PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Izet Sadikovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Off (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Off has chosen sucker punch as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Izet Sadikovic has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Sadikovic
vs
Off

205 cm
25
282 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

193 cm
19
270 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

The Adrenaline Matrix

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Izet Sadikovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack Off!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sadikovic.
Jack Off seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sadikovic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Off lands a nice hook to Sadikovic's body. Sadikovic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Off shoots in for a double leg but Sadikovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Off has Sadikovic up against the cage in a clinch.
Off is looking for a takedown.
Off is trying to stall.
Sadikovic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Off prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Izet Sadikovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sadikovic gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Off regains guard.
Sadikovic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Off tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Off trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Off keeping full guard, as Sadikovic tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Off has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sadikovic!
Sadikovic working to try and regain half guard.
Off lands a nice shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Off lands a heavy elbow.
Off punishing his opponent with strikes.
Off prevents Sadikovic from getting the reversal.
Off postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sadikovic looks a forlorn figure.
Off can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sadikovic is looking to escape.
Sadikovic tries to reverse the position but Off maintains control.
Sadikovic regains half guard.

Sadikovic looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadikovic won't allow Off to pass to mount.

Sadikovic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Off landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Off lands strikes from half guard.
Off landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Off seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Sadikovic actively working from the bottom here.

Sadikovic actively working from the bottom here.
Sadikovic is breathing heavily.
Off passes to full mount!
Off with good strikes from the mount here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sadikovic is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Off controlling the pace for now.
Sadikovic is in all sorts of trouble here.
Off landing strikes from the mount.

Off with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Off has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sadikovic's face.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sadikovic is trying to escape the mount.

Off jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sadikovic manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Off dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Sadikovic shoots for a takedown but Off saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Off shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Off showed some decent athleticism there.
Sadikovic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Off.
Off slips a nice elbow through Sadikovic's hands, connecting with Sadikovic's forehead.
Off wants to free his trapped foot but Sadikovic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sadikovic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Off.
Sadikovic is staying active underneath Off, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sadikovic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Off scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadikovic is not content to let Off control the position.

Sadikovic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Off working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Off frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sadikovic bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sadikovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Off is keeping the position for now.

Off has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sadikovic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Off is breathing heavily.

Sadikovic drops back looking for a leg! Off is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Off manages to kick Sadikovic off! Sadikovic jumps back into Off's guard.

Off escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sadikovic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Off looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sadikovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Off is keeping the position for now.

Off is defending against the submission attempts here by Sadikovic.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Off wants to control but Sadikovic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Off tries to roll over but Sadikovic keeps him under control.

Sadikovic wants to work for an arm triangle but Off is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Sadikovic is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Sadikovic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Off is just riding it out for now. Sadikovic eventually gives up the hold.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Off manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Off wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Off controls Sadikovic momentarily but Sadikovic frees himself.

Sadikovic drops back, looking for a kneebar! Off looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Off looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Off!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Off showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.

Sadikovic decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Sadikovic wants to work for an arm triangle but Off is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Sadikovic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Sadikovic is looking for a kimura here.

Sadikovic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Off doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sadikovic.

Off is defending against the submission attempts here by Sadikovic.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadikovic stops Off from getting back to his feet.
Off trying to control but Sadikovic postures up.
Off lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Off trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadikovic is looking to pass Off's guard but actually Off recovers to full guard.
Sadikovic is pushing down on Off's leg trying to pass to half guard. Off is fighting to maintain full guard but Sadikovic has managed to sneak the leg through.

Sadikovic is looking for a kimura here.

Sadikovic wants to work for an arm triangle but Off is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Sadikovic is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Off moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sadikovic postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Off is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sadikovic, into his guard.
Off connects with a couple of short punches.
Sadikovic has a closed guard, preventing Off from standing up.
Off wants to pass the guard but Sadikovic is keeping the position.

Sadikovic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Sadikovic has his foot on Off's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Off works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Off stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sadikovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Sadikovic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Off doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Off manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sadikovic keeping full guard, as Off tries to pass.
Off with a nice head shot there.

Sadikovic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Off is aware though and is defending well.
Sadikovic keeping moving, preventing Off from controlling successfully.
Off lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Off must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Off is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Off with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Izet Sadikovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack Off is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Sadikovic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Off gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Izet Sadikovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Off 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Off!
Jack Off took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.