PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Pokrajac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joelmir Subzero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Pokrajac
vs
Subzero

184 cm
20
211 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

189 cm
25
215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Igor Pokrajac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joelmir Subzero!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Subzero is defended easily by Pokrajac.
Pokrajac misses with a jab, cross combination.

Pokrajac gets a clinch.
Subzero throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pokrajac blocks it with crossed arms.
Subzero gets through Pokrajac's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pokrajac is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Subzero is defending well for now.

Pokrajac escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pokrajac goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Joelmir Subzero has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Subzero shoots for a takedown but Pokrajac saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Pokrajac gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Subzero is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pokrajac lands a body shot.

Pokrajac breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pokrajac jabs at Subzero's body.
Pokrajac lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Subzero at a distance.
Subzero looks winded!
Pokrajac scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pokrajac clinches up against the cage.

Pokrajac breaks the clinch.
Pokrajac rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Subzero moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Pokrajac drops Subzero with a right and a left! Pokrajac comes rushing in but Subzero regains his composure and manages to keep Pokrajac in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pokrajac controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pokrajac looking to pass the guard.
Pokrajac is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Igor Pokrajac.
Nice body kick there by Pokrajac.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Subzero throws a nice looking combination but Pokrajac bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Pokrajac clinches with his opponent.

Pokrajac breaks the clinch.
Subzero shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pokrajac sprawls well. Pokrajac wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Subzero gets slowly back to his feet.
Igor Pokrajac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joelmir Subzero.
Subzero shoots in looking for a takedown. Pokrajac tries to sprawl out of it but Subzero keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pokrajac manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Subzero misses with an uppercut. Pokrajac saw that one coming.
Pokrajac throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pokrajac shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Subzero eats them both and turns towards Pokrajac to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Subzero shoots in but Pokrajac avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pokrajac throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pokrajac rushes Subzero and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Pokrajac escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pokrajac misses with a two punch combination.
Pokrajac throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Subzero tries to clinch but Pokrajac moves away
and Pokrajac makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Subzero really felt that one!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Pokrajac connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Subzero to the floor! Pokrajac dives in looking for the finish!

Subzero is rocked!
Pokrajac not doing much here.
Subzero is still in real trouble! Can Pokrajac finish him?
Subzero seems to have recovered his senses.
Pokrajac is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pokrajac prevents Subzero from improving his position.
Subzero is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

We're going to have a standup here because Igor Pokrajac wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Subzero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

A big head kick from Pokrajac and Subzero is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Pokrajac slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Subzero is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Pokrajac dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joelmir Subzero's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

No joy there for Subzero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pokrajac thuds his shin into the meat of Subzero's side.
Igor Pokrajac is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pokrajac falls off balance throwing a combination

and Subzero counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Subzero won't allow Pokrajac to get back to his feet.
Pokrajac keeping moving, preventing Subzero from controlling successfully.
Pokrajac knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Subzero on the ground.
Pokrajac wants to sweep here but Subzero controlling him for the moment.
Pokrajac is working hard here to advance position.
Subzero trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pokrajac's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Subzero is looking to work some ground and pound but Pokrajac has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Subzero trying to control the position from guard on top but Pokrajac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Joelmir Subzero wasn't active enough on the ground.
Pokrajac scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Pokrajac drives through and clinches with Subzero against the cage.
Subzero being controlled against the cage.

Pokrajac breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pokrajac lands a nice looking body kick.
Subzero is breathing heavily.
Pokrajac throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pokrajac lands with a good body shot.

Pokrajac drops Subzero with a nice combination! Pokrajac dives into Subzero's guard, looking to finish!
Pokrajac trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pokrajac would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pokrajac controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Igor Pokrajac wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Pokrajac lands a brutal head kick. Subzero looks out on his feet and Pokrajac throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Igor Pokrajac!
Igor Pokrajac 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.