PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zlatan Muslimovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Shazzlefraz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muslimovic comes into the arena with SIX blaring out of the sound system. Shazzlefraz has chosen Welcom Home (Sanitarium) as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Muslimovic
vs
Shazzlefraz

185 cm
21
170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

173 cm
21
169 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zlatan Muslimovic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sven Shazzlefraz!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shazzlefraz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Muslimovic looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Shazzlefraz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Muslimovic, up you get!
Muslimovic throws a leg kick but Shazzlefraz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shazzlefraz keeps the fight on the outside.
Shazzlefraz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Muslimovic.
Muslimovic throws a head kick that Shazzlefraz semi-blocks.

Muslimovic gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shazzlefraz looking to pass the guard.
Shazzlefraz advances to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Shazzlefraz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shazzlefraz slows the pace down in half guard.
Shazzlefraz passes to side control.
Shazzlefraz cracks Muslimovic with a big right hand but Muslimovic just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Muslimovic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shazzlefraz working the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Muslimovic avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Shazzlefraz.
Shazzlefraz lands a nice forearm strike.
Shazzlefraz working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Shazzlefraz 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.
Shazzlefraz staying calm.
Muslimovic dodges the ground and pound from Shazzlefraz.
Shazzlefraz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Shazzlefraz seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

Shazzlefraz decides to stand up, so the ref orders Muslimovic to his feet.

Shazzlefraz drives through and clinches with Muslimovic against the cage.
Muslimovic misses with an elbow over the top.

Shazzlefraz has picked Muslimovic up - he's going for a ride! Shazzlefraz dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Shazzlefraz lands with a punch from half guard.
Shazzlefraz is taking a breather. Muslimovic says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Muslimovic trying to control but Shazzlefraz postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Shazzlefraz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Shazzlefraz slips a nice elbow through Muslimovic's hands, connecting with Muslimovic's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shazzlefraz prevents Muslimovic from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Shazzlefraz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Shazzlefraz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Muslimovic to the mat! Muslimovic manages to get full guard.
Muslimovic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shazzlefraz on the ground.
Shazzlefraz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Shazzlefraz stands and steps away. Muslimovic gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Muslimovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Muslimovic looks to clinch

and Shazzlefraz counters with a takedown into side control.
Shazzlefraz lands some shots froms side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shazzlefraz cracks Muslimovic with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Muslimovic tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shazzlefraz just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Muslimovic covers up after that shot from Shazzlefraz.
Shazzlefraz slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Shazzlefraz missing with strikes.
Muslimovic is trapped and Shazzlefraz is scoring with shots to the head and body.

Shazzlefraz is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shazzlefraz tries to get the hooks in deep but Muslimovic pushed the leg off.
Shazzlefraz loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Muslimovic hold on?
Shazzlefraz has Muslimovic flattened out and is raining down punches.
Shazzlefraz struggling to land strikes to the head as Muslimovic covers up.
Shazzlefraz looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Shazzlefraz is landing with strikes from the back.

Muslimovic is rocked!
Shazzlefraz is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Muslimovic covers up after that shot from Shazzlefraz.
Oh Muslimovic is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shazzlefraz keeps control of the position easily here as Muslimovic tries to buck him off.
Muslimovic seems to have got his legs back now.
Shazzlefraz missing with strikes.
Shazzlefraz gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Shazzlefraz biding his time, looking for the opening.

Shazzlefraz has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Muslimovic is in real trouble here. Shazzlefraz gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Muslimovic is tapping out! Shazzlefraz wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sven Shazzlefraz!
Sven Shazzlefraz is the new welterweight champion!