PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maks Luburic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Purple Kush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kush is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I'm The King by The Game. Maks Luburic could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Purple Kush's chin.

Luburic
vs
Kush

195 cm
19
227 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

186 cm
25
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maks Luburic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Purple Kush!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kush shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kush trying to control the action but Luburic is working from the bottom.
Luburic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kush on the ground.

Kush looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Luburic is trying to stand back up but Kush is controlling him
Luburic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kush.
Kush lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Kush looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kush has eaten all the pies!
Luburic is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kush is pressing down on Luburic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Luburic is holding on for now.
Luburic is looking for a sweep. Kush is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kush passes to full mount!
Luburic holds on to Kush as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Kush trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Luburic defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kush.

Kush jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Luburic manages to avoid the submission attempt.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kush looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Kush has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Luburic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luburic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kush.
Kush shoots in but Luburic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kush misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maks Luburic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Purple Kush.
Luburic looks to land a combination but Kush avoids it well.
Kush takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
No luck for Luburic with that takedown attempt.
Maks Luburic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luburic is breathing heavily.
Luburic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luburic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kush.
Kush shoots and misses
and Luburic counters with a left and a right that stings Kush.
Luburic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kush.

Kush drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kush wants to control from the top but Luburic keeps moving.
Kush throws a big right hand that misses.
Kush forces his way into half guard.
Kush is keen to just control but Luburic is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Luburic swings away with a body shot that misses

and Kush decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Luburic's guard.

Kush stands up and waves to Luburic to follow him.
Luburic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kush manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Kush drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kush wants to control from the top but Luburic keeps moving.
Kush working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Luburic's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Kush gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kush fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Luburic avoids it really well and circles away.
Kush fails with the takedown
and Luburic counters with a three punch combo that has Kush backing up. Kush nods at Luburic to acknowledge the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luburic tries to close the distance and clinch but Kush swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Luburic falls off balance throwing a combination

so Kush counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Luburic can't keep his opponent in guard - Kush advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Kush is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Luburic is just riding it out for now. Kush eventually gives up the hold.
Kush drops an elbow to the side of Luburic's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kush maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Luburic could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kush has cracked it and Luburic is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kush!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Purple Kush!