PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arthur DragonHeart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petr Smirnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DragonHeart's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Heart of Courage. Arthur DragonHeart could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Petr Smirnov's chin.

DragonHeart
vs
Smirnov

183 cm
22
150 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

170 cm
22
150 lbs
4 - 14 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arthur DragonHeart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Petr Smirnov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

DragonHeart fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smirnov sprawls well initially but DragonHeart persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Smirnov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Smirnov wants to control but DragonHeart is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DragonHeart is taking a breather. Smirnov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DragonHeart throwing shots but Smirnov is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DragonHeart moves into full mount! Smirnov won't be happy about that!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DragonHeart sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

DragonHeart with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
DragonHeart tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DragonHeart really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov tries to hold on but DragonHeart postures up.
DragonHeart controlling from mount.
Smirnov avoids a series of strikes thrown by DragonHeart.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
DragonHeart sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DragonHeart has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur DragonHeart dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

DragonHeart drives through with a takedown into Smirnov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
DragonHeart is stalling in the full guard.
DragonHeart's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smirnov keeping moving, preventing DragonHeart from controlling successfully.
Smirnov is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
DragonHeart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
DragonHeart looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
DragonHeart moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Petr Smirnov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

DragonHeart closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - DragonHeart lands in his opponent's guard.
DragonHeart controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
DragonHeart will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DragonHeart looking to pass the guard.
Arthur DragonHeart overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
DragonHeart is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DragonHeart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
DragonHeart sitting in guard here, content to control.
DragonHeart stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smirnov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
DragonHeart is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

DragonHeart closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DragonHeart seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
DragonHeart missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
DragonHeart content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur DragonHeart dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

DragonHeart closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smirnov to the mat! Smirnov manages to get full guard.
DragonHeart is looking to stand up but Smirnov won't let him.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
DragonHeart content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DragonHeart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
DragonHeart trying to control the position from guard on top but Smirnov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smirnov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

DragonHeart decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Smirnov, up you get!

DragonHeart fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smirnov sprawls well initially but DragonHeart persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
DragonHeart controlling the pace.
DragonHeart is pressing down on Smirnov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smirnov is holding on for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DragonHeart works his way into full mount!
DragonHeart takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Further stalling from DragonHeart.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because DragonHeart is stinking the place up with his stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur DragonHeart showed his dominance in that final round.
Well DragonHeart has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:24
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:24
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur DragonHeart!