PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Blagojevic Batakovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frenk Karleon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Batakovic
vs
Karleon

180 cm
25
153 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

173 cm
25
152 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Blagojevic Batakovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frenk Karleon!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Batakovic shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Karleon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Batakovic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karleon keeps working.

Batakovic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Karleon's face as Batakovic controls the position.
Karleon is trying to get back to half guard.
Batakovic content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

Batakovic is trying to get an arm triangle but Karleon is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
You can see the frustration on Karleon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Batakovic trying to control the position but Karleon is working away.
Karleon gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Batakovic in particular looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batakovic trying to mount his opponent but Karleon defends it.
Batakovic trying to control the action but Karleon is working from the bottom.

Karleon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Batakovic perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Batakovic is looking for a kimura here.

Batakovic is working for a kimura but Karleon is defending it quite comfortably.

Batakovic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Karleon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Batakovic wants to control but Karleon is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Karleon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Batakovic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Batakovic's back!
Karleon trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Karleon controlling well, preventing Batakovic from escaping the position.
Batakovic is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Karleon's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karleon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Karleon gets his hands free as Batakovic looks to control.
Batakovic tries to escape but Karleon has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
A lull in the action here.

Batakovic showing good submission defense here.

Karleon is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Batakovic is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Elite Training Facility that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batakovic is trying to break free.

Karleon looking for the RNC.
Karleon not allowing Batakovic to control his hands.
Batakovic is trying to break free.
Batakovic tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Batakovic wants to hold on but Karleon pushes him away.
Batakovic bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Karleon is trying to control the position but Batakovic postures up.

Karleon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Batakovic throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Karleon working for a triangle but Batakovic defends it easily.
Batakovic stays in close to Karleon's body and controls the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karleon working a defensive guard here.
Batakovic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Batakovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karleon is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Batakovic is stalling in the full guard.

We're going to have a standup here because Blagojevic Batakovic wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Batakovic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blagojevic Batakovic 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.

Batakovic dives in for a single leg takedown but Karleon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Batakovic has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Karleon uses from the top position.
Karleon is fighting to break Batakovic's control of his arms but Batakovic is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Karleon tries to stand but Batakovic is controlling from the bottom.
Karleon postures up.
Batakovic lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Karleon!
Batakovic lands a nice shot to the head.

Batakovic looking to secure an arm triangle but Karleon defends it well.
Batakovic looking to control but Karleon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Karleon is desperately trying to improve his position but Batakovic has a good base and remains in mount.
Batakovic controlling his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batakovic looking to control but Karleon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Batakovic looking for a guillotine from mount but Karleon is having none of it.
Batakovic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Blagojevic Batakovic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Batakovic looking to control but Karleon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Karleon is looking to improve his position but Batakovic isn't that keen on the idea.
Karleon tries to hold on but Batakovic pushes him away.
Karleon is trying desperately to improve position.

Batakovic quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Batakovic but it's paid off an Karleon is forced to tap! Nice work by Batakovic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Blagojevic Batakovic!
Blagojevic Batakovic thanked the fans post fight for their support.