PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Caccane Berzevaco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tam Zeus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berzevaco kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hanna Ekola - Villihevosia. Zeus has chosen Open Road as his entrance music. Tam Zeus has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Caccane Berzevaco's chin.

Berzevaco
vs
Zeus

188 cm
27
192 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

178 cm
33
199 lbs
19 - 10 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caccane Berzevaco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tam Zeus!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Berzevaco tries to sprawl but Zeus drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Zeus controlling the action here.
Berzevaco looks like he's trying to stand up.

Zeus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Berzevaco doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zeus.
Zeus stops Berzevaco from getting back to his feet.
Zeus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Berzevaco is trying to stand up here but Zeus is controlling him well.
Zeus performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Berzevaco pushes Zeus off but Zeus dives into side control.

Zeus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Berzevaco has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berzevaco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Berzevaco is not content to let Zeus control the position.
Berzevaco is trying to get back to half guard.
Zeus tries to move to mount but Berzevaco blocks the move with his legs.
Zeus trying to control the action but Berzevaco is working from the bottom.
Zeus tries to move to mount but Berzevaco blocks the move with his legs.
Zeus is looking to take a break and control but Berzevaco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeus tries to move to mount but Berzevaco blocks the move with his legs.
Berzevaco wants to get back to his feet.
Berzevaco tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zeus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zeus trying to control the action but Berzevaco is working from the bottom.
Berzevaco is looking for a sweep.
Berzevaco manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Berzevaco pushes Zeus off looking to stand but Zeus dives back in and keeps control.
Berzevaco is looking for a sweep. Zeus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Zeus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Berzevaco has managed to free his arm - good work.
Berzevaco is staying active underneath Zeus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zeus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Berzevaco defends it well.
Zeus wants to take a breather but Berzevaco is having none of it.
Berzevaco is trying to stand back up but Zeus is controlling him
Berzevaco trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Berzevaco wants to get back to full guard.
Zeus performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Berzevaco tries to roll over but Zeus keeps him under control.
Berzevaco is looking to escape.

Zeus seems to be looking for submissions.
Berzevaco is trying to get back to full guard.
Zeus uses his free foot to push down on Berzevaco's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Berzevaco.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeus looking to control but Berzevaco is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Berzevaco is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zeus wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berzevaco regains half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berzevaco wants to get back to his feet.
Berzevaco trying to control here.

Zeus is looking for a kimura but Berzevaco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zeus to get the leverage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Berzevaco wants to get back to his feet.
Zeus trying to pass the guard but Berzevaco defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tam Zeus dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Zeus shoots for a double leg takedown but Berzevaco sprawls well. He's pushed Zeus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Berzevaco throws a head kick but Zeus moves out of range.
Berzevaco defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zeus.
Zeus avoids the head kick by Berzevaco.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Berzevaco - that will leave a mark!
Berzevaco throws a head kick that misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Berzevaco - that will leave a mark!
Zeus blocks a head kick by Berzevaco.
Berzevaco throws a head kick but Zeus moves out of range.
Berzevaco is looking to score with low kicks.
Berzevaco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Berzevaco is looking to clinch but Zeus is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeus misses with a takedown attempt - Berzevaco sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Caccane Berzevaco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tam Zeus.
Berzevaco throws a head kick but Zeus moves out of range.
Caccane Berzevaco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Zeus closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Berzevaco to the mat! Berzevaco manages to get full guard.
Berzevaco wants to sweep but no luck.
Berzevaco is working hard here to advance position.
Zeus won't allow Berzevaco to get back to his feet.
Zeus wants to control from the top but Berzevaco keeps moving.
Berzevaco is looking to stand up but Zeus isn't so interested in that idea.
Zeus looking to pass the guard.
Zeus stops Berzevaco from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeus trying to control the position from guard on top but Berzevaco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tam Zeus was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Zeus shoots in for a takedown but Berzevaco shows good takedown defense.
Berzevaco tries to clinch up but Zeus circles away and keeps his distance.
Berzevaco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Zeus closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Berzevaco did well to prevent Zeus getting side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Zeus is looking for a kimura but Berzevaco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zeus to get the leverage.

Zeus is working for a submission of some sort.
Berzevaco is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berzevaco is looking to escape.
Zeus wants to pass the guard but Berzevaco is defending well.
Tam Zeus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zeus is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Berzevaco reverses the position - he's now on top in Zeus's guard.
Berzevaco wants to control from the top but Zeus keeps moving.
Berzevaco trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zeus's guard.
Berzevaco trying to control the position from guard on top but Zeus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zeus is looking to cinch up a triangle. Berzevaco throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Zeus's body to avoid the submission. Zeus has instead reached around Berzevaco's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Zeus arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tam Zeus!
Tam Zeus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.