PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Armands Kukuvass (ranked 2839 p4p, 4754 weight class) and Favour Nzelibe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armands Kukuvass has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Kukuvass
vs
Nzelibe

225 cm
25
265
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
270
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Inexperienced

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Armands Kukuvass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Favour Nzelibe!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nzelibe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kukuvass.

Nzelibe decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kukuvass gets full guard.
Nzelibe preventing the sweep.
Kukuvass will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kukuvass has control of Nzelibe's left arm, preventing Nzelibe from doing any damage.
Nzelibe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nzelibe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kukuvass keeping moving, preventing Nzelibe from controlling successfully.
Kukuvass managing to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukuvass will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kukuvass keeping moving, preventing Nzelibe from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kukuvass shoots in for a takedown but Nzelibe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kukuvass throws a low kick but Nzelibe moves out of range easily.
Kukuvass misses with a body shot.

Kukuvass gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from Nzelibe.
Nzelibe manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Kukuvass jumps guard and drags Nzelibe to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kukuvass looking for a sweep. Not yet Kukuvass, not yet.
Nzelibe trying to control but Kukuvass is working from the bottom.

Kukuvass uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Nzelibe looking to score a takedown here. Kukuvass is defending well but Nzelibe drives through and ends up in Kukuvass's guard.
Kukuvass lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Kukuvass is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukuvass prevents Nzelibe from getting back to his feet.
Kukuvass controlling from the top position.
Nzelibe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kukuvass controls from within his opponent's guard.

Nzelibe has an active guard here but Kukuvass has managed to pass into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nzelibe is trying to get back to full guard.
Kukuvass controlling the pace.
Nzelibe is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Kukuvass is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nzelibe has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ground and pound from Kukuvass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Armands Kukuvass dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Kukuvass gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Kukuvass manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kukuvass is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Nzelibe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kukuvass. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nzelibe trying to get back to full guard but Kukuvass takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Kukuvass controlling the pace for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kukuvass connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukuvass controlling from the full mount.
Kukuvass landing shots from mount.
Kukuvass controlling the position easily from mount.
Kukuvass really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kukuvass has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nzelibe tries to improve his position but instead Kukuvass has taken his back!
Kukuvass is riding his opponent, not letting Nzelibe buck him off.
Nzelibe trying to get back to his feet but Kukuvass is in full control for now.

Kukuvass working for the choke.
Kukuvass biding his time, controlling Nzelibe.
Nzelibe tries to escape but Kukuvass has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nzelibe trying to control the action but Kukuvass just sinks the hooks in.
Kukuvass just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kukuvass lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Nzelibe wants to get back to his feet.
Kukuvass controls the action.
Armands Kukuvass overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nzelibe tries to roll but Kukuvass sticks to his back.

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.

Kukuvass is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Nzelibe defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Kukuvass has his arm under Nzelibe's chin here. Game over son! Kukuvass squeezes tightly and Nzelibe is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Armands Kukuvass!