PBP Commentary

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

Zajic
vs
Erdesktrok

201 cm
21
246 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

197 cm
20
272 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tibor Zajic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tarn Erdesktrok!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Zajic.
A big left from Erdesktrok misses.
Zajic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Erdesktrok lands with a good body shot.
Erdesktrok lands with a nice body punch.
Erdesktrok uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

It looks like Tibor Zajic has been cut.
Zajic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Erdesktrok thuds his right hand into Zajic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zajic has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hellfire Antechamber in the buildup to the fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zajic.
Erdesktrok throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Erdesktrok scores with a jab to the jaw.
Erdesktrok throws a nice head kick!
Erdesktrok misses the shot to the body.
Erdesktrok throws a body shot but no joy.
Erdesktrok throws a head kick but Zajic moves out of range.
Zajic tries to bum rush Erdesktrok with a series of wild strikes but Erdesktrok uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Erdesktrok misses with a straight left.
Erdesktrok is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zajic.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zajic tries to land a front kick but Erdesktrok steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Erdesktrok tries to counter with a clinch but Zajic shakes him off and moves away.
Erdesktrok dips to his left and cracks Zajic with an uppercut!
A good leg kick by Erdesktrok.
Erdesktrok throws an overhand right that lands on Zajic's shoulder, as Zajic tries to avoid the shot.
Zajic slips a jab from Erdesktrok.
Zajic throws a lazy right hand but Erdesktrok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Erdesktrok feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zajic's calf.
Zajic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Erdesktrok.
A chopping leg kick lands by Erdesktrok.
Zajic lands a jab to the nose.
Erdesktrok scores with a nice strike.

Tibor Zajic's cut is getting worse.
Zajic tries to land a body kick
and Erdesktrok counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zajic sizes up Erdesktrok with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zajic.
Erdesktrok throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zajic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Erdesktrok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erdesktrok uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zajic has time to react.
Zajic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Erdesktrok ducks under a wild hook from Zajic.
Zajic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Erdesktrok avoids the body shot from Zajic.
Erdesktrok tries a quick counter leg kick but Zajic is wise to it.
Erdesktrok looks to score with a jab to the body but Zajic is just out of range.
Erdesktrok takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zajic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zajic punishes Erdesktrok's body with a nice straight punch.
Zajic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zajic tried to counter with a leg kick but Erdesktrok avoided it.
Erdesktrok throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zajic counters with a nice body kick.
Erdesktrok checks a low kick from Zajic.
Zajic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Erdesktrok doesn't manage to clinch there - Zajic circles away.

Erdesktrok gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zajic.
Erdesktrok lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zajic backwards.
Erdesktrok misses with some punches.
Zajic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zajic throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Zajic.
Zajic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Erdesktrok backwards.
Erdesktrok gets through Zajic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zajic avoiding damage as Erdesktrok throws knees to the body.
A short right from Zajic on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Erdesktrok.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Erdesktrok.
Erdesktrok trying to land knees to the body.
Erdesktrok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Erdesktrok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Erdesktrok pushes Zajic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Tibor Zajic's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A head punch on the inside from Erdesktrok fails to land.
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!
Erdesktrok scores with a shot to the side of Zajic's head.

Zajic is rocked!
Erdesktrok dips a shoulder and cracks Zajic with a mighty uppercut! Zajic falls back against the cage and Erdesktrok unloads with a barrage of strikes! Zajic is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Erdesktrok screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tarn Erdesktrok!