PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fiodor Jemelianko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bojan Bajic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jemelianko
vs
Bajic

185 cm
33
221 lbs
12 - 14 - 1

187 cm
27
220 lbs
10 - 4 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Knockout power

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 12 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Fiodor Jemelianko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Bojan Bajic!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bajic throws a head kick that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jemelianko.
Jemelianko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bajic throws a low kick, looking for Jemelianko's leg but Jemelianko calmly moves out of range.
Jemelianko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jemelianko shoots in looking for a takedown but Bajic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jemelianko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fiodor Jemelianko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Jemelianko or perhaps it was just good defense by Bajic which made him look bad.
Bajic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jemelianko.
Bajic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jemelianko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bajic misses with a hook.
Bajic leaves Jemelianko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jemelianko connects with a looping right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bajic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jemelianko.
Horrible takedown by Jemelianko or perhaps it was just good defense by Bajic which made him look bad.
Jemelianko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice sprawl there from Bajic as Jemelianko shoots in.
Bajic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jemelianko shoots in for a takedown but Bajic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bajic throws a chopping leg kick but Jemelianko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bajic tries a head kick but it misses.
Jemelianko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bajic catches Jemelianko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jemelianko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bajic scores with a hook.
Jemelianko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bajic swivels and escapes.
Jemelianko tries to bum rush Bajic with a series of wild strikes but Bajic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jemelianko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bajic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jemelianko shoots in looking for a takedown. Bajic tries to sprawl out of it but Jemelianko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bajic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jemelianko blocks a head kick by Bajic.
Bajic throws a head kick but Jemelianko moves out of range.

Jemelianko darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jemelianko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bajic regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bajic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jemelianko stopping the sweep attempt from Bajic.

Jemelianko drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bajic dives on top into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bajic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jemelianko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jemelianko will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Jemelianko 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.

Jemelianko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bajic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bajic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Jemelianko throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bajic uses it to pass to side control.
Bajic trying to control the position but Jemelianko is working away.
Jemelianko tries to buck Bajic off but Bajic is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bajic working the ground and pound.
Jemelianko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bajic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bajic cracks Jemelianko with a big right hand but Jemelianko just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
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!
Bajic landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jemelianko takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bajic working away.
Bajic grinds an elbow into Jemelianko's temple.
Jemelianko tries to improve position but can't.
Bajic working the head with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jemelianko is trying to improve his position.
Jemelianko taking a bit of punishment here - Bajic scoring with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jemelianko gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bojan Bajic dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jemelianko tried to score with a low kick but Bajic checks it.
Jemelianko shoots in for a double leg but Bajic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jemelianko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bajic defends it nicely.
Jemelianko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bojan Bajic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jemelianko shoots in for a takedown but Bajic shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fiodor Jemelianko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jemelianko ducks under a wild hook from Bajic.
Fiodor Jemelianko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bajic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jemelianko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bajic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jemelianko fails with the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Jemelianko.
Jemelianko fails with a takedown attempt.
Bojan Bajic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jemelianko ducks under a wild hook from Bajic.
Jemelianko shoots in and drives through. Bajic sprawls well.
Bajic lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

Jemelianko 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.

Bajic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jemelianko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jemelianko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bajic is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Bajic looking for a guillotine here but Jemelianko defends easily.
Bajic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bajic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jemelianko is one step ahead there.
Bajic working a defensive guard here.
Jemelianko trying to control but Bajic is working from the bottom.
Jemelianko would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bajic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jemelianko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bajic is keeping the position for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jemelianko postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bajic is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jemelianko, into his guard.

Jemelianko looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bajic has picked Jemelianko up and slammed him! Jemelianko can't keep hold of the triangle and Bajic manages to pass to side control!
Jemelianko takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jemelianko tries to escape but Bajic is in control.
Jemelianko tries to buck Bajic off but Bajic is having none of it.
Jemelianko takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bajic connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jemelianko some visible discomfort.
Bajic landing a few strikes.
Bajic working the ground and pound.
Jemelianko sneaks back into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bajic lands with a punch from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jemelianko looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bajic slips a nice elbow through Jemelianko's hands, connecting with Jemelianko's forehead.
Jemelianko won't allow Bajic to pass to mount.
Bajic is nestled in close to Jemelianko, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Jemelianko is defending against the submission attempts here by Bajic.

Jemelianko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bajic pulls his head out easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jemelianko tries to roll over but Bajic keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bojan Bajic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Bajic lands a head shot.
Jemelianko shoots in for a takedown but Bajic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bajic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bajic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jemelianko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Jemelianko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bajic controlling the position well.

Jemelianko is working for a submission of some sort.

Jemelianko is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Bajic still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Bajic has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bajic working the head with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Jemelianko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jemelianko takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jemelianko tries to bench press Bajic off him but Bajic keeps the position.
Bajic grinds an elbow into Jemelianko's temple.
Bojan Bajic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jemelianko is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Jemelianko is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bajic's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Jemelianko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bajic working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bajic is looking to advance position but Jemelianko won't allow it.
Bajic working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jemelianko wants to improve his position but Bajic is controlling well.
Bajic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Jemelianko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jemelianko is staying active underneath Bajic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Jemelianko looking for submissions off his back.
Jemelianko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bajic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bojan Bajic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bajic looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jemelianko wants to control but Bajic passes into side.
Bajic taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Jemelianko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bajic trying to control the action but Jemelianko is working from the bottom.
Jemelianko tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Bajic easily slips into full mount!
Jemelianko is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bajic controlling his opponent.
Bajic has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jemelianko's face.
Bajic looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bajic scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bajic cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jemelianko is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Jemelianko takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bajic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bajic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jemelianko is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bojan Bajic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bajic 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bojan Bajic!
Our winner, Bojan Bajic, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.