PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pure Striker (ranked 3662 p4p, 325 weight class) and Mirek Bajorko (ranked 5029 p4p, 371 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Striker
vs
Bajorko

185 cm
19
144 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

167 cm
23
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pure Striker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mirek Bajorko!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Striker misses with a body shot.
Striker throws a lazy head kick

and Bajorko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bajorko works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bajorko controlling from the full mount.
Bajorko putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Striker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bajorko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Striker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Striker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bajorko postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Striker looks a forlorn figure.
Striker tries to buck Bajorko off but he can't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bajorko working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bajorko controlling his opponent.
It looks like Bajorko might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bajorko lands a nice shot to the head.
Striker is trying to stand up.
Striker is desperately trying to improve his position but Bajorko has a good base and remains in mount.
Bajorko tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Striker is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Bajorko content just to control the position here.
Bajorko putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
We've been hearing good reports from Striker's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Striker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Striker is trying to stand.
Striker tries to hold on but Bajorko pushes him away.
Striker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Striker sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Striker looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bajorko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've been informed that Bajorko has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bajorko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bajorko working the head and body with strikes.
Bajorko looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Striker is trying to stand back up but Bajorko is controlling him
Bajorko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Striker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bajorko is working away from the top position though.
Striker pushes Bajorko off looking to stand but Bajorko dives back in and keeps control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Striker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bajorko is working away from the top position though.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pure Striker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Striker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Striker throws a nice head kick!
Bajorko misses the jab.
Bajorko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Striker misses with a wild body shot.
Bajorko avoids the head kick by Striker.
Striker scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters circling - Bajorko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Striker throws a head kick that misses

and Bajorko counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Striker is looking to regain half guard here but Bajorko keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mirek Bajorko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Striker swings for the body but Bajorko moves out of range.
Striker just misses with a punch to the body.
Striker scores with a sloppy right hand. Bajorko should have avoided that one.
Bajorko throws a solid leg kick but Striker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bajorko.
Striker is looking for a counter combo.
Bajorko throws a body shot but no joy.
Striker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big right from Striker misses.
Striker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bajorko! But no joy.
Striker misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bajorko throws a looping overhand right but Striker ducks down to avoid it.
Striker throws a sloppy head kick and Bajorko moves out of range easily.
Bajorko throws a lazy right hand but Striker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Striker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bajorko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Bajorko looking to score a takedown here. Striker is defending well but Bajorko drives through and ends up in Striker's guard.

Striker uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Striker throws a head kick but Bajorko moves out of range.
Bajorko is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Bajorko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Striker.
Striker slaps away a takedown attempt from Bajorko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Striker is looking to wear down Bajorko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Striker tries a head kick but it misses.
Pure Striker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice combination there by Striker.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bajorko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Striker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Striker connects with a solid leg kick.
Striker lands a jab to the nose.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bajorko defending well as Striker loads up on a big left hand.
Striker cracks Bajorko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Striker lands a glancing blow to the side of Bajorko's head.
Striker tries a head kick but it misses.
Striker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And Bajorko tries to counter it with a takedown but Striker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Striker misses with a wild body shot.
Striker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bajorko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A shot to the liver by Striker. Beautiful body shot.
Striker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bajorko manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Bajorko releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Striker scores with a three punch combo!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bajorko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Striker.
Bajorko tries to counter with a clinch but Striker shakes him off and moves away.
Jab from Striker.
Striker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bajorko can do to turn this around?
Bajorko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A quick step to the side and Striker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pure Striker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mirek Bajorko.
Striker throws a head kick that misses.
Striker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bajorko looks to land a left hand but Striker moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Striker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Striker throws a head kick that misses

and Bajorko counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bajorko.
Striker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bajorko keeps control of Striker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bajorko has Striker pressed against the cage, preventing Striker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Bajorko has Striker pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bajorko pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Striker tumbling to the mat - Bajorko dives into Striker's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bajorko is stalling in the full guard.
Striker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bajorko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bajorko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Striker wants to stand but Bajorko is controlling the position.
Bajorko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pure Striker dominated that second round.
That's time! Striker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Bajorko blocks a head kick by Striker.
Bajorko throws a lazy uppercut
and Striker counters with a body kick that stops Bajorko in his tracks momentarily.
Bajorko throws a shot from downtown. Striker moves away and avoids it.
Bajorko just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromStriker.
Striker lands a nice shot to the body.
Striker thumps Bajorko with a low kick.

Bajorko shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Striker napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bajorko slows the pace down.
Striker tries to escape but Bajorko is in control.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Striker wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bajorko taking a breather here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bajorko is continuing to stall.
Bajorko is working Striker over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bajorko is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Bajorko cracks Striker with a big elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Striker is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bajorko asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Bajorko staying calm.
Mirek Bajorko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Striker is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bajorko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Striker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bajorko.
Bajorko flicks out a counter leg kick but Striker steps away.
Striker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bajorko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Striker.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bajorko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Striker cracks a nice hook into Bajorko's ribs.
Bajorko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Striker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bajorko's head backwards.
Striker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bajorko was well out of range. Poor timing from Striker.
Pure Striker is winning the standup battle so far.
Striker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bajorko to score with a decent uppercut.
Bajorko shoots in looking for a takedown but Striker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bajorko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Striker throws a head kick that half lands.
Striker takes a swing at Bajorko's ribcage but misses.
Bajorko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Striker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Striker checks a leg kick.
Striker lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Striker lands with a shot to the body.
Striker lands a nice shot to the body.
Striker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bajorko blocks a head kick by Striker.
Bajorko tries to counter by closing the distance.
Striker lands a head kick. Bajorko smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bajorko misses with an uppercut. Striker saw that one coming.
Striker scores with a head kick.
Striker tries a head kick but it misses.
Striker throws a head kick that misses

and Bajorko counters with a shoot takedown. Striker fights it but they end up in guard.
Bajorko is standing up over Striker. Striker looks to escape but Bajorko dives into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pure Striker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Striker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pure Striker!