PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tom Trayans (ranked 25210 p4p, 25761 weight class) and Tank Zone (ranked 600 p4p, 576 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Trayans might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Non-Natty Anthem. Tom Trayans is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Trayans
vs
Zone

175 cm
20
160
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
165
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tom Trayans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tank Zone!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trayans takes a swing at Zone's ribcage but misses.
Trayans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Zone moves into range and clinches up with Trayans.
Trayans tries to break free but Zone pushes him back against the cage.
Zone tries to pull guard but Trayans holds him up against the cage and eventually Zone drops back down to his feet.
Trayans gets underhooks to prevent Zone's takedown attempt.
Zone slowing the pace effectively.
Trayans gets underhooks to prevent Zone's takedown attempt.
Tom Trayans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tank Zone.

Trayans manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zone shoots in but Trayans avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Trayans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Trayans is fending him off so far but Zone persists. Nope, Trayans circles away and we're back to standing.
Trayans swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zone has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zone there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trayans lands a nice shot to the body.
Trayans throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tom Trayans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zone takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zone moves in looking to clinch but Trayans pushes him off.
Trayans throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zone moves out of range of the leg kick from Trayans.
Good work by Zone as he checks the leg kick.
Trayans throws a sloppy head kick and Zone moves out of range easily.
Zone shoots in for a takedown but Trayans shows good takedown defense.
Zone takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Trayans tries to sprawl but Zone drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Zone trying to control the action but Trayans is working from the bottom.

Trayans manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Zone keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Trayans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Trayans throws a jab when Zone was well out of range.
Trayans throws a head kick but Zone moves out of range.
Zone tries to clinch up but Trayans circles away and keeps his distance.
A swing and a miss from Zone.
Trayans throws a head kick but Zone moves out of range.
Zone on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Trayans swings for the body but Zone moves out of range.
Zone feints the counter takedown.
Trayans is looking to wear down Zone with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trayans. Zone does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Trayans listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Trayans fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Trayans defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zone.

Zone clinches up against the cage.
The referee calls for Zone to work.
Trayans is trying to break the clinch but Zone has him pressed against the cage.
Zone is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Trayans is defending well.

Trayans breaks the clinch.
Zone takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trayans wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Trayans scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Tank Zone has been cut.
Trayans throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Trayans avoids it really well and circles away.
Zone looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trayans scores with a decent looking hook.
A combination from Zone does no damage.
Zone takes one to the chin there.
Zone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Trayans avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Trayans dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tank Zone's cut.
That's time! Trayans's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Trayans throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zone stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Trayans leaves Zone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Trayans loads up on a big right hand but Zone slips the punch.
No joy there for Zone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Trayans connects with a jab.
Trayans is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zone can do to turn this around?
Trayans throws the left hand but Zone avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trayans misses the shot to the body.
Trayans just misses with a punch to the body.
Zone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Trayans counters with a nice body kick.
Zone is breathing heavily.
Zone with a poor takedown
and Trayans counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Trayans is looking to counter punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trayans tries a head kick but it misses.

Trayans lands a left and a right that sends Zone crashing to the canvas! Trayans dives into mount looking to finish!

Zone is rocked!

Trayans is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Zone is still on wobbly legs! Can Trayans finish him?
Trayans throws a nice looking combination but Zone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trayans tries a head kick but it misses.
Trayans sets himself, and Zone steps forward looking for the clinch! Trayans avoids it this time.
Tom Trayans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trayans fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Zone to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Zone looks to clinch but Trayans throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Zone taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tom Trayans!
After winning the bout, Tom Trayans thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.