PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Torino V U C K O (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eek Kee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

V U C K O
vs
Kee

200 cm
20
260 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

194 cm
21
255 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Torino V U C K O!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eek Kee!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kee drives through with a takedown into guard.
V U C K O is trying to control the position but Kee postures up.
V U C K O wants to sweep but no luck.
Kee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
V U C K O manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kee manages to get himself to full guard.
V U C K O trying to control the position from guard on top but Kee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
V U C K O trying to control the position from guard on top but Kee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kee keeping moving, preventing V U C K O from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Torino V U C K O wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Kee closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. V U C K O quickly recovers to half guard.
V U C K O is trying to get back to full guard.
Kee is keen to just control but V U C K O is a slippery customer.
V U C K O wants to get back to full guard.
V U C K O is not content to let Kee control the position.
V U C K O tries to roll over but Kee keeps him under control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kee thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kee trying to control from half guard but V U C K O is working away.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Eek Kee hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kee throws a right hand that V U C K O ducks under and follows up with a left that V U C K O also avoids with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kee throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. V U C K O tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kee is in V U C K O's guard.
V U C K O will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kee wants to pass the guard but V U C K O is keeping the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Kee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
V U C K O keeping moving, preventing Kee from controlling successfully.
Kee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
V U C K O is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
V U C K O trying to control the position.
Kee looking to pass the guard.
Kee preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
V U C K O is trying to control the position but Kee postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Torino V U C K O just wasn't active enough.

Kee manages to get an easy takedown there - catching V U C K O on his heels. He'll look to pass V U C K O's guard now, I'm sure.
Kee trying to control the position from guard on top but V U C K O is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kee landing some decent shots from guard.
V U C K O working a defensive guard here.
V U C K O has control of Kee's left arm, preventing Kee from doing any damage.

Kee is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
V U C K O manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
V U C K O misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kee is looking to improve his position but V U C K O isn't that keen on the idea.
V U C K O moves to the back position.
This has been an exciting period of action!

V U C K O is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
V U C K O is throwing strikes by Kee counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Kee regains half guard.

V U C K O wants to work for an arm triangle but Kee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kee wants to control but V U C K O is keeping busy.
Kee wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Torino V U C K O dominated that round.
That's time! V U C K O's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kee drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kee trying to control the position but V U C K O is working away.
Kee postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Kee stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Kee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

V U C K O pulls guard effortlessly.
V U C K O throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
V U C K O has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kee has passed into side control.
V U C K O tries to bench press Kee off him but Kee keeps the position.
Kee throws a strike aimed at the side of V U C K O's head but V U C K O avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kee working away.

Kee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
V U C K O is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kee is breathing heavily.
V U C K O wants to get back to full guard.
V U C K O moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
V U C K O is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
V U C K O sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kee defending well though.
Kee tries to kick V U C K O off but V U C K O keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
V U C K O seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
V U C K O passes to full mount!
V U C K O throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
V U C K O trying to control but Kee is having none of it.
V U C K O prevents Kee from getting the reversal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
V U C K O unloads with some shots from mount but Kee bucks and avoids them well.
Kee tries to buck V U C K O off but he can't manage it.
Kee holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as V U C K O tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
V U C K O takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
V U C K O misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kee wants to hold on but V U C K O pushes him away.
V U C K O looking to ground and pound but Kee is blocking nicely.
Kee avoids a series of strikes thrown by V U C K O.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

V U C K O looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
V U C K O looking to finish with strikes here!
V U C K O putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kee is squirming around, avoiding V U C K O's attempts to control the action.
Kee is trying desperately to improve position.
V U C K O wants to control the pace but Kee is squirming around nicely.
Kee is trying desperately to improve position.
V U C K O trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kee avoids a series of strikes thrown by V U C K O.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Kee has left one of his arms exposed and V U C K O doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Kee screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Torino V U C K O!