PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Brzica (ranked 2924 p4p, 307 weight class) and Sebastian Rutten (ranked 8288 p4p, 577 weight class). Brzica kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Made of Hate - Bullet In Your Head. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Brzica
vs
Rutten

189 cm
23
177 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

KOMBAT KLOTHING
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Brzica!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sebastian Rutten!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rutten closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rutten lands in his opponent's guard.
Rutten throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rutten throws a big right hand that misses.
Rutten throws a big elbow that misses.
Rutten working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rutten postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rutten lands a couple of elbows.

Rutten 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brzica keeping full guard, as Rutten tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten advances to half guard.
Brzica is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at JAG Battle Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Rutten moves into full mount! Brzica won't be happy about that!
Rutten landing strikes from the mount.
Rutten avoids the attempt from Brzica to control.
Rutten landing punches.

It looks like Ivan Brzica has been cut.
Brzica tries to reverse the position but Rutten maintains control.
Brzica taking shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rutten cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rutten throws some wild stikes that Brzica manages to avoid easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutten putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Brzica knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rutten on the ground.
Rutten is landing with some decent strikes but Brzica is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

Brzica is rocked!

Ivan Brzica's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutten postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Brzica badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Rutten around the waist but Rutten pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Rutten is the winner by TKO! Rutten jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sebastian Rutten!
Sebastian Rutten seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.