PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vedran Bobinec (ranked 5958 p4p, 270 weight class) and Dawson Bolt (ranked 16886 p4p, 374 weight class). Bobinec's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Teško je full biti cool. Dawson Bolt will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Bobinec
vs
Bolt

165 cm
18
135 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

160 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

IniTech Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vedran Bobinec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dawson Bolt!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bobinec has closed the distance and engaged Bolt in a clinch.

Bobinec drags the fight down to the ground.
Bolt wants to stand and escape but instead Bobinec has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Bobinec sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobinec's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bobinec postures up and lands a big shot to Bolt's brow.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Los Angeles inform us that Bolt has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bobinec engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bobinec stops Bolt from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bobinec looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bobinec gets to his feet. Bolt looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Bobinec feints and as Bolt raises his hands in defense, Bobinec changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bobinec controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobinec won't allow Bolt to get back to his feet.
Bobinec is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Bolt manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Bolt.
Bobinec is looking to counter with head kicks.
Bobinec is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Bobinec gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bolt to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Bobinec kicks Bolt off and gets to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bolt avoids a kick to the body.
Bolt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vedran Bobinec dominated that round.
That's time! Bobinec's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Bolt throws a one two combo.

Bolt clinches up against the cage.
Bobinec lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bolt backwards.
Bolt is trying to push Bobinec away but Bobinec has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bobinec throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Bobinec lands a takedown into guard.
Bobinec won't allow Bolt to get back to his feet.
Bobinec engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobinec lands a couple of digs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobinec sitting in guard here, content to control.

Bobinec stands and steps away. Bolt gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

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

Bobinec pushes Bolt off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bolt gets a double leg takedown into Bobinec's guard.

Bobinec kicks Bolt off and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Bobinec closes the distance and clinches.
Bobinec goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bolt prevents it.
Bolt is pressed up against the cage. Bobinec has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bolt down to the mat. Bolt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Bolt.
Bolt lands a jab-cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolt throws a sloppy head kick

and Bobinec counters with a shoot takedown. Bolt fights it but they end up in guard.
Bobinec looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bobinec with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bobinec slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bolt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bobinec. 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.
Bobinec stops Bolt from standing up.
Bobinec sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dawson Bolt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Bobinec clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vedran Bobinec dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Bolt looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bobinec!

Bobinec throws Bolt to one side and escapes!
Vedran Bobinec is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Bobinec fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bolt to the ground. Bobinec is now in Bolt's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Bolt is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bobinec presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

Bobinec jumps into guard, dragging Bolt to the mat.
Bobinec tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Bobinec manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Bobinec has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bolt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bolt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bobinec is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bolt pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bolt gets underhooks to prevent Bobinec's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vedran Bobinec. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolt is trying to push Bobinec away but Bobinec has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bolt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Bobinec turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bobinec controlling the position.
Bobinec prevents Bolt from escaping the position.

Bobinec is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bolt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bobinec prevents Bolt from escaping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobinec moves into full mount!
Bobinec working Bolt over with strikes here.
Bobinec takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bolt is trying to stand.
Bobinec lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bobinec content just to control the position here.
Bobinec landing shots from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobinec controlling the pace for now.
Bobinec punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bobinec landing strikes from the mount.
Bobinec takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bobinec seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bolt for as long as he can get away with.
Bobinec putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobinec controlling from the full mount.
Vedran Bobinec is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Bobinec swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vedran Bobinec!
Vedran Bobinec was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.