PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Zadarozhni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baco Gacov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baco Gacov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Zadarozhni
vs
Gacov

198 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
235 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Likes comics

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Igor Zadarozhni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Baco Gacov!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gacov moves into the clinch.

Zadarozhni turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Gacov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

Zadarozhni closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gacov did well to prevent Zadarozhni getting side control.
Gacov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gacov taking some punishment here, with Zadarozhni in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zadarozhni scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gacov taking some punishment here, with Zadarozhni in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zadarozhni lands with a punch from half guard.
Zadarozhni lands strikes from half guard.
Gacov is trying to control but can't.
Zadarozhni drops an elbow to the side of Gacov's head.

Gacov is defending against the submission attempts here by Zadarozhni.
Gacov has hold of Zadarozhni's hands but Zadarozhni slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zadarozhni lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Gacov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gacov looks winded!
Zadarozhni lands with a punch from half guard.
Zadarozhni working over Gacov with some ground and pound. Gacov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gacov is pressing down on Zadarozhni's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zadarozhni working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zadarozhni scoring with some ground and pound.

Gacov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zadarozhni gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zadarozhni is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zadarozhni works over Gacov with some ground and pound from guard.
Zadarozhni is looking to stand up but Gacov won't let him.
Zadarozhni is working Gacov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gacov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zadarozhni lands a couple of digs.
Zadarozhni content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zadarozhni postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Zadarozhni drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gacov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zadarozhni has Gacov in his guard.

The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zadarozhni looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Gacov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gacov throws a strike but Zadarozhni rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Gacov is looking to stand up but Zadarozhni isn't so interested in that idea.
Zadarozhni lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gacov has momentary wrist control but Zadarozhni slips an elbow through the middle.
Zadarozhni not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zadarozhni's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zadarozhni looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gacov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zadarozhni can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zadarozhni lands a couple of elbows.
Zadarozhni has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zadarozhni postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zadarozhni is in close to Gacov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zadarozhni landing with the ground and pound.
Zadarozhni landing some decent shots from guard.
Zadarozhni keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gacov's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Zadarozhni dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Zadarozhni looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zadarozhni showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zadarozhni postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zadarozhni working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gacov's head.
Zadarozhni landing with the ground and pound.
Zadarozhni is working Gacov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zadarozhni landing some decent shots from guard.
Zadarozhni trying to control the position from guard on top but Gacov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gacov is breathing heavily.
Zadarozhni makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zadarozhni scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zadarozhni is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zadarozhni controlling from the top position.
Gacov has momentary wrist control but Zadarozhni slips an elbow through the middle.

Gacov is rocked!
Zadarozhni works over Gacov with some ground and pound from guard.
Gacov has momentary wrist control but Zadarozhni slips an elbow through the middle.
Gacov is still in real trouble! Can Zadarozhni finish him?
Zadarozhni 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.
Gacov seems to have recovered his senses.

Gacov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zadarozhni postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zadarozhni trying to control the position from guard on top but Gacov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zadarozhni is stalling in the full guard.
Gacov trying to keep a closed guard but Zadarozhni is proving a slippery customer.
Zadarozhni cracks Gacov with a solid left hand.
Zadarozhni working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gacov's head.
Zadarozhni working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gacov's head.
Gacov has momentary wrist control but Zadarozhni slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zadarozhni's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zadarozhni works over Gacov with some ground and pound from guard.
Zadarozhni arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Gacov's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Igor Zadarozhni!