PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abrofo Buru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Bigballzovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Buru
vs
Bigballzovic

185 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
22
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abrofo Buru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vladimir Bigballzovic!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bigballzovic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Buru shoots in but Bigballzovic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Buru throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bigballzovic's waist but Bigballzovic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Buru off to one side.

Buru forces Bigballzovic back against the cage and clinches.
Buru wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bigballzovic has him pressed against the cage.
Bigballzovic managing to block the knees to the body from Buru.
Bigballzovic blocks an elbow strike from Buru.
Buru missing with knees to the body.
Buru drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abrofo Buru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buru wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Buru is looking to break free of the clinch but Bigballzovic has double underhooks.
Buru looking to throw knees to the head but Bigballzovic is blocking nicely.
Bigballzovic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bigballzovic tries to land knees in the clinch but Buru avoids the damage to the body.
Bigballzovic blocks an elbow strike from Buru.
Bigballzovic missing with knees to the body.

Buru manages to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Buru pushes Bigballzovic off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Buru wants to clinch up but Bigballzovic keeps it at a distance.

Bigballzovic moves into the clinch successfully.
Buru tries to break the clinch but Bigballzovic is controlling the position.
Buru tries to pull guard but Bigballzovic holds him up against the cage and eventually Buru drops back down to his feet.
Bigballzovic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Buru tries for a takedown but Bigballzovic manages to get underhooks.
Bigballzovic lands a knee to the body.
Buru is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bigballzovic is keeping busy.

Bigballzovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Buru wants to clinch but Bigballzovic slips to the side
and Bigballzovic counters with a low kick, right behind Buru 's knee.
Buru is breathing heavily.

Bigballzovic lands a high kick to the side of Buru's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Bigballzovic dives into guard, looking to finish.

It looks like Abrofo Buru has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Buru wants to sweep but no luck.
Bigballzovic has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Buru is proving hard to escape from.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bigballzovic is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Buru working a defensive guard here.

Buru escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bigballzovic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Bigballzovic throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Buru stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Bigballzovic follows into mount!

Buru is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bigballzovic wants to stand but Buru is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bigballzovic get's back to his feet.
Buru takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Abrofo Buru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Buru misses
and Bigballzovic counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Buru is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Oh Buru is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Buru takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Bigballzovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bigballzovic landing knees to the body.
Buru seems to have got his legs back now.
Bigballzovic connects with a knee to the head.
Buru wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bigballzovic has him pressed against the cage.

Bigballzovic breaks the clinch.
Buru throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bigballzovic counters with a nice body shot.

Bigballzovic clinches up against the cage.
Buru fails to pull guard.
Buru looking for a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buru is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bigballzovic is keeping busy.

Buru pulls guard effortlessly.
Buru is pulling down on Bigballzovic's head. It's preventing any offense from Bigballzovic, at least for the moment.
Buru has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bigballzovic wants to stand and escape but instead Buru has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Bigballzovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Buru. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bigballzovic is looking to stand up but Buru isn't so interested in that idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buru in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Bigballzovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abrofo Buru's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Buru tries to clinch but Bigballzovic moves away
and Bigballzovic counters with a big head kick but Buru shrugs it off.
Buru wants to clinch.
Bigballzovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Buru fails with an attempt to clinch.
Buru punishes Bigballzovic's body with a nice straight punch.
Buru fails with an attempt to clinch.
Buru moves in looking to clinch but Bigballzovic pushes him off.

Buru rushes Bigballzovic and presses him up against the cage.
Buru is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Buru trying to stall but Bigballzovic improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buru goes for a takedown attempt but Bigballzovic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bigballzovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Buru moves in looking to clinch but Bigballzovic pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigballzovic throws a sloppy head kick and Buru moves out of range easily.
Buru looks to clinch

and Bigballzovic moves into the clinch.

Bigballzovic manages to break the clinch.
Buru shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head kick misses from Bigballzovic.
Buru tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Bigballzovic moves into the clinch.
Buru avoiding damage as Bigballzovic throws knees to the body.
Buru is working for takedown but Bigballzovic is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abrofo Buru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buru is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Buru is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Buru pulls guard effortlessly.
Bigballzovic is looking to stand up but Buru won't let him.
Buru wants to stand and escape but Bigballzovic is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bigballzovic wants to stand but Buru has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buru seems keen to control Bigballzovic's posture.

Buru pushes Bigballzovic off and scrambles back to his feet.
Buru clinches but Bigballzovic breaks the clinch

and Bigballzovic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bigballzovic.
Buru is looking to break free of the clinch but Bigballzovic has double underhooks.
Buru tries to land a knee to the head but Bigballzovic blocks with his arms.
Bigballzovic misses with a knee to the head.
Bigballzovic unloads a knee to the mid-section. Buru lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Buru wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bigballzovic has him pressed against the cage.
Buru looking for a takedown.
A right handed body shot lands from Bigballzovic.
Buru is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bigballzovic lands a body punch in the clinch.

Buru manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bigballzovic trying to stand up but can't free himself from Buru's guard.

Buru has his foot on Bigballzovic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bigballzovic works his way back into a safe position though.
Buru is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Buru has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bigballzovic off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Vladimir Bigballzovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buru tries to clinch up
and Buru takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Buru lands a head kick!

Buru has Bigballzovic up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bigballzovic tries a body shot but Buru blocks it.
Buru tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bigballzovic blocks an elbow strike.
Bigballzovic trying to land knees to the body.
Buru tries to pull guard but Bigballzovic won't allow it.
Buru content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Buru goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bigballzovic prevents it.
Bigballzovic keeps control of Buru as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Buru throws a knee to the head but misses.
Buru is stalling here.
Buru tries to pull guard but Bigballzovic won't allow it.
Buru is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Buru is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Buru is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abrofo Buru dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Abrofo Buru's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Buru misses with a body kick.
Bigballzovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Buru tries to clinch but Bigballzovic is having none of it.
Buru tries to score with a low kick but Bigballzovic moves his leg out of the way.
Buru throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Buru doesn't manage to clinch there - Bigballzovic circles away.
Buru tries to clinch up but Bigballzovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Bigballzovic throws a lazy head kick

and Buru moves into the clinch.
Buru is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bigballzovic avoids the elbow strike from Buru, against the cage.

Buru manages to break the clinch.
Buru is looking to land body kicks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bigballzovic staying out of range there.
Vladimir Bigballzovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigballzovic swinging wilding here.
Buru fails with an attempt to clinch.
Abrofo Buru is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buru moves in looking to clinch but Bigballzovic pushes him off.
Bigballzovic throws a head kick that misses.
Buru avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Buru wants to clinch
and Bigballzovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bigballzovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bigballzovic circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bigballzovic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Buru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Buru throws a leg kick but Bigballzovic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Buru.
Buru closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bigballzovic counters with a head kick. That will keep Buru thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buru looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bigballzovic is fending him off so far but Buru persists. Nope, Bigballzovic circles away and we're back to standing.
Buru shoots in looking for a takedown. Bigballzovic tries to sprawl out of it but Buru keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bigballzovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick by Bigballzovic misses
and Buru counters with a solid body kick.

Buru has managed to clinch.
Buru drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bigballzovic pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abrofo Buru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bigballzovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Buru darts in trying to clinch
and Bigballzovic counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bigballzovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Buru with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Buru clinches up with Bigballzovic and pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bigballzovic avoiding damage as Buru throws knees to the body.
Buru is trying to stall.
Bigballzovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Buru is trying to maintain a safe position but Bigballzovic gets an underhook and turns Buru into the cage.
Buru is working for takedown but Bigballzovic is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Buru drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bigballzovic pulls his leg out and moves away.
A punch combination from Buru misses.
Bigballzovic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Buru goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Buru ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bigballzovic moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Buru.
Bigballzovic tries to clinch there but Buru circles away.
Bigballzovic throws a sloppy head kick and Buru moves out of range easily.
A head kick by Buru misses

and Bigballzovic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bigballzovic connects with a knee to the head.
Bigballzovic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Buru wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bigballzovic.

Buru jumps guard and drags Bigballzovic to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bigballzovic postures up.
Buru looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bigballzovic is looking to stand up but Buru won't let him.
Buru wants to sweep but no luck.
Bigballzovic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Buru is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Buru is on top in guard.

Buru decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bigballzovic, up you get!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vladimir Bigballzovic.
I think Bigballzovic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Bigballzovic!