PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mehmed Bazdarevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Ovronnaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ovronnaz has chosen Sick Of It All - Step Down as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bazdarevic
vs
Ovronnaz

178 cm
20
171 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mehmed Bazdarevic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yuri Ovronnaz!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ovronnaz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bazdarevic has Ovronnaz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ovronnaz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bazdarevic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bazdarevic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ovronnaz walks away with a smile on his face. Bazdarevic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bazdarevic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mehmed Bazdarevic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ovronnaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Bazdarevic.
Horrible takedown by Bazdarevic or perhaps it was just good defense by Ovronnaz which made him look bad.
Ovronnaz throws a right hand that Bazdarevic ducks under and follows up with a left that Bazdarevic also avoids with ease.

Ovronnaz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Bazdarevic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ovronnaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ovronnaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bazdarevic controls Ovronnaz momentarily but Ovronnaz frees himself.
Ovronnaz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ovronnaz advances position into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovronnaz moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Bazdarevic tries to bench press Ovronnaz off him but Ovronnaz keeps the position.
Ovronnaz taking a breather here.
Bazdarevic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bazdarevic is looking for a sweep.
Ovronnaz landing strikes.
Bazdarevic is trying to improve his position.
Bazdarevic taking a bit of punishment here - Ovronnaz scoring with strikes.
Bazdarevic struggling a bit here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bazdarevic being controlled for a moment.
Ovronnaz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bazdarevic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bazdarevic taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ovronnaz passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bazdarevic!
Bazdarevic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bazdarevic is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ovronnaz looking to finish Bazdarevic with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bazdarevic!
Ovronnaz connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ovronnaz controlling from mount.
Bazdarevic working to try and regain half guard.
Ovronnaz lands a big elbow.
Bazdarevic regains half guard.
Ovronnaz controlling the pace.
Bazdarevic trying to control from the bottom.
Bazdarevic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ovronnaz scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Ovronnaz seems content to control.
Bazdarevic makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bazdarevic.
Bazdarevic looking to control.
Ovronnaz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Despite being in the dominant position, Yuri Ovronnaz just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ovronnaz misses with a few strikes there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bazdarevic checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bazdarevic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ovronnaz.
Ovronnaz throws a right hand that Bazdarevic ducks under and follows up with a left that Bazdarevic also avoids with ease.
Bazdarevic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Ovronnaz counter with a right hand.
Ovronnaz throws a series of punches but Bazdarevic avoids them all with ease.
Bazdarevic tries for a takedown but Ovronnaz circles away easily
and Ovronnaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Ovronnaz moves into range and clinches up with Bazdarevic.
Nice body punch from Ovronnaz.
Bazdarevic is looking to break free of the clinch but Ovronnaz has double underhooks.

Ovronnaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bazdarevic shoots and misses
letting Ovronnaz counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mehmed Bazdarevic. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Ovronnaz moves into range and clinches up with Bazdarevic.
Ovronnaz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bazdarevic fails to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovronnaz lands with a right to the head.
Ovronnaz is leaning against Bazdarevic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ovronnaz digs a right hand into Bazdarevic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bazdarevic's gas tank.
Bazdarevic takes an elbow to the temple.
Ovronnaz slows down the pace here.
Ovronnaz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Good body shot from Ovronnaz.
A body shot lands from Ovronnaz.
Ovronnaz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bazdarevic.

Ovronnaz manages to break the clinch.

Ovronnaz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Bazdarevic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Bazdarevic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bazdarevic wants to sweep but no luck.
Ovronnaz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ovronnaz looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ovronnaz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bazdarevic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ovronnaz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bazdarevic trying to keep a closed guard but Ovronnaz is proving a slippery customer.
Ovronnaz controlling from the top position.

Despite being in the dominant position, Yuri Ovronnaz just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bazdarevic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ovronnaz tries to bum rush Bazdarevic with a series of wild strikes but Bazdarevic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ovronnaz swings for the body but Bazdarevic moves out of range.
Ovronnaz throws a right hand that Bazdarevic ducks under and follows up with a left that Bazdarevic also avoids with ease.
Ovronnaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bazdarevic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bazdarevic misses with a takedown attempt

and Ovronnaz counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bazdarevic's guard now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuri Ovronnaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Bazdarevic is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ovronnaz's half guard.

Bazdarevic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ovronnaz is just riding it out for now. Bazdarevic eventually gives up the hold.
Ovronnaz keeping hold of Bazdarevic's head, controlling as best he can.

Bazdarevic seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bazdarevic wants to control but Ovronnaz is keeping him busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ovronnaz holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ovronnaz moves into full guard.
Ovronnaz pulls Bazdarevic in close to his closed guard and prevents Bazdarevic from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Bazdarevic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bazdarevic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Bazdarevic drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ovronnaz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bazdarevic has Ovronnaz in his guard.
Ovronnaz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bazdarevic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ovronnaz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bazdarevic striking off his back but it's not causing Ovronnaz any problems.
Bazdarevic looking to control.
Ovronnaz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ovronnaz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ovronnaz working some strikes from top position.
Bazdarevic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ovronnaz is one step ahead there.
Ovronnaz is stalling in the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Bazdarevic looking for a guillotine here but Ovronnaz defends easily.
Mehmed Bazdarevic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ovronnaz controlling from the top position.
Yuri Ovronnaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yuri Ovronnaz has got the better of the ground game so far.

Despite being in the dominant position, Yuri Ovronnaz just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ovronnaz's corner calls for a 1-2. Ovronnaz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ovronnaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mehmed Bazdarevic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Ovronnaz pushes Bazdarevic up against the cage in a clinch.
Ovronnaz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ovronnaz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yuri Ovronnaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ovronnaz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuri Ovronnaz!