PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Milan Zoranovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mawzer VaraKolaudov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). VaraKolaudov has chosen lachin as his entrance music. Mawzer VaraKolaudov will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Zoranovic
vs
VaraKolaudov

182 cm
35
284 lbs
10 - 11 - 0

195 cm
27
300 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

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 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Milan Zoranovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mawzer VaraKolaudov!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Zoranovic is looking to clinch but VaraKolaudov is avoiding it.
Zoranovic misses the shot to the body.
Zoranovic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and VaraKolaudov counters with a left and a right that stings Zoranovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoranovic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and VaraKolaudov counters with a two punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoranovic doesn't succeed with the takedown
and VaraKolaudov counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milan Zoranovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zoranovic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and VaraKolaudov counters with a three punch combo that has Zoranovic backing up. Zoranovic nods at VaraKolaudov to acknowledge the strikes.
Zoranovic doesn't succeed with the takedown
and VaraKolaudov counters with a series of strikes. Zoranovic will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoranovic looks for a takedown but VaraKolaudov sprawls well.
VaraKolaudov throws a big counter head kick but Zoranovic avoids it with no problem.
Zoranovic wants to clinch.
VaraKolaudov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoranovic fails to land the takedown.
Zoranovic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with VaraKolaudov but VaraKolaudov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zoranovic tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zoranovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
VaraKolaudov avoids the head kick by Zoranovic.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoranovic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and VaraKolaudov counters with a two punch combo.
Mawzer VaraKolaudov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zoranovic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and VaraKolaudov counters with a left and a right that stings Zoranovic.
VaraKolaudov stuffs the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zoranovic swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mawzer VaraKolaudov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

VaraKolaudov gets caught napping as Zoranovic dives in and scores a takedown. VaraKolaudov manages to retain guard.
Zoranovic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
VaraKolaudov is looking to stand up but Zoranovic isn't so interested in that idea.
Zoranovic wants to control from the top but VaraKolaudov keeps moving.

VaraKolaudov pushes Zoranovic off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
VaraKolaudov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoranovic misses with a takedown attempt
and VaraKolaudov counters with a left and a right that stings Zoranovic.
Zoranovic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and VaraKolaudov counters with a three punch combo that has Zoranovic backing up. Zoranovic nods at VaraKolaudov to acknowledge the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zoranovic has managed to clinch.
VaraKolaudov misses with a hook to the ribs.
VaraKolaudov lands an elbow just above Zoranovic 's eye.

It looks like Milan Zoranovic has been cut.
VaraKolaudov lands a damaging elbow.
VaraKolaudov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, VaraKolaudov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zoranovic's brow.
VaraKolaudov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
VaraKolaudov throws an elbow that misses.
Zoranovic blocks a body shot from VaraKolaudov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoranovic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. VaraKolaudov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milan Zoranovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from VaraKolaudov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee calls for VaraKolaudov to work.
Nice elbow from VaraKolaudov.
VaraKolaudov lands an elbow inside that Zoranovic shrugs off.
VaraKolaudov pushes off an throws an elbow but Zoranovic leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zoranovic being controlled against the cage.
Zoranovic blocks an elbow strike.
VaraKolaudov stalling in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
VaraKolaudov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
VaraKolaudov throws an elbow that misses.
Zoranovic blocks the elbow strike.
VaraKolaudov misses with a punch to the body.
VaraKolaudov lands an elbow inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoranovic has had enough of the clinch but VaraKolaudov keeps him there for the moment.
VaraKolaudov pushes off an throws an elbow but Zoranovic leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
VaraKolaudov is pressed up against the cage. Zoranovic has hold of a leg and is looking to drag VaraKolaudov down to the mat. VaraKolaudov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Zoranovic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zoranovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zoranovic shoots and misses
and VaraKolaudov counters with a left and a right... And another left! Zoranovic is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mawzer VaraKolaudov!
An intense looking Mawzer VaraKolaudov took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'It might be dumb coming from someone that Kos people for a living but Peace an friendship my friends is what the world needs not hatred '.
The defeated Milan Zoranovic had this to say: 'Opponent is under forbidden substances! '.