PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fatu Masiwera (ranked 3957 p4p, 0 weight class) and Admir Bosnic (ranked 4564 p4p, 0 weight class). Admir Bosnic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Masiwera
vs
Bosnic

190 cm
26
265 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

200 cm
18
262 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fatu Masiwera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Admir Bosnic!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bosnic fails with a takedown attempt.
Masiwera was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bosnic has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bosnic moves forwards but Masiwera connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Masiwera connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

It looks like Admir Bosnic has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Masiwera, as that shot connected.
Bosnic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Masiwera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Masiwera is looking for a counter combo.
Masiwera definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bosnic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Bosnic drops back looking for a leg! Masiwera is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Masiwera manages to kick Bosnic off! Bosnic jumps back into Masiwera's guard.
Bosnic prevents Masiwera from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bosnic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Bosnic 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.
Masiwera can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bosnic controls the pace.

Bosnic drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Bosnic as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Masiwera screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Bosnic! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Admir Bosnic!