PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zdravko Zdravkov (ranked 4597 p4p, 2896 weight class) and Bob Weadababyitsaboy (ranked 572 p4p, 420 weight class). Weadababyitsaboy has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Bob Weadababyitsaboy will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Zdravkov
vs
Weadababyitsaboy

185 cm
29
184
8 - 9 - 0

182 cm
26
191
5 - 17 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

EFC Threads

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zdravko Zdravkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Weadababyitsaboy!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Weadababyitsaboy closes the distance and clinches.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a body punch.
Zdravkov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Weadababyitsaboy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Zdravkov jumps guard.
Weadababyitsaboy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Zdravkov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Weadababyitsaboy defends it easily.
Weadababyitsaboy has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at EFC Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Zdravkov has Weadababyitsaboy pulled in close to control his posture.
Zdravkov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.

Zdravkov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Weadababyitsaboy is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Zdravkov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Weadababyitsaboy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Weadababyitsaboy passes Zdravkov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zdravkov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Zdravkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zdravkov wants to sweep here but Weadababyitsaboy controlling him for the moment.
Weadababyitsaboy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Zdravkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Weadababyitsaboy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zdravkov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Weadababyitsaboy has managed to get both his arms back between Zdravkov's legs - danger averted.

That's two 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.
Weadababyitsaboy takes a decent strike to the side of the head.

Weadababyitsaboy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Zdravkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Weadababyitsaboy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zdravkov looking to control.

Zdravkov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Weadababyitsaboy has passed into half guard!
Zdravkov wants to control but Weadababyitsaboy is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zdravkov is looking for a sweep. Weadababyitsaboy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Zdravkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Zdravkov tries to roll over but Weadababyitsaboy keeps him under control.

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

Zdravkov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to work over Zdravkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zdravkov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Weadababyitsaboy's efforts to push away.
Weadababyitsaboy gets underhooks to prevent Zdravkov's takedown attempt.

Zdravkov jumps guard.
Weadababyitsaboy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zdravkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Zdravkov, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zdravkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Weadababyitsaboy defends well.
Weadababyitsaboy wants to stand but Zdravkov is controlling his posture from full guard.

Zdravkov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Weadababyitsaboy defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Zdravkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zdravko Zdravkov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Weadababyitsaboy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Weadababyitsaboy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zdravkov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zdravko Zdravkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zdravkov darts in looking for a takedown but Weadababyitsaboy gets double underhooks and turns Zdravkov into the cage.
Weadababyitsaboy shapes to counter with a head kick.
Zdravkov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Weadababyitsaboy walks away with a smile on his face. Zdravkov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A shot to the liver by Zdravkov. Beautiful body shot.
Zdravkov throws a series of punches but Weadababyitsaboy avoids them all with ease.
Zdravkov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Weadababyitsaboy as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zdravko Zdravkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zdravkov closes the distance and clinches up with Weadababyitsaboy, looking for a takedown. Zdravkov pushes Weadababyitsaboy against the cage but Weadababyitsaboy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zdravkov misses with a few strikes there.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a jab when Zdravkov was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zdravkov moves in looking to clinch but Weadababyitsaboy pushes him off.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a two punch combination.

Zdravkov moves into the clinch.
Weadababyitsaboy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zdravkov backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zdravkov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zdravkov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Weadababyitsaboy after a bit of a struggle.

Zdravkov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Weadababyitsaboy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Zdravkov scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Weadababyitsaboy is looking for a way out.
Weadababyitsaboy breaks Zdravkov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Weadababyitsaboy is breathing heavily.

Zdravkov working for a triangle but Weadababyitsaboy defends it easily.

Zdravkov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Zdravkov is looking for a triangle but Weadababyitsaboy pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zdravkov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Weadababyitsaboy defends it easily.
Zdravkov wants to sweep but no luck.

Zdravkov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Weadababyitsaboy stacks Zdravkov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Weadababyitsaboy!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Weadababyitsaboy stands up.
Weadababyitsaboy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zdravkov lands a jab to the head.

Weadababyitsaboy closes the distance and pushes Zdravkov back into the cage.
Weadababyitsaboy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zdravkov's elbow.
Zdravkov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zdravkov prevents a body shot from Weadababyitsaboy.
Zdravkov is looking to take this one to the mat.

Zdravkov manages to pull guard.
Zdravkov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zdravkov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Zdravkov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Weadababyitsaboy has passed into half guard!

Zdravkov looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Weadababyitsaboy pushes past his half guard into mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zdravkov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zdravkov flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Zdravkov is trying to reverse the position but instead Weadababyitsaboy has taken his back - oops!
You can see the frustration on Zdravkov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Zdravkov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Zdravkov rolls, trying to escape but Weadababyitsaboy keeps control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Weadababyitsaboy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Zdravkov shoots in looking for a takedown. Weadababyitsaboy tries to sprawl out of it but Zdravkov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Weadababyitsaboy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Weadababyitsaboy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bob Weadababyitsaboy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zdravkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a head kick that misses.
Zdravkov lands with a cross.

Zdravkov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Weadababyitsaboy on his heels. He'll look to pass Weadababyitsaboy's guard now, I'm sure.
Zdravkov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Weadababyitsaboy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weadababyitsaboy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zdravkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Weadababyitsaboy's head.
Weadababyitsaboy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zdravkov looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zdravkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zdravkov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zdravkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Weadababyitsaboy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zdravkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zdravkov landing some decent shots from guard.
Zdravkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Weadababyitsaboy is keeping the position for now.
Zdravkov scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zdravkov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Weadababyitsaboy has momentary wrist control but Zdravkov slips an elbow through the middle.
Weadababyitsaboy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zdravkov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zdravkov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Zdravkov with a nice head shot there.
Zdravkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Weadababyitsaboy's head.
Zdravkov pushing down on Weadababyitsaboy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zdravkov lands strikes from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zdravkov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Weadababyitsaboy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zdravkov stalling.
Zdravkov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Weadababyitsaboy is looking to improve his position.
Zdravkov lands strikes from half guard.
Zdravkov scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zdravkov is trying to control. Weadababyitsaboy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Weadababyitsaboy has hold of Zdravkov's hands but Zdravkov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zdravkov lands a nice short elbow.
Zdravkov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Zdravkov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zdravkov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zdravkov drops an elbow to the side of Weadababyitsaboy's head.
Zdravkov is nestled in close to Weadababyitsaboy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Zdravkov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zdravko Zdravkov clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Nice shot lands for Zdravkov.

Zdravkov has closed the distance and engaged Weadababyitsaboy in a clinch.
Zdravkov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zdravkov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zdravkov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zdravko Zdravkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zdravkov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zdravkov blocks a body shot from Weadababyitsaboy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Weadababyitsaboy is fighting off a takedown attempt but Zdravkov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Weadababyitsaboy to the mat. Weadababyitsaboy regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Zdravkov stands up over Weadababyitsaboy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zdravkov connects with a couple of short punches.
Weadababyitsaboy is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Zdravkov connects with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weadababyitsaboy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zdravkov lands a couple of elbows.
Zdravkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Weadababyitsaboy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zdravkov landing with the ground and pound.
Weadababyitsaboy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zdravkov controls the pace.
Zdravkov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Weadababyitsaboy is trying to keep Zdravkov in close.
Zdravkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zdravkov stands up over Weadababyitsaboy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zdravkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weadababyitsaboy can do to turn this around?
Zdravkov lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Weadababyitsaboy is rocked!
Zdravkov distracts Weadababyitsaboy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Weadababyitsaboy is still in real trouble! Can Zdravkov finish him?
Zdravkov loads up on a big left hand. Weadababyitsaboy felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Zdravkov looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Weadababyitsaboy can't hide his disappointment, as Zdravkov celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zdravko Zdravkov!
Zdravko Zdravkov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, EFC Threads for their support in the buildup to the fight.