PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Manic Dreams Network (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drobo Bragovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Dreams Network
vs
Bragovich

162 cm
23
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Manic Dreams Network!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Drobo Bragovich!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Network throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bragovich's waist but Bragovich gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Network off to one side.
Nice takedown defense from Bragovich. No joy for Network on that attempt.
Bragovich takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bragovich shoots in and drives through. Network sprawls well.

Network changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bragovich looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bragovich manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Network looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bragovich is looking for a sweep. Network is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Network blocks the strikes from Bragovich.
Bragovich throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Bragovich is looking for a sweep. Network is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bragovich landing small, sideways elbows.
Bragovich is looking for a sweep. Network is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bragovich is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Network perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Network tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

Bragovich looking for submissions off his back.
Bragovich has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bragovich missing with punches from the bottom.
Bragovich is staying active underneath Network, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Network trying to mount his opponent but Bragovich defends it.
Network is figuring out what he wants to do next.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Manic Dreams Network just wasn't active enough.

Network has closed the distance and engaged Bragovich in a clinch.
Network gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bragovich.

Network breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Network tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bragovich swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manic Dreams Network. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bragovich shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Network is positioning himself well to prevent Bragovich advancing to mount.
Bragovich thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Network's head.
Network is trying to control but can't.

Bragovich is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bragovich looks winded!
Bragovich missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Network is looking to control Bragovich's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Network avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bragovich throwing shots but Network is blocking nicely.
Network is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Network looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bragovich is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Network keeping hold of Bragovich's head, controlling as best he can.
Bragovich missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Network is trying to maintain the position but Bragovich is very close to passing his half guard.
Bragovich throwing shots but Network is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Manic Dreams Network will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Bragovich forces Network back against the cage and clinches.
Network wants to take the fight to the mat but Bragovich manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Network tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bragovich just stands there and leans against the cage.
Network lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bragovich or not.
Network tries to land knees in the clinch but Bragovich avoids the damage to the body.
Network trying to stall but Bragovich improves his position.

Network gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Network controlling the action here.
Bragovich is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Network is pressing down on Bragovich's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bragovich is holding on for now.
Bragovich makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bragovich.
Network tries to free his leg and advance position but Bragovich is retaining full guard.

Network got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bragovich has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Network has managed to get both his arms back between Bragovich's legs - danger averted.
Bragovich tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bragovich has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Network has passed into side control.
Bragovich is trying to improve his position.
Bragovich is breathing heavily.
Network wants to control but Bragovich is keeping him busy.
Network is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bragovich's shoulder. That is not cool.

Network wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bragovich, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here as Network stalls from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Network tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Network moves into full mount!
Bragovich is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bragovich bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bragovich got a little sloppy there for a moment and Network has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bragovich has managed to get both his arms back between Network's legs - danger averted.
Network wants to sweep here but Bragovich controlling him for the moment.
Network preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bragovich postures up in Network's guard and throws a big left but Network blocks it.
Network lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bragovich!
Bragovich tries to reverse the position but Network maintains control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Network sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manic Dreams Network dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Network stuffs the takedown.
Network fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Manic Dreams Network seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bragovich.
Bragovich walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Network checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bragovich shoots in for a takedown but Network shows good takedown defense.
Manic Dreams Network has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drobo Bragovich.
Network misses with a head kick.
Bragovich fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bragovich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Network drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Network tries to stand but Bragovich is controlling from the bottom.
Network sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Bragovich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Network doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Network manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Network is stalling in the full guard.
Network has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bragovich lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Network!
Network tries to hold on but Bragovich pushes him away.
Bragovich throws some wild stikes that Network manages to avoid easily.
Manic Dreams Network overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Network is desperately trying to improve his position but Bragovich has a good base and remains in mount.
Network tries to lock up and control but Bragovich gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bragovich looking to ground and pound but Network is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bragovich working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bragovich connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Network really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bragovich with shots to the head and body - Network looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bragovich thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Bragovich throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Network sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Network wants to get back to full guard.

Bragovich seems to be looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Network is holding on to half guard well.
Bragovich stops Network from getting back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bragovich lands a nice short elbow.
Network flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bragovich not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bragovich moves into full mount! Network won't be happy about that!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bragovich scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Network?
Network blocking the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Drobo Bragovich.
Well Network 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Manic Dreams Network!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Drobo Bragovich!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Drobo Bragovich!

Drobo Bragovich wins by split decision!