PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Destroyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Mlodzinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mlodzinski comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Enter Sandman kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Joe Destroyer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Destroyer
vs
Mlodzinski

175 cm
25
155 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

176 cm
25
154 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Good chin

ADCC Champion
Dangerous knees
Powerful

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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Destroyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Mlodzinski!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Destroyer shoots in but no luck this time.

Mlodzinski gets a clinch.
Mlodzinski landing knees to the head.
Destroyer is working for takedown but Mlodzinski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Destroyer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mlodzinski is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Destroyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Mlodzinski pulls guard effortlessly.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Mlodzinski working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Destroyer has passed into half guard!

Destroyer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mlodzinski defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Destroyer prevents Mlodzinski from standing back up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Mlodzinski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Destroyer wants to pass to mount but Mlodzinski is defending the position.

Destroyer is trying to work for a kimura but Mlodzinski is defending well.
Mlodzinski tries to roll over but Destroyer keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Destroyer is keen to just control but Mlodzinski is a slippery customer.

Mlodzinski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Destroyer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mlodzinski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Destroyer wants to pass to mount but Mlodzinski is defending the position.

Mlodzinski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Destroyer prevents Mlodzinski from standing back up.
Mlodzinski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Destroyer is controlling the pace.

Mlodzinski looking for submissions off his back.
Destroyer is keen to just control but Mlodzinski is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Destroyer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mlodzinski sees it coming and defends easily.

Mlodzinski actively working from the bottom here.

Mlodzinski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Destroyer is taking a breather. Mlodzinski 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.

Mlodzinski actively working from the bottom here.

Destroyer is looking for a kimura but Mlodzinski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Destroyer to get the leverage.

Destroyer is trying to work for a kimura but Mlodzinski is defending well.
Destroyer prevents Mlodzinski from improving his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mlodzinski is refusing to be controlled, as Destroyer sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Destroyer is trying to control. Mlodzinski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mlodzinski tries to roll over but Destroyer keeps him under control.

We're going to have a standup here because Joe Destroyer wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Mlodzinski tries a head kick but it misses.
That kick from Mlodzinski tenderised Destroyer's leg. Destroyer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Destroyer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Destroyer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Mlodzinski counters by clinching up.
Destroyer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mlodzinski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Mlodzinski decides to pull guard.

Mlodzinski looking for a guillotine here but Destroyer defends easily.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Destroyer trying to control but Mlodzinski is working from the bottom.
Destroyer prevents Mlodzinski from getting back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

We're going to have a standup here because Joe Destroyer wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Mlodzinski clinches with his opponent.

Mlodzinski jumps guard and drags Destroyer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Destroyer wants to control from the top but Mlodzinski keeps moving.
Destroyer advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Adam Mlodzinski will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Mlodzinski tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Destroyer counters with a takedown into side control.
Mlodzinski is looking to reverse the position.

Destroyer is working to tighten is grip on Mlodzinski's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Mlodzinski has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Destroyer is really squeezing tight and eventually Mlodzinski passes out! Destroyer breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Joe Destroyer!