PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Ziuzlikov (ranked 4688 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Milic (ranked 4560 p4p, 0 weight class). Mario Milic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ziuzlikov
vs
Milic

159 cm
18
140 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fedor Ziuzlikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mario Milic!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ziuzlikov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ziuzlikov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ziuzlikov trying to control but Milic is working from the bottom.
Ziuzlikov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Milic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Milic keeping moving, preventing Ziuzlikov from controlling successfully.
Ziuzlikov connects with a couple of short punches.
Ziuzlikov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ziuzlikov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Milic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ziuzlikov throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziuzlikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Milic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ziuzlikov won't allow Milic to get back to his feet.
Ziuzlikov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ziuzlikov landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ziuzlikov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Ziuzlikov 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ziuzlikov connects with a couple of short punches.
Ziuzlikov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ziuzlikov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Ziuzlikov 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.
Ziuzlikov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Ziuzlikov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ziuzlikov connects with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziuzlikov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Milic keeping moving, preventing Ziuzlikov from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Milic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Milic trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ziuzlikov forces his way into half guard.
Milic tries to get to full guard but Ziuzlikov has control of the leg.
Ziuzlikov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Ziuzlikov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Milic has managed to free his arm - good work.
Milic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ziuzlikov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ziuzlikov wants to work for an arm triangle but Milic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Ziuzlikov is looking for a kimura here.
Milic wants to improve his position but Ziuzlikov is controlling well.

Ziuzlikov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Milic sees it coming and defends easily.

Ziuzlikov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Milic defends it well.
Milic pushes Ziuzlikov off looking to stand but Ziuzlikov dives back in and keeps control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ziuzlikov thows a huge punch but Milic dodges it nicely.
Ziuzlikov throwing shots but Milic is blocking nicely.
Ziuzlikov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Milic's head.
Milic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ziuzlikov.
Milic is looking for a sweep. Ziuzlikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Milic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ziuzlikov.
Ground and pound from Ziuzlikov.
Ziuzlikov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Milic with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ziuzlikov trying to control the action but Milic is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Milic is trying to stand up here but Ziuzlikov is controlling him well.
Milic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ziuzlikov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Milic has hold of Ziuzlikov's hands but Ziuzlikov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ziuzlikov working over Milic with some ground and pound. Milic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Ziuzlikov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Horrible takedown attempt by Ziuzlikov or perhaps it was just good defense by Milic, which made it look bad.

Milic gets the takedown into side control.
Ziuzlikov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ziuzlikov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Ziuzlikov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Milic is aware though and is defending well.

Ziuzlikov working for a triangle but Milic defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziuzlikov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ziuzlikov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Milic is sitting in close to Ziuzlikov's body. Ziuzlikov has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Milic is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Milic is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Ziuzlikov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Fedor Ziuzlikov!