PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kiro Kirov (ranked 6361 p4p, 419 weight class) and Jake Douglas (ranked 4276 p4p, 345 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Kirov
vs
Douglas

205 cm
26
270 lbs
8 - 15 - 0

180 cm
25
230 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 8 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kiro Kirov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Douglas!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kirov drives through with a takedown into Douglas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Douglas is looking to stand back up but Kirov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Douglas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kirov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Douglas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kirov is working away from the top position though.
Douglas is controlling Kirov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Douglas tries to kick Kirov off but Kirov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douglas is looking to control Kirov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Douglas avoid being mounted?
Kirov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Douglas is controlling Kirov's trapped leg to prevent Kirov from advancing to side control.
Kirov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Kirov seems to be looking for submissions.
Douglas trying to control here.
Kirov is controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kirov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Douglas wants to improve his position but Kirov is controlling well.

Douglas kicks off Kirov and gets to his feet.

Kirov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Douglas trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kirov is looking for a kimura but Douglas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kirov to get the leverage.

Kirov seems to be working for a kimura but Douglas defends the submission attempt.
Douglas tries to roll over but Kirov keeps him under control.
Kirov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kirov working Douglas over with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Kirov is working for a kimura but Douglas is defending it quite comfortably.
Douglas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kirov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kirov's back!

Kirov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Douglas gets his way!
Kirov trying to control the position but Douglas manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Douglas lands a shot to the head.
Kirov tries to roll but Douglas sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kiro Kirov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kirov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Douglas avoids it really well and circles away.

Douglas shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kirov trying to control but Douglas postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douglas wants to stand up but Kirov has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Douglas scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kirov is not content to let Douglas control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirov trying to control here.

Kirov actively working from the bottom here.
Kirov trying to hold on to Douglas's head to control him but Douglas postures up.
Kirov controlling the position well.

Kirov actively working from the bottom here.
Jake Douglas has got the better of the ground game so far.

Kirov actively working from the bottom here.

Kirov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two 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.
Douglas looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kirov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Douglas is thwarting Kirov's attempts to control the position.
Douglas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kirov keeps working.
Kirov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kirov is trying to control but can't.
Douglas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kirov's head.
Kirov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kirov is looking to control Douglas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kirov avoid being mounted?

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kirov.
Kirov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Douglas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kiro Kirov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Douglas drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kirov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Kirov working for a triangle but Douglas defends it easily.
Douglas works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Douglas is looking for a kimura but Kirov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Douglas to get the leverage.
Kirov is trying to get back to full guard.
Kirov is not content to let Douglas control the position.
Kirov manages to get to full guard.
Douglas chips away with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kirov managing to control the position.

Kirov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Douglas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kirov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Douglas drives through with a takedown into Kirov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kirov keeping full guard, as Douglas tries to pass.
Douglas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kirov looking to control.
Douglas lands a couple of elbows.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kiro Kirov!