PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Grgur Zvonimir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiro Protagonist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Zvonimir
vs
Protagonist

184 cm
25
195 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

183 cm
24
199 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Hell's Balls Cardio and Strength

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Grgur Zvonimir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hiro Protagonist!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Zvonimir or perhaps it was just good defense by Protagonist which made him look bad.
Zvonimir throws a head kick but Protagonist moves out of range.
Zvonimir on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

It looks like Grgur Zvonimir has been cut.
An inside leg kick from Zvonimir misses.
Zvonimir throws a head kick but Protagonist moves out of range.
Zvonimir tries a head kick but it misses.
Protagonist tries to bum rush Zvonimir with a series of wild strikes but Zvonimir uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zvonimir is looking to slow Protagonist down with leg kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zvonimir.
Protagonist checks a low kick from Zvonimir.
Protagonist lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Protagonist avoids the head kick by Zvonimir.
Zvonimir dodges the punch combination from Protagonist.
Protagonist blocks a head kick by Zvonimir.
Protagonist throws a looping overhand right but Zvonimir ducks down to avoid it.
Zvonimir moves out of range of the strikes.
Protagonist throws an overhand right that lands on Zvonimir's shoulder, as Zvonimir tries to avoid the shot.
Protagonist moves out of range as Zvonimir throws a body kick.
Protagonist lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Protagonist lands a jab to Zvonimir's midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Protagonist takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zvonimir buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zvonimir fails with a takedown attempt.
Protagonist takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zvonimir looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Protagonist is fending him off so far but Zvonimir persists. Nope, Protagonist circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grgur Zvonimir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zvonimir misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zvonimir is looking to land body kicks.
Zvonimir throws a half hearted mid kick.
Protagonist scores with a jab to the head.
Zvonimir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Protagonist.
Zvonimir shoots in looking for a takedown. Protagonist tries to sprawl out of it but Zvonimir keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Protagonist manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zvonimir feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Protagonist's calf.
Zvonimir throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zvonimir takes one to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zvonimir misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zvonimir just misses with a punch to the body.
Zvonimir misses with an attempted mid kick.
Protagonist slaps away a takedown attempt from Zvonimir, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zvonimir attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Protagonist lands with a hook. Zvonimir tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Protagonist connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zvonimir moves out of range as Protagonist strikes.
Zvonimir misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Protagonist.
Zvonimir on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zvonimir closes this distance looking for a takedown but Protagonist circles away.
Zvonimir is breathing heavily.
Zvonimir slips under a jab from Protagonist.
Zvonimir takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zvonimir pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zvonimir lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Protagonist lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Grgur Zvonimir's cut is getting worse.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zvonimir.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zvonimir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zvonimir takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Zvonimir. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Zvonimir throws a low kick, looking for Protagonist's leg but Protagonist calmly moves out of range.
Zvonimir is trying hard to land a takedown here. Protagonist sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zvonimir throws a leg kick but Protagonist sees it coming and moves out of range.

Protagonist drops Zvonimir with a beautiful combination! Zvonimir stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Protagonist is looking for the KO!
Zvonimir looks for the body kick but Protagonist saw that one coming.
Zvonimir misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A left lands for Protagonist.

Grgur Zvonimir's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Protagonist lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Protagonist misses with a hook. Zvonimir ducked under it nicely.
Protagonist misses with a body shot.
Zvonimir misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Protagonist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hiro Protagonist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Protagonist lands a big uppercut and Zvonimir crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Zvonimir looks OK. Protagonist waves Zvonimir back to his feet!
A bone on bone clash there as Protagonist blocks the leg kick.
Protagonist getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Protagonist throws a hook but Zvonimir blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Protagonist lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Zvonimir is rocked!
Zvonimir closes this distance looking for a takedown but Protagonist circles away.
Zvonimir on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zvonimir shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Protagonist sprawls well. Protagonist wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zvonimir gets slowly back to his feet.
Zvonimir takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Protagonist lands a body shot.
Zvonimir ducks right into an uppercut from Protagonist.

Jeez, Grgur Zvonimir's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Zvonimir takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zvonimir takes one on the button.
Protagonist fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zvonimir drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Grgur Zvonimir's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hiro Protagonist!