PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brutu Kalio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kwami Zuzu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brutu Kalio could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kwami Zuzu's chin.

Kalio
vs
Zuzu

175 cm
25
285 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

199 cm
24
273 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

Great wrestler
Basic striking
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brutu Kalio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kwami Zuzu!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kalio shoots in and bounces Zuzu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kalio postures up in Zuzu's guard and throws a big left but Zuzu blocks it.

Zuzu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kalio defends well.
Zuzu wants to sweep here but Kalio controlling him for the moment.
Kalio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kalio lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kalio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zuzu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zuzu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kalio is controlling him.
Kalio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kalio stands up over Zuzu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zuzu 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.
Kalio content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalio is looking to work some ground and pound but Zuzu has wrist control.
Kalio landing with the ground and pound.
Kalio looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zuzu is looking to stand up but Kalio isn't so interested in that idea.
Zuzu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kalio looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kalio moves out of range as Zuzu throws a body kick.
Zuzu connects with a body shot that sends Kalio's belly button to the back.
Nice shot by Zuzu.

It looks like Brutu Kalio has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zuzu moves away.
Kalio slips a jab and a cross from Zuzu.
Kalio takes one to the chin there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kalio. Zuzu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brutu Kalio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kalio. Zuzu does a little dance to reset his feet.

Kalio shoots in and bounces Zuzu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kalio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zuzu is trying to control the position but Kalio postures up.
Zuzu wants to stand but Kalio is controlling the position.
Kalio trying to control but Zuzu is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuzu 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.
Kalio controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Kalio shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kalio raining down shots from the mount!
Zuzu wants to hold on but Kalio pushes him away.
Kalio with the ground and pound from mount.

Zuzu is rocked!

It looks like Kwami Zuzu has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalio postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Zuzu out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Kalio goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brutu Kalio!
Brutu Kalio seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.