PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bozo Susec (ranked 23700 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Razzzzziiii (ranked 5467 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Susec
vs
Razzzzziiii

200 cm
20
250 lbs
3 - 8 - 0

213 cm
24
245 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

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 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bozo Susec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carl Razzzzziiii!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Razzzzziiii gets a clinch.
Razzzzziiii looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Susec tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Razzzzziiii tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Razzzzziiii is leaning against Susec and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Razzzzziiii takes a knee to the side of the body.

Susec gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Razzzzziiii regains guard.

Susec decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Razzzzziiii, up you get!
Carl Razzzzziiii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Susec decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Susec performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Razzzzziiii wants to control but Susec is keeping busy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Razzzzziiii regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Susec wants to control from the top but Razzzzziiii keeps moving.
Susec slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Razzzzziiii really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Susec. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Susec trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Susec forces his way into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Susec is trying to control. Razzzzziiii wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Susec is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Susec trying to pass the guard but Razzzzziiii defending well.
Razzzzziiii trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Susec manages to pass to mount!
Razzzzziiii working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Razzzzziiii is squirming around, avoiding Susec's attempts to control the action.
Susec with a couple of short strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Susec looking to control but Razzzzziiii is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Susec looking for a guillotine from mount but Razzzzziiii is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Razzzzziiii is in all sorts of trouble here.
Susec trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Susec controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Susec putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bozo Susec dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Susec dives in and scores a takedown into Razzzzziiii's guard.
Susec is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Razzzzziiii can do to turn this around?
Susec trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Susec trying to control but Razzzzziiii is working from the bottom.
Razzzzziiii working a defensive guard here.
Susec is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susec is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Susec trying to control but Razzzzziiii is working from the bottom.
Susec might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Susec stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Razzzzziiii is breathing heavily.
Susec darts in looking for a takedown but Razzzzziiii gets double underhooks and turns Susec into the cage.
Razzzzziiii tries to clinch up but Susec circles away and keeps his distance.
Susec went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Susec shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Razzzzziiii defends it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Razzzzziiii. No joy for Susec on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bozo Susec. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Razzzzziiii displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Susec.

Susec tries to sprawl but Razzzzziiii drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Razzzzziiii moves into full mount! Susec won't be happy about that!
Razzzzziiii trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Razzzzziiii is looking to stand but Susec has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Susec is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Susec avoids a strike by Razzzzziiii and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Razzzzziiii's guard! Fantastic escape!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susec advances to half guard.
Susec wants to take a breather but Razzzzziiii is having none of it.
Susec throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Susec is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Razzzzziiii!
Razzzzziiii is working to get back to half guard.
Susec lands a big shot there that rocks Razzzzziiii but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Susec landing punches.
Razzzzziiii tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Susec punishing his opponent with strikes.
Susec trying to control but Razzzzziiii is having none of it.
Razzzzziiii wants to hold on but Susec pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bozo Susec dominated that second round.
That's time! Susec's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Susec shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Susec moves into range and clinches up with Razzzzziiii.
Susec throws a knee to the head but misses.
Susec lands a knee to the body.

Susec gets control of Razzzzziiii's arms and successfully pulls guard. Susec will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Susec has Razzzzziiii pulled in close to control his posture.
Susec controls Razzzzziiii momentarily but Razzzzziiii frees himself.
Razzzzziiii must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susec has Razzzzziiii pulled in close to control his posture.
Susec tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Susec is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Razzzzziiii trying to control but Susec is working from the bottom.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Susec wriggles free and stands up.

Susec gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Razzzzziiii has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Susec lands with a short shot to the head.

Susec pulls guard effortlessly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Razzzzziiii sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susec pulls Razzzzziiii in to control the position.

Susec working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Razzzzziiii doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Susec is tightening it up a little... Razzzzziiii has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Razzzzziiii reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Razzzzziiii taps out! Nice BJJ there by Susec!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bozo Susec!