PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Captain Beefheart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adis Djurdjevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Beefheart
vs
Djurdjevic

182 cm
36
223 lbs
26 - 22 - 0

194 cm
36
216 lbs
25 - 14 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
KO power

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

Sun-Tzu
GREEN!160

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 26 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Captain Beefheart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 2, fighting out of London, Adis Djurdjevic!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Djurdjevic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beefheart lands a leg kick that knocks Djurdjevic off balance momentarily.

Beefheart clinches up against the cage.
Djurdjevic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beefheart lands an elbow inside that Djurdjevic shrugs off.
Beefheart is working Djurdjevic over against the cage.
Djurdjevic tries to throw a body punch but Beefheart avoids it by throwing Djurdjevic back against the cage.
Beefheart lands an elbow that stopped Djurdjevic in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Adis Djurdjevic has been cut.
Djurdjevic working aggressively here.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Djurdjevic has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Beefheart throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Djurdjevic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beefheart's elbow.
Beefheart throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Djurdjevic is trying to drag Beefheart to the mat but Beefheart just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Beefheart throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Beefheart.
Beefheart is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Djurdjevic tries to throw a body punch but Beefheart avoids it by throwing Djurdjevic back against the cage.
Beefheart misses with a punch to the body.
Djurdjevic is working Beefheart over against the cage.
Djurdjevic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Djurdjevic lands a right hand.
Djurdjevic lands an uppercut.
Djurdjevic lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Djurdjevic.
Nice body punch from Djurdjevic - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Djurdjevic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Djurdjevic can't get the takedown.
Beefheart lands a hook that snaps the head of Djurdjevic backwards.
Djurdjevic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beefheart backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Djurdjevic blocks an elbow strike from Beefheart.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beefheart blocks a body shot from Djurdjevic.
Djurdjevic misses with the head strike.
Djurdjevic is leaning against Beefheart and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Djurdjevic misses with a punch to the body.
Djurdjevic is trying to break the clinch but Beefheart has him pressed against the cage.
Djurdjevic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Djurdjevic takes a shot to the head.
Beefheart lands an elbow just above Djurdjevic 's eye.
Djurdjevic avoiding damage as Beefheart throws knees to the body.
Djurdjevic has Beefheart pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Beefheart manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Captain Beefheart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adis Djurdjevic.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Beefheart.
Beefheart lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Djurdjevic dodges an elbow strike from Beefheart.
Beefheart gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Come on Beefheart - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Djurdjevic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Djurdjevic misses with a punch to the body.
Beefheart lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Beefheart gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Beefheart blocks a body shot from Djurdjevic.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Djurdjevic.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Djurdjevic.
Djurdjevic cracks Beefheart with a nice body shot.
Beefheart tries to work over Djurdjevic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beefheart working aggressively here.
Djurdjevic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Beefheart.
Djurdjevic can't find room to land a body shot as Beefheart controls the action.
Beefheart creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Djurdjevic's defenses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Djurdjevic.
Beefheart tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Djurdjevic misses with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Djurdjevic swings wildly with an uppercut but Beefheart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Djurdjevic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Djurdjevic lands a nice shot to the body.
Djurdjevic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Djurdjevic misses with a body punch.
Djurdjevic throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beefheart.
Djurdjevic scores with a shoulder strike.
Beefheart misses with an elbow over the top.

Djurdjevic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Captain Beefheart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Djurdjevic connects with a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Djurdjevic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Djurdjevic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beefheart's sensitive parts.
Beefheart misses with a head kick.
Djurdjevic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
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 Captain Beefheart will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adis Djurdjevic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Beefheart blocks a leg kick.

Djurdjevic shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Beefheart is trying to defend but Djurdjevic finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Djurdjevic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Beefheart is just riding it out for now. Djurdjevic eventually gives up the hold.
Beefheart is trying to stand back up but Djurdjevic is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Djurdjevic is looking to take a break and control but Beefheart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Beefheart won't allow Djurdjevic to pass to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Djurdjevic seems to be looking for submissions.
Beefheart keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Djurdjevic is trying to control the action in half guard but Beefheart is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Djurdjevic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Beefheart doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Djurdjevic.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Djurdjevic throws an overhand right that lands on Beefheart's shoulder, as Beefheart tries to avoid the shot.
Beefheart moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Djurdjevic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Beefheart checks a leg kick.
Beefheart tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Djurdjevic manages to circle out of the way.

Beefheart clinches up with Djurdjevic and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Djurdjevic fails to land.
A short right from Djurdjevic.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Djurdjevic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Djurdjevic blocks an elbow strike from Beefheart.
Djurdjevic struggles to land a body shot inside as Beefheart controls his hands.
Djurdjevic has a couple of punches blocked by Beefheart.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Beefheart prevents a body shot from Djurdjevic.
Djurdjevic blocks an elbow strike.
Djurdjevic gets through Beefheart's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Djurdjevic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Djurdjevic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beefheart blocks a body shot from Djurdjevic.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beefheart.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beefheart throws a knee to the head but misses.
Djurdjevic tries to score a body lock takedown but Beefheart shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Beefheart pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Djurdjevic has Beefheart pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Beefheart manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Djurdjevic misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Beefheart.
Beefheart pushes off an throws an elbow but Djurdjevic leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Djurdjevic blocks the elbow strike.
Beefheart is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Djurdjevic is keeping busy.
Djurdjevic misses with some punches.
Djurdjevic misses with some punches.
Djurdjevic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beefheart is looking to control Djurdjevic's arms but Djurdjevic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Beefheart has his back to the cage.
Beefheart taking a breather.
Djurdjevic swings wildly with an uppercut but Beefheart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Djurdjevic tries to throw a body punch but Beefheart avoids it by throwing Djurdjevic back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Djurdjevic has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Beefheart is trying to keep an underhook but Djurdjevic manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Djurdjevic is trying to control the action in half guard but Beefheart is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Djurdjevic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Beefheart might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Beefheart desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Djurdjevic is thwarting Beefheart's attempts to control the position.
Beefheart is staying active underneath Djurdjevic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beefheart keeping hold of Djurdjevic's head, controlling as best he can.
Beefheart regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Djurdjevic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adis Djurdjevic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adis Djurdjevic's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Beefheart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Djurdjevic moves away.
Djurdjevic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Beefheart takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Djurdjevic scores with a nice right hand.
Beefheart digs a good body shot into Djurdjevic's ribs.
Beefheart throws a sloppy body shot
and Djurdjevic counters with a low kick, right behind Beefheart 's knee.
Djurdjevic throws a combination. Beefheart tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Djurdjevic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beefheart. That did some damage!
Djurdjevic misses the shot to the body.
That kick from Djurdjevic tenderised Beefheart's leg. Beefheart is trying to keep his angry face on.
Djurdjevic misses with a straight right.
Beefheart scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Beefheart misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beefheart throws a low kick but Djurdjevic avoids it.
Beefheart looks to score with a jab to the body but Djurdjevic is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beefheart takes a swing at Djurdjevic's ribcage but misses.
Djurdjevic steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Beefheart.
An inside leg kick lands from Beefheart.
Beefheart cracks a nice hook into Djurdjevic's ribs.
Djurdjevic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Beefheart takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Beefheart defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Djurdjevic.
Djurdjevic digs a good body shot into Beefheart's ribs.
Djurdjevic is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Beefheart checks a leg kick.
Beefheart misses with a body kick.
Beefheart throws a body shot but no joy.
Djurdjevic looks to land a right hand but Beefheart moved out of range.
A head kick by Beefheart misses
and Djurdjevic counters with a thumping low kick.
Beefheart dips to his left and cracks Djurdjevic with an uppercut!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Djurdjevic.
Djurdjevic lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Beefheart backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beefheart misses with a body kick.
Captain Beefheart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Djurdjevic throws a series of punches but Beefheart avoids them all with ease.
Djurdjevic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beefheart moves away.
Djurdjevic is looking to clinch but Beefheart is avoiding it.
Beefheart buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Djurdjevic throws a low kick, looking for Beefheart's leg but Beefheart calmly moves out of range.
Beefheart throws a body punch but Djurdjevic moves out of range.
Beefheart tries to land a leg kick but Djurdjevic saw it coming and moves away.
Djurdjevic lands a nice looking kick to the body. Beefheart takes a step back to recover.
Djurdjevic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Beefheart but Beefheart pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beefheart throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Beefheart throws a nice inside leg kick.
Beefheart tries to clinch there but Djurdjevic circles away.
Beefheart misses with a kick to the body.
Djurdjevic scores with a jab.
Beefheart uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Djurdjevic.
Djurdjevic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beefheart avoids the head kick by Djurdjevic.
Beefheart seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Beefheart misses with a leg kick
and Djurdjevic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Djurdjevic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Beefheart is able to avoid easily.
Beefheart connects with a high kick.
Beefheart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Djurdjevic manages to avoid it.
Djurdjevic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Djurdjevic throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Beefheart was covering up waiting for the punch and Djurdjevic finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Beefheart is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beefheart misses with an elbow strike.
Beefheart throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Djurdjevics head.
Djurdjevic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beefheart blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Djurdjevic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Beefheart misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Djurdjevic.
Beefheart lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beefheart lands a nice elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adis Djurdjevic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Djurdjevic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adis Djurdjevic!
After winning the bout, Adis Djurdjevic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.