PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinod Zaaijer (ranked 5148 p4p, 180 weight class) and Ragnar Lotbrook (ranked 5186 p4p, 184 weight class). Vinod Zaaijer has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Zaaijer
vs
Lotbrook

211 cm
25
277 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
278 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vinod Zaaijer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ragnar Lotbrook!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaaijer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lotbrook as he jumps to the side.

Zaaijer darts in and clinches Lotbrook up against the cage.
Zaaijer gets underhooks to prevent Lotbrook's takedown attempt.
Zaaijer dodges an elbow strike from Lotbrook.
A bit of stalling here from Lotbrook.

Zaaijer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lotbrook stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zaaijer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lotbrook trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaaijer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaaijer trying to control the position.
Zaaijer has his hands on Lotbrook's head, controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lotbrook stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zaaijer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zaaijer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lotbrook controls the pace.
Zaaijer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lotbrook prevents Zaaijer from getting back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lotbrook trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Zaaijer manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Zaaijer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zaaijer postures up in Lotbrook's guard and throws a big left but Lotbrook blocks it.
Lotbrook wants to stand and escape but Zaaijer is having none of it.
Lotbrook looking for a sweep. Not yet Lotbrook, not yet.
Zaaijer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lotbrook is keeping the position for now.
Zaaijer's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice takedown defense from Lotbrook. No joy for Zaaijer on that attempt.
Lotbrook cracks Zaaijer with an open hand slap.
Lotbrook shoots and misses
letting Zaaijer counter with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lotbrook lands a head kick!

It looks like Vinod Zaaijer has been cut.
Lotbrook wants to clinch up but Zaaijer keeps it at a distance.
Zaaijer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zaaijer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lotbrook defends well and Zaaijer ends up having to push Lotbrook into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinod Zaaijer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lotbrook displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zaaijer.
Zaaijer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lotbrook misses the shot to the body.
Zaaijer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zaaijer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zaaijer.
Zaaijer is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Lotbrook. No joy for Zaaijer on that attempt.
Zaaijer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

Lotbrook moves into the clinch successfully.
Zaaijer is trying to drag Lotbrook to the mat but Lotbrook just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zaaijer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lotbrook smiles and moves away.
A head kick misses from Lotbrook.
Zaaijer goes for a double leg but Lotbrook avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lotbrook continues to drive forward.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lotbrook shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zaaijer but Zaaijer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lotbrook shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zaaijer defends it nicely.
Zaaijer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ragnar Lotbrook dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vinod Zaaijer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Some wild striking there from Lotbrook.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Lotbrook! Zaaijer is out on his feet! Lotbrook rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Zaaijer is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Zaaijer is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ragnar Lotbrook!