PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Bratislov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Big (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andre Bratislov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Bratislov
vs
Big

186 cm
20
205 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

190 cm
27
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andre Bratislov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Big!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Big swings for the body but Bratislov moves out of range.

Bratislov gets caught napping as Big dives in and scores a takedown. Bratislov manages to retain guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Big trying to control the position from guard on top but Bratislov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bratislov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Big stacks Bratislov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Big!
Big lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bratislov down.
Bratislov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Big wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Big is putting a hurting on Bratislov here, landing some big shots from side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bratislov is looking for a sweep.
Big wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bratislov keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bratislov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Big cracks Bratislov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
My spies in Mano`s Elite BJJ Gym inform me that Big has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bratislov is looking to regain half guard here but Big keeps moving and retains side control.
Bratislov is working hard here to advance position.
Bratislov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Big's best efforts.
Bratislov tries to roll over but Big keeps him under control.
Big lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Bratislov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Big pulls his head out easily.
Bratislov won't allow Big to pass to mount.
Big throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Bratislov looking for submissions off his back.

Bratislov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bratislov tries to get to full guard but Big has control of the leg.
Big is pressing down on Bratislov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bratislov is holding on for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Big landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Big trying to mount his opponent but Bratislov defends it.
Big wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bratislov keeps working.

Bratislov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Big is working for a kimura but Bratislov is defending it quite comfortably.
Big has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big cracks Bratislov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Big wants to control the pace but Bratislov is squirming around nicely.
Big with a couple of short strikes.
Bratislov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Big fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bratislov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big dominating with strikes here.
Big putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Bratislov is rocked!
Big trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bratislov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Big scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bratislov?
Oh Bratislov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bratislov is looking to improve his position but Big isn't that keen on the idea.
Bratislov seems to have got his legs back now.
Big lands a couple of good shots and Bratislov has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Bratislov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bratislov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Big's guard. Nice work there by Bratislov.
We've been hearing that Bratislov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Big working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bratislov.

Big is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bratislov is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Big dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Big scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Big in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bratislov manages to get back to half guard.
Big moves nicely into side control.
Big lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bratislov down.
Big lands a few punches from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bratislov tries to improve position but can't.
John Big has got the better of the ground game so far.
Big grinds an elbow into Bratislov's temple.
Bratislov is trying to get back to half guard.
Bratislov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Big off and has taken his back!
Big is trying to break free.

Bratislov looking for the RNC.

Bratislov goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Big escapes and is now in half guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bratislov has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Big. Oh but Bratislov has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Big goes limp - he's gone! Bratislov jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Andre Bratislov!