PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nich DiMag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blagojevic Batakovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

DiMag
vs
Batakovic

175 cm
25
165 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

180 cm
25
153 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nich DiMag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Blagojevic Batakovic!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Batakovic does no damage.
Batakovic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Batakovic loads up on a big right hand but DiMag slips the punch.

Batakovic has managed to clinch.
DiMag lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Blagojevic Batakovic has been cut.
A short uppercut from Batakovic.
DiMag lands a good knee to the midsection. Batakovic won't want to take too many of those.
Batakovic avoiding damage as DiMag throws knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. DiMag obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Batakovic throws a punch but it's blocked by DiMag.
DiMag is pushing Batakovic up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
DiMag tries to land knees in the clinch but Batakovic avoids the damage to the body.
Batakovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
DiMag landing knees to the body.
Batakovic misses with the head strike.
Batakovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Batakovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Batakovic.
DiMag blocks an uppercut.
DiMag lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
DiMag pushes Batakovic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DiMag keeps control of Batakovic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Batakovic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. DiMag smiles and moves away.
Batakovic looks winded!

DiMag has closed the distance and engaged Batakovic in a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. DiMag obliges.
A short left from DiMag.
DiMag lands a good knee to the midsection. Batakovic won't want to take too many of those.
DiMag putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Batakovic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
DiMag putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Batakovic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DiMag connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by DiMag.
DiMag landing knees to the head.
DiMag scores with a knee to the head.
DiMag putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Batakovic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Batakovic takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DiMag landing knees to the body.
DiMag controlling the action here for a moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for DiMag.
DiMag lands a knee to the body.
DiMag tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Batakovic avoids it.
DiMag's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
DiMag lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A head punch on the inside from Batakovic fails to land.
DiMag prevents a body shot from Batakovic.
DiMag dodges an elbow strike from Batakovic.
DiMag misses with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by DiMag.
Batakovic misses with the head strike.
Batakovic misses with some punches.
Batakovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of DiMag backwards.
DiMag connects with a knee to the head.
DiMag blocking some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batakovic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. DiMag just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Batakovic fails to land.
Batakovic swings wildly with an uppercut but DiMag uses good head movement to avoid it.
DiMag missing with knees to the body.
Batakovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DiMag blocks an uppercut.
DiMag tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Batakovic throws a punch but it's blocked by DiMag.
DiMag working aggressively here.
DiMag blocking some punches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. DiMag obliges.
Batakovic lands with a left to the head.
Batakovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Batakovic throws a punch but it's blocked by DiMag.
DiMag throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Batakovic blocks it with crossed arms.
DiMag blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Batakovic misses with a punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DiMag unloads a knee to the mid-section. Batakovic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Batakovic swings wildly with an uppercut but DiMag uses good head movement to avoid it.
DiMag throws a knee to the head but misses.
Batakovic working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batakovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Batakovic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
DiMag blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DiMag misses with a knee strike.
Batakovic misses with the head strike.
Batakovic misses with a punch on the inside.
DiMag using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Batakovic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Batakovic wants to get back to striking at distance but DiMag won't allow it.
Batakovic pushes DiMag back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
DiMag blocks the elbow strike.
Batakovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for DiMag.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Batakovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of DiMag backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nich DiMag dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blagojevic Batakovic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Batakovic clinches up with DiMag and pushes him back against the cage.
DiMag takes a shot to the head.
DiMag utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Batakovic throws a punch but it's blocked by DiMag.
Batakovic has a couple of punches blocked by DiMag.
Batakovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Batakovic has a couple of punches blocked by DiMag.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. DiMag obliges.
Batakovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DiMag manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
DiMag utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by DiMag.
Batakovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of DiMag backwards.
DiMag utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Batakovic is breathing heavily.
Batakovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Batakovic.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Batakovic.
Batakovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
DiMag tries to land a knee to the head but Batakovic blocks with his arms.
DiMag lands a good knee to the midsection. Batakovic won't want to take too many of those.
DiMag tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Batakovic avoids it.
Batakovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Batakovic takes a knee to the side of the body.
DiMag tries to land a knee to the head but Batakovic blocks with his arms.
DiMag unloads a knee to the mid-section. Batakovic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The referee calls for DiMag to work.
DiMag scores with a nice hook to the head.
DiMag lands with a short shot to the head.
Batakovic misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Batakovic.
DiMag is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DiMag.
A short uppercut from DiMag.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DiMag controlling the action here for a moment.
DiMag lands a nice knee to the body.
A short uppercut from DiMag.
Batakovic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Batakovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DiMag blocking some punches.
DiMag blocks an uppercut.
DiMag using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
DiMag slowing the pace effectively.
DiMag tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Batakovic throws a head punch that misses.
Batakovic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Batakovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Batakovic misses with some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. DiMag obliges.
Batakovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DiMag with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Batakovic has a couple of punches blocked by DiMag.
DiMag blocks an uppercut.
Batakovic working aggressively here.
Batakovic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Batakovic wants to stall.
DiMag tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Batakovic avoids it.
DiMag misses with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Batakovic.
Batakovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Batakovic.
Batakovic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
DiMag blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Batakovic lands a right hand.
DiMag takes a shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Batakovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

DiMag has closed the distance and engaged Batakovic in a clinch.
Batakovic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Batakovic has a couple of punches blocked by DiMag.
Batakovic misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DiMag.
Batakovic avoiding damage as DiMag throws knees to the body.
DiMag avoids a wild elbow strike from Batakovic.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batakovic's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Batakovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DiMag missing with knees to the body.
Batakovic wants to break free but DiMag has control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
DiMag tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Batakovic avoids it.
DiMag misses with a knee to the head.
DiMag lands a good knee to the midsection. Batakovic won't want to take too many of those.
Batakovic throws a head punch that misses.
Batakovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nich DiMag dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Blagojevic Batakovic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Batakovic has closed the distance and engaged DiMag in a clinch.
DiMag scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. DiMag obliges.
Batakovic working aggressively here.
Batakovic has a couple of punches blocked by DiMag.
Batakovic takes a knee right on the jaw!
DiMag looking to throw knees to the head but Batakovic is blocking nicely.
Batakovic throws a head punch that misses.
DiMag tries to land knees in the clinch but Batakovic avoids the damage to the body.
DiMag softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Batakovic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but DiMag has him pressed against the cage.
Batakovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DiMag has Batakovic pressed against the cage.
Batakovic swings wildly with an uppercut but DiMag uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batakovic jumps guard but DiMag turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A knee to the head by DiMag.
Batakovic throws a head punch that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batakovic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but DiMag gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
DiMag with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
DiMag landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
DiMag blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Batakovic swings wildly with an uppercut but DiMag uses good head movement to avoid it.
DiMag crunches a lovely knee into Batakovic's ribcage.
Batakovic trying to control the position but instead, DiMag has worked for underhooks and has pushed Batakovic into the cage.
Batakovic misses with the head strike.
DiMag with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Batakovic.
DiMag throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Batakovics head.
Batakovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DiMags head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batakovic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Batakovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DiMag with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Batakovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DiMag lands with a short shot to the head.
Batakovic lands a right hand.
DiMag with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Batakovic fails to land.
Batakovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
DiMag wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Batakovic fails to land.
DiMag blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DiMag tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Batakovic avoids it.
DiMag blocking some punches.
Blagojevic Batakovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Batakovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nich DiMag has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Batakovic lands with a left to the head.
DiMag lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batakovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
DiMag throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Batakovic blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Batakovic throws an elbow but misses.
Batakovic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Batakovic working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Batakovic.
Batakovic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Batakovic lands an elbow that stopped DiMag in his tracks for a moment.
Batakovic misses with the head strike.
DiMag misses with a short punch on the inside.
Batakovic managing to block the knees to the body from DiMag.
Batakovic is trying to break free.
A right hand to the body from Batakovic.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Batakovic.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Batakovic.
DiMag lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DiMag.
Batakovic can't break the clinch.
Batakovic is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but DiMag is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batakovic misses with the head strike.
Batakovic misses with some punches.
Batakovic throws a head punch that misses.

Batakovic manages to break the clinch.

DiMag instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batakovic throws a punch but it's blocked by DiMag.
Batakovic misses with some punches.
Batakovic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Batakovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Batakovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Batakovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Batakovic misses with some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DiMag blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DiMag crunches a lovely knee into Batakovic's ribcage.
DiMag missing with knees to the body.
Batakovic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nich DiMag is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Batakovic swings wildly with an uppercut but DiMag uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Blagojevic Batakovic.
Well DiMag 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 David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nich DiMag!
A victorious Nich DiMag thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.