PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikola Raicevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Minowa Fujiati (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.

Raicevic
vs
Fujiati

180 cm
20
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
21
269 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nikola Raicevic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Minowa Fujiati!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Raicevic darts in and clinches Fujiati up against the cage.
Fujiati has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Raicevic after a bit of a struggle.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fujiati just misses with a elbow thrown towards Raicevic's brow.
Fujiati is trying to maintain a safe position but Raicevic gets an underhook and turns Fujiati into the cage.
Raicevic avoiding damage as Fujiati throws knees to the body.
Fujiati misses with a punch to the body.
Fujiati is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Raicevic is looking to break free of the clinch but Fujiati has double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fujiati.

It looks like Nikola Raicevic has been cut.
Raicevic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fujiati is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Raicevic is defending well for now.
Raicevic blocks an elbow strike.

Raicevic manages to break the clinch.
Raicevic circles away from the clinch attempt.

Raicevic has managed to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raicevic wants to stall.
Raicevic misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee calls for Raicevic to work.
Fujiati trying to stall but Raicevic improves his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raicevic lands an elbow that stopped Fujiati in his tracks for a moment.

Raicevic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Raicevic clinches up with Fujiati and pushes him back against the cage.
Fujiati wants to stall.
Raicevic tries to work over Fujiati's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fujiati creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fujiati drops down looking for an ankle pick but Raicevic pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nikola Raicevic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Minowa Fujiati.
Fujiati is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Raicevic.

Raicevic pushes Fujiati up against the cage in a clinch.
Fujiati tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fujiati throws an elbow but misses.
Raicevic dodges an elbow strike from Fujiati.
Raicevic is trying to maintain a safe position but Fujiati gets an underhook and turns Raicevic into the cage.

Raicevic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raicevic cracks Fujiati with an open hand slap.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Raicevic moves into the clinch.
Raicevic tries a body shot but Fujiati blocks it.
Fujiati utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fujiati can't get the takedown.
Raicevic missing with knees to the body.
Fujiati misses with an elbow over the top.
Fujiati avoiding damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Raicevic as Fujiati tries to tie him up.
Raicevic is trying to maintain a safe position but Fujiati gets an underhook and turns Raicevic into the cage.
Raicevic pushes Fujiati back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fujiati prevents Raicevic from breaking the clinch.
Fujiati has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Raicevic after a bit of a struggle.
Fujiati gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fujiati gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fujiati is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujiati lands a nice elbow.

Fujiati wants the takedown. Raicevic is fighting it off but Fujiati persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Raicevic's guard against the cage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fujiati content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Fujiati drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Fujiati seems to have locked his on tight now - Raicevic screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Fujiati, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Minowa Fujiati!