PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gojko BatGojko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoni Bradidze (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.

BatGojko
vs
Bradidze

186 cm
21
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
16
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gojko BatGojko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yoni Bradidze!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradidze has his takedown stuffed
and BatGojko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

BatGojko clinches up against the cage.
BatGojko tries to pull guard but Bradidze forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bradidze jumps guard but BatGojko turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

BatGojko breaks the clinch.

BatGojko feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
BatGojko trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bradidze's guard.
BatGojko controls from within his opponent's guard.
BatGojko trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bradidze's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bradidze looking for a guillotine here but BatGojko defends easily.
Bradidze is trying to keep BatGojko in close.
BatGojko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bradidze throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradidze wants to sweep but no luck.
BatGojko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Gojko BatGojko has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A head kick misses from BatGojko.

BatGojko shoots in and gets a takedown into Bradidze's guard.
BatGojko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
BatGojko wants to control from the top but Bradidze keeps moving.
BatGojko preventing the sweep.
BatGojko postures up in Bradidze's guard and throws a big left but Bradidze blocks it.
BatGojko looking to pass the guard.
BatGojko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bradidze on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
BatGojko wants to stand but Bradidze has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gojko BatGojko has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Bradidze gets caught napping as BatGojko dives in and scores a takedown. Bradidze manages to retain guard.
Bradidze working a defensive guard here.
Bradidze is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bradidze is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. BatGojko is aware though and is defending well.
BatGojko with a flurry of punches that miss.
BatGojko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradidze is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst BatGojko is controlling him.
Bradidze looking to hit a scissor sweep but BatGojko is one step ahead there.
BatGojko chips away with some ground and pound.
Bradidze is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BatGojko with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bradidze is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
BatGojko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gojko BatGojko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

BatGojko scores with a decent looking hook.

BatGojko has closed the distance and engaged Bradidze in a clinch.

BatGojko drags the fight down to the ground.
Gojko BatGojko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bradidze trying to control but BatGojko is working from the bottom.
Bradidze stands and throws BatGojko's legs to the side, diving into side control.
BatGojko is looking to reverse the position.
Bradidze wants to control but BatGojko is keeping him busy.
BatGojko is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bradidze is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, BatGojko has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bradidze wants to control but BatGojko is keeping him busy.
BatGojko can't do much from the bottom here.
BatGojko is not content to let Bradidze control the position.
BatGojko is trying to buck Bradidze off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BatGojko managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bradidze.
You can see the frustration on BatGojko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
BatGojko tries to improve position but can't.
Bradidze wants to control but BatGojko is keeping him busy.
Bradidze working away.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

BatGojko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - BatGojko lands in his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BatGojko trying to control but Bradidze is working from the bottom.

BatGojko drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bradidze dives on top into guard.
BatGojko trying to strike off his back.
Bradidze trying to control but BatGojko is working from the bottom.
Bradidze wants to stand but BatGojko is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradidze passes easily into side control. Nice work.
BatGojko wants to control but Bradidze postures up.
BatGojko throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
BatGojko trying to control but Bradidze flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
BatGojko prevents Bradidze from getting a body triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
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 Gojko BatGojko will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

BatGojko shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bradidze is trying to defend but BatGojko finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bradidze works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bradidze is trying to keep BatGojko in close.
BatGojko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
BatGojko won't allow Bradidze to sweep him here.
BatGojko wants to control from the top but Bradidze keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
BatGojko content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Gojko BatGojko just wasn't active enough.

BatGojko moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by BatGojko.

Bradidze jumps into guard, dragging BatGojko to the mat.
Bradidze looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
BatGojko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
BatGojko wants to control from the top but Bradidze keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Gojko BatGojko wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Bradidze gets caught napping as BatGojko dives in and scores a takedown. Bradidze manages to retain guard.
Bradidze trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
BatGojko is looking to stand up but Bradidze won't let him.
Bradidze controlling the position.
BatGojko won't allow Bradidze to sweep him here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bradidze wants to get back to his feet but BatGojko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
BatGojko stands up over Bradidze, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BatGojko looking to pass the guard.
BatGojko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
BatGojko trying to move into half guard but instead Bradidze has managed to sweep!
Bradidze pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. BatGojko is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bradidze accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bradidze is pushing down on BatGojko's leg trying to pass to half guard. BatGojko is fighting to maintain full guard but Bradidze has managed to sneak the leg through.
BatGojko wants to improve his position but Bradidze is controlling well.
BatGojko has a hand on Bradidze's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bradidze takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradidze tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
BatGojko is desperately trying to improve his position but Bradidze has a good base and remains in mount.
Bradidze tries to control but BatGojko wriggling away.
Bradidze throws some wild stikes that BatGojko manages to avoid easily.
Bradidze misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
BatGojko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
BatGojko is working to get back to half guard.
Yoni Bradidze has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gojko BatGojko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
BatGojko tries to lock up and control but Bradidze gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gojko BatGojko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well BatGojko 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gojko BatGojko!