PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bojan Bajic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri CoxX (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Bajic
vs
CoxX

187 cm
24
220 lbs
8 - 4 - 1

193 cm
24
210 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Very quick

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Granite chin

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 8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Bojan Bajic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuri CoxX!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bajic throws a front kick aimed at CoxX's knee but CoxX avoids it well.
A leg kick checked by CoxX.
CoxX takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bajic throws a leg kick but CoxX moved away.
CoxX tries to clinch there but Bajic circles away.
CoxX takes a shot to the body in his stride.
CoxX tries to clinch there but Bajic circles away.

CoxX takes the fight into the clinch.

CoxX pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
CoxX throws a series of punches but Bajic moves out of range.
CoxX misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
CoxX tries to clinch
and Bajic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bajic lands a leg kick that knocks CoxX off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
CoxX tries to close the distance and clinch but Bajic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
CoxX ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bajic moves away.
A big right from CoxX misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
CoxX ducks under a wild hook from Bajic.
CoxX shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bajic but Bajic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
CoxX tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bajic scores with a hook to the body. CoxX takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
CoxX waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bajic.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bajic.
Bajic throws a nice head kick!
CoxX takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
CoxX tries to clinch but Bajic moves away
and Bajic counters with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
CoxX blocks a head kick by Bajic.
CoxX fails with an attempt to clinch.
CoxX checks a leg kick.

CoxX clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bajic obliges.
CoxX looks winded!
CoxX struggles to land a body shot inside as Bajic controls his hands.
Bajic misses with a body punch.
Bajic misses with a punch to the body.
Bajic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bajic misses with a knee strike.
CoxX tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bajic avoids it.
CoxX tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bajic avoids it.
Bajic scores a nice knee to the body.
Bajic misses with a knee strike.
CoxX is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bajic to keep the fight standing.
Bojan Bajic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri CoxX.
Bajic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
CoxX struggles to land a body shot inside as Bajic controls his hands.
Bajic using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
CoxX lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Bajic.
Bajic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bajic tries to work over CoxX's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on CoxX's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
CoxX lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bajic.
CoxX lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bajic backwards.
Bajic lands a good knee to the midsection. CoxX won't want to take too many of those.
Bajic lands a shoulder strike.
Bajic crunches a lovely knee into CoxX's ribcage.
CoxX working aggressively here.
CoxX misses with the head strike.
Bajic lands a left hand that snaps the head of CoxX backwards.
Bajic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bajic blocks the elbow strike.
CoxX wants to get back to striking at distance but Bajic won't allow it.
Bajic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with CoxX's elbow.
CoxX managing to block the knees to the body from Bajic.
Bajic misses with a punch to the body.

CoxX decides to pull guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bajic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bajic distracts CoxX with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now CoxX is on top in guard.
CoxX throws a big elbow that misses.
CoxX wants to control from the top but Bajic keeps moving.
CoxX throws a big right hand that misses.
CoxX trying to control the position from guard on top but Bajic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bajic is trying to keep CoxX in close.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
CoxX slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bojan Bajic dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

CoxX blocks a jab.
Yuri CoxX is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bajic circles away from the clinch attempt.

CoxX shoots in and gets a takedown into Bajic's guard.
Bajic keeping moving, preventing CoxX from controlling successfully.
CoxX is looking to work some ground and pound but Bajic has wrist control.
CoxX is stalling in the full guard.
Bajic looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as CoxX accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bajic is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bajic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bajic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bajic throws a looping overhand right but CoxX ducks down to avoid it.
CoxX tries to close the distance and clinch but Bajic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
CoxX shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bajic as he avoids it easily.
CoxX shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bajic but Bajic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
CoxX wants to clinch.
Bojan Bajic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - CoxX looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
CoxX moves to clinch but Bajic breaks away
and Bajic counters with a nice body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
CoxX looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bojan Bajic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri CoxX.
CoxX closes the distance and clinches up with Bajic, looking for a takedown. CoxX pushes Bajic against the cage but Bajic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
CoxX tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
CoxX misses with a combination
and Bajic counters with an outside leg kick.
Bajic misses with a low kick.
Bajic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bajic ducks right into an uppercut from CoxX.
Bajic tries to land a leg kick but CoxX saw it coming and moves away.
Yuri CoxX seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
CoxX on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bajic. Bajic obviously looking to wear him down.
CoxX doesn't manage to clinch there - Bajic circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

CoxX looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
CoxX trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
CoxX stopping the sweep attempt from Bajic.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bajic is on top in guard.
Bajic chips away with some ground and pound.
Bajic keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of CoxX's head.
Bajic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. CoxX swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bajic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bajic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bajic postures up and lands a big shot to CoxX's brow.
CoxX manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bajic manages to get himself to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
CoxX is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
CoxX postures up.
CoxX looking to pass the guard.
Bajic manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bajic with shots to the head and body - CoxX looks very uncomfortable down there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bajic connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bojan Bajic will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

CoxX is looking to clinch but Bajic is avoiding it.
CoxX closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bajic counters with a leg kick.
CoxX wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

CoxX clinches up with Bajic and pushes him back against the cage.
CoxX throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Bajic fails to land.
CoxX blocking some punches.
CoxX lands an elbow inside that Bajic shrugs off.
CoxX throws a head punch that misses.
Bajic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bajic has a couple of punches blocked by CoxX.
Bajic tries to throw a body punch but CoxX avoids it by throwing Bajic back against the cage.
CoxX tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
CoxX misses with the head strike.
Bajic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with CoxX's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bajic with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bajic lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
CoxX tries to break the clinch but Bajic is controlling the position.

CoxX pulls guard successfully.
CoxX controls Bajic momentarily but Bajic frees himself.
Yuri CoxX has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bajic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bajic lands a couple of elbows.
CoxX tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bajic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bajic with a nice head shot there.
Bajic with a nice head shot there.
Bajic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
CoxX has Bajic pulled in close to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bajic won't allow CoxX to sweep him here.

CoxX looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
CoxX takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
CoxX wants to sweep here but Bajic controlling him for the moment.
Bajic throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bajic slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from CoxX.
Bajic slows the pace down in half guard.
Bajic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bojan Bajic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bajic controlling the pace.
Bajic trying to control the action but CoxX is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bojan Bajic.
Bajic misses with a double jab
and CoxX counters with a right hand to the body.
CoxX shoots in and drives through. Bajic sprawls well.
CoxX tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bajic catches CoxX with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
CoxX tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
CoxX misses with a double jab
and Bajic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
CoxX fails with an attempt to clinch.

CoxX closes the distance and clinches.
Bajic stops a takedown attempt from CoxX.
CoxX misses with a body punch.
Bajic lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from CoxX fails to land.
Bajic tries to throw a body punch but CoxX avoids it by throwing Bajic back against the cage.
CoxX struggles to land a body shot inside as Bajic controls his hands.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
CoxX has a couple of punches blocked by Bajic.
CoxX throws a punch but it's blocked by Bajic.
Yuri CoxX has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

CoxX gets control of Bajic's arms and successfully pulls guard. CoxX will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bojan Bajic.
Well Bajic 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bojan Bajic!
Bojan Bajic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.