch but Dangerously is controlling him.

Dangerously manages to break the clinch.
Dangerously stuns Production with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Production has Dangerously up against the cage in a clinch.
Dangerously prevents Production from breaking the clinch.
Production has had enough of the clinch but Dangerously keeps him there for the moment.
Dangerously prevents Production from breaking the clinch.
Production wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dangerously breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dangerously tries to close the distance and clinch but Production swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Production looks to clinch

and Dangerously counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dangerously.
Production tries to circle away but Dangerously has him pinned against the cage.
Production has had enough of the clinch but Dangerously keeps him there for the moment.
Dangerously using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Production has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Production tries to circle away but Dangerously has him pinned against the cage.

Dangerously has clasped his hands together around Production's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Production is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dangerously asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Dangerously tries for a kimura but Production is defending well.

Dangerously looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Dangerously decides to take the fight back to the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Dangerously comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dangerously winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Dangerously!