PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ante Delija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BarDagul Bayagrakol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Delija
vs
Bayagrakol

195 cm
23
270 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

225 cm
26
265 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Likes comics

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

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 Sydney, Ante Delija!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, BarDagul Bayagrakol!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bayagrakol gets caught flat footed, as Delija shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bayagrakol tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Delija trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bayagrakol trying to control the position.
Delija with a flurry of punches that miss.
Delija working some strikes from top position.
Delija trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Delija is working hard here to advance position.
Bayagrakol wants to sweep here but Delija controlling him for the moment.
Delija passes Bayagrakol's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bayagrakol wants to improve his position but Delija is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Delija missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bayagrakol is looking for a sweep. Delija is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Delija thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bayagrakol wants to get back to his feet.
Bayagrakol misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Delija is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bayagrakol is just riding it out for now. Delija eventually gives up the hold.
Bayagrakol missing with punches from the bottom.
Delija is keen to just control but Bayagrakol is a slippery customer.
Bayagrakol moves into full guard.
Delija pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bayagrakol is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bayagrakol preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bayagrakol trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bayagrakol has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bayagrakol seems keen to control Delija's posture.
Delija could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Delija throws a big elbow that misses.
Bayagrakol is trying to keep Delija in close.
Delija slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bayagrakol wants to control but Delija postures up.
Bayagrakol manages to get back to half guard.
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!
Bayagrakol tries to roll over but Delija keeps him under control.
Bayagrakol has his hands clasped together around Delija's back. He's all about the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bayagrakol trying to control from the bottom.
Delija is trying to control. Bayagrakol wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Delija is trying to work for a kimura but Bayagrakol is defending well.
Delija is breathing heavily.

Bayagrakol looking for submissions off his back.
Delija throwing shots but Bayagrakol is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bayagrakol moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bayagrakol is trying to keep Delija in close.
Bayagrakol has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Delija stands and steps away. Bayagrakol gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Delija tries to clinch up but Bayagrakol circles away and keeps his distance.
Bayagrakol is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Delija dives in and scores a takedown into Bayagrakol's guard.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bayagrakol throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bayagrakol utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Delija tries to free his leg and advance position but Bayagrakol is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Delija wants to clinch up but Bayagrakol keeps it at a distance.
Delija lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bayagrakol circles away quickly and effectively.
Delija shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Delija throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Delija has managed to clinch.
Delija wants to take the fight to the mat but Bayagrakol manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bayagrakol is trying to break the clinch but Delija is controlling him.
Bayagrakol misses with the head strike.
Delija has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bayagrakol after a bit of a struggle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bayagrakol.
Delija wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ante Delija. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bayagrakol working aggressively here.
Delija blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bayagrakol pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Delija stops a takedown attempt from Bayagrakol.
Delija blocks the elbow strike.
Bayagrakol throws an elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Delija tightens his grip and picks Bayagrakol up, before dumping him to the ground. Bayagrakol manages to land in guard.
Bayagrakol tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bayagrakol is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Delija got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bayagrakol has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Delija has managed to get both his arms back between Bayagrakol's legs - danger averted.
Bayagrakol working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Delija.
Delija trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bayagrakol manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Delija looking for a sweep. Not yet Delija, not yet.
Bayagrakol connects with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bayagrakol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Delija works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bayagrakol is pushing down on Delija's leg trying to pass to half guard. Delija is fighting to maintain full guard but Bayagrakol has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bayagrakol missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bayagrakol is looking for a kimura here.
Bayagrakol is pressing down on Delija's thigh, looking to free his foot. Delija is holding on for now.
Bayagrakol missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Well, if Bayagrakol is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bayagrakol not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bayagrakol not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bayagrakol throwing shots but Delija is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bayagrakol is trying to control the action in half guard but Delija is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bayagrakol throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Delija manages to get to full guard.
Bayagrakol works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bayagrakol thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Delija's head.
Delija tries to roll over but Bayagrakol keeps him under control.
Bayagrakol wants to free his trapped foot but Delija is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bayagrakol is thwarting Delija's attempts to control the position.
Bayagrakol wants to take a breather but Delija is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delija keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bayagrakol thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Delija's head.
Delija is refusing to be controlled, as Bayagrakol sits in half guard.
Delija is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bayagrakol trying to pass the guard but Delija defending well.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Delija actively working from the bottom here.

Bayagrakol has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Delija defend it? Bayagrakol steps over the head and cranks it - Delija is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bayagrakol!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). BarDagul Bayagrakol!