PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marc Case (ranked 24742 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jomul Lydroquang (ranked 4881 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Case
vs
Lydroquang

160 cm
19
193 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

180 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marc Case!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jomul Lydroquang!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lydroquang gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Case could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Lydroquang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Lydroquang gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Lydroquang has hold of one of Case's legs. Case is fighting the takedown attempt but Lydroquang gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lydroquang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Case wants to stand and escape but Lydroquang is having none of it.
Lydroquang slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Case might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Case keeping full guard, as Lydroquang tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lydroquang stands up and waves to Case to follow him.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lydroquang has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Case is trying to keep an underhook but Lydroquang manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Lydroquang performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Case is in trouble now - Lydroquang has advanced to mount!
Lydroquang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Case swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Lydroquang looking to control and managing it successfully.
Case really wants to buck Lydroquang off and get back to his feet.
Lydroquang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lydroquang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's four 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.
Case tries to lock up and control but Lydroquang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lydroquang looking to control and managing it successfully.
Case is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lydroquang controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Lydroquang has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jomul Lydroquang dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Lydroquang gets a clinch.

Lydroquang has hold of one of Case's legs. Case is fighting the takedown attempt but Lydroquang gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lydroquang stops Case from standing up.
Lydroquang stays in close to Case's body and controls the position.

Lydroquang decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lydroquang rushes Case and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Lydroquang has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Case clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Lydroquang keeps control of the position as Case tries to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
We've been informed that Lydroquang has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Case is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Case trying to control the position but Lydroquang manages to sink in the hooks.
Lydroquang is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
More stalling from Lydroquang.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lydroquang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Case is trying to stand back up.
Case is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Case trying to control the hands but Lydroquang breaks the grip.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
What can Case do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Lydroquang is continuing to stall.
Case trying to control but not successfully.
Lydroquang keeps control of the position easily here as Case tries to buck him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of Lydroquang the control monster continue. Boring.
Case is trying to stand back up.
Lydroquang is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jomul Lydroquang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Lydroquang rushes Case and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lydroquang is trying to break the clinch but Case has him pressed against the cage.
Lydroquang wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lydroquang has had enough of the clinch but Case keeps him there for the moment.

Lydroquang has clasped his hands together around Case's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Lydroquang staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Case tries to bench press Lydroquang off him but Lydroquang keeps the position.
Case prevents Lydroquang from improving position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

Lydroquang stands up.

Lydroquang clinches up with Case and pushes him back against the cage.
Lydroquang is looking to break free of the clinch but Case has double underhooks.
Case wants to stall.
Lydroquang is trying to break free.
Lydroquang has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Lydroquang lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lydroquang prevents Case from standing back up.
Lydroquang keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Lydroquang postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Case to stand up.

Lydroquang gets a clinch.
Lydroquang can't break the clinch.

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

Lydroquang moves into the clinch.
Lydroquang is trying to force a seperation but Case has the dominant position.

Lydroquang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lydroquang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Case.

Lydroquang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lydroquang is trying to break the clinch but Case has him pressed against the cage.
Lydroquang tries to break the clinch but Case is controlling the position.

Lydroquang turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lydroquang manages to end up in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lydroquang stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Jomul Lydroquang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Lydroquang clinches up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Lydroquang's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Case keeps control of Lydroquang as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lydroquang is trying to break the clinch but Case has him pressed against the cage.

Lydroquang gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Case regains guard.
Lydroquang is looking to pass into half guard but Case pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Case is in guard.

Case gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lydroquang clinches.

Lydroquang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Lydroquang drives through and clinches with Case against the cage.
Lydroquang can't break the clinch.

Lydroquang gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Lydroquang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lydroquang prevents Case from getting back to his feet.
Lydroquang controls from within his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jomul Lydroquang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lydroquang 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jomul Lydroquang!