PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Blagojevic Batakovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Milpid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Milpid is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Stupify. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Batakovic
vs
Milpid

180 cm
25
153 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

179 cm
25
150 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Blagojevic Batakovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jack Milpid!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batakovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Batakovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Milpid manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blagojevic Batakovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batakovic leaves Milpid with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Milpid swings for the body but Batakovic moves out of range.

Batakovic moves into range and clinches up with Milpid.
Batakovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Batakovic pulls guard successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Milpid postures up in Batakovic's guard and throws a big left but Batakovic blocks it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Milpid working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Milpid is in close to Batakovic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Batakovic wants to stand but Milpid is controlling the position.
Milpid throwing strikes but missing.
Milpid cracks Batakovic with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Milpid's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Milpid throwing strikes from guard but Batakovic blocks nicely.
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!
Milpid lands a couple of digs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Milpid prevents Batakovic from getting back to his feet.
Batakovic 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.

Batakovic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Milpid is aware though and is defending well.
Milpid controls from within his opponent's guard.
Milpid working some strikes from top position.

Batakovic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Milpid doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Milpid manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Milpid working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Milpid prevents Batakovic from getting back to his feet.
Milpid distracts Batakovic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Milpid postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Milpid landing with the ground and pound.
Milpid with a nice head shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Milpid is in close to Batakovic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Batakovic is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Elite Training Facility that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

Batakovic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Milpid can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Milpid trying to control but Batakovic is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Milpid distracts Batakovic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Milpid chips away with some ground and pound.
Batakovic wants to get back to his feet but Milpid is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Milpid scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Milpid works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Milpid wants to lay and pray for a moment but Batakovic keeps working.
Batakovic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Batakovic trying to hold on to Milpid's head to control him but Milpid postures up.
Batakovic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Milpid scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milpid landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Batakovic trying to control from the bottom.
Milpid slips a nice elbow through Batakovic's hands, connecting with Batakovic's forehead.
Milpid working over Batakovic with some ground and pound. Batakovic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Milpid prevents Batakovic from improving his position.
Batakovic is trying to stand up here but Milpid is controlling him well.
Batakovic wants to improve his position but Milpid is controlling well.
Batakovic is pressing down on Milpid's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Batakovic working a defensive guard here.
Milpid is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Milpid tries to free his leg and advance position but Batakovic is retaining full guard.
Milpid scoring with some ground and pound.
Milpid works over Batakovic with some ground and pound from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Batakovic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Milpid defends it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Milpid cracks Batakovic with a solid left hand.
Milpid trying to control but Batakovic is working from the bottom.
Milpid passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Milpid working the head with strikes.
Milpid wants to lay and pray for a moment but Batakovic keeps working.
Batakovic is working to avoid the ground and pound but Milpid connects with a decent elbow.
Batakovic is looking to get back to his feet here but Milpid is keeping cool and he's managed to take Batakovic's back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Milpid trying to control.
Batakovic is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Milpid dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Batakovic leaves Milpid with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Batakovic is looking to clinch but Milpid is avoiding it.
Batakovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Milpid swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Batakovic is looking to clinch but Milpid is avoiding it.
Milpid goes for a double leg but Batakovic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Batakovic continues to drive forward.
Batakovic lands an elbow that stopped Milpid in his tracks for a moment.
Milpid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Milpid has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Batakovic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Blagojevic Batakovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Milpid.

Batakovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Batakovic's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Batakovic duly obliges.
Milpid avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Batakovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Batakovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Milpid swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batakovic is looking to clinch but Milpid is avoiding it.
Batakovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Milpid swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Batakovic is looking to clinch.
Batakovic tries to clinch up.
Batakovic is looking to clinch but Milpid is avoiding it.

Milpid manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Batakovic on his heels. He'll look to pass Batakovic's guard now, I'm sure.

Batakovic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Milpid defends it easily.
Batakovic keeping moving, preventing Milpid from controlling successfully.
Batakovic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Batakovic has his foot on Milpid's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Milpid works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milpid landing some decent shots from guard.
Milpid cracks Batakovic with a solid left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Milpid with a nice head shot there.
Milpid lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Batakovic is looking to stand up but Milpid isn't so interested in that idea.
Milpid trying to control the position from guard on top but Batakovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Milpid thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Batakovic is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Batakovic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Milpid manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milpid keeping moving, preventing Batakovic from controlling successfully.
Batakovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Milpid swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Milpid bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Batakovic's guard.

Batakovic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Batakovic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Milpid is aware though and is defending well.
Milpid lands a couple of elbows.
Batakovic has momentary wrist control but Milpid slips an elbow through the middle.
Milpid not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milpid postures up and lands a big shot to Batakovic's brow.
Milpid lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Milpid working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Batakovic's head.

Batakovic has his foot on Milpid's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Milpid works his way back into a safe position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Milpid chips away with some ground and pound.
Milpid is working Batakovic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Milpid with a nice head shot there.
Milpid postures up and lands a big shot to Batakovic's brow.
Milpid scoring with punches to the head and body.
Milpid is in close to Batakovic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Milpid landing some decent shots from guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Milpid advances position into side control!
Check out the look on Milpid's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Milpid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Batakovic wants to clinch up but Milpid keeps it at a distance.
Milpid circles away from the clinch attempt.
Milpid keeps the fight on the outside.
Batakovic tries to clinch there but Milpid circles away.

Milpid 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.
Batakovic looking to control.
Milpid works over Batakovic with some ground and pound from guard.
Batakovic wants to stand and escape but Milpid is having none of it.
Milpid slips nicely into half guard.
Milpid lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Batakovic has hold of Milpid's hands but Milpid slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Batakovic trying to control here.
Batakovic is staying active underneath Milpid, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Milpid working over Batakovic with some ground and pound. Batakovic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batakovic trying to hold on to Milpid's head to control him but Milpid postures up.
Milpid lands with a punch from half guard.
Batakovic has hold of Milpid's hands but Milpid slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Milpid looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Milpid wants to pass the guard but Batakovic is defending well.
Batakovic is in trouble now - Milpid has advanced to mount!
Milpid putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Milpid with good strikes from the mount here!
Milpid in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Milpid cracks Batakovic with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Batakovic tries to lock up and control but Milpid gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Batakovic slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Milpid is nestled in close to Batakovic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batakovic is refusing to be controlled, as Milpid sits in half guard.

Batakovic kicks Milpid off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Milpid slips a jab and a cross from Batakovic.

Batakovic takes the fight into the clinch.
Batakovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Milpid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batakovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Batakovic lands with a light punch inside.
Milpid wants a takedown but no success here.
Milpid tries for a takedown but Batakovic manages to get underhooks.
Blagojevic Batakovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Batakovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Batakovic prevents the takedown attempt.
Blagojevic Batakovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Milpid.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Batakovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Batakovic lands with a light punch inside.
Batakovic effectively controlling the action here.
Batakovic lands an uppercut.

Batakovic has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Milpid uses from the top position.
Milpid working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Milpid postures up and lands a big shot to Batakovic's brow.
Batakovic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Milpid's guard.
Batakovic tries to stand but Milpid is controlling from the bottom.
Milpid is adopting a defensive guard.
Batakovic trying to control but Milpid is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milpid has his hands on Batakovic's head, controlling the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jack Milpid was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Milpid shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Batakovic as he jumps to the side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Batakovic tries to clinch up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batakovic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Milpid comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Milpid 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

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