PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yojizo Trismegistus (ranked 2307 p4p, 2165 weight class) and Franciszek Zukowski (ranked 232 p4p, 217 weight class). Franciszek Zukowski has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Yojizo Trismegistus's chin.

Trismegistus
vs
Zukowski

192 cm
21
250
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
20
265
4 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

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 Las Vegas, Yojizo Trismegistus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Franciszek Zukowski!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Trismegistus is defended easily by Zukowski.

Zukowski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Trismegistus manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Zukowski won't allow Trismegistus to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zukowski scoring with punches to the head and body.
Trismegistus has Zukowski pulled in close to control his posture.
Trismegistus keeping full guard, as Zukowski tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trismegistus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zukowski is one step ahead there.
Zukowski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Trismegistus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Trismegistus looking to control.
Zukowski wants to pass the guard but Trismegistus is keeping the position.
Zukowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zukowski looking to sit in guard and control but Trismegistus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

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.
Zukowski keeping moving, preventing Trismegistus from controlling successfully.
Trismegistus controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zukowski has control of Trismegistus's left arm, preventing Trismegistus from doing any damage.
Trismegistus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Trismegistus pushes down on Zukowski's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Trismegistus is working for a kimura but Zukowski is defending it quite comfortably.
Zukowski trying to control from the bottom.
Trismegistus trying to pass the guard but Zukowski defending well.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zukowski controlling the position for now.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
We've been informed that Zukowski has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Zukowski drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Trismegistus is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zukowski off and has taken his back!
Zukowski can't escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Trismegistus lands a shot to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zukowski is taking damage to the body and head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Yojizo Trismegistus will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Zukowski drives through and clinches with Trismegistus against the cage.

Trismegistus breaks from the clinch.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Zukowski.
Trismegistus is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zukowski off and has taken his back!
Zukowski looking very determined here, making life difficult for Trismegistus.
Zukowski wants to control his opponent's hands but Trismegistus gets his hands free.
Trismegistus lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Trismegistus trying to control.
Trismegistus is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Zukowski up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trismegistus struggling to keep hold of the position.
Trismegistus seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Trismegistus is working the ground and pound. Can Zukowski escape?

Trismegistus looking to break Zukowski's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Zukowski remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Trismegistus will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Trismegistus has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Zukowski has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Zukowski is trying to break free.

Zukowski is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Trismegistus working for a choke but Zukowski is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zukowski trying to get back to his feet but Trismegistus is in full control for now.

Trismegistus is working for a rear naked choke. Zukowski is not defending it well and Trismegistus has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Zukowski refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Zukowski's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yojizo Trismegistus!
After winning the bout, Yojizo Trismegistus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.