PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Dimitrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory Joaquin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dimitrov comes into the arena with MitiS & MaHi - Sky blaring out of the sound system. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Dimitrov
vs
Joaquin

180 cm
25
200 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

225 cm
27
205 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Dragon

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Vladimir Dimitrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rory Joaquin!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joaquin throws a sloppy head kick and Dimitrov moves out of range easily.
Joaquin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dimitrov circles away.

Joaquin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Joaquin is trying to push Dimitrov away but Dimitrov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Joaquin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dimitrov is defending well.
Dimitrov is looking for a takedown.

Joaquin decides to pull guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Joaquin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dimitrov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joaquin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dimitrov postures up.
Dimitrov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dimitrov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dimitrov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dimitrov throws a big elbow that misses.
Dimitrov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimitrov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dimitrov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dimitrov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Joaquin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Joaquin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dimitrov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Joaquin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Joaquin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dimitrov is controlling him.
Dimitrov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Joaquin's head.
Dimitrov connects with a couple of short punches.
Joaquin looking to control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dimitrov is looking to work some ground and pound but Joaquin has wrist control.
Dimitrov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dimitrov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Joaquin is rocked!
Dimitrov gets to his feet and stands over Joaquin, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Joaquin felt that one! Dimitrov unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Joaquin from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Dimitrov!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Vladimir Dimitrov waved his t-shirt featuring Dragon's logo in front of the cameras.