PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jin Kazama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Socerer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Kazama
vs
Socerer

190 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

195 cm
25
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jin Kazama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Socerer!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Socerer avoids a punch combination nicely.

Kazama tries to keep at a distance but Socerer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Socerer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kazama pushes off an throws an elbow but Socerer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Socerer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kazama prevents it.

Socerer gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kazama regains guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Socerer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kazama works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Socerer passes into half guard.
Socerer trying to control the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazama has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Socerer is working away from the top position though.
Socerer not doing much here.
Socerer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Socerer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Socerer is controlling the pace.

Socerer in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kazama tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Socerer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andrew Socerer!