PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Momcilo Milenkovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ark Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Momcilo Milenkovic could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ark Thompson's chin.

Milenkovic
vs
Thompson

183 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

223 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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 St Petersburg, Momcilo Milenkovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ark Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson fails to land with a series of punches.
Thompson with a poor takedown

so Milenkovic counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Milenkovic has gone for a leg lock! Thompson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Milenkovic's guard.
Thompson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Milenkovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thompson wanted to stand there but Milenkovic had control of the position.
Milenkovic 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.
Milenkovic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Milenkovic tries to get out of the position.

Milenkovic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thompson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Milenkovic looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thompson passes into half guard.
Thompson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Thompson is trying to control the action in half guard but Milenkovic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson wants to stand up but Milenkovic has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Milenkovic tries to roll over but Thompson keeps him under control.
Milenkovic makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Milenkovic.

Milenkovic looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thompson passes into half guard.
Milenkovic is looking to escape.
Milenkovic is refusing to be controlled, as Thompson sits in half guard.

Milenkovic looking for a kimura from the bottom but Thompson passes into side control!
Milenkovic is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson advances nicely into full mount.
Milenkovic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Milenkovic is trying to escape the mount.
Thompson tries to control but Milenkovic wriggling away.
Milenkovic's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Milenkovic is trying to escape the mount.
Thompson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Milenkovic is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Milenkovic is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Milenkovic trying desperately to get to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson controlling from the full mount.
Milenkovic's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Milenkovic is trying to reverse the position but instead Thompson has taken his back - oops!

Thompson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Thompson tries to get the hooks in deep but Milenkovic pushed the leg off.
I would not like to be Milenkovic right now.
Thompson tries to keep control of the position but Milenkovic is staying busy.
Milenkovic turns into Thompson and is now in his guard.

Milenkovic drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thompson dives on top into guard.
Thompson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Milenkovic's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Milenkovic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thompson defends it easily.

Milenkovic working for a triangle but Thompson defends it easily.

Thompson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Milenkovic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thompson has managed to get both his arms back between Milenkovic's legs - danger averted.

Milenkovic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thompson defends well.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Milenkovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is looking to stand up but Milenkovic won't let him.

Milenkovic has his foot on Thompson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thompson works his way back into a safe position though.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Milenkovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Milenkovic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thompson defends well.
Milenkovic wants to stand but Thompson is controlling the position.
Thompson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Milenkovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Milenkovic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's six 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 is looking to stand up but Thompson isn't so interested in that idea.
Thompson stands and throws Milenkovic's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Milenkovic is looking to regain half guard here but Thompson keeps moving and retains side control.

Thompson stands up and beckons Milenkovic to his feet.
Thompson pushes Milenkovic away with a front kick.
Momcilo Milenkovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson with a poor takedown

and Milenkovic counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Thompson!

Milenkovic moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Thompson has worked his arm free - good work by Thompson!

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Milenkovic is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thompson has escaped the position, nice work there.

Milenkovic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thompson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Thompson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Milenkovic's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Milenkovic seems to be looking for submissions.
Thompson wants to get back to full guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Milenkovic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thompson is just riding it out for now. Milenkovic eventually gives up the hold.
Thompson wants to control but Milenkovic is keeping busy.

Milenkovic in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Thompson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Milenkovic!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Momcilo Milenkovic!