PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vasylis Tryfon (ranked 2872 p4p, 143 weight class) and Bubba Barzilla (ranked 25063 p4p, 233 weight class). Barzilla comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ima Boss kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Bubba Barzilla will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Tryfon
vs
Barzilla

194 cm
27
284 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

201 cm
26
300 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vasylis Tryfon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bubba Barzilla!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barzilla fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barzilla throws a right hand that Tryfon ducks under and follows up with a left that Tryfon also avoids with ease.
Barzilla misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck for Tryfon with that takedown attempt.
Barzilla tries a head kick but it misses.

Tryfon moves into the clinch.
Tryfon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barzilla after a bit of a struggle.
Barzilla throws a punch but it's blocked by Tryfon.
Barzilla tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tryfon blocks a body shot from Barzilla.

Tryfon works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Barzilla is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tryfon is controlling him.
Tryfon trying to control but Barzilla is working from the bottom.
Tryfon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tryfon tries to free his leg and advance position but Barzilla is retaining full guard.
Barzilla working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tryfon.
Tryfon stopping the sweep attempt from Barzilla.

Tryfon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tryfon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tryfon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tryfon connects with a nice short shot to Barzilla's temple.
Tryfon is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Barzilla is trying to stand back up but Tryfon is controlling him
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tryfon connects with a nice short shot to Barzilla's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tryfon trying to control from Barzilla's half guard. Barzilla has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Barzilla is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tryfon is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tryfon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barzilla has momentary wrist control but Tryfon slips an elbow through the middle.

Tryfon gets to his feet - Barzilla follows without any prompting.
Tryfon fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasylis Tryfon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barzilla fails to land with a series of punches.
Tryfon tries for a takedown but Barzilla sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Barzilla closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Tryfon gets control of Barzilla's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tryfon will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tryfon wants to sweep but no luck.

Tryfon is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Barzilla has his hands clasped together but Tryfon extends and breaks Barzilla's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Tryfon.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vasylis Tryfon!
After winning the bout, Vasylis Tryfon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.