PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giant Zuluzinho (ranked 4429 p4p, 2174 weight class) and Havar Bjornbak (ranked 152 p4p, 88 weight class). Bjornbak has chosen Danheim - Berserkir as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Zuluzinho
vs
Bjornbak

225 cm
22
300
4 - 4 - 0

206 cm
22
288
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

MKFC
Conquer

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Giant Zuluzinho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Havar Bjornbak!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjornbak misses the shot to the body.
Zuluzinho tries to counter with a takedown but Bjornbak is quick to defend against it.
Zuluzinho closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

It looks like Giant Zuluzinho has been cut.
Zuluzinho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bjornbak.
Zuluzinho drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bjornbak sprawls and moves away.
Bjornbak clobbers Zuluzinho with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bjornbak bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bjornbak misses with a left hand

and Zuluzinho counters with a single leg into guard. Bjornbak didn't expect that.
Bjornbak keeping full guard, as Zuluzinho tries to pass.
Bjornbak is trying to control the position but Zuluzinho postures up.
Zuluzinho trying to control but Bjornbak is working from the bottom.
Zuluzinho is pushing down on Bjornbak's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bjornbak is fighting to maintain full guard but Zuluzinho has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bjornbak is trying to maintain the position but Zuluzinho is very close to passing his half guard.
Bjornbak keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuluzinho thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zuluzinho lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zuluzinho scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bjornbak has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zuluzinho is working away from the top position though.
Zuluzinho missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zuluzinho throwing shots but Bjornbak is blocking nicely.
Zuluzinho will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zuluzinho looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Zuluzinho not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zuluzinho connects with a nice short shot to Bjornbak's temple.
Zuluzinho is looking to take a break and control but Bjornbak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zuluzinho looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bjornbak manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zuluzinho wants to pass the guard but Bjornbak is keeping the position.
Bjornbak keeping moving, preventing Zuluzinho from controlling successfully.
Zuluzinho throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornbak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zuluzinho wants to control from the top but Bjornbak keeps moving.
Zuluzinho throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bjornbak works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zuluzinho lands a couple of elbows.
Bjornbak preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bjornbak tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zuluzinho is looking to work some ground and pound but Bjornbak has wrist control.
Zuluzinho landing with the ground and pound.
Zuluzinho throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bjornbak works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuluzinho throws an elbow that misses. Bjornbak uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zuluzinho's guard. Nice move by Bjornbak!

Bjornbak won't allow Zuluzinho to sweep him here.
Bjornbak tries to stand but Zuluzinho is controlling from the bottom.
Zuluzinho 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.

Zuluzinho looking for a guillotine here but Bjornbak defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zuluzinho is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giant Zuluzinho dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Giant Zuluzinho's cut.
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.

The fight stays on the outside here - Zuluzinho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Bjornbak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bjornbak misses with a series of wild punches.
Havar Bjornbak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bjornbak scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zuluzinho looks for a takedown but Bjornbak sprawls well.
Bjornbak swings widly with a right hand

and Zuluzinho counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Zuluzinho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuluzinho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bjornbak keeping moving, preventing Zuluzinho from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuluzinho throws a big elbow that misses.
Zuluzinho landing some decent shots from guard.
Zuluzinho throws a strike but Bjornbak rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Bjornbak wants to get up but he can't break Zuluzinho's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Zuluzinho is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zuluzinho seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuluzinho is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Zuluzinho is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Bjornbak reverses the position - he's now on top in Zuluzinho's guard.
Bjornbak wants to get up but he can't break Zuluzinho's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Zuluzinho has control of Bjornbak's left arm, preventing Bjornbak from doing any damage.
Bjornbak must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zuluzinho wants to improve his position but instead Bjornbak has moved into half guard.
Bjornbak prevents Zuluzinho from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuluzinho controlling the position for now.
Zuluzinho is pressing down on Bjornbak's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zuluzinho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bjornbak is one step ahead there.
Zuluzinho trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zuluzinho wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zuluzinho has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zuluzinho moves out of range as Bjornbak strikes.
Bjornbak misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Havar Bjornbak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Giant Zuluzinho's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Zuluzinho looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zuluzinho trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bjornbak trying to keep a closed guard but Zuluzinho is proving a slippery customer.
Bjornbak working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zuluzinho.
Bjornbak seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Giant Zuluzinho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zuluzinho wants to control from the top but Bjornbak keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuluzinho postures up in Bjornbak's guard and throws a big left but Bjornbak blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornbak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zuluzinho with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zuluzinho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Zuluzinho is looking to work some ground and pound but Bjornbak has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zuluzinho accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zuluzinho accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Zuluzinho forces Bjornbak back against the cage and clinches.
Bjornbak can't break the clinch.
Bjornbak working hard to break the clinch.
Bjornbak stops a takedown attempt from Zuluzinho.
Bjornbak has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bjornbak prevents the takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuluzinho wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giant Zuluzinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bjornbak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Bjornbak. No joy for Zuluzinho on that attempt.
Bjornbak misses with a hook. Zuluzinho ducked under it nicely.

Zuluzinho clinches up with Bjornbak and pushes him back against the cage.

Bjornbak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zuluzinho tries to clinch up.
Zuluzinho is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bjornbak.
Bjornbak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bjornbak looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zuluzinho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bjornbak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bjornbak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zuluzinho.
Zuluzinho fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bjornbak looks to land a left hand but Zuluzinho moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bjornbak lands with an uppercut that bounces Zuluzinho off the cage and back into range.

Giant Zuluzinho's cut is getting worse.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuluzinho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bjornbak!
Bjornbak just misses with a punch to the body.
Bjornbak defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zuluzinho.
Bjornbak throws a jab but it's blocked by Zuluzinho.
Zuluzinho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bjornbak.
Zuluzinho attempts a counter takedown but Bjornbak avoids it well and moves away.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Zuluzinho.
We've been hearing that Zuluzinho has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Zuluzinho 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.
The ground and pound from Zuluzinho seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Zuluzinho wants to control but Bjornbak is keeping him busy.
Zuluzinho throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjornbak is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Zuluzinho missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Still in half guard, Zuluzinho seems content to control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zuluzinho working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bjornbak blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zuluzinho.
Zuluzinho stalling.
Zuluzinho lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zuluzinho missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Havar Bjornbak.
I think Bjornbak has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Havar Bjornbak!
During a confident post fight interview, Havar Bjornbak thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.