PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Claudio Irusta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milan Jovanovic (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.

Irusta
vs
Jovanovic

180 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Claudio Irusta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Milan Jovanovic!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jovanovic tries to clinch but Irusta moves out of range.
Jovanovic thumps Irusta with a low kick.
Jovanovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Irusta throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jovanovic scores with a jab to the jaw.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Irusta.
Jovanovic shoots in for a takedown but Irusta shows good takedown defense.
Irusta avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jovanovic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Irusta is fending him off so far but Jovanovic persists. Nope, Irusta circles away and we're back to standing.

Irusta drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jovanovic is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Jovanovic struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Irusta wants to stand but Jovanovic is controlling his arm.
Jovanovic striking from the bottom but nothing landed.

Irusta stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Irusta shoots in but Jovanovic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Irusta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jovanovic pinned against the cage. Jovanovic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claudio Irusta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jovanovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Irusta swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jovanovic shoots in for a takedown but Irusta shows good takedown defense.

Jovanovic forces Irusta back against the cage and clinches.
Jovanovic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jovanovic tries to score a body lock takedown but Irusta shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Irusta working hard to break the clinch.
Jovanovic trying to stall but Irusta improves his position.

Irusta is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jovanovic can't fight it off and eventually Irusta manages to take the fight to the floor. Jovanovic looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Irusta stays in close to Jovanovic's body and controls the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irusta pushes down on Jovanovic's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jovanovic wants to improve his position but Irusta is controlling well.
Jovanovic trying to control but Irusta postures up.
Jovanovic looks winded!
Jovanovic is in trouble now - Irusta has advanced to mount!
Irusta lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jovanovic hang on?
Jovanovic is looking to get to half guard.
Irusta sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jovanovic tries to reverse the position but Irusta maintains control.

Irusta working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Jovanovic turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Irusta off and cradles Jovanovic's limp body as Irusta celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Claudio Irusta!