PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jared Fonua Blake (ranked 1797 p4p, 1953 weight class) and Vedran Mihaljevic (ranked 237 p4p, 258 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Fonua Blake
vs
Mihaljevic

202 cm
21
285
4 - 1 - 0

195 cm
21
265
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Nutritional Shaved Ice
Brooklyn Threads

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jared Fonua Blake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vedran Mihaljevic!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Mihaljevic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fonua Blake quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Fonua Blake.
Mihaljevic misses with an uppercut
and Fonua Blake counters with a series of strikes. Mihaljevic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fonua Blake slips under a jab.
Mihaljevic avoids the head kick by Fonua Blake.
Mihaljevic missing with a left hand there. Fonua Blake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fonua Blake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fonua Blake walks into a left hand.
A slow jab from Mihaljevic misses its intended target.
Mihaljevic is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Mihaljevic avoids the head kick by Fonua Blake.
Fonua Blake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fonua Blake throws a low kick but Mihaljevic moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mihaljevic! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Mihaljevic.
Mihaljevic shoots in looking for a takedown. Fonua Blake tries to sprawl out of it but Mihaljevic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fonua Blake manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mihaljevic throws a hook to the side of Fonua Blake's head but Fonua Blake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mihaljevic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fonua Blake.
Mihaljevic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mihaljevic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jared Fonua Blake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fonua Blake wants to clinch up but Mihaljevic keeps it at a distance.
Vedran Mihaljevic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fonua Blake wants to clinch.
Fonua Blake walks into a jab.
Mihaljevic throws a jab when Fonua Blake was well out of range.
Mihaljevic has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mihaljevic misses the jab.
Mihaljevic might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mihaljevic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mihaljevic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fonua Blake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mihaljevic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fonua Blake throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mihaljevic.

It looks like Vedran Mihaljevic has been cut.
Fonua Blake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fonua Blake moves out of range as Mihaljevic strikes.

Mihaljevic moves into the clinch successfully.
Mihaljevic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mihaljevic working hard to break the clinch.

Mihaljevic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mihaljevic misses with a hook.
Fonua Blake tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mihaljevic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mihaljevic's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mihaljevic duly obliges.
Fonua Blake throws a jab but it's blocked by Mihaljevic.
A swing and a miss from Mihaljevic.
Fonua Blake appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fonua Blake throws a head kick that misses.
Mihaljevic misses with a hook. Fonua Blake ducked under it nicely.
Mihaljevic just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFonua Blake.
Mihaljevic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mihaljevic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mihaljevic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fonua Blake sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Mihaljevic misses.
Fonua Blake misses with a hook. Mihaljevic ducked under it nicely.
We've been told by Fonua Blake's head coaches at 88Fight Club Gym88.. 800pw (16 COACHES) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fonua Blake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mihaljevic.
Fonua Blake looks to land a body kick but Mihaljevic moved away.
Mihaljevic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fonua Blake on the side of the head.
Mihaljevic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fonua Blake.
A swing and a miss from Fonua Blake.
Mihaljevic throws a hook but Fonua Blake avoids it easily.
Fonua Blake throws a head kick but Mihaljevic moves out of range.
Mihaljevic misses with a straight right.
Fonua Blake is looking to land body kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mihaljevic connects with a crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Mihaljevic.
A telegraphed right hand from Fonua Blake misses the target.
Mihaljevic tries to clinch but Fonua Blake is having none of it.
Mihaljevic throws a hook but Fonua Blake avoids it easily.
Fonua Blake lands a head kick!
Mihaljevic looks to throw the jab but Fonua Blake is out of range.
Mihaljevic throws an overhand right that lands on Fonua Blake's shoulder, as Fonua Blake tries to avoid the shot.
Mihaljevic scores with a shot to the body.

Fonua Blake moves into the clinch successfully.
Mihaljevic is trying to break free.
Fonua Blake blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Mihaljevic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mihaljevic connects with a nice looking jab.
Fonua Blake takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Fonua Blake pushes Mihaljevic up against the cage in a clinch.

Mihaljevic breaks the clinch.
Mihaljevic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fonua Blake doesn't seem bothered though.
Mihaljevic misses the jab.
Good shot there by Mihaljevic.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fonua Blake lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fonua Blake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mihaljevic.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mihaljevic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fonua Blake tries to clinch up but Mihaljevic circles away and keeps his distance.
Fonua Blake misses with a straight right.
Mihaljevic lands a jab to the nose.
Fonua Blake throws a sloppy head kick and Mihaljevic moves out of range easily.
Mihaljevic punishes Fonua Blake's body with a nice straight punch.
Mihaljevic throws a right hand that misses
and Fonua Blake counters with a nice uppercut.
Fonua Blake cracks Mihaljevic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big right from Fonua Blake misses.
Fonua Blake jabs Mihaljevic right on the nose. Mihaljevic blinks but takes it well.
Fonua Blake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mihaljevic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mihaljevic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fonua Blake moves away.
Fonua Blake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mihaljevic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vedran Mihaljevic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vedran Mihaljevic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Mihaljevic throws a hook but Fonua Blake blocks it.
Fonua Blake throws a big counter combination but Mihaljevic scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

Fonua Blake has managed to clinch.

Fonua Blake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fonua Blake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fonua Blake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fonua Blake blocks a jab.
Good shot there by Mihaljevic.
Fonua Blake avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fonua Blake is looking to counter with head kicks.
Jared Fonua Blake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A swing and a miss from Mihaljevic.
Fonua Blake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mihaljevic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mihaljevic lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mihaljevic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fonua Blake on the side of the head.
Mihaljevic fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mihaljevic. Fonua Blake does a little dance to reset his feet.
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!
Mihaljevic blocks a head kick by Fonua Blake.
Vedran Mihaljevic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mihaljevic cracks Fonua Blake with an open hand slap.
Mihaljevic misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fonua Blake walks into a straight right hand from Mihaljevic.
Mihaljevic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Mihaljevic moves into the clinch.

Fonua Blake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fonua Blake throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Mihaljevic finds it's way through Fonua Blake's defenses.
Mihaljevic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fonua Blake moves away.
Mihaljevic loads up on a big right hand but Fonua Blake slips the punch.
Fonua Blake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mihaljevic.
Fonua Blake misses with an uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Fonua Blake. Those never looked like landing.
A big left from Mihaljevic misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fonua Blake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mihaljevic.
Fonua Blake doesn't manage to clinch there - Mihaljevic circles away.
Fonua Blake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mihaljevic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mihaljevic lands with an uppercut that bounces Fonua Blake off the cage and back into range.
Mihaljevic throws an off balance right hand
and Fonua Blake counters with a series of strikes. Mihaljevic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fonua Blake misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mihaljevic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fonua Blake throwing a counter right hand but Mihaljevic manages to avoid it.
Mihaljevic loads up on a big right hand but Fonua Blake slips the punch.
Mihaljevic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mihaljevic lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Fonua Blake has closed the distance and engaged Mihaljevic in a clinch.

Fonua Blake breaks the clinch.
Fonua Blake moves out of range of the strikes.
Fonua Blake moves in looking to clinch but Mihaljevic pushes him off.
Fonua Blake uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fonua Blake takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mihaljevic swinging wildly here.
Fonua Blake avoids the body shot from Mihaljevic.
Fonua Blake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fonua Blake is looking to clinch but Mihaljevic is avoiding it.
Fonua Blake misses with a head kick.
Mihaljevic avoids the head kick by Fonua Blake.
Fonua Blake slips under a jab from Mihaljevic.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fonua Blake steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mihaljevic.
Fonua Blake keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mihaljevic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A lazy left from Mihaljevic finds it's target.
Mihaljevic lands a nice shot to the body.
Mihaljevic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fonua Blake at a distance.
A left lands for Mihaljevic.
Mihaljevic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mihaljevic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fonua Blake sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mihaljevic scores with a nice head shot.
Fonua Blake lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mihaljevic will feel that in the morning.
Fonua Blake slips a jab from Mihaljevic.
A jab from Mihaljevic does it's job there.
Fonua Blake throws the left hand but Mihaljevic avoids the punch easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mihaljevic takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fonua Blake wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fonua Blake moves into range and connects with a jab.

Fonua Blake has Mihaljevic up against the cage in a clinch.

Fonua Blake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fonua Blake misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mihaljevic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mihaljevic throws a looping overhand right but Fonua Blake ducks down to avoid it.
Fonua Blake slips under a jab.
Fonua Blake throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fonua Blake throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mihaljevic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mihaljevic is looking to clinch.
Fonua Blake takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mihaljevic misses with a hook. Fonua Blake ducked under it nicely.
Fonua Blake misses with a head kick.
Mihaljevic misses with a right hand
and Fonua Blake counters with a series of strikes. Mihaljevic will be more careful next time no doubt.
No joy there for Fonua Blake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vedran Mihaljevic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vedran Mihaljevic's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Fonua Blake moves forwards but Mihaljevic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mihaljevic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fonua Blake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fonua Blake looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fonua Blake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mihaljevic.
A little feinted left hand from Fonua Blake on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fonua Blake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fonua Blake slips a straight right by Mihaljevic.
Mihaljevic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fonua Blake.
The fighters circling - Mihaljevic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fonua Blake defending well as Mihaljevic loads up on a big left hand.
Fonua Blake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Mihaljevic tries to keep at a distance but Fonua Blake has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fonua Blake wants to get back to striking at distance but Mihaljevic won't allow it.
Mihaljevic lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Fonua Blake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mihaljevic doesn't manage to clinch there - Fonua Blake circles away.

Mihaljevic takes the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Mihaljevic scores with a nice short uppercut.

Fonua Blake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fonua Blake scores with a decent looking hook.
Fonua Blake takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Mihaljevic misses the target.
Fonua Blake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mihaljevic.
Mihaljevic scores with a decent looking hook.
A lazy left from Mihaljevic finds it's target.
Mihaljevic checks a leg kick nicely.
Fonua Blake moves out of range as Mihaljevic strikes.
Fonua Blake slips under a jab.
It looked like Fonua Blake was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Fonua Blake.
Mihaljevic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fonua Blake throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mihaljevic misses with a looping left.
Fonua Blake ducks under a wild hook from Mihaljevic.
Mihaljevic takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mihaljevic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mihaljevic tries to clinch up.
Fonua Blake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mihaljevic throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mihaljevic takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fonua Blake misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mihaljevic's corner calls for a 1-2. Mihaljevic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fighters circling - Mihaljevic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fonua Blake throws the kick towards the body but Mihaljevic avoids it.
Mihaljevic throws a jab but it's blocked by Fonua Blake.
Mihaljevic defending well as Fonua Blake loads up on a big left hand.
Fonua Blake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fonua Blake steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mihaljevic.
As Mihaljevic looks to move away, Fonua Blake throws a big counter combo but Mihaljevic just gets out of the way.
Fonua Blake takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fonua Blake throws a nice head kick!
Mihaljevic throws a shot from downtown. Fonua Blake moves away and avoids it.
Fonua Blake throws a series of punches but Mihaljevic avoids them all with ease.
Fonua Blake throws a head kick but Mihaljevic moves out of range.
Fonua Blake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fonua Blake misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mihaljevic! But no joy.
Mihaljevic lands the left hand.
Fonua Blake takes one to the chin there.
A big left from Mihaljevic misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mihaljevic shoots for a takedown but Fonua Blake saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Mihaljevic. Those never looked like landing.
Good shot there by Fonua Blake.
Fonua Blake takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Fonua Blake clinches with his opponent.
Mihaljevic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vedran Mihaljevic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jared Fonua Blake has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fonua Blake has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fonua Blake tries to circle away but Mihaljevic has him pinned against the cage.

Fonua Blake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fonua Blake drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mihaljevic throws a body punch but Fonua Blake moves out of range.
Mihaljevic wants to clinch.
Mihaljevic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Fonua Blake.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fonua Blake.
Fonua Blake slips under a jab from Mihaljevic.
Mihaljevic blocks a head kick by Fonua Blake.
Mihaljevic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Good exchange - Mihaljevic coming out on top.
Mihaljevic lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mihaljevic tries to clinch but Fonua Blake moves out of range.
Mihaljevic loads up on a big right hand but Fonua Blake slips the punch.
Mihaljevic looks to land a right hand but Fonua Blake moved out of range.
Mihaljevic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mihaljevic throws a body shot but no joy.
Fonua Blake attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, jab by Mihaljevic - just one landing.
Fonua Blake lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jared Fonua Blake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fonua Blake connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vedran Mihaljevic.
I've got Mihaljevic 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vedran Mihaljevic!
A victorious Vedran Mihaljevic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Jared Fonua Blake had this to say: 'I appoligise to the fans and ppl watching at home that gave me there support i couldnt bring it home tonight but ill be back'.