PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eliseo David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dusan Dzakic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

David
vs
Dzakic

213 cm
24
178 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

177 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eliseo David!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dusan Dzakic!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dzakic gets a takedown into half guard.

David makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Dzakic fails with the takedown
and David counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dzakic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dzakic pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Dzakic has closed the distance and engaged David in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

David breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dzakic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
David tries to counter by clinching up but Dzakic breaks away and moves out of range.
Dzakic shoots in and drives through. David sprawls well.
David showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dzakic.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dzakic closes the distance and pushes David back into the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
David really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
David has had enough of the clinch but Dzakic keeps him there for the moment.
A shot in the inside from Dzakic.

David breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
David steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dzakic.
Dzakic looks to land a body kick but David moved away.

David tries to keep at a distance but Dzakic has taken the fight into the clinch.

David breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dzakic has closed the distance and engaged David in a clinch.
David can't break the clinch.

David breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dzakic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. David just stands there and leans against the cage.
Eliseo David has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dusan Dzakic.

Dzakic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dzakic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and David holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dzakic stalls.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
David wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dzakic has him pressed against the cage.
Dzakic drops down looking for an ankle pick but David pulls his leg out and moves away.
David changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dzakic tries to avoid it but David manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dzakic to the ground. Dzakic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dzakic shoots in and drives through. David sprawls well.

David gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

David working for a triangle but Dzakic defends it easily.
David 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.
Dzakic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with David. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
David throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Dzakic trying to stand up but can't free himself from David's guard.

David is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dzakic defends well.
David manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dzakic manages to get himself to full guard.

David lands a couple of digs.
Dzakic wants to stand up but David is controlling him.

David drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and David jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Eliseo David will probably get the nod.
That's time! David's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Dzakic clinches.
David looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
David tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dzakic avoids it.

Dzakic breaks from the clinch.
Dzakic is trying hard to land a takedown here. David sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

David shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than David was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dzakic wants to get back to his feet but David is dominant here and he's now got Dzakic's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dzakic trying to get back to his feet but David is in full control for now.
Dzakic just trying to survive but David is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Eliseo David overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzakic is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but David is staying active.

Dzakic defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of David's arms.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
David is trying to stick to Dzakic's back but Dzakic is turning into David. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in David's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dzakic.
Dzakic wants to control from the top but David keeps moving.

David is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
David looking for a sweep. Not yet David, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dzakic trying to control the position from guard on top but David is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
David lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

David gets to his feet. Dzakic looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dzakic fails to land the takedown.
David tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dzakic manages to circle out of the way.
David shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dzakic sprawls well. Dzakic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. David gets slowly back to his feet.
Dzakic is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzakic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dzakic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
David slips a jab and a cross from Dzakic.
David is looking for a counter combo.
Dzakic misses with a double jab.
David seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dzakic is breathing heavily.
David stuffs the takedown.
Eliseo David has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dusan Dzakic.

David clinches with his opponent.
Dzakic wants a takedown.

Dzakic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
David tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dzakic swivels and escapes.
David shoots in but Dzakic avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dzakic shoots in looking for a takedown. David tries to sprawl out of it but Dzakic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. David manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
David slips a jab and a cross from Dzakic.
Dzakic goes for a double leg but David avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as David continues to drive forward.

Dzakic moves into range and clinches up with David.

David breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dusan Dzakic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Excellent takedown into side control there by David.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

David wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dzakic, who protects the arm well.
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 Eliseo David will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

David changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dzakic tries to avoid it but David manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dzakic to the ground. Dzakic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

David forces Dzakic back against the cage and clinches.

Dzakic manages to break the clinch.

David shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dzakic's guard.
David is standing up over Dzakic. Dzakic looks to escape but David dives into side control.

Dzakic looking for a sweep but David has passed into full mount! Oh no!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

David stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Dzakic throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Dzakic misses
and David counters with a stiff right hand.
Dzakic swings and misses with a hook to the body.

David shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

David is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

David wants to work for an arm triangle but Dzakic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Dzakic makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

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

David is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dzakic's half guard.
Dzakic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dzakic has a hand on David's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. David takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Dzakic tries to control the position but David now has his back.

David working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzakic rolls, trying to escape but David keeps control of the position.
Dzakic wants to get back to his feet.
David keeps control of the position as Dzakic tries to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Dzakic fending off the submission attempt from David.
Dzakic is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Dusan Dzakic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eliseo David is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eliseo David showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for David, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eliseo David!