PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harold Zoid (ranked 1733 p4p, 1249 weight class) and James Gregor (ranked 201 p4p, 177 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Zoid
vs
Gregor

187 cm
32
225
23 - 16 - 0

178 cm
34
210
21 - 28 - 1

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

Vegan Gains

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Harold Zoid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Gregor!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zoid throws a right hand that misses
and Gregor counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Harold Zoid has been cut.
Zoid moves away from the strike by Gregor.
Gregor ducks under a wild hook from Zoid.
Gregor throws a jab when Zoid was well out of range.
Zoid throws a head kick but Gregor moves out of range.
Zoid connects with the punch.
Zoid is looking to land body kicks.
Harold Zoid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gregor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zoid's head backwards.
A slow jab from Gregor misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregor throws a right hand that Zoid ducks under and follows up with a left that Zoid also avoids with ease.
Gregor tries to bum rush Zoid with a series of wild strikes but Zoid uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zoid throws an overhand right that lands on Gregor's shoulder, as Gregor tries to avoid the shot.
Zoid misses with a few strikes there.
Zoid throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoid swings for the body but Gregor moves out of range.
Gregor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zoid.
We've been informed that Gregor has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Gregor misses with a leg kick
and Zoid counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zoid misses with a body shot.
Gregor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice defenses there by Gregor.
Gregor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zoid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gregor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zoid.
Harold Zoid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Zoid misses.
Zoid connects with a nice looking jab.
Gregor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zoid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gregor misses with a wild body shot.
Zoid misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gregor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zoid thinking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregor throws a shot from downtown. Zoid moves away and avoids it.
We've been told by Zoid's head coaches at London MMA Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gregor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zoid steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gregor.
Gregor thows a left - swing and a miss!
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!
Zoid defending well as Gregor loads up on a big left hand.
Gregor misses with an uppercut
and Zoid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zoid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Zoid.
It seemed like Gregor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zoid throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Gregor counter with a right hand.
Zoid misses with a hook to the body
and Gregor counters with a stiff right hand.
Gregor throws a good cross that connects.
Gregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Zoid does it's job there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoid connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zoid looks to land a right hand but Gregor moved out of range.
Zoid displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gregor throws out the jab.
Zoid rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gregor counters with a nice uppercut.

Zoid is rocked!
Gregor connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Zoid out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Gregor!