PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jovan Vukota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vukota comes into the arena with UDRI BRUS LI blaring out of the sound system. Jovan Vukota has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Vukota
vs
Tyler

182 cm
19
162 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

182 cm
19
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Dragon

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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jovan Vukota!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jay Tyler!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vukota tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vukota throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vukota displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tyler throws out the jab.
Vukota throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vukota throws a head kick but Tyler moves out of range.
Vukota scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big left from Vukota misses.
Tyler moves out of range as Vukota throws a body kick.
Vukota throws a head kick that Tyler semi-blocks.
Vukota swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vukota looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vukota throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyler. Vukota does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vukota on the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vukota throws a wild body kick that Tyler sees coming a mile off.
Vukota moves forwards but Tyler connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vukota goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vukota pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vukota is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick misses from Vukota.
Vukota throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tyler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vukota. Tyler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vukota throws a head kick that misses.
Vukota scores with a nice body kick.
Vukota lands a head kick. Tyler smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vukota ducks under a wild hook from Tyler.
A slow jab from Tyler misses its intended target.
Tyler blocks a head kick by Vukota.
Tyler has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vukota.
Vukota misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Vukota.
Tyler avoids a kick to the body.
Vukota throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vukota misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vukota takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vukota throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tyler.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyler lands with a nice body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vukota throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vukota pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vukota misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tyler.
Vukota throws a sloppy head kick and Tyler moves out of range easily.
Vukota throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vukota throws a sloppy head kick and Tyler moves out of range easily.
Tyler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tyler scores with a jab. Vukota acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vukota tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vukota misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Vukota - that will leave a mark!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vukota goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vukota misses with a head kick.
Tyler blocks a head kick by Vukota.
Vukota dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tyler. That did some damage!
Tyler blocks a head kick by Vukota.
Vukota tries a head kick but it misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tyler.
Jovan Vukota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyler blocks the body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vukota thuds his shin into the meat of Tyler's side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vukota.
Vukota scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jovan Vukota dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Vukota looks to land a body kick but Tyler moved away.
Vukota tries a head kick but it misses.
Tyler jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vukota lands a nice looking body kick.
Vukota tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vukota misses with an uppercut. Tyler saw that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vukota.
A jab from Vukota finds it's way through Tyler's defenses.
Tyler moves out of range as Vukota throws a body kick.
Vukota misses with a looping right.
Tyler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vukota momentarily.
Vukota tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vukota throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tyler pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Vukota back to the cage. Tyler follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Vukota misses with a head kick.
Vukota misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tyler blocks a head kick by Vukota.
Tyler sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Vukota throws out a loose jab but Tyler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vukota throws a sloppy head kick and Tyler moves out of range easily.
Vukota pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vukota tries a head kick but it misses.
Tyler scores with a nice strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vukota misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vukota misses with a head kick.
Vukota throws a head kick but Tyler moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tyler looks to land a left hand but Vukota moved out of range nicely.
Tyler lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vukota backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vukota throws a nice head kick!
Vukota throws a head kick that misses.
Tyler 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.
Vukota throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tyler blocks a head kick by Vukota.
Vukota throws a head kick that half lands.
Vukota scores with a head kick.
Jovan Vukota is winning the standup battle so far.
Vukota shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vukota throws a head kick that misses.
Tyler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vukota throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tyler misses with a leg kick.
Tyler lands with a shot to the body.
Vukota takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vukota throws a low kick but Tyler avoids it.
Tyler thuds his right hand into Vukota's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tyler blocks a head kick by Vukota.
Vukota throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tyler lunges at Vukota with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vukota's hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler avoids a kick to the body.
Tyler feints a jab promting Vukota to slip. Tyler then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vukota slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tyler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vukota.
Vukota takes a swing at Tyler's ribcage but misses.
Vukota connects with a high kick.
Vukota keeps Tyler at a distance using the push kick.
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.
Vukota throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vukota throws a wild body kick that Tyler sees coming a mile off.
Tyler works over Vukota's head and body with a nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jovan Vukota will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Vukota pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vukota swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vukota throws a big shot that misses.
Vukota throws the kick towards the body but Tyler avoids it.
Vukota throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vukota misses with a head kick.
Vukota misses with the combination.
Tyler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vukota.
Vukota throws a leg kick but Tyler checks it.
Vukota misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good standup being displayed there by Tyler as he connects with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler scores with a hook to the body. Vukota takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vukota misses with a head kick.
Vukota throws a right and a left that Tyler avoids nicely.
Vukota tries a head kick but it misses.
Vukota looks to land a left hand but Tyler moved out of range nicely.
Tyler attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vukota throws a sloppy head kick and Tyler moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Vukota.
Vukota misses with the combination.
Tyler clobbers Vukota with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vukota throws a nice head kick!
Vukota tries a head kick but it misses.
Jovan Vukota is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vukota connects with an inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Vukota.
Vukota fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tyler is out of range.
Nice cross by Tyler.
Vukota gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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!
Vukota misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vukota misses with a double jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vukota missing with a left hand there. Tyler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick by Vukota misses
and Tyler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tyler lands a body shot.
Vukota with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tyler to score with a decent uppercut.
Vukota throws a sloppy head kick and Tyler moves out of range easily.
Vukota throws a right and a left that Tyler avoids nicely.
Nice body punch from Tyler.
Tyler lands with a straight right. Vukota didn't see that one coming.
A head kick misses from Vukota.
Tyler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tyler avoids the head kick by Vukota.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vukota takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tyler shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tyler shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tyler cracks Vukota with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vukota.
Vukota misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vukota throws a head kick that misses.
Jay Tyler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyler throws a leg kick but Vukota checks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Tyler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jovan Vukota is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vukota lands with a kick to the temple. Tyler shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jay Tyler.
Well Vukota 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jovan Vukota!
Jovan Vukota was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.