PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Derrick (ranked 6641 p4p, 436 weight class) and Marko Petrovic (ranked 3195 p4p, 294 weight class). Marko Petrovic has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Joe Derrick's chin.

Derrick
vs
Petrovic

180 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
24
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Derrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marko Petrovic!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrovic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Petrovic gets a takedown into half guard.
Petrovic takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Derrick tries to roll over but Petrovic keeps him under control.
Petrovic trying to pass the guard but Derrick defending well.
Derrick is trying to get back to full guard.
Petrovic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Derrick trying to control from the bottom.
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. Petrovic connects with a nice short shot to Derrick's temple.
Petrovic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Derrick is rocked!
Petrovic lands with a punch from half guard.
Oh Derrick is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Petrovic is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Derrick is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marko Petrovic!