PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaxorus Imendos (ranked 7203 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vaclav Mikulasek (ranked 6807 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mikulasek's choice of entrance music: Macklemore - Over It. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Imendos
vs
Mikulasek

185 cm
24
185 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

185 cm
22
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaxorus Imendos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vaclav Mikulasek!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikulasek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Imendos.
Mikulasek moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Imendos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mikulasek tries to avoid it but Imendos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mikulasek to the ground. Mikulasek escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mikulasek jabs at Imendos's body.
Mikulasek fails with a takedown attempt.
Mikulasek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Imendos has taken the fight to the clinch.

Mikulasek pulls guard.

Imendos drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mikulasek manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Imendos has Mikulasek in his guard.

Mikulasek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Imendos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Imendos trying to keep a closed guard but Mikulasek is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mikulasek throwing strikes from guard but Imendos blocks nicely.
Imendos keeping moving, preventing Mikulasek from controlling successfully.
Mikulasek has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mikulasek forces his way into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mikulasek lands a nice short elbow.

Mikulasek gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Mikulasek jabs at Imendos's body.
Vaclav Mikulasek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Imendos is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imendos dodges the punch combination from Mikulasek.
Mikulasek jabs at Imendos's body.
Imendos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Imendos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

Imendos darts in and clinches Mikulasek up against the cage.
Mikulasek avoiding damage as Imendos throws knees to the body.
Mikulasek is looking to break free of the clinch but Imendos has double underhooks.
Mikulasek tries to pull guard but Imendos holds him up against the cage and eventually Mikulasek drops back down to his feet.
Jaxorus Imendos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vaclav Mikulasek.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikulasek is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Imendos to keep the fight standing.
Mikulasek stops a takedown attempt from Imendos.
Imendos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Mikulasek pulls guard.
Mikulasek lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Mikulasek gets to his feet. Imendos looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Imendos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Mikulasek sneaks out the side door and pushes Imendos away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mikulasek connects with a body shot.

Mikulasek shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Imendos manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mikulasek throws a big elbow that misses.
Mikulasek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Imendos can't keep his opponent in guard - Mikulasek advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mikulasek throwing shots but Imendos is blocking nicely.
Imendos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mikulasek.
Mikulasek is trying to control the action in half guard but Imendos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mikulasek thows a huge punch but Imendos dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vaclav Mikulasek dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Mikulasek tries to score a power double leg takedown but Imendos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mikulasek somewhat.
Imendos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mikulasek sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Imendos somewhat.
Mikulasek tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Imendos defends well and Mikulasek ends up having to push Imendos into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mikulasek scores with a shot to the body.
Imendos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mikulasek.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imendos lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mikulasek throws a series of punches but Imendos avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikulasek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mikulasek misses with a few strikes there.
Mikulasek throws a combination. Imendos tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mikulasek!
Mikulasek throws a low kick but Imendos moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Mikulasek.

Imendos closes the distance and clinches.
Mikulasek gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Imendos.
Mikulasek changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Imendos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jaxorus Imendos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vaclav Mikulasek.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Imendos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mikulasek, pushing him back against the cage.
Imendos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mikulasek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Imendos is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Imendos leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mikulasek has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Imendos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Imendos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mikulasek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Imendos feinted with a counter takedown.
Mikulasek misses the shot to the body.
Imendos is looking to counter the offense by Mikulasek and move into the clinch.
Imendos swinging wildly here.
Mikulasek misses with a jab, cross combination.
Imendos went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mikulasek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mikulasek looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Imendos is looking to counter the offense by Mikulasek and move into the clinch.

Imendos closes the distance and pushes Mikulasek back into the cage.
Imendos creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Imendos tries to land knees in the clinch but Mikulasek avoids the damage to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikulasek is trying to pull guard but Imendos has him pressed against the cage.
Mikulasek can't get the takedown.
Imendos misses with a body punch.
Mikulasek wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Imendos just leaning against Mikulasek, taking a breather.
Imendos has Mikulasek pressed against the cage.
Imendos has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mikulasek after a bit of a struggle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mikulasek is trying to force a seperation but Imendos has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vaclav Mikulasek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

Mikulasek lands a slapping body shot.
Mikulasek throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Imendos.
Mikulasek changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Imendos tries to avoid it but Mikulasek manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Imendos to the ground. Imendos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Imendos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Imendos shoots in for a takedown but Mikulasek shows good takedown defense.
Mikulasek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Imendos.
Imendos shoots in but no luck this time.
Mikulasek dives in for a single leg takedown but Imendos sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Imendos stuffs the takedown attempt from Mikulasek. Mikulasek gets slowly back to his feet.
Jaxorus Imendos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vaclav Mikulasek.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Imendos has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikulasek wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Imendos.
Imendos fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Mikulasek has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Imendos uses from the top position.
Imendos prevents Mikulasek from getting back to his feet.

Mikulasek has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Imendos is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

Mikulasek pulls guard successfully.
Imendos sitting in guard here, content to control.
Imendos trying to control the position from guard on top but Mikulasek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikulasek wants to stand up but Imendos is controlling him.
Imendos sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mikulasek is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Imendos wants to control but Mikulasek is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikulasek with the ground and pound but Imendos uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Mikulasek wanted to stand there but Imendos had control of the position.
Imendos has Mikulasek pulled in close to control his posture.
Imendos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Imendos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mikulasek manages to get himself to full guard.

Imendos gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikulasek changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Imendos tries to avoid it but Mikulasek manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Imendos to the ground. Imendos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Imendos drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mikulasek sprawls and moves away.
Mikulasek stuffs the takedown attempt from Imendos. Imendos gets slowly back to his feet.
Mikulasek lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mikulasek.
Mikulasek scores with a body shot.
Imendos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mikulasek is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Imendos rather than just go for the knockout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mikulasek is defended easily by Imendos.
Jaxorus Imendos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vaclav Mikulasek is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Imendos swings and misses with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vaclav Mikulasek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mikulasek winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vaclav Mikulasek!
In his post fight interview, Vaclav Mikulasek started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.