PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baldomir Zsofka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolai Demikovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Demikovic's choice of entrance music: Russian National Anthem. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Zsofka
vs
Demikovic

185 cm
32
250 lbs
18 - 10 - 0

191 cm
34
250 lbs
25 - 28 - 2

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Baldomir Zsofka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 28 - 2, fighting out of London, Nicolai Demikovic!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Demikovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zsofka looking to throw knees to the head but Demikovic is blocking nicely.
Demikovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zsofka jumps guard but Demikovic stands there with Zsofka around his waist. Zsofka gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Demikovic is trying to break free.
Demikovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Demikovic pulls guard successfully.

Demikovic looking for a guillotine here but Zsofka defends easily.
Zsofka throws a big elbow that misses.
Zsofka working some strikes from top position.
Demikovic is looking to stand up but Zsofka isn't so interested in that idea.
Demikovic is trying to control the position but Zsofka postures up.
Zsofka lands a couple of elbows.
Demikovic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zsofka is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Demikovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zsofka.
Zsofka throws a strike but Demikovic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Zsofka working for a triangle but Demikovic defends it easily.
Zsofka controls Demikovic momentarily but Demikovic frees himself.
Demikovic trying to control but Zsofka is working from the bottom.
Demikovic controlling from the top position.

Demikovic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demikovic landing with the ground and pound.

Zsofka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Demikovic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Demikovic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Zsofka is looking for a triangle but Demikovic pushes his legs off easily.
Demikovic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Zsofka working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Demikovic has passed into half guard!
Zsofka wants to improve his position but Demikovic is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zsofka actively working from the bottom here.
Demikovic is trying to control the action in half guard but Zsofka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Demikovic is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Zsofka looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Zsofka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Demikovic pulls his head out easily.
Demikovic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zsofka trying to control but Demikovic postures up.
Zsofka works his way to full guard. Good work.
Demikovic wants to control from the top but Zsofka keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zsofka keeping full guard, as Demikovic tries to pass.
Demikovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Zsofka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Demikovic would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Demikovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zsofka swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Zsofka throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Demikovic escapes and throws Zsofka's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Demikovic cracks Zsofka with a big elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zsofka manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Zsofka wants to control but Demikovic is keeping busy.
Demikovic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nicolai Demikovic will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Demikovic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zsofka avoids it really well and circles away.
Demikovic shoots in for a takedown but Zsofka shows good takedown defense.

Demikovic changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zsofka looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Zsofka is looking to regain half guard here but Demikovic keeps moving and retains side control.
Zsofka tries to escape but Demikovic is in control.
Zsofka is working to avoid the ground and pound but Demikovic connects with a decent elbow.
Zsofka is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Demikovic stands up and beckons Zsofka to his feet.
Zsofka leaves Demikovic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Baldomir Zsofka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicolai Demikovic.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Demikovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zsofka.
Zsofka slips a jab and a cross from Demikovic.
Demikovic shoots in for a takedown but Zsofka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Demikovic shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Zsofka is staying active underneath Demikovic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zsofka is looking to improve his position.
Demikovic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zsofka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zsofka actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Demikovic.

Zsofka looking for a kimura from the bottom but Demikovic passes into side control!
Zsofka is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zsofka tries to improve position but can't.
Nicolai Demikovic has got the better of the ground game so far.

Demikovic decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Zsofka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zsofka wants it to stay on the feet.
Demikovic shoots for a takedown but Zsofka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Demikovic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zsofka pinned against the cage. Zsofka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Demikovic.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsofka tries to clinch up.
Demikovic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Demikovic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Demikovic goes for a double leg but Zsofka avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zsofka continues to drive forward.

Zsofka pulls guard successfully.
Zsofka working a defensive guard here.
Demikovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zsofka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zsofka trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demikovic working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zsofka's head.
Demikovic passes Zsofka's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zsofka is trying to maintain the position but Demikovic is very close to passing his half guard.
Zsofka tries to roll over but Demikovic keeps him under control.
Demikovic is thwarting Zsofka's attempts to control the position.
Zsofka is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Demikovic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Demikovic's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Demikovic defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Zsofka working for the choke.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zsofka throwing wild punches that miss their target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicolai Demikovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Demikovic shoots for a double leg takedown but Zsofka sprawls well. He's pushed Demikovic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Demikovic misses with a double jab.

Demikovic clinches with his opponent.

Demikovic wants the takedown. Zsofka is fighting it off but Demikovic persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Zsofka's guard against the cage.

Zsofka is looking for a triangle but Demikovic pushes his legs off easily.

Zsofka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Demikovic stands up over Zsofka, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Demikovic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Demikovic stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Demikovic drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zsofka struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Demikovic connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Zsofka some visible discomfort.
Zsofka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zsofka is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Zsofka trying to control here.

Zsofka is defending against the submission attempts here by Demikovic.
Demikovic passes the guard and advances to mount!
Zsofka tries to hold on but Demikovic pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsofka is bucking up trying to escape but Demikovic cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Demikovic with shots to the head and body - Zsofka looks very uncomfortable down there.
Demikovic is landing with some decent strikes but Zsofka is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Zsofka tries to reverse the position but Demikovic maintains control.
Zsofka bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Zsofka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Demikovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Demikovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zsofka is one step ahead there.
Zsofka throwing strikes but missing.
Zsofka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Zsofka has gone for a leg lock! Demikovic slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zsofka's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsofka keeping moving, preventing Demikovic from controlling successfully.

Demikovic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zsofka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Demikovic has managed to get both his arms back between Zsofka's legs - danger averted.
Demikovic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Demikovic would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Demikovic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zsofka keeping moving, preventing Demikovic from controlling successfully.

Nicolai Demikovic has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Demikovic rushes Zsofka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Baldomir Zsofka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demikovic is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zsofka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Demikovic jumps guard.
Zsofka throws an elbow that misses. Demikovic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zsofka's guard. Nice move by Demikovic!
Demikovic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Zsofka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Zsofka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Demikovic defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Demikovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Zsofka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Zsofka looking for subs off his back but Demikovic has passed one foot through into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nicolai Demikovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Demikovic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight for Nicolai Demikovic!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Nicolai Demikovic!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Nicolai Demikovic!

Nicolai Demikovic wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Nicolai Demikovic, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

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