PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between VortzU Bakhtin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ljuti Hrcak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ljuti Hrcak acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.

Bakhtin
vs
Hrcak

182 cm
19
182 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

177 cm
26
179 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Golden Supplements [O.R.G]
CEC Nutrition Q160

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KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, VortzU Bakhtin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ljuti Hrcak!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hrcak slips a jab and a cross from Bakhtin.
Hrcak wants to clinch.
Hrcak closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ljuti Hrcak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Bakhtin.
Hrcak tries to clinch up.
Hrcak shoots in for a takedown but Bakhtin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hrcak takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bakhtin scores with a jab. Hrcak acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab from Bakhtin does it's job there.
Hrcak shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bakhtin as he jumps to the side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut lands for Bakhtin. That snapped Hrcak's head back.
Bakhtin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hrcak's head backwards.
Bakhtin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Hrcak drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bakhtin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hrcak postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakhtin trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Bakhtin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bakhtin tries to get out of the position.
Hrcak preventing the sweep.
Bakhtin striking off his back but it's not causing Hrcak any problems.
Hrcak sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hrcak trying to control but Bakhtin is working from the bottom.
Hrcak stands and throws Bakhtin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bakhtin is trying to get back to his feet.
Bakhtin taking a bit of punishment here - Hrcak scoring with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakhtin is not content to let Hrcak control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hrcak tries to move to mount but Bakhtin blocks the move with his legs.
Hrcak wants to control but Bakhtin is keeping him busy.
Hrcak taking a breather here.
Hrcak misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bakhtin is looking to get back to his feet here but Hrcak is keeping cool and he's managed to take Bakhtin's back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hrcak is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Bakhtin won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Hrcak off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ljuti Hrcak!
After the fight, Ljuti Hrcak was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.