PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Milan Zitska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Milpid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Milpid comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Stupify kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Zitska
vs
Milpid

167 cm
26
144 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

179 cm
26
150 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Atlantis

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Milan Zitska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jack Milpid!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zitska tries to clinch but Milpid moves out of range.
Zitska wants to clinch but Milpid slips to the side
and Milpid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Milpid avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zitska tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Milpid counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Zitska is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Zitska has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Milpid can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zitska controlling the position.
Milpid tries to free his leg and advance position but Zitska is retaining full guard.
Milpid scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zitska trying to keep a closed guard but Milpid is proving a slippery customer.
Zitska is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Milpid is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zitska keeping moving, preventing Milpid from controlling successfully.
Milpid in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Milpid trying to control but Zitska is working from the bottom.
Zitska is trying to control the position but Milpid postures up.

We're going to have a standup here because Milan Zitska wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Zitska swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zitska displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Milan Zitska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Milpid is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zitska looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good standup being displayed there by Zitska as he connects with a hook.
Zitska scores with a nice strike.
Zitska thows a leg kick but Milpid checks it

and Milpid counters with a shoot takedown. Zitska fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zitska has momentary wrist control but Milpid slips an elbow through the middle.
Zitska not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Milpid looking to pass the guard.
Zitska is trying to keep Milpid in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Milpid trying to control but Zitska is working from the bottom.
Milpid slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

We're going to have a standup here because Milan Zitska wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Milpid tries for a takedown but Zitska sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zitska tries to clinch up

and Milpid counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Milpid is looking for a kimura here.
Milpid throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zitska trying to control from the bottom.
Milpid takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Milpid is keen to just control but Zitska is a slippery customer.
Zitska tries to roll over but Milpid keeps him under control.
Zitska definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Milpid is thwarting Zitska's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zitska connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zitska tries to clinch up

and Milpid counters with a takedown into side control.

Milpid thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zitska is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Milpid off and has taken his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zitska tries to keep control of the position but Milpid is staying busy.
Milpid tries to break free.
Zitska struggling to keep hold of the position.

Milpid is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Milpid trying to control but not successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Milpid is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Zitska wants to control but Milpid is keeping busy.
Zitska is hanging on to Milpid's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jack Milpid will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Zitska tries to clinch

and Milpid counters with a single leg into guard. Zitska didn't expect that.
Milpid controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zitska trying to control the position.

Milpid thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Milpid trying to control the position from guard on top but Zitska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Milpid stays in close to Zitska's body and controls the position.
Zitska keeping full guard, as Milpid tries to pass.

Zitska is looking for a triangle but Milpid pushes his legs off easily.
Zitska working a defensive guard here.
Milpid stands and throws Zitska's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zitska is trying to control Milpid's posture but Milpid avoids it.
Milpid lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Milpid working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Milpid tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Milpid has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Milpid trying to control the position but Zitska is working away.
Zitska defending against the ground and pound.
Milpid scores with punches from side control.
Zitska sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Milpid is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zitska is just riding it out for now. Milpid eventually gives up the hold.
Zitska has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Milpid is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Milpid is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zitska is just riding it out for now. Milpid eventually gives up the hold.
Zitska is looking for a sweep. Milpid is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Milpid seems to be looking for submissions.
Jack Milpid has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zitska is looking to improve his position.
Milpid scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zitska moves into full guard.
Zitska controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zitska not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Milpid's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zitska trying to control the position.
Milpid pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zitska is keeping the position for now.
Zitska is trying to keep Milpid in close.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Milan Zitska.
Zitska darts in trying to clinch

and Milpid counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Milpid.
Milpid is looking to take this one to the mat.

Milpid tightens his grip and picks Zitska up, before dumping him to the ground. Zitska manages to land in guard.
Milpid scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zitska not looking particularly offensive just at 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.
Zitska might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Milan Zitska just wasn't active enough.

Zitska fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Milpid, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Milpid dodges an elbow strike from Zitska.

Milpid lands a takedown into guard.
Zitska controls Milpid momentarily but Milpid frees himself.
Milpid content to stall in guard here.
Zitska trying to control the position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Milan Zitska just wasn't active enough.

Milpid fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zitska to the ground. Milpid is now in Zitska's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Milpid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Zitska cracks Milpid with a right hand to the side of the head.

Zitska clinches.

Milpid lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Milpid lands strikes from half guard.
Milpid is trying to control the action in half guard but Zitska is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Milpid is working for a submission of some sort.
Zitska is trying to maintain the position but Milpid is very close to passing his half guard.

Milpid is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zitska has managed to free his arm - good work.
Milpid wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zitska keeps working.
Zitska trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Milpid wants to free his trapped foot but Zitska is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zitska has his hands clasped together around Milpid's back. He's all about the action.
Milpid trying to mount his opponent but Zitska defends it.
Zitska is trying to maintain the position but Milpid is very close to passing his half guard.

We're going to have a standup here because Milan Zitska wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Zitska tries to clinch but Milpid moves out of range.
Zitska connects with a good right hand that stumbles Milpid. Milpid circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zitska moves to clinch but Milpid breaks away

and Milpid counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Milpid throws a big right hand that misses.
Milpid throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zitska works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Milpid is in close to Zitska's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milpid trying to control the position from guard on top but Zitska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zitska working a defensive guard here.

Zitska is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Milpid is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Milpid pushing down on Zitska's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zitska wants to improve his position but Milpid is controlling well.
Zitska punching from the bottom.
Zitska is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Milpid is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zitska sees it coming and defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milpid perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Milpid has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zitska is trying to maintain the position but Milpid is very close to passing his half guard.

Milpid is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Milpid is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zitska looks like he's trying to stand up.
Zitska is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zitska on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zitska wants to control but Milpid is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milpid prevents Zitska from improving his position.

Milpid is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zitska is just riding it out for now. Milpid eventually gives up the hold.
Milpid not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zitska trying to hold on to Milpid's head to control him but Milpid postures up.

Milpid looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Milan Zitska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zitska wants to control the action here but instead Milpid manages to pass to full mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Milpid comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Milpid winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Milpid!
After winning the bout, Jack Milpid thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.