PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirkov Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dusan Vujanovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mirkov Junior has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Junior
vs
Vujanovic

220 cm
20
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
18
230 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mirkov Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dusan Vujanovic!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vujanovic closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Junior quickly recovers to half guard.
Junior tries to kick Vujanovic off but Vujanovic keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Junior is looking to improve his position.
Vujanovic working over Junior with some ground and pound. Junior looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vujanovic wants to control but Junior is keeping him busy.
Vujanovic prevents Junior from improving his position.
Vujanovic is nestled in close to Junior, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vujanovic wants to control but Junior is keeping him busy.
Vujanovic lands strikes from half guard.
Vujanovic prevents Junior from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior is trying to stand back up but Vujanovic is controlling him

Vujanovic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Junior is just riding it out for now. Vujanovic eventually gives up the hold.
Junior is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior is looking to improve his position.

Vujanovic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Junior defends it well.
Junior tries to roll over but Vujanovic keeps him under control.
Vujanovic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vujanovic slips a nice elbow through Junior's hands, connecting with Junior's forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Junior is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vujanovic blocks the strikes from Junior.
Junior is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Vujanovic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vujanovic prevents Junior from improving his position.
Vujanovic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Junior keeps working.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vujanovic tries to clinch but Junior moves out of range.
Junior connects with a jab.

It looks like Dusan Vujanovic has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vujanovic shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Junior is breathing heavily.
Junior is trying to get back to full guard.
Vujanovic trying to control the action but Junior is working from the bottom.
Junior pushes Vujanovic off but Vujanovic dives into side control.
Junior is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Vujanovic is controlling him well.
Vujanovic trying to control the position but Junior is working away.
Junior is looking for a sweep.
Vujanovic trying to control the action but Junior is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vujanovic wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Junior, who protects the arm well.
Junior is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Junior is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Vujanovic off and has taken his back!
Junior scores with strikes from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Junior softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Junior throwing wild punches that miss their target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dusan Vujanovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dusan Vujanovic's cut.
That's time! Junior's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Vujanovic closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Vujanovic prevents Junior from improving his position.
Junior is working hard here to advance position.
Junior is looking to escape.
Vujanovic controlling the action here.

Vujanovic is working for a kimura but Junior is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vujanovic is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vujanovic performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vujanovic walks into a jab.
Vujanovic shoots in for a takedown but Junior shows good takedown defense.
Junior wants a takedown.
Junior throws a head punch that misses.
Junior fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vujanovic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Junior.
Junior fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirkov Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vujanovic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vujanovic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Junior is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vujanovic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Junior smiles and moves away.
Junior blocks a head kick by Vujanovic.
Vujanovic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Junior is fending him off so far but Vujanovic persists. Nope, Junior circles away and we're back to standing.

Vujanovic closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Junior looking for submissions off his back.
Junior is trying to stand up here but Vujanovic is controlling him well.
Dusan Vujanovic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vujanovic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vujanovic seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Junior is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Junior wants to get back to his feet.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Vujanovic. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Vujanovic tries to pass the half guard into mount. Junior knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vujanovic misses with a low kick.
Vujanovic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vujanovic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Junior avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Junior makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vujanovic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Junior.
Junior has Vujanovic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vujanovic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Junior has a couple of punches blocked by Vujanovic.

Junior manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Junior 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dusan Vujanovic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dusan Vujanovic's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Junior fails to land the takedown.

Vujanovic shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Vujanovic was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Vujanovic 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 Junior's shoulder. That is not cool.
Vujanovic grinds an elbow into Junior's temple.

Vujanovic decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Junior fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick by Junior misses

and Vujanovic counters with a shoot takedown. Junior fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Vujanovic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vujanovic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vujanovic trying to control but Junior is working from the bottom.
Vujanovic won't allow Junior to sweep him here.
Junior will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior wants to stand and escape but Vujanovic is having none of it.
Junior keeping moving, preventing Vujanovic from controlling successfully.
Junior is striking but Vujanovic is not phased and passes to half guard.
Vujanovic wants to pass to mount but Junior is defending the position.
Junior is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vujanovic scores with a couple of nice shots.
Junior wants to improve his position but Vujanovic is controlling well.
Vujanovic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Junior keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Well, if Vujanovic is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Junior is trying to stand back up but Vujanovic is controlling him

Vujanovic is trying to work for a kimura but Junior is defending well.
Vujanovic wants to get back to his feet.
Vujanovic prevents Junior from improving his position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior throws a low kick, looking for Vujanovic's leg but Vujanovic calmly moves out of range.
Vujanovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Junior swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Junior swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A low kick from Junior is predictable there
and Vujanovic counters with a two punch combo.
Junior circles away from the clinch attempt.
Junior fails with an attempt to clinch.

Vujanovic feints and as Junior raises his hands in defense, Vujanovic changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vujanovic is standing up over Junior. Junior looks to escape but Vujanovic dives into side control.

Vujanovic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Junior tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Mirkov Junior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior is really stuck here.
Vujanovic lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Junior.
Vujanovic punches Junior on the ear.
Vujanovic is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Junior tries to break free.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dusan Vujanovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dusan Vujanovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vujanovic 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dusan Vujanovic!