PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alaric Visigoth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nebojsa Mihattovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Visigoth comes to the cage accompanied by THUNDERSTRUCK. Mihattovic has chosen Geto Boys - Still as his entrance music. Nebojsa Mihattovic will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Visigoth
vs
Mihattovic

175 cm
31
170 lbs
19 - 11 - 0

177 cm
25
163 lbs
7 - 2 - 1

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alaric Visigoth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Nebojsa Mihattovic!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mihattovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Visigoth.
Nebojsa Mihattovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mihattovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Visigoth.
A good leg kick by Mihattovic.
Visigoth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Visigoth misses with a hook
and Mihattovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Mihattovic.
Mihattovic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Visigoth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mihattovic.
A jab lands there for Visigoth.
Visigoth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Visigoth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mihattovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Visigoth's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mihattovic under the eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Visigoth misses with an uppercut. Mihattovic saw that one coming.
Mihattovic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Visigoth slips under a jab.
Visigoth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mihattovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mihattovic throws a leg kick but Visigoth checks it.
Mihattovic connects with a leg kick. Visigoth looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Visigoth blocks a head kick by Mihattovic.
Mihattovic throws out a loose jab but Visigoth uses good head movement to avoid it.

Visigoth feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Visigoth tries to free his leg and advance position but Mihattovic is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Visigoth won't allow Mihattovic to sweep him here.
Visigoth wants to control from the top but Mihattovic keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Visigoth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mihattovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mihattovic can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Visigoth controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mihattovic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Visigoth is controlling him.
Mihattovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Visigoth wants to control from the top but Mihattovic keeps moving.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mihattovic throws a big shot that misses.
Mihattovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Visigoth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Visigoth checks a leg kick.
Mihattovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Visigoth fails to land the takedown.
Mihattovic misses with a double jab.
Mihattovic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Visigoth checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The fighters circling - Visigoth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Visigoth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mihattovic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Visigoth keeps the fight on the outside.
Visigoth lands an overhand right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Visigoth throws a right hand that misses
and Mihattovic counters with a good, hard body kick but Visigoth shrugs it off.
Visigoth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mihattovic.
A punch lands to the side of Mihattovic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mihattovic ducks under a wild hook from Visigoth.
Mihattovic scores with the left hand. Visigoth knows he should have avoided that one.
Visigoth is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Visigoth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Visigoth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mihattovic can pounce on him.
Mihattovic lands with a thumping leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mihattovic moves in looking to clinch but Visigoth pushes him off.
Mihattovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mihattovic misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nebojsa Mihattovic dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Mihattovic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Visigoth circles away.
Nebojsa Mihattovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Visigoth shoots in and drives through. Mihattovic sprawls well.
Visigoth blocks a low kick nicely.
Visigoth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mihattovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mihattovic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mihattovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mihattovic moves out of range as Visigoth strikes.
Visigoth missing with a left hand there. Mihattovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Mihattovic shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mihattovic was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mihattovic avoids the attempt from Visigoth to control.
Mihattovic misses with a head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mihattovic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Visigoth wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mihattovic.
Visigoth keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Visigoth gets back to half guard.
Visigoth is looking to improve his position.
Visigoth is pressing down on Mihattovic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Visigoth has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Visigoth is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mihattovic is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Visigoth is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Visigoth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mihattovic throwing strikes but missing.
Visigoth wants to sweep here but Mihattovic controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Alaric Visigoth wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Mihattovic throws a sloppy head kick and Visigoth moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mihattovic.
That kick from Mihattovic tenderised Visigoth's leg. Visigoth is trying to keep his angry face on.
Visigoth throws an overhand right that lands on Mihattovic's shoulder, as Mihattovic tries to avoid the shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mihattovic.
Mihattovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Visigoth throws out the jab.
Mihattovic looks to land a body kick but Visigoth moved away.
Mihattovic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Visigoth sprawls well. Visigoth wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mihattovic gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Visigoth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mihattovic tries to land a front kick but Visigoth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mihattovic misses with a hook.

Mihattovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mihattovic lands with a left to the head.
Mihattovic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mihattovic trying to stall but Visigoth improves his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mihattovic is working Visigoth over against the cage.
Mihattovic lands an elbow just above Visigoth 's eye.

It looks like Alaric Visigoth has been cut.
Mihattovic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mihattovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nebojsa Mihattovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alaric Visigoth's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Visigoth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mihattovic.
Mihattovic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Visigoth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Visigoth is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Visigoth closes the distance and clinches up with Mihattovic, looking for a takedown. Visigoth pushes Mihattovic against the cage but Mihattovic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mihattovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mihattovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mihattovic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Mihattovic.
A telegraphed right hand from Mihattovic misses the target.
Visigoth throws a big shot that misses.
No luck for Visigoth with that takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mihattovic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mihattovic misses with a head kick.
Mihattovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mihattovic cracks the inside of Visigoth's front leg.
Mihattovic connects with an inside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Visigoth crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mihattovic - the referee stops the clock and Visigoth gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mihattovic. Visigoth manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Visigoth misses with a right hand
and Mihattovic counters with a straight right hand.
Visigoth throws a hook but Mihattovic avoids it easily.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Visigoth.
Alaric Visigoth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nebojsa Mihattovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mihattovic regains half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mihattovic trying to control but Visigoth postures up.
Visigoth seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Visigoth misses with a head shot. Mihattovic uses the momentum to regain guard.
Mihattovic pulls Visigoth in close to prevent any damage.
Alaric Visigoth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mihattovic looking to control.
Visigoth is fighting to break Mihattovic's control of his arms but Mihattovic is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Nebojsa Mihattovic wasn't active enough on the ground.
Visigoth looks to land a left hand but Mihattovic moved out of range nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Visigoth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Visigoth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mihattovic.
Mihattovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Visigoth off the cage and back into range.
Visigoth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mihattovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Visigoth misses with a hook. Mihattovic ducked under it nicely.
Visigoth shoots in looking for a takedown but Mihattovic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Visigoth's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alaric Visigoth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mihattovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Visigoth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mihattovic.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Visigoth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mihattovic.
Mihattovic scores with a punch to the head.
Visigoth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mihattovic counters with a nice leg kick.
Visigoth takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mihattovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mihattovic lands a high kick!

Mihattovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Visigoth drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mihattovic gets underhooks to prevent Visigoth's takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nebojsa Mihattovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mihattovic winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nebojsa Mihattovic!
A relieved looking Nebojsa Mihattovic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.