PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lord Vivec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kristijan Zirdum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kristijan Zirdum is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Vivec
vs
Zirdum

173 cm
18
245 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
24
225 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Likes musicals

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking

Prestige Nutrition (160!)

Brute

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lord Vivec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kristijan Zirdum!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vivec shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zirdum defends it nicely.
Vivec looks for a takedown but Zirdum sprawls well.
Zirdum keeps Vivec at a distance using the push kick.

Zirdum scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Zirdum staying calm.
Vivec is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vivec trying his best to control but Zirdum has mounted him.
Zirdum is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Vivec avoids a series of strikes thrown by Zirdum.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zirdum blocks Vivec's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Zirdum wants to control the pace but Vivec is squirming around nicely.
Vivec can't escape the position.
Vivec tries to hold on but Zirdum pushes him away.
Zirdum throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Vivec is looking to get to half guard.
Zirdum wants to get back to his feet but Vivec is holding on tight.
Zirdum trying to control but Vivec is having none of it.
Vivec is looking to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zirdum trying to control but Vivec is having none of it.
Vivec really is a fat lump.
Vivec wants to hold on but Zirdum pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zirdum lands a big shot there that rocks Vivec but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Vivec wants to control but Zirdum is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zirdum working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Zirdum wants to get back to his feet but Vivec is holding on tight.
Vivec gets back to half guard.
Vivec is looking for a sweep. Zirdum is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vivec is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vivec looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zirdum wants to stand but Vivec has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Zirdum trying to control the pace.

Zirdum is trying to work for a kimura but Vivec is defending well.

Zirdum moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Vivec.
Vivec manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Zirdum blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vivec.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Vivec seems content to control.
Vivec wants to take a breather but Zirdum is having none of it.
Zirdum moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vivec connects with a couple of short punches.
Vivec passes Zirdum's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vivec throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Zirdum is defending against the submission attempts here by Vivec.
Vivec is trying to control. Zirdum wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Zirdum shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Zirdum was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Vivec is looking to reverse the position.
Vivec is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Zirdum wants to stand up but Vivec has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Vivec looking for submissions off his back.
Vivec wants to control but Zirdum is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vivec is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zirdum's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zirdum's back!
Vivec punches Zirdum on the ear.
Zirdum trying to control the hands but Vivec won't let him.

Zirdum showing good submission defense here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vivec looking to break Zirdum's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Zirdum remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Vivec will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Zirdum is trying to defend against the choke here but Vivec has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Vivec Tightens the hold and Zirdum taps out furiously! Vivec displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lord Vivec!
Lord Vivec decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.