PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Elang Gumilang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vaso Bakocevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gumilang comes to the cage accompanied by Insanity Love-Sawano Hiroyuki[nZk]:mica. Vaso Bakocevic is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Gumilang
vs
Bakocevic

178 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

170 cm
20
154 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite 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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Elang Gumilang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vaso Bakocevic!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bakocevic tries to bum rush Gumilang with a series of wild strikes but Gumilang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Bakocevic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gumilang utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gumilang putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bakocevic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bakocevic tries to pull guard but Gumilang forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gumilang connects with a knee to the head.
Gumilang unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Stalling in the clinch from Gumilang.
Gumilang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gumilang lands a nice knee to the body.
Gumilang lands a knee to the head.
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!
Bakocevic is trying to pull guard but Gumilang has him pressed against the cage.
Gumilang lands a nice elbow.
Gumilang working Bakocevic over with knees to the body.
Gumilang working Bakocevic over with knees to the body.
Gumilang keeps control of Bakocevic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gumilang stalling against the cage.
Gumilang holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gumilang lands a good knee to the midsection. Bakocevic won't want to take too many of those.
Gumilang landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bakocevic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Elang Gumilang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vaso Bakocevic.
Gumilang presses Bakocevic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bakocevic looks winded!
Gumilang unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gumilang is looking for a takedown.

Gumilang gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Gumilang stands up out of the half guard.
Gumilang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bakocevic as he jumps to the side.
Gumilang has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Harambe Remembrance Hall in the buildup to the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gumilang has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gumilang.
Bakocevic tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gumilang landing knees to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Gumilang.
Gumilang utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Gumilang wants the takedown. Bakocevic is fighting it off but Gumilang persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bakocevic's guard against the cage.
Gumilang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Gumilang stands up and waves to Bakocevic to follow him.
Bakocevic has a takedown stuffed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bakocevic moves into the clinch.
Gumilang with a knee to the head.
Gumilang landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gumilang is struggling to control the position.
Gumilang landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gumilang lands an elbow inside.
Gumilang lands a good knee to the midsection. Bakocevic won't want to take too many of those.
Gumilang landing knees to the body.
Gumilang keeps control of Bakocevic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gumilang.
Bakocevic takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bakocevic wants to break free but Gumilang has control.
A body shot lands from Gumilang.
Gumilang crunches a lovely knee into Bakocevic's ribcage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gumilang landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Gumilang.
Bakocevic takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bakocevic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gumilang prevents it.
Bakocevic tries to circle away but Gumilang has him pinned against the cage.
Gumilang can't get the takedown.
Gumilang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bakocevic fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

That kick from Bakocevic tenderised Gumilang's leg. Gumilang is trying to keep his angry face on.
Elang Gumilang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bakocevic shoots in for a takedown but Gumilang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bakocevic shoots in for a double leg but Gumilang sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Gumilang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gumilang effectively controlling the action here.
Bakocevic wants to take the fight to the mat but Gumilang manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Elang Gumilang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vaso Bakocevic.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gumilang.
Bakocevic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gumilang manages to break the clinch.

Gumilang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gumilang scores a nice knee to the body.
Gumilang crunches a lovely knee into Bakocevic's ribcage.
Bakocevic is breathing heavily.

Gumilang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gumilang moves into the clinch.
Gumilang lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gumilang.

Gumilang gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Gumilang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Gumilang stands up from Bakocevic's guard - Gumilang perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bakocevic takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Gumilang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bakocevic misses with some punches.
Elang Gumilang has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakocevic takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gumilang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Gumilang is trying to trip Bakocevic. He has hold of a leg but Bakocevic is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gumilang persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Gumilang tries to free his leg and advance position but Bakocevic is retaining full guard.
Gumilang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bakocevic can do to turn this around?
Bakocevic has a closed guard, preventing Gumilang from standing up.

Bakocevic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gumilang defends it easily.
Gumilang wants to stand and escape but instead Bakocevic has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Bakocevic controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakocevic stops Gumilang from standing up.

Bakocevic gets to his feet. Gumilang looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bakocevic shoots in looking for a takedown but Gumilang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bakocevic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Gumilang gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Gumilang is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Gumilang scores with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gumilang lands a nice knee to the body.

Gumilang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Gumilang takes the fight into the clinch.
Gumilang tries to score a body lock takedown but Bakocevic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees to the body from Gumilang.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bakocevic is trying to break the clinch but Gumilang is controlling him.
Bakocevic has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gumilang after a bit of a struggle.
Bakocevic taking a breather.
Gumilang lands an elbow just above Bakocevic 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elang Gumilang dominated that second round.
That's time! Gumilang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Bakocevic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gumilang lands an uppercut.
Bakocevic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gumilang walks away with a smile on his face. Bakocevic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Gumilang has Bakocevic up against the cage in a clinch.
Gumilang utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gumilang lands a body shot.

Gumilang has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bakocevic is trying to keep an underhook but Gumilang manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Gumilang wants to stand up but Bakocevic has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Gumilang is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bakocevic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Gumilang decides to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gumilang moves into the clinch.
Gumilang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bakocevic backwards.
Bakocevic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gumilang just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gumilang looking for a takedown.

Bakocevic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gumilang scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gumilang connects with a leg kick. Bakocevic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gumilang scores with a head kick. Bakocevic tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Bakocevic tries to keep at a distance but Gumilang has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bakocevic tries to break the clinch but Gumilang is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakocevic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gumilang is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Elang Gumilang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vaso Bakocevic.
Bakocevic tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gumilang prevents Bakocevic from breaking the clinch.
Gumilang crunches a lovely knee into Bakocevic's ribcage.
Gumilang is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gumilang scores a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gumilang working Bakocevic over with knees to the body.
Gumilang lands a nice elbow.
Come on Gumilang - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bakocevic is looking to break free of the clinch but Gumilang has double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gumilang scores a nice knee to the body.
Bakocevic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gumilang gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gumilang is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bakocevic is defending well.
Gumilang landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gumilang is struggling to control the position.
Bakocevic goes for a takedown attempt but Gumilang pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Gumilang takes the fight into the clinch.
Gumilang works on Bakocevic's body with a couple of short punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Gumilang.
Gumilang unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gumilang landing knees to the head.
Gumilang is looking for a takedown.
Bakocevic is trying to push Gumilang away but Gumilang has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bakocevic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bakocevic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Gumilang breaks from the clinch.

Gumilang forces Bakocevic back against the cage and clinches.
Elang Gumilang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bakocevic controlling the action here for a moment.
Bakocevic jumps guard but Gumilang turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elang Gumilang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gumilang 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elang Gumilang!
A very excited looking Elang Gumilang made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.