PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Delroy Azavedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcin Tybura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Azavedo
vs
Tybura

200 cm
20
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
23
249 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Delroy Azavedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marcin Tybura!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and Chris Dean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tybura scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tybura content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Azavedo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Azavedo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Azavedo has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Tybura is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Tybura manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azavedo looking to slow down the pace here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Azavedo is trying to pull guard but Tybura has him pressed against the cage.
Azavedo is trying to drag Tybura to the mat but Tybura just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tybura wants a takedown but no success here.

Tybura has Azavedo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tybura pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Azavedo tumbling to the mat - Tybura dives into Azavedo's guard.
Azavedo tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tybura looking to pass the guard.
Azavedo working a defensive guard here.
Tybura slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Azavedo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tybura won't allow Azavedo to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azavedo being controlled here, momentarily.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Azavedo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Azavedo is trying to control the position but Tybura postures up.

Azavedo is looking for a triangle but Tybura pushes his legs off easily.
Tybura is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azavedo wants to stand up but Tybura is controlling him.
Tybura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Azavedo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Azavedo trying to control the position.
Azavedo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcin Tybura dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Azavedo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tybura as he avoids it easily.
Tybura tries to counter with a clinch but Azavedo shakes him off and moves away.
Azavedo throws a nice head kick!

Azavedo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tybura should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tybura managing to block the knees to the body from Azavedo.
Azavedo misses with a punch on the inside.

Tybura successfully pulls guard.
Azavedo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tybura keeping moving, preventing Azavedo from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tybura controlling Azavedo's posture.
Azavedo stands and throws Tybura's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tybura is working to avoid the ground and pound but Azavedo connects with a decent elbow.
Tybura stops Azavedo from passing to mount.
Azavedo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tybura sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Tybura gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Tybura is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Azavedo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Azavedo stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Azavedo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tybura can do to turn this around?
Tybura shoots in and drives through. Azavedo sprawls well.

Tybura instigates a clinch.
Azavedo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tybura pulls his leg out and moves away.

Azavedo clinches up with Tybura and pushes him back against the cage.
Azavedo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Azavedo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Delroy Azavedo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azavedo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tybura smiles and moves away.
Azavedo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Azavedo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Azavedo being controlled here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tybura is continuing to stall.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Azavedo is trying to keep Tybura in close.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Delroy Azavedo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Tybura fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Azavedo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tybura is looking to get back to his feet here but Azavedo is keeping cool and he's managed to take Tybura's back.
Tybura looking very determined here, making life difficult for Azavedo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azavedo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tybura is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tybura wants to control his opponent's hands but Azavedo gets his hands free.
Tybura prevents Azavedo from getting a body triangle.

Azavedo is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Tybura is trying to break free.
Tybura really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Azavedo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Azavedo wants to control but Tybura is keeping busy.
Azavedo throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Delroy Azavedo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Azavedo 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, Tybura has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tybura covering up well and avoiding damage.

Tybura defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Azavedo's arms.
Tybura can't escape the position.
Azavedo throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Tybura!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tybura covering up well under a series of strikes from Azavedo.
Azavedo wants to control but Tybura is keeping busy.
Marcin Tybura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tybura wants to escape the position.
Azavedo trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Azavedo controlling well, preventing Tybura from escaping the position.
Delroy Azavedo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Azavedo trying to control momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Delroy Azavedo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Azavedo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Damien Edna scores the fight for Delroy Azavedo!
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Delroy Azavedo!
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight for Delroy Azavedo!

Delroy Azavedo wins by unanimous decision!