PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam Bozejewic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaime Encanador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaime Encanador is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Bozejewic
vs
Encanador

182 cm
18
169 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
24
180 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Granite 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, Adam Bozejewic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaime Encanador!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bozejewic 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.
Bozejewic pushes down on Encanador's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bozejewic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bozejewic prevents Encanador from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bozejewic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Still in half guard, Bozejewic seems content to control.
Bozejewic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Encanador is trying to stand back up but Bozejewic is controlling him
Bozejewic performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bozejewic prevents Encanador from standing back up.
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!
Bozejewic lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bozejewic wants to control but Encanador is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bozejewic throwing shots but Encanador is blocking nicely.
Still in half guard, Bozejewic seems content to control.
Encanador is trying to stand up here but Bozejewic is controlling him well.
Encanador is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bozejewic controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Adam Bozejewic wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bozejewic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Bozejewic has managed to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bozejewic has Encanador pressed against the cage, preventing Encanador from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bozejewic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Encanador pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bozejewic keeps control of Encanador as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bozejewic has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Encanador after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Bozejewic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Encanador.
Bozejewic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Encanador gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Encanador breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bozejewic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Encanador defends it nicely.
Bozejewic is breathing heavily.
Bozejewic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Encanador.
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!

Bozejewic clinches up against the cage.
Encanador tries to break the clinch but Bozejewic is controlling the position.

Encanador breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Encanador displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bozejewic.
Bozejewic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Encanador gets a double leg takedown into Bozejewic's guard.

Encanador stands up and waves to Bozejewic to follow him.

Encanador takes the fight into the clinch.

Bozejewic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Encanador throws a right and a left that both miss.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bozejewic.
A slow jab from Bozejewic misses its intended target.
Encanador lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Encanador fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Bozejewic rushes Encanador and presses him up against the cage.
Bozejewic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Encanador throws a punch but it's blocked by Bozejewic.

Encanador is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bozejewic is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Encanador to the mat. Encanador regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Encanador wants to get back to his feet but Bozejewic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bozejewic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bozejewic won't allow Encanador to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bozejewic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Encanador has momentary wrist control but Bozejewic slips an elbow through the middle.
Bozejewic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Encanador wants to get back to his feet but Bozejewic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bozejewic closes the distance and clinches up with Encanador, looking for a takedown. Bozejewic pushes Encanador against the cage but Encanador circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jaime Encanador seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bozejewic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bozejewic shoots for a double leg takedown but Encanador sprawls well. He's pushed Bozejewic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Bozejewic. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Encanador moves into the clinch successfully.
Bozejewic blocks an uppercut.

Bozejewic pulls Encanador into guard.
Encanador wanted to stand there but Bozejewic had control of the position.
Encanador wants to stand and escape but instead Bozejewic has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Encanador pushes Bozejewic off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice sprawl there from Encanador as Bozejewic shoots in.
Bozejewic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Encanador pinned against the cage. Encanador gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Encanador shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bozejewic eats them both and turns towards Encanador to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Encanador fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Bozejewic rushes Encanador and presses him up against the cage.

Bozejewic breaks the clinch.
Bozejewic is looking to clinch.
Bozejewic tries to clinch up.
Bozejewic leaves Encanador with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bozejewic misses with a takedown attempt - Encanador sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Encanador's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Encanador duly obliges.
Bozejewic closes the distance and clinches up with Encanador, looking for a takedown. Bozejewic pushes Encanador against the cage but Encanador circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Bozejewic clinches up against the cage.
Bozejewic prevents Encanador from breaking the clinch.
Encanador can't break the clinch.
Bozejewic unloads a knee to the mid-section. Encanador lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Encanador misses with a short punch on the inside.
Encanador wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bozejewic keeps control of Encanador as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bozejewic pressing his opponent against the cage.

Bozejewic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Encanador swinging wildly here.

Bozejewic shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bozejewic showed some decent athleticism there.
Encanador is staying active underneath Bozejewic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Encanador wants to get back to his feet.
Encanador really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bozejewic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Adam Bozejewic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bozejewic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Encanador is looking to get back to is feet but Bozejewic passes into side control.

Bozejewic decides to stand up, so the ref orders Encanador to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Encanador. No joy for Bozejewic on that attempt.
Encanador fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bozejewic throws a right and a left that Encanador avoids nicely.

Bozejewic gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Encanador to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Bozejewic has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Encanador off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Encanador shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bozejewic as he avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bozejewic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Encanador circles away.
Jaime Encanador seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Encanador shoots in and bounces Bozejewic off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Encanador has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bozejewic is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jaime Encanador will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Encanador shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Bozejewic manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Bozejewic tries to clinch but Encanador is having none of it.
Encanador shoots in but no luck this time.
Encanador blocks a head kick by Bozejewic.
Adam Bozejewic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bozejewic tries to clinch there but Encanador circles away.
Encanador defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bozejewic.
Encanador fails with the takedown

and Bozejewic counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bozejewic looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Encanador is avoiding damage well.

Bozejewic decides to stand up, so the ref orders Encanador to his feet.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Bozejewic enables Encanador to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bozejewic manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Bozejewic kicks Encanador off and gets to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Encanador looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bozejewic!

Encanador is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Bozejewic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Encanador if he has to take too many more of those.
Bozejewic shoots in for a takedown but Encanador shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Encanador rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bozejewic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Bozejewic tries to keep at a distance but Encanador has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bozejewic has Encanador pressed against the cage, preventing Encanador from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Bozejewic manages to break the clinch.
Encanador closes the distance and clinches up with Bozejewic, looking for a takedown. Encanador pushes Bozejewic against the cage but Bozejewic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Adam Bozejewic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaime Encanador.
Bozejewic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Encanador swivels and escapes.
Bozejewic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

Bozejewic looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Bozejewic trying to control the action but Encanador is working from the bottom.

Bozejewic decides to return to a standing position.

Encanador drives through and clinches with Bozejewic against the cage.
Encanador wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bozejewic has him pressed against the cage.
Bozejewic tries to score a body lock takedown but Encanador shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Encanador wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Bozejewic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Encanador misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bozejewic lands with an uppercut that bounces Encanador off the cage and back into range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bozejewic.

Encanador bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Encanador tries to stand but Bozejewic is controlling his head.
Bozejewic tries to escape but Encanador is in control.
Bozejewic is trying to control Encanador's posture but Encanador avoids it.

Encanador stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Encanador gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bozejewic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bozejewic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Encanador avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Bozejewic to work.
Bozejewic looking for a takedown.
Encanador softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bozejewic jumps guard but Encanador turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Encanador lands with a right to the head.
Bozejewic takes a shot to the head.
Encanador lands a shoulder strike.
Bozejewic is looking to control Encanador's arms but Encanador gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bozejewic has his back to the cage.
Encanador lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Encanador lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bozejewic stalling in the clinch but Encanador improves position.
Bozejewic can't get the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Encanador.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jaime Encanador.
I think Encanador has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jaime Encanador!