PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kiril Bohizdar (ranked 302 p4p, 1575 weight class) and Davdio Branko (ranked 16 p4p, 81 weight class). Davdio Branko has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Bohizdar
vs
Branko

173 cm
24
147
10 - 4 - 0

180 cm
20
144
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Brawler
Granite chin

Conviction
Money Inc. (160Q with Proof ) 150$

Vegan Gains
Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kiril Bohizdar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Davdio Branko!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bohizdar misses with a double jab

and Branko counters with a single leg into guard. Bohizdar didn't expect that.
Bohizdar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Branko drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bohizdar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bohizdar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bohizdar!

Branko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bohizdar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Branko trying to remain calm as Bohizdar controls from the top position.
Branko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bohizdar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Branko is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bohizdar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bohizdar is taking a breather. Branko says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branko works his way to full guard. Good work.
Branko wants to sweep but no luck.

Branko looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bohizdar has picked Branko up and slammed him! Branko can't keep hold of the triangle and Bohizdar manages to pass to side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bohizdar wants to control but Branko is keeping him busy.
Branko is trying to get back to half guard.
Branko being controlled for a moment.

Bohizdar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Branko, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Branko is looking for a sweep.
Branko is still trying to improve position.
Branko sneaks back into half guard.
Branko moves into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branko keeping moving, preventing Bohizdar from controlling successfully.
Bohizdar stopping the sweep attempt from Branko.
Bohizdar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bohizdar has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

Branko looking for subs off his back but Bohizdar has passed one foot through into half guard.
Branko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Branko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bohizdar pulls his head out easily.

Branko looking for submissions off his back.

Branko actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branko tries to roll over but Bohizdar keeps him under control.
Bohizdar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bohizdar has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bohizdar controlling from mount.
Branko is trying desperately to improve position.
Branko is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bohizdar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bohizdar's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Branko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bohizdar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Branko regains half guard.
Branko tries to roll over but Bohizdar keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Branko won't allow Bohizdar to pass to mount.
Branko is staying active underneath Bohizdar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kiril Bohizdar dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Branko.
Branko staying out of range there.
Bohizdar lands a nice hook to Branko's body. Branko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bohizdar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Branko was well out of range. Poor timing from Bohizdar.
Branko slips a jab and a cross from Bohizdar.

Branko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bohizdar tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Branko is in Bohizdar's guard.
Bohizdar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Branko postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bohizdar is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Branko, into his guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Branko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bohizdar is stalling in the full guard.

Branko throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bohizdar escapes and throws Branko's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Branko is looking for a sweep.
Branko is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Branko looking for submissions off his back.
Bohizdar passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bohizdar controlling from the full mount.
Branko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branko is trying to reverse the position but instead Bohizdar has taken his back - oops!
Bohizdar has the hooks in. Branko is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Bohizdar has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Branko has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Bohizdar is hanging on to Branko's back as he tries to escape.
Branko felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Branko is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Bohizdar.
Branko tries to escape but Bohizdar has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Branko showing good submission defense here.

Bohizdar looking for the choke from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bohizdar has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Branko's body.
Further stalling from Bohizdar.
Branko is in bad spot here.
Bohizdar trying to control.
Bohizdar keeps control of the position easily here as Branko tries to buck him off.
Branko turns into Bohizdar and is now in his guard.

Branko has gone for a leg lock! Bohizdar slips out almost immediately though and dives into Branko's guard.

Bohizdar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Branko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bohizdar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bohizdar won't allow Branko to sweep him here.
Bohizdar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bohizdar trying to control the position from guard on top but Branko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Branko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bohizdar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Branko can do to turn this around?

Bohizdar gets to his feet. Branko looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bohizdar throws a head kick that misses.
Branko moves forwards but Bohizdar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kiril Bohizdar dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Bohizdar connects with a solid leg kick.
Bohizdar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Branko has time to react.
Branko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bohizdar misses with a series of wild punches.
Bohizdar lands a leg kick that knocks Branko off balance momentarily.
Bohizdar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Branko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bohizdar defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bohizdar sprawls well. Bohizdar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Branko gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Bohizdar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Branko doesn't seem phased though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bohizdar.
Branko takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Branko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kiril Bohizdar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good exchange - Bohizdar coming out on top.
Bohizdar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Branko in his tracks.
Bohizdar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bohizdar wants it to stay on the feet.
Kiril Bohizdar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davdio Branko.
Bohizdar is looking to slow Branko down with leg kicks.
Bohizdar throws a head kick that misses.
That kick from Bohizdar tenderised Branko's leg. Branko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bohizdar scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Branko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bohizdar is fending him off so far but Branko persists. Nope, Bohizdar circles away and we're back to standing.
Branko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Branko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Branko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bohizdar counters with a straight right hand.

Branko is rocked!
Branko loses concentration momentarily and Bohizdar pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Branko crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Bohizdar finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kiril Bohizdar!
Kiril Bohizdar retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath Kiril Bohizdar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.