PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Niko Bellic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jozek Morderca (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?

Bellic
vs
Morderca

172 cm
26
172 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

178 cm
22
170 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Niko Bellic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jozek Morderca!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellic lands with a kick to the ribs.
Morderca avoids a kick to the body.
Bellic lands with a kick to the temple. Morderca shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Morderca shoots in for a takedown but Bellic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bellic thumps Morderca with a low kick.
Bellic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bellic throws a head kick but Morderca moves out of range.
Morderca shoots in but Bellic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bellic lands a nice looking kick to the body. Morderca takes a step back to recover.
Bellic throws a head kick that misses.
Bellic tries a head kick but it misses.
Bellic lets loose with a powerful body kick. Morderca will feel that in the morning.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bellic - that will leave a mark!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bellic lands a high kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellic throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bellic throws a head kick that misses.
Bellic throws a head kick that half lands.
Bellic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bellic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bellic thumps Morderca with a low kick.
Bellic throws a head kick that misses.
Morderca shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bellic as he jumps to the side.
Niko Bellic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jozek Morderca.
Morderca blocks a head kick by Bellic.
Bellic tries a head kick but it misses.
Morderca shoots in but Bellic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bellic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellic lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morderca takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bellic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bellic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morderca is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bellic is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Morderca.
Bellic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bellic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bellic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bellic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Morderca.
Bellic misses with an attempted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Bellic.
Bellic throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

Morderca closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bellic to the mat! Bellic manages to get full guard.
Morderca looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Morderca postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bellic is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Morderca, into his guard.
Bellic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Morderca throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bellic wanted to stand there but Morderca had control of the position.
Bellic looking to pass the guard.

Morderca looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bellic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bellic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bellic throws a big right hand that misses.
Bellic works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Morderca is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bellic pulls his head out easily.

Morderca looking for submissions off his back.

Bellic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Morderca doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bellic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Morderca keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niko Bellic dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Morderca takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Morderca.
Morderca has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bellic.
Morderca throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bellic's waist but Bellic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Morderca off to one side.
Bellic cracks the inside of Morderca's front leg.
Bellic lands a head kick. Morderca smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Morderca drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bellic wants to get back to his feet.

Morderca swings around for an armbar but Bellic sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Morderca's guard.
Morderca is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Morderca is looking for a triangle but Bellic pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morderca is keeping the position for now.
Morderca utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Morderca is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Bellic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bellic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bellic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bellic forces his way into half guard.

Bellic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morderca defends it well.
Bellic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Morderca looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Morderca looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bellic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bellic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Morderca is defending against the submission attempts here by Bellic.

Bellic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Morderca has managed to free his arm - good work.

Morderca actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Bellic seems to be working for a kimura but Morderca defends the submission attempt.

Morderca looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bellic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bellic wants to stand up but Morderca is controlling the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Morderca looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Morderca actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bellic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Morderca is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bellic pulls his head out easily.

Morderca looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bellic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Morderca is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bellic pulls his head out easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Niko Bellic!