PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Clubber Bull (ranked 3662 p4p, 459 weight class) and Milorad Djapic (ranked 21507 p4p, 774 weight class). Bull kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rage. Clubber Bull has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bull
vs
Djapic

182 cm
29
170 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

176 cm
23
165 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Determined

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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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Clubber Bull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Milorad Djapic!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bull tries for a takedown but Djapic circles away easily
and Djapic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Djapic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bull has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Djapic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bull has a takedown stuffed.
Nice takedown defense from Djapic. No joy for Bull on that attempt.
Djapic appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clubber Bull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Djapic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bull on the side of the head.
Djapic chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Bull drives through with a takedown into Djapic's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bull is fighting to break Djapic's control of his arms but Djapic is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bull loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bull accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bull is fighting to break Djapic's control of his arms but Djapic is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Djapic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull tries to get to full guard but Djapic has control of the leg.
My spies in Superior Training inform me that Djapic has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bull is working hard here to advance position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bull tries to get to full guard but Djapic has control of the leg.
Djapic controlling the action here.
Bull is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Djapic keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bull throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Djapic is taking a breather. Bull says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bull is trying to get back to full guard.
Bull wants to control but Djapic is keeping busy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bull shoots in for a takedown but Djapic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Djapic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bull moves out of range as Djapic throws a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bull takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Djapic feints and then cracks Bull's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bull down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Djapic.
Bull fails with the takedown
and Djapic counters with a thumping low kick.
Djapic throws the kick towards the body but Bull avoids it.
Bull is trying hard to land a takedown here. Djapic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bull moves away from the strike by Djapic.
Bull gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bull takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Djapic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bull shoots and misses
and Djapic counters with a good low kick that Bull was not able to check.
Bull fails with the takedown
and Djapic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bull is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bull dives in for a single leg takedown but Djapic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bull backing away here, and Djapic unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bull tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Djapic swivels and escapes.
Bull is breathing heavily.
Djapic leaves Bull with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Djapic was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Bull gets a takedown into half guard.
Djapic is trying to stand back up but Bull is controlling him
Djapic gets full guard.
Djapic has Bull pulled in close to control his posture.
Bull trying to control the position from guard on top but Djapic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milorad Djapic dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bull closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bull throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Djapic to regain full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Bull's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Djapic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bull's guard.

Djapic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bull striking off his back but it's not causing Djapic any problems.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Djapic trying to control the position from guard on top but Bull is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Djapic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Milorad Djapic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bull looking to control.
Bull is really struggling to control Djapic but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Djapic tries to free his leg and advance position but Bull is retaining full guard.
Djapic preventing the sweep.
Djapic stays in close to Bull's body and controls the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bull shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Djapic counters with a left and a right that stings Bull.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Djapic as Bull shoots in.
Bull uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Djapic.
Bull takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bull throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Djapic's waist but Djapic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bull off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clubber Bull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Djapic connects with a body shot that sends Bull's belly button to the back.
Djapic lands the left hand.
Good shot there by Djapic.
Djapic misses the shot to the body.
Bull takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Djapic throws a head kick but Bull moves out of range.
Bull tries to score a power double leg takedown but Djapic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bull somewhat.
Bull doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Djapic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull shoots for a takedown but Djapic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bull uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Djapic.
Bull darts in looking for a takedown but Djapic gets double underhooks and turns Bull into the cage.
Bull blocks the body kick.
Djapic connects with a jab.
Clubber Bull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Djapic scores with a one two! Bull had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bull tries for a takedown but Djapic circles away easily
and Djapic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bull on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Djapic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bull has time to react.
Bull with a lazy takedown attempt
and Djapic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bull moves out of range as Djapic throws a body kick.
Bull shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Djapic defends it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Djapic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Milorad Djapic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Djapic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Djapic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bull fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck for Bull with that takedown attempt.
Djapic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bull misses with a takedown
and Djapic counters with a head kick.
Bull moves forwards but Djapic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bull misses with a takedown attempt
and Djapic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bull shoots for a takedown but Djapic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milorad Djapic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Bull misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Bull looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Djapic is trying to maintain the position but Bull is very close to passing his half guard.
Bull thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Djapic's head.
Djapic taking some punishment here, with Bull in his half guard.
Djapic holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bull lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bull throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bull throwing shots but Djapic is blocking nicely.
Bull throwing shots but Djapic is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bull is looking to take a break and control but Djapic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Djapic is controlling Bull's trapped leg to prevent Bull from advancing to side control.
Djapic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bull is working away from the top position though.
Djapic taking some punishment here, with Bull in his half guard.
Bull is trying to control the action in half guard but Djapic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bull not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Djapic controlling the position for now.
Bull missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Djapic is trying to control but can't.
Djapic is doing well to control the position and prevent Bull from advancing to side control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Djapic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Djapic tries to bum rush Bull with a series of wild strikes but Bull uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bull with a lazy takedown attempt
and Djapic counters with an outside leg kick.
Bull dives in for a single leg takedown but Djapic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clubber Bull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Djapic looks to land a left hand but Bull moved out of range nicely.
Djapic misses with a body kick.
Djapic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bull avoids the head kick by Djapic.
Bull shoots in but no luck this time.
A little jabbing left from Djapic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Djapic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bull wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Djapic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bull.
Djapic connects with a body shot that sends Bull's belly button to the back.
Djapic stuffs the takedown.
Bull on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A head kick misses from Djapic.
Clubber Bull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bull moves forwards but Djapic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bull with a lazy takedown attempt
and Djapic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Djapic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bull's head.
Djapic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bull has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Djapic.
Bull has a takedown stuffed.
Djapic counters with a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Djapic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bull will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bull avoids the head kick by Djapic.
Bull shoots in looking for a takedown. Djapic tries to sprawl out of it but Bull keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Djapic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Djapic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Djapic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Djapic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Bull does it's job there.
Milorad Djapic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Djapic moves out of range as Bull strikes.
Djapic tries a quick counter leg kick but Bull is wise to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Milorad Djapic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Djapic 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 Josh West scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milorad Djapic!
In defeat, Clubber Bull stepped up to the mic, saying 'That's a really great win u got there and I am honoured to fight and have to respect what u did today.'.