PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shakirr Blaack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrija Kostic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Blaack
vs
Kostic

181 cm
25
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shakirr Blaack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andrija Kostic!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kostic swats away the attempt to clinch by Blaack.
Blaack moves out of range of the body kick.
Blaack shoots in looking for a takedown but Kostic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blaack's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Blaack fails with the takedown.
Kostic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Blaack.
Kostic avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Blaack.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostic is looking for a sweep.
Kostic manages to work his way to half guard, despite Blaack's best efforts.
Blaack not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostic moves into full guard.
Kostic managing to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kostic is on top in guard.

Kostic cracks Blaack with a solid left hand.
Kostic controlling from the top position.
Kostic is in close to Blaack's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kostic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Blaack is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kostic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kostic stands up over Blaack, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kostic stands up over Blaack, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kostic chips away with some ground and pound.
Kostic seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Blaack can't keep his opponent in guard - Kostic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kostic drops an elbow to the side of Blaack's head.
Kostic trying to mount his opponent but Blaack defends it.
Blaack trying to control but Kostic postures up.
Blaack is breathing heavily.
Kostic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kostic seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Kostic there.
Kostic slows the pace down in half guard.
Kostic drops an elbow to the side of Blaack's head.
Kostic scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Blaack is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kostic scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kostic controlling the pace.
Kostic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaack is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kostic scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kostic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kostic controlling the pace.
Blaack on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kostic is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Blaack has hold of Kostic's hands but Kostic slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kostic controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kostic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrija Kostic dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Kostic shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kostic was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kostic taking a breather here.
Blaack is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kostic scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kostic scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Blaack to see if he's OK.
Kostic taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostic scoring with punches and elbows.
Kostic advances to full mount.
Kostic landing punches.
Kostic landing strikes from the mount.
Kostic content just to control the position here.
Kostic is landing with some decent strikes but Blaack is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kostic raining down shots from the mount!
Kostic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kostic lands a big elbow.
Kostic controlling the pace for now.
Kostic working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kostic controlling the pace for now.
Kostic scoring with strikes but Blaack is staying in there.
Blaack knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kostic on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kostic working Blaack over with strikes here.
Kostic with shots to the head and body - Blaack looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kostic raining down shots from the mount!

Blaack is rocked!
Kostic content just to control the position here.
Kostic landing strikes from the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kostic looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kostic in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
A nice elbow there by Kostic.
Kostic working Blaack over with strikes here.
Kostic looking to finish Blaack with some ground and pound. This is bad for Blaack!
Kostic unloading with bombs!
Oh Blaack is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blaack really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kostic working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kostic scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Blaack?
Kostic controlling the pace for now.
Kostic unloading with bombs!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kostic cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Kostic putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Blaack is in all sorts of trouble here.
Blaack is bucking up trying to escape but Kostic cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kostic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kostic is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Blaack can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kostic unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Blaack wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Kostic celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrija Kostic!