PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robo Pope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamen Jeliazkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pope comes to the cage accompanied by Ghost - Monstrance Clock. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Pope
vs
Jeliazkov

225 cm
29
344 lbs
7 - 30 - 0

204 cm
18
300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 30 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robo Pope!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kamen Jeliazkov!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jeliazkov blocks a head kick by Pope.
Pope looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Nice shot by Jeliazkov.

It looks like Robo Pope has been cut.
Pope defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jeliazkov.
Nice takedown defense from Pope. No joy for Jeliazkov on that attempt.
Jeliazkov shoots in looking for a takedown but Pope manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jeliazkov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Robo Pope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamen Jeliazkov.
Jeliazkov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It looked like Pope was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

Jeliazkov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Jeliazkov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jeliazkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pope is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeliazkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeliazkov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jeliazkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pope is keeping the position for now.
Jeliazkov stays in close to Pope's body and controls the position.

Jeliazkov stands and steps away. Pope gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

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.
Jeliazkov shoots for a takedown but Pope saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pope throws a head kick that misses.

Jeliazkov gets tackled into the cage by Pope. Pope maintains the clinch.
Pope is trying to break the clinch but Jeliazkov has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Pope's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jeliazkov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pope avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Jeliazkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jeliazkov tries for a takedown but Pope sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Pope.
Pope keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Pope fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jeliazkov, pushing him back against the cage.

Jeliazkov breaks from the clinch.

Jeliazkov closes the distance and pushes Pope back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jeliazkov keeps control of Pope as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jeliazkov cracks Pope with a nice body shot.
Jeliazkov avoiding damage.
Pope is trying to force a seperation but Jeliazkov has the dominant position.
Pope has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jeliazkov lands with a light punch inside.
Jeliazkov taking a breather.
Pope wants to break the clinch but can't.

Jeliazkov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jeliazkov holds on and takes a little breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pope stops Jeliazkov from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Pope gets to his feet. Jeliazkov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jeliazkov feints a jab promting Pope to slip. Jeliazkov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pope slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pope throws a head kick that misses.
A nice side step and Jeliazkov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A head kick from Jeliazkov lands but Pope takes it in his stride.

Pope closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pope tries to break free but Jeliazkov pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pope wants to break free but Jeliazkov has control.
Pope tries to circle away but Jeliazkov has him pinned against the cage.
Jeliazkov tries to pull guard but Pope holds him up against the cage and eventually Jeliazkov drops back down to his feet.
Pope wants to get back to striking at distance but Jeliazkov won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kamen Jeliazkov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robo Pope's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Pope misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jeliazkov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

Jeliazkov gets a takedown into half guard.

Jeliazkov 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. Pope tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Jeliazkov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kamen Jeliazkov!
Robo Pope was interviewed post fight and said 'I hope to be the first MMA fighter to die in the ring. Help make my dream come true.'.