PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Staley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alen Milosevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alen Milosevic has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kevin Staley's chin.

Staley
vs
Milosevic

190 cm
20
185 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

190 cm
24
205 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kevin Staley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alen Milosevic!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Staley looks for a takedown but Milosevic sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Milosevic.

Milosevic gets a double leg takedown into Staley's guard.
Milosevic advances to half guard.

Milosevic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Staley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Milosevic.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Staley looks like he's trying to stand up.
Milosevic lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Staley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Milosevic on the ground.
Staley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Milosevic.
Milosevic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Milosevic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Staley defending well though.
Well, if Milosevic is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Milosevic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Milosevic looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Staley with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Milosevic connects with a nice short shot to Staley's temple.
Milosevic scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Milosevic slows the pace down in half guard.
Staley missing with punches from the bottom.
Staley is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Milosevic working Staley over with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Staley tries to kick Milosevic off but Milosevic keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Staley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Milosevic works his way into full mount!
Milosevic lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milosevic with a couple of short strikes.
Milosevic lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Staley hang on?

Staley is rocked!
Milosevic controlling from mount.
Milosevic landing strikes, looking to finish!
Oh Staley is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Milosevic controlling his opponent.
Staley seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Staley in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Milosevic.
Milosevic working the ground and pound effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milosevic looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
A big strike lands for Milosevic! That's really hurt Staley and he's turned his back - Milosevic keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Milosevic jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alen Milosevic!