PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edol Kirkyos (ranked 4566 p4p, 4769 weight class) and Marquis Chriss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kirkyos
vs
Chriss

194 cm
18
219
0 - 0 - 0

169 cm
23
233
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Edol Kirkyos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marquis Chriss!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Darius Henderson and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirkyos throws a lazy head kick
and Chriss counters with a nice uppercut.
Kirkyos looks to clinch

and Chriss counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kirkyos won't be happy with that.
Kirkyos manages to get back to half guard.

Chriss seems to be looking for submissions.
Chriss is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kirkyos is trying to stand up here but Chriss is controlling him well.
Chriss is keen to just control but Kirkyos is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Chriss is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kirkyos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chriss.
Kirkyos taking some punishment here, with Chriss in his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirkyos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chriss scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chriss looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chriss takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kirkyos wants to control but Chriss is keeping busy.
Chriss landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kirkyos gets back to full guard.
Chriss is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirkyos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kirkyos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Chriss controlling the position for now.
Kirkyos prevents Chriss from improving his position.
Kirkyos trying to control the action but Chriss is working from the bottom.
Kirkyos is really struggling to control Chriss but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chriss keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Chriss landing strikes from the bottom.
Kirkyos is looking to stall here but Chriss recovers full guard.

That's four 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.
Kirkyos wants to control from the top but Chriss keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chriss punishes Kirkyos's body with a nice straight punch.
Kirkyos fails with the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kirkyos blocks a head kick by Chriss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marquis Chriss dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Kirkyos throws a leg kick that is checked

and Chriss counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Chriss turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kirkyos is looking to get back to his feet here but Chriss is keeping cool and he's managed to take Kirkyos's back.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Chriss. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Chriss punishes Kirkyos with strikes from the back mount.
Chriss scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.

Kirkyos showing good submission defense here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chriss scores with punches from the back.
Chriss scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chriss keeps control of the position as Kirkyos tries to break free.
Chriss scores with strikes from the back.

Kirkyos is rocked!

Kirkyos is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Oh Kirkyos is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
I really don't envy Kirkyos right now.
Kirkyos seems to have got his legs back now.
Chriss is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Kirkyos. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
A lull in the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chriss gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Chriss controls the action.
Chriss punishes Kirkyos with strikes from the back mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chriss is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Kirkyos. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Chriss is punishing Kirkyos with some ground and pound.
Chriss lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Chriss lands a big shot to the side of the head and Kirkyos goes limp! He's out cold - the ref jumps in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marquis Chriss!
During a confident post fight interview, Marquis Chriss thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.