PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Juan Karmanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Mcgregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as TJ Mcgregor enters the cage!

Karmanov
vs
Mcgregor

180 cm
25
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
135 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Juan Karmanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, TJ Mcgregor!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mcgregor instigates a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mcgregor - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Karmanov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mcgregor avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Mcgregor has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Karmanov uses from the top position.
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.
Karmanov passes into half guard.
Karmanov stops Mcgregor from getting back to his feet.
Karmanov is thwarting Mcgregor's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgregor is refusing to be controlled, as Karmanov sits in half guard.
Karmanov is really struggling to control Mcgregor but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgregor is looking to improve his position.

Karmanov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mcgregor is looking to improve his position.
Mcgregor trying to control but Karmanov postures up.

That's two 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.
Karmanov is trying to control the action in half guard but Mcgregor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mcgregor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Karmanov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mcgregor quickly recovers to half guard.
Karmanov is trying to control. Mcgregor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Karmanov sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Karmanov is working for a submission of some sort.

Karmanov is working for a kimura but Mcgregor is defending it quite comfortably.
Mcgregor looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.
Mcgregor wants to get back to full guard.
Karmanov stalling.
Karmanov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mcgregor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Karmanov is working for a submission of some sort.

Karmanov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karmanov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Karmanov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mcgregor tries for a takedown but Karmanov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Mcgregor closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mcgregor lands in his opponent's guard.
Karmanov has Mcgregor pulled in close to control his posture.
Karmanov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Juan Karmanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mcgregor preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karmanov is working hard here to advance position.
Karmanov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karmanov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mcgregor is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karmanov controlling Mcgregor's posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mcgregor won't allow Karmanov to sweep him here.
Mcgregor trying to control the position from guard on top but Karmanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Juan Karmanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Mcgregor closes the distance and clinches.

Mcgregor drags the fight down to the ground.
Karmanov looking to pass the guard.
Karmanov preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karmanov passes Mcgregor's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Mcgregor is defending against the submission attempts here by Karmanov.
Karmanov controlling the action here.
Karmanov wants to pass the guard but Mcgregor is defending well.
Mcgregor wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor trying to control here.
Karmanov wants to free his trapped foot but Mcgregor is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Karmanov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mcgregor is refusing to be controlled, as Karmanov sits in half guard.
Mcgregor wants to control but Karmanov is keeping busy.
Karmanov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mcgregor!
Karmanov takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Mcgregor is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Karmanov off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

Mcgregor won't enjoy being in this position. Karmanov looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Mcgregor is tapping - it's over boys! Karmanov picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Juan Karmanov!