PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kresimir Zivkovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kresimir Zivkovic is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Smith
vs
Zivkovic

200 cm
19
250 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

195 cm
26
265 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kresimir Zivkovic!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zivkovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Zivkovic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Smith.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.

Zivkovic drops Smith with a nice combination! Zivkovic dives into Smith's guard, looking to finish!

It looks like Jack Smith has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith looking to control.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zivkovic manages to get himself to full guard.

Zivkovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Zivkovic is trying to keep Smith in close.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Zivkovic is retaining full guard.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Zivkovic blocks nicely.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Smith's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Zivkovic has wrist control.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zivkovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zivkovic is trying to keep Smith in close.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Zivkovic looking to control.
Smith works over Zivkovic with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith trying to control but Zivkovic is working from the bottom.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Zivkovic.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smith drops back looking for a leg! Zivkovic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zivkovic manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Zivkovic's guard.
Smith passes Zivkovic's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Smith is looking for submissions but instead, Zivkovic has regained full guard.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Zivkovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zivkovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.

Smith drops back looking for a leg! Zivkovic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zivkovic manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Zivkovic's guard.
Zivkovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four 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.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zivkovic misses with a hook
and Zivkovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zivkovic tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Zivkovic throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Zivkovic throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
As Zivkovic backs away, Smith returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Zivkovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith looks for a takedown but Zivkovic sprawls well.
Zivkovic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Zivkovic.
Zivkovic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

Zivkovic lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Smith sprawling to the canvas. Zivkovic follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Smith hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kresimir Zivkovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Smith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zivkovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zivkovic cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Zivkovic blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Jack Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Smith manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zivkovic on his heels. He'll look to pass Zivkovic's guard now, I'm sure.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zivkovic's head.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zivkovic is trying to keep Smith in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zivkovic tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Smith 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.
Smith trying to control but Zivkovic is working from the bottom.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zivkovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Smith stops Zivkovic from standing up.

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

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.

Smith manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zivkovic on his heels. He'll look to pass Zivkovic's guard now, I'm sure.
Smith is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zivkovic pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Zivkovic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zivkovic is aware though and is defending well.

Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zivkovic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zivkovic looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Smith has his foot on Zivkovic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zivkovic works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Smith is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Zivkovic rolls with it to try and escape but Smith cranks on the arm and Zivkovic is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Smith!
Jack Smith made sure to mention his sponsor, //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear in his post fight interview.