PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mirek Bajorko (ranked 5351 p4p, 394 weight class) and Oleg Mongol (ranked 6307 p4p, 0 weight class). Oleg Mongol has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mirek Bajorko's chin.

Bajorko
vs
Mongol

167 cm
23
140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

225 cm
25
144 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mirek Bajorko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oleg Mongol!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mongol tries for a takedown but Bajorko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mongol ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mongol shoots in and drives through. Bajorko sprawls well.
Mongol slips under a jab from Bajorko.
Mongol is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mongol fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mirek Bajorko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Mongol.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mongol fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bajorko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mongol tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bajorko swivels and escapes.
It looked like Bajorko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bajorko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mongol's guard.

Mongol working for a triangle but Bajorko defends it easily.

Mongol has his foot on Bajorko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bajorko works his way back into a safe position though.
Mongol wants to sweep but no luck.
Bajorko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mongol is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bajorko sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Mongol looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bajorko passes into half guard.

Mongol actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bajorko has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's four 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.
Mongol dives in and grabs Bajorko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bajorko pushes down on Mongol's head and hops out.

Mongol fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bajorko to the ground. Mongol is now in Bajorko's guard.

Bajorko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mongol accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bajorko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bajorko trying to control the position here.
Bajorko is trying to control the position but Mongol postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mongol trying to control the position from guard on top but Bajorko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mirek Bajorko dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mongol shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bajorko sprawls well. Bajorko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mongol gets slowly back to his feet.
Mongol shoots in but no luck this time.
Mongol looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bajorko is fending him off so far but Mongol persists. Nope, Bajorko circles away and we're back to standing.
Bajorko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mongol sprawls and moves away.
Mirek Bajorko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Mongol.

Bajorko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mongol tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bajorko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mongol can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bajorko controlling from side mount.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Bajorko.
Mongol tries to buck Bajorko off but Bajorko is having none of it.
Bajorko is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mongol's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bajorko wants to control but Mongol is keeping him busy.
Mongol is trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mongol can't do much from the bottom here.
Mongol tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bajorko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mongol keeps working.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice sprawl there from Bajorko as Mongol shoots in.

Mongol tries to sprawl but Bajorko drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mongol actively working from the bottom here.
Bajorko controlling the pace.
Mongol trying to hold on to Bajorko's head to control him but Bajorko postures up.
Bajorko is controlling the pace.

Mongol with the active half guard here but Bajorko passes nicely into side control.
Mongol is breathing heavily.

That's four 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.
Bajorko creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mongol is looking for a sweep.
Bajorko just content to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bajorko's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mirek Bajorko dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Mongol fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A big right from Bajorko misses.

Mongol throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bajorko tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mongol is in Bajorko's guard.
Mongol throws a big elbow that misses.
Mongol stops Bajorko from standing up.
Mongol stopping the sweep attempt from Bajorko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mongol throws a strike but Bajorko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Bajorko pushing down on Mongol's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mongol is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mongol has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bajorko is working away from the top position though.
Bajorko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mongol can do to turn this around?

Mongol looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mongol takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bajorko controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bajorko seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mongol for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mongol looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bajorko looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mongol is defended easily by Bajorko.
Bajorko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mongol.
A little feinted left hand from Bajorko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mirek Bajorko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Mongol.
Mongol goes for a double leg but Bajorko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bajorko continues to drive forward.

That's four 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.

Bajorko shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bajorko was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mongol tries to bench press Bajorko off him but Bajorko keeps the position.
Mongol regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Bajorko seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Mongol looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mirek Bajorko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bajorko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirek Bajorko!