PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zinaid Zinaidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Bratislov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Zinaidov
vs
Bratislov

190 cm
18
205 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

186 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zinaid Zinaidov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andre Bratislov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zinaidov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Bratislov counters with a single leg into guard. Zinaidov didn't expect that.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Zinaidov keeping full guard, as Bratislov tries to pass.

Bratislov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Zinaidov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Zinaidov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Zinaidov!
Bratislov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Zinaidov's best efforts.

Zinaidov is trying to work for a kimura but Bratislov is defending well.

Bratislov actively working from the bottom here.

Zinaidov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bratislov sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bratislov regains full guard. Nicely done.

Bratislov has his foot on Zinaidov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zinaidov works his way back into a safe position though.

Bratislov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zinaidov forces his way into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zinaidov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Zinaidov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Bratislov looking for submissions off his back.

Bratislov actively working from the bottom here.

Bratislov looking for submissions off his back.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zinaidov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bratislov sees it coming and defends easily.
Bratislov gets full guard.

Bratislov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zinaidov defends well.
Bratislov keeping full guard, as Zinaidov tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zinaidov advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bratislov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Bratislov looking for submissions off his back.

Zinaidov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bratislov defends it well.
Bratislov gets back to full guard.
Zinaidov throwing strikes from guard but Bratislov blocks nicely.
Zinaidov throws a big right hand that misses.

Bratislov has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Zinaidov should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Bratislov has tightened it up now! Zinaidov should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Andre Bratislov!