PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sorghum Drummondii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Persson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Jonny Persson enters the cage!

Drummondii
vs
Persson

189 cm
21
210 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

190 cm
18
213 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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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 Amsterdam, Sorghum Drummondii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonny Persson!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Persson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Drummondii throws a one two combo.

It looks like Jonny Persson has been cut.
Persson needs to keep his hands up - Drummondii had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Persson throws a leg kick but Drummondii checks it.
Drummondii throws a right and a left that Persson avoids nicely.
Drummondii misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Persson tries to clinch but Drummondii is having none of it.
Drummondii tries to close the distance and clinch but Persson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Persson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Drummondii defends it nicely.
Drummondii fails with an attempt to clinch.
Drummondii tries to close the distance and clinch but Persson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Drummondii drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drummondii wanted to stand there but Persson had control of the position.

Drummondii drops back looking for a leg! Persson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Persson manages to kick Drummondii off! Drummondii jumps back into Persson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Persson is looking to stand up but Drummondii isn't so interested in that idea.
Drummondii keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Persson's head.
Drummondii has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Drummondii has gone for a leg lock! Persson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Drummondii's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Drummondii holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Drummondii has his foot on Persson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Persson works his way back into a safe position though.
Drummondii is breathing heavily.
Drummondii has a closed guard, preventing Persson from standing up.

Drummondii is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Drummondii has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Persson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Persson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Drummondii, up you get!
Persson leaves Drummondii with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Persson takes the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Persson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Drummondii is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Persson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Persson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Drummondii gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sorghum Drummondii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Persson.

Persson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Persson throws a combination that misses
and Drummondii counters with a nice uppercut.
Drummondii leaves Persson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Drummondii lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Drummondii lands with a nice combination. Persson backs away looking to recover.
Drummondii throws a combination. Persson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Persson drives through with a takedown into guard.

Drummondii is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Drummondii throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

Drummondii looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Persson looking to pass the guard.

Drummondii looking for a guillotine here but Persson defends easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Persson trying to control but Drummondii is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sorghum Drummondii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonny Persson's cut.
That's time! Drummondii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Drummondii throws a left and a right that both miss

and Persson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Drummondii!
Drummondii is bucking up trying to escape but Persson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Drummondii wants to control but Persson is having none of it.
Drummondii tries to reverse the position but Persson maintains control.
Persson avoids the attempt from Drummondii to control.
Drummondii throwing hammer fists to the chest of Persson. What's that going to do exactly?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Persson unloading with bombs!
Persson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Drummondii looks a forlorn figure.
Persson lands a big shot there that rocks Drummondii but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Persson looking to control but Drummondii is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Drummondii is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Persson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Drummondii looks a forlorn figure.
Drummondii really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Persson landing strikes from the mount.
Feeble punches landing from Drummondii - he's mounted - they can't hurt.
Drummondii is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Persson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Drummondii looks a forlorn figure.
Drummondii flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Drummondii tries to hold on but Persson pushes him away.
Persson wants to control the pace but Drummondii is squirming around nicely.
Persson with shots to the head and body - Drummondii looks very uncomfortable down there.

Persson goes for an armbar but Drummondii turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Drummondii.
Persson wants to get back to his feet but Drummondii is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Drummondii with a flurry of punches that miss.

Persson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Drummondii off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Drummondii misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Persson.
Persson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drummondii was well out of range. Poor timing from Persson.
Persson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Drummondii.
Drummondii throws a right and a left that Persson avoids nicely.
Drummondii shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Persson pinned against the cage. Persson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Drummondii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Persson misses with a kick to the body

and Drummondii counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Persson pushes Drummondii off looking to stand but Drummondii dives back in and keeps control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drummondii trying to control from half guard but Persson is working away.
Drummondii is pressing down on Persson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Persson is holding on for now.
Drummondii is looking to take a break and control but Persson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Persson pushes Drummondii off and gets back to his feet.
Persson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Persson slaps away a takedown attempt from Drummondii, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Persson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Drummondii counters with a three punch combo that has Persson backing up. Persson nods at Drummondii to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Persson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jonny Persson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Persson misses with a combination

and Drummondii holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Drummondii's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Drummondii wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Drummondii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Drummondii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sorghum Drummondii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Persson throws a head kick that misses

and Drummondii counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Persson!
You get the feeling that Persson really doesn't like being in this position too much.

Drummondii is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Drummondii just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drummondii shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Persson scores with a takedown into Drummondii's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Persson stands and throws Drummondii's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Persson trying to control the position but Drummondii is working away.

Persson swings around for an armbar but Drummondii sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Persson's guard.
Drummondii wants to control from the top but Persson keeps moving.
Persson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Drummondii trying to control the position from guard on top but Persson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Persson manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Persson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Persson.
Drummondii misses with a head kick.
Drummondii looks to land a combination but Persson avoids it well.
Nice body kick from Persson.
No luck for Drummondii with that takedown attempt.
Drummondii misses with the combination.
Persson has his takedown stuffed
and Drummondii counters with a three punch combo that has Persson backing up. Persson nods at Drummondii to acknowledge the strikes.
Drummondii lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Persson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Persson throws a combination that misses

and Drummondii counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Persson breaks the clinch.

Drummondii rushes Persson and presses him up against the cage.
Drummondii tries to throw a body punch but Persson avoids it by throwing Drummondii back against the cage.

Drummondii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Persson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Drummondii counters with a slapping leg kick.
Drummondii misses with a double jab.
Persson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drummondii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Persson walks into a jab.
Persson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Drummondii counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Drummondii.
Drummondii wants to stand but Persson is controlling his posture from full guard.

Drummondii drops back looking for a leg! Persson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Persson manages to kick Drummondii off! Drummondii jumps back into Persson's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Persson wants to get back to his feet but Drummondii is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Drummondii trying to control but Persson is working from the bottom.

Drummondii thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Persson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Drummondii prevents the takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sorghum Drummondii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Drummondii 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sorghum Drummondii!