PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nickolai Zhukov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baeddan Mc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zhukov comes to the cage accompanied by Hands of a Killer. Mc has chosen The Choice Is Yours (This or That) by Black Sheep as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Nickolai Zhukov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Baeddan Mc's chin.

Zhukov
vs
Mc

188 cm
26
210 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

197 cm
21
245 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Supreme Anabolics

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nickolai Zhukov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Baeddan Mc!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mc wants to clinch but Zhukov slips to the side
letting Zhukov counter with a right hand.
Zhukov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mc doesn't seem bothered though.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zhukov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mc is looking to clinch but Zhukov is avoiding it.
Mc ducks under a wild hook from Zhukov.
Mc wants to clinch but Zhukov slips to the side
and Zhukov counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like Baeddan Mc has been cut.
A lazy left from Zhukov finds it's target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Mc looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Zhukov wants to improve his position but Mc is controlling well.
Zhukov looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mc is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zhukov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mc is looking to advance position but Zhukov won't allow it.

Mc is looking for a kimura but Zhukov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mc to get the leverage.
Mc is pressing down on Zhukov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zhukov is holding on for now.

Mc seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhukov is staying active underneath Mc, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Mc is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zhukov defends it well.
Mc takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
I looks like Mc might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhukov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mc.
Mc passes to full mount!
Zhukov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mc on the ground.
Zhukov blocking the ground and pound.
Mc unloads with some shots from mount but Zhukov bucks and avoids them well.

Mc working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Zhukov turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Mc off and cradles Zhukov's limp body as Mc celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Baeddan Mc!