PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gabel McStravick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vuk Nemanjic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Nemanjic's choice of entrance music: AOV. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

McStravick
vs
Nemanjic

175 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gabel McStravick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vuk Nemanjic!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McStravick has closed the distance and engaged Nemanjic in a clinch.
McStravick keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nemanjic's efforts to push away.
Nemanjic goes for a takedown in the clinch but McStravick prevents it.

McStravick breaks the clinch.

McStravick moves into the clinch.

McStravick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

McStravick drives through and clinches with Nemanjic against the cage.
McStravick wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McStravick breaks the clinch.
Nemanjic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McStravick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nemanjic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nemanjic throws a right hand that McStravick ducks under and follows up with a left that McStravick also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Nemanjic misses
and McStravick counters with a thumping low kick.
Nemanjic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McStravick.
McStravick misses with a wild combination.
McStravick closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nemanjic circles away.

McStravick has Nemanjic up against the cage in a clinch.
Nemanjic is pressed up against the cage. McStravick has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nemanjic down to the mat. Nemanjic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabel McStravick. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Nemanjic tries to keep at a distance but McStravick has taken the fight into the clinch.
McStravick tries to land a knee to the head but Nemanjic blocks with his arms.
McStravick lands with a light punch inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nemanjic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nemanjic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

McStravick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Nemanjic.
McStravick throws a counter high kick but Nemanjic was just alert enough to avoid it.

McStravick gets a clinch.
McStravick is struggling to control the position.
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!
Nemanjic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McStravick walks away with a smile on his face. Nemanjic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McStravick shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nemanjic but Nemanjic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nemanjic throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nemanjic lets loose with a powerful body kick. McStravick will feel that in the morning.

McStravick gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nemanjic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McStravick fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McStravick walks into a stiff left hand from Nemanjic.
A head kick from Nemanjic lands but McStravick takes it in his stride.
McStravick scoring well with a low kick there.
Nemanjic fails with a takedown attempt.
McStravick stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nemanjic.
Nemanjic slaps away a takedown attempt from McStravick, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McStravick fails with the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McStravick tries to close the distance and clinch but Nemanjic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McStravick looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McStravick scores with a head kick. Nemanjic tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nemanjic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nemanjic is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nemanjic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McStravick just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nemanjic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McStravick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nemanjic gets underhooks to prevent McStravick's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gabel McStravick will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nemanjic throws a head kick that misses.
McStravick is looking to counter punch.

Nemanjic gets tackled into the cage by McStravick. McStravick maintains the clinch.

McStravick has picked Nemanjic up - he's going for a ride! McStravick dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Well, if McStravick 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.
Nemanjic trying to control but McStravick postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStravick is taking a breather. Nemanjic says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nemanjic is looking to improve his position.
Nemanjic is looking to control McStravick's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nemanjic avoid being mounted?
Nemanjic tries to roll over but McStravick keeps him under control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nemanjic is still trying to improve position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nemanjic tries to score a power double leg takedown but McStravick sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nemanjic somewhat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nemanjic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nemanjic dives in and grabs McStravick's left leg, looking for a takedown. McStravick pushes down on Nemanjic's head and hops out.
McStravick tried to counter with a leg kick but Nemanjic avoided it.
McStravick catches Nemanjic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nemanjic misses with a shot to the body
enabling McStravick to counter with a crisp jab.
Gabel McStravick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

McStravick clinches up with Nemanjic and pushes him back against the cage.
Nemanjic is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nemanjic avoiding damage as McStravick throws knees to the body.
Nemanjic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McStravick pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gabel McStravick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vuk Nemanjic.
McStravick misses with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nemanjic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McStravick avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McStravick slows down the pace here.

McStravick jumps into guard, dragging Nemanjic to the mat.
McStravick being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

McStravick is looking for a triangle here but Nemanjic uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
McStravick tries to improve position but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McStravick regains half guard.
Nemanjic is trying to control. McStravick wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McStravick is holding on to half guard well.
McStravick wants to control but Nemanjic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McStravick wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabel McStravick dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Nemanjic scores with a nice body kick.
Nemanjic misses with a takedown attempt - McStravick sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

McStravick has closed the distance and engaged Nemanjic in a clinch.

McStravick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nemanjic misses with a double jab
and McStravick counters with a leg kick.
McStravick tries to clinch but Nemanjic is having none of it.
Nemanjic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStravick fails with the takedown.

McStravick gets a takedown into half guard.
McStravick sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nemanjic defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McStravick looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nemanjic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McStravick is working away from the top position though.
Nemanjic works his way to full guard. Good work.
McStravick controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McStravick wants to stand but Nemanjic is controlling his posture from full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McStravick throws an elbow that misses. Nemanjic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McStravick's guard. Nice move by Nemanjic!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McStravick is looking to stand up but Nemanjic isn't so interested in that idea.

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

McStravick has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nemanjic is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nemanjic is trying to keep McStravick in close.
McStravick showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nemanjic controls McStravick momentarily but McStravick frees himself.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gabel McStravick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
McStravick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nemanjic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nemanjic throws a sloppy head kick and McStravick moves out of range easily.

McStravick feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McStravick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Nemanjic has an active guard here but McStravick has managed to pass into half guard.
McStravick content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gabel McStravick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McStravick, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabel McStravick!