PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Veljko Bakocevic (ranked 4467 p4p, 2217 weight class) and Two Two (ranked 469 p4p, 268 weight class). Two Two will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Bakocevic
vs
Two

177 cm
22
154
2 - 5 - 0

175 cm
19
160
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Veljko Bakocevic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Two Two!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Ben Hemmingworth and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bakocevic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bakocevic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Two swivels and escapes.
Bakocevic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bakocevic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Two closes the distance and clinches.
Bakocevic tries to stall but Two uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Bakocevic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Veljko Bakocevic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bakocevic avoids the body shot from Two.

Bakocevic dives in and scores a takedown into Two's guard.
Bakocevic postures up.
Bakocevic trying to control but Two is working from the bottom.

Bakocevic is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Two not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakocevic passes into half guard.
Bakocevic lands with a punch from half guard.

Bakocevic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Two doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bakocevic.
Two is looking for a sweep. Bakocevic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Two is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bakocevic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bakocevic's back!
Two is trying to stick to Bakocevic's back but Bakocevic is turning into Two. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Two's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bakocevic.
Bakocevic pushing down on Two's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Two blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bakocevic.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Bakocevic is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Two avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bakocevic.
Bakocevic has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bakocevic performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Two regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bakocevic postures up.

Bakocevic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Two has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bakocevic has managed to get both his arms back between Two's legs - danger averted.
Bakocevic looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bakocevic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bakocevic wants to control from the top but Two keeps moving.
Bakocevic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Two works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Two keeping moving, preventing Bakocevic from controlling successfully.

Bakocevic gets to his feet - Two follows without any prompting.
Two fails in his attempt to clinch.
Two Two is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Two tries to clinch up but Bakocevic circles away and keeps his distance.
Bakocevic doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Two holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Veljko Bakocevic. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Two tries to throw a body punch but Bakocevic avoids it by throwing Two back against the cage.
Two throws a punch but it's blocked by Bakocevic.
Bakocevic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Two fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bakocevic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Two counters with a stiff right hand.
Two scores with a nice strike.
Bakocevic switches off momentarily and Two cracks him with a monster right hand! Bakocevic topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Two dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Two!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Two Two!
Two Two seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.