PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rampa The Devastaor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tnayrb Zruc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tnayrb Zruc is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

The Devastaor
vs
Zruc

187 cm
19
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
20
180 lbs
1 - 7 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers ground

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rampa The Devastaor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tnayrb Zruc!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Devastaor connects with a solid leg kick.

Excellent takedown into side control there by The Devastaor.
A lull in the action here.
Zruc is trying to improve his position.
The Devastaor working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Zruc manages to work his way to half guard, despite The Devastaor's best efforts.
The Devastaor wants to free his trapped foot but Zruc is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The Devastaor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zruc on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Devastaor slows the pace down in half guard.
Zruc is looking for a sweep. The Devastaor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Zruc looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zruc moves into full guard.
The Devastaor tries to stand but Zruc is controlling from the bottom.

Zruc had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. The Devastaor is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Zruc Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take The Devastaor's back instead.
The Devastaor is really stuck here.
Zruc is not going to allow The Devastaor to sit and survive in this position.
The Devastaor is really stuck here.
The Devastaor is working hard here to advance position.
The Devastaor wants to control his opponent's hands but Zruc gets his hands free.
I really don't envy The Devastaor right now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zruc working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The Devastaor is breathing heavily.
The Devastaor is in bad spot here.

Zruc has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, The Devastaor has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Zruc is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The Devastaor trying to control the action but Zruc just sinks the hooks in.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Devastaor tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The Devastaor is trying desperately to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Devastaor is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Zruc has hold of The Devastaor's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and The Devastaor manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The Devastaor tries to reverse the position but Zruc maintains control.

Zruc has control of The Devastaor's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and The Devastaor regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The Devastaor controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Zruc with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Zruc looking to secure an arm triangle but The Devastaor defends it well.
The Devastaor is looking to get to half guard.
The Devastaor wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tnayrb Zruc will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

The Devastaor moves into range and clinches up with Zruc.

The Devastaor pulls guard effortlessly.
The Devastaor is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Zruc passes The Devastaor's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Zruc is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, The Devastaor has managed to free his arm - good work.
The Devastaor keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Devastaor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if The Devastaor tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zruc is working for a kimura but The Devastaor is defending it quite comfortably.
The Devastaor is looking to improve his position.
The Devastaor holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The Devastaor regains full guard. Nicely done.
Zruc stands and throws The Devastaor's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Zruc is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, The Devastaor has escaped the position, nice work there.
Zruc moves into full mount!

Zruc is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, The Devastaor has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Zruc has hold of The Devastaor's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and The Devastaor manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Zruc avoids the attempt from The Devastaor to control.

Zruc jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but The Devastaor manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zruc thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The Devastaor can't do much from the bottom here.

Zruc is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. The Devastaor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The Devastaor struggling a bit here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The Devastaor is looking to reverse the position.

Zruc working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The Devastaor is looking to reverse the position.

Zruc wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by The Devastaor, who protects the arm well.
The Devastaor manages to work his way to half guard, despite Zruc's best efforts.
The Devastaor is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tnayrb Zruc showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

The Devastaor moves into the clinch.
The Devastaor misses with an elbow over the top.

The Devastaor manages to break the clinch.
Zruc shoots and misses

and The Devastaor decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zruc's guard.

The Devastaor drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and The Devastaor jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Zruc looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zruc keeping full guard, as The Devastaor tries to pass.
The Devastaor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Zruc working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Devastaor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Devastaor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The Devastaor controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zruc keeping full guard, as The Devastaor tries to pass.
Zruc being controlled here, momentarily.

Zruc is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zruc bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in The Devastaor's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zruc won't allow The Devastaor to sweep him here.
The Devastaor has Zruc pulled in close to control his posture.
Zruc stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Devastaor swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Zruc is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Zruc pushes down on The Devastaor's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Zruc seems to be working for a kimura but The Devastaor defends the submission attempt.

Zruc is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so The Devastaor is just riding it out for now. Zruc eventually gives up the hold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Devastaor is trying to stand.

Zruc is trying to work for a kimura but The Devastaor is defending well.
Zruc prevents The Devastaor from improving his position.
The Devastaor is trying to control but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Zruc wants to work for an arm triangle but The Devastaor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zruc passes the guard and advances to mount!
Zruc fails to move to back control.

Zruc jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but The Devastaor manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Zruc tries to advance to mount but The Devastaor denies him.

Zruc tries for a kimura but The Devastaor is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tnayrb Zruc.
I've got Zruc winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tnayrb Zruc!