PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tsrif Dnoces (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dejan Pesovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Dnoces
vs
Pesovic

171 cm
24
152 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

166 cm
19
164 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tsrif Dnoces!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dejan Pesovic!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dnoces looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dnoces bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dnoces bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tsrif Dnoces seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dnoces misses with a straight left.
Pesovic throws a jab when Dnoces was well out of range.
Pesovic connects with a single shot there.
Dnoces is looking to chop away at Pesovic's legs.
Dnoces displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pesovic throws out the jab.
Dnoces shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pesovic defends it nicely.
Dnoces walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pesovic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dnoces has a takedown stuffed.
Dnoces bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pesovic misses with a double jab.
Pesovic misses with a looping right.
Pesovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Dnoces. Dnoces gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsrif Dnoces. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dnoces throws a front kick aimed at Pesovic's knee but Pesovic avoids it well.
Pesovic throws a looping overhand right but Dnoces ducks down to avoid it.
Dnoces lands a jab to the head.
Dnoces throws a wild body kick that Pesovic sees coming a mile off.
A big right from Pesovic misses.
Pesovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pesovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dnoces sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dnoces falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pesovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pesovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dnoces.
Pesovic throws a looping overhand right but Dnoces ducks down to avoid it.
Pesovic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dnoces throws a chopping leg kick but Pesovic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pesovic looks to throw the jab but Dnoces is out of range.
Dnoces throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dnoces tries to land a leg kick but Pesovic saw it coming and moves away.
Dnoces misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pesovic counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Tsrif Dnoces has been cut.
Pesovic misses with a hook.
Dnoces throws a low kick, looking for Pesovic's leg but Pesovic calmly moves out of range.
Pesovic misses the shot to the body.
Dnoces displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pesovic throws out the jab.
Pesovic lands a slapping body shot.
Dnoces ducks under a wild hook from Pesovic.
Dnoces throws a leg kick which misses Pesovic's front leg but catches the back leg as Pesovic tries to avoid it.
Pesovic checks the leg kick.
Dnoces uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pesovic.
Pesovic works over Dnoces's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dnoces slips under a jab.
Dnoces misses with a low kick as Pesovic jumps back.
Dnoces moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dnoces shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pesovic but Pesovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dnoces misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pesovic throws a shot from downtown. Dnoces moves away and avoids it.
Dnoces avoids the body shot from Pesovic.
Dnoces fails with the takedown.
Dnoces uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pesovic.
Pesovic throws the left hand but Dnoces avoids the punch easily.
Dnoces avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pesovic lands an overhand right.
Pesovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dnoces sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dnoces throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dnoces uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pesovic.
Dnoces slips under a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Pesovic blocks the leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dnoces thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pesovic misses with a hook.
Pesovic looks to land a right hand but Dnoces moved out of range.
A slow jab from Pesovic misses its intended target.
Pesovic 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.
Dnoces lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice straight punches there by Dnoces. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dnoces.
Dnoces scores with a three punch combo!
Pesovic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Pesovic misses the target.
Dnoces throws out a leg kick but Pesovic moves out of range and Dnoces only half commits.
Dnoces throws a shot from downtown. Pesovic moves away and avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pesovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dnoces looks to score with a jab to the body but Pesovic is just out of range.
Pesovic staying out of range there.
Dnoces displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pesovic throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dejan Pesovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tsrif Dnoces's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Pesovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dnoces ducks under a wild hook from Pesovic.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dnoces.
Dnoces throws a low kick, looking for Pesovic's leg but Pesovic calmly moves out of range.
Dejan Pesovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dnoces slips a jab from Pesovic.
Pesovic misses with a straight right.
A big left from Pesovic misses.
Pesovic checks the leg kick nicely there.

Dnoces throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pesovic was covering up waiting for the punch and Dnoces finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pesovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dnoces.
Dnoces trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pesovic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dnoces stands up over Pesovic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pesovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dnoces is one step ahead there.
Dnoces working some strikes from top position.
Dnoces wants to pass the guard but Pesovic is keeping the position.
Pesovic controls Dnoces momentarily but Dnoces frees himself.
Dnoces stands up over Pesovic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pesovic is trying to control the position but Dnoces postures up.
Dnoces throws a big right hand that misses.
Dnoces postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dnoces 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.
Dnoces passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pesovic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dnoces lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dnoces tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Dnoces postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dnoces lands some shots froms side control.
Dnoces working the head with strikes.
Pesovic parries the strikes from Dnoces easily there. Dnoces is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Pesovic to escape.
Dnoces prevents Pesovic from escaping the position.
Dnoces in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dnoces wants to control but Pesovic is keeping him busy.
Pesovic is looking to regain half guard here but Dnoces keeps moving and retains side control.
Pesovic is breathing heavily.
Pesovic on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pesovic takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dnoces is working Pesovic over with some ground and pound from side control.
Dnoces lands a nice forearm strike.
Dnoces tries to advance to mount but Pesovic denies him.
Pesovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dnoces. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dnoces scores with a couple of short elbows.
Pesovic taking punishment in the form of punches.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pesovic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dnoces throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Dnoces cracks Pesovic with a big elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pesovic tries to buck Dnoces off but Dnoces is having none of it.
Dnoces trying to control the position but Pesovic is working away.
Dnoces in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tsrif Dnoces dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tsrif Dnoces's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Pesovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dnoces manages to avoid it.
Jab by Dnoces.
Dnoces throws a hook but Pesovic avoids it easily.
Dnoces throws a lazy right hand but Pesovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Dnoces misses.
A clash of legs there as Pesovic blocks the low kick.
Pesovic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dnoces.
Dnoces looks to score with a jab to the body but Pesovic is just out of range.
Dnoces steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pesovic.
Pesovic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pesovic looks to throw the jab but Dnoces is out of range.
Dnoces uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pesovic.
Dnoces attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dnoces throws out a loose jab but Pesovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pesovic cracks Dnoces with an open hand slap.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dnoces throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pesovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dnoces staying out of range there.
A big right from Dnoces misses.
Dnoces uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pesovic.
Pesovic throws out a loose jab but Dnoces uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dnoces lands a body shot.
Dejan Pesovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Pesovic misses.
Dnoces feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pesovic's calf.
Pesovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dnoces motions for Pesovic to come forward. Dnoces throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pesovic moves out of range as Dnoces strikes.
Dnoces shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dnoces fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsrif Dnoces. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Dnoces with that takedown attempt.
Pesovic misses the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dnoces will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dnoces misses with a takedown attempt - Pesovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dnoces fails with a takedown attempt.
Dnoces throws out a loose jab but Pesovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dnoces ducks under a wild hook from Pesovic.
Pesovic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dnoces counters with a slapping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Dnoces.
Pesovic moves out of range of the leg kick from Dnoces.
The fighters circling - Pesovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pesovic loads up on a big right hand but Dnoces slips the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dnoces is looking to chop away at Pesovic's legs.
A swing and a miss from Pesovic.
A bone on bone clash there as Pesovic blocks the leg kick.
Pesovic throws a hook but Dnoces blocks it.
Pesovic cracks Dnoces with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pesovic misses with an uppercut.
Dnoces throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pesovic looks to throw the jab but Dnoces is out of range.
Dnoces chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pesovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dnoces.
A swing and a miss from Dnoces.
Dnoces throws out a leg kick but Pesovic moves out of range and Dnoces only half commits.
Dnoces pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pesovic is out of range and Dnoces settles back down.
Pesovic tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dnoces throws the left hand but Pesovic avoids the punch easily.
Dnoces walks into a straight right hand from Pesovic.
Dnoces cracks the inside of Pesovic's front leg.
Dnoces misses with a straight left.
Dnoces dips to his left and cracks Pesovic with an uppercut!
Dnoces lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dnoces. Pesovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot by Dnoces.
Dnoces throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dnoces fails to land the takedown.
Pesovic throws a hook but Dnoces avoids it easily.
Dnoces throws the left hand but Pesovic avoids the punch easily.
Pesovic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tsrif Dnoces showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dnoces has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tsrif Dnoces!