PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between rafael aurelio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Momcilo Milenkovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). rafael aurelio has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

aurelio
vs
Milenkovic

194 cm
24
200 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

186 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, rafael aurelio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Momcilo Milenkovic!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

aurelio shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Milenkovic's guard.
Milenkovic wants to stand and escape but aurelio is having none of it.
Milenkovic keeping full guard, as aurelio tries to pass.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Milenkovic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Milenkovic wants to stand but aurelio is controlling the position.
Milenkovic trying to keep a closed guard but aurelio is proving a slippery customer.
Milenkovic wants to sweep here but aurelio controlling him for the moment.
Milenkovic wants to get back to his feet but aurelio passes into half guard.

aurelio is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
aurelio shoots in looking for a takedown. Milenkovic tries to sprawl out of it but aurelio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Milenkovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from aurelio as Milenkovic shoots in.
Milenkovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Milenkovic looks to land a combination. aurelio sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like rafael aurelio has been cut.
aurelio fails with the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Milenkovic throws a jab when aurelio was well out of range.
Milenkovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Milenkovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
aurelio is breathing heavily.
Milenkovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Milenkovic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches aurelio on the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
aurelio on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

rafael aurelio's cut is getting worse.
Milenkovic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Milenkovic throws out a loose jab but aurelio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Milenkovic misses with a double jab.
Milenkovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Milenkovic moves into the clinch.
aurelio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Milenkovic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Milenkovic looking to throw knees to the head but aurelio is blocking nicely.
Milenkovic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
aurelio has Milenkovic pressed against the cage, preventing Milenkovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Milenkovic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Milenkovic is trying to break free.
aurelio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Milenkovic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
aurelio goes for a takedown in the clinch but Milenkovic prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for rafael aurelio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Milenkovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Milenkovic tries to break the clinch but aurelio is controlling the position.
aurelio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Milenkovic's efforts to push away.
Milenkovic can't break the clinch.
aurelio wants a takedown.
Milenkovic wants to break free but aurelio has control.
aurelio tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Milenkovic misses with some punches.
Milenkovic is trying to break the clinch but aurelio has him pressed against the cage.
Milenkovic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Milenkovic dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Milenkovic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

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.
Milenkovic is trying to break free.
Milenkovic tries to break the clinch but aurelio is controlling the position.
aurelio drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Milenkovic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Milenkovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
aurelio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Milenkovic's efforts to push away.
Milenkovic is trying to break the clinch but aurelio has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Milenkovic - that landed with a thud.
Milenkovic tries to stall but aurelio uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
aurelio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Milenkovic throws a head punch that misses.
Milenkovic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
aurelio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Milenkovic's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Momcilo Milenkovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on rafael aurelio's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Milenkovic lands with a shot to the body.
aurelio shoots in and drives through. Milenkovic sprawls well.
Milenkovic dips to his left and cracks aurelio with an uppercut!
Milenkovic misses with a two punch combination.
Momcilo Milenkovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Milenkovic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Milenkovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but aurelio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Momcilo Milenkovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
aurelio slips a jab and a cross from Milenkovic.
aurelio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Milenkovic.
A jab from Milenkovic does it's job there.
aurelio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Milenkovic.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A slapping leg kick lands for aurelio.
Milenkovic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
aurelio lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Milenkovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
aurelio avoids the head kick by Milenkovic.
Milenkovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

aurelio moves into range and clinches up with Milenkovic.
Milenkovic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Milenkovic is looking to break free of the clinch but aurelio has double underhooks.
aurelio tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A frustrated look appears on Milenkovic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
aurelio fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for rafael aurelio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Milenkovic is trying to break the clinch but aurelio has him pressed against the cage.
aurelio has Milenkovic pressed against the cage, preventing Milenkovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Milenkovic throws a head punch that misses.
aurelio tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Milenkovic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. aurelio is defending well for now.
aurelio is trying to drag Milenkovic to the mat but Milenkovic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

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.
Milenkovic pushes off an throws an elbow but aurelio leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
aurelio tries to circle away but Milenkovic has him pinned against the cage.
Milenkovic has a couple of punches blocked by aurelio.
Milenkovic is trying to break the clinch but aurelio is controlling him.
Milenkovic can't break the clinch.
Milenkovic has aurelio pushed against the cage.
Milenkovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
aurelio prevents Milenkovic from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Milenkovic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
aurelio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Milenkovic's efforts to push away.
Milenkovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Milenkovic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. aurelio is defending well for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milenkovic misses with the head strike.
Milenkovic keeps control of aurelio as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Milenkovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards aurelio's brow.
Milenkovic is trying to force a seperation but aurelio has the dominant position.
Milenkovic trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Milenkovic.
Milenkovic tries to break free but aurelio pushes him back against the cage.
Milenkovic tries to break the clinch but aurelio is controlling the position.
aurelio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Milenkovic is defending well for now.
Milenkovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Milenkovic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Milenkovic has had enough of the clinch but aurelio keeps him there for the moment.
aurelio tries for a takedown but Milenkovic manages to get underhooks.
Milenkovic tries to break free but aurelio pushes him back against the cage.

That's four 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.
A short left from aurelio.
aurelio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Milenkovic's efforts to push away.
Milenkovic working hard to break the clinch.
Milenkovic misses with some punches.

aurelio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Milenkovic. That snapped aurelio's head back.
A head kick misses from Milenkovic.
aurelio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Milenkovic counters with a single leg into guard. aurelio didn't expect that.

aurelio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Milenkovic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Milenkovic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Milenkovic wants to stand but aurelio has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Momcilo Milenkovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on rafael aurelio's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Milenkovic takes a swing at aurelio's ribcage but misses.

aurelio clinches.
aurelio looking for a takedown.
Milenkovic is trying to break free.
aurelio tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Milenkovic smiles and moves away.
Milenkovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. aurelio sees it coming and avoids it easily.

aurelio drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Milenkovic wants to stand but aurelio is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
aurelio trying to control the position from guard on top but Milenkovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
aurelio stopping the sweep attempt from Milenkovic.
aurelio connects with a couple of short punches.
aurelio being controlled here momentarily.
aurelio tries to free his leg and advance position but Milenkovic is retaining full guard.

That's two 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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Milenkovic throws a nice looking combination but aurelio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Milenkovic does no damage.
aurelio misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for rafael aurelio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
aurelio fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Milenkovic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Milenkovic.
Milenkovic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has aurelio pinned against the cage. aurelio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Milenkovic throws a nice looking combination but aurelio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milenkovic tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and aurelio counters with a nice double leg into side control. Milenkovic won't be happy with that.
Milenkovic can't do much from the bottom here.
Milenkovic wants to get back to his feet but aurelio is dominant here and he's now got Milenkovic's back!
Milenkovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with aurelio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
aurelio throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Milenkovic trying to survive by controlling the hands.

aurelio is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Milenkovic defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milenkovic is trying to stand back up.
Milenkovic tries to roll but aurelio sticks to his back.
rafael aurelio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Momcilo Milenkovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

aurelio has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

And that's the end of the fight!
rafael aurelio showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Milenkovic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Momcilo Milenkovic!