PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tariq Ziyad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Parts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ziyad
vs
Parts

188 cm
24
191 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
192 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Umbrella Corporation - Q159 Recov/Muscle
Golden Lilium

WIN Nutritional

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tariq Ziyad!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Parts!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Parts.
Ziyad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Parts connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ziyad momentarily.
Ziyad looks to land a body kick but Parts moved away.
Parts takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Ziyad feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Parts keeping moving, preventing Ziyad from controlling successfully.
Parts seems keen to control Ziyad's posture.
Ziyad wants to control from the top but Parts keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parts is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ziyad is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parts looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ziyad puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ziyad not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Parts can do anything to dispel that myth.
Parts is refusing to be controlled, as Ziyad sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Parts throws a hook but Ziyad blocks it.
A low kick from Parts is predictable there

and Ziyad counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ziyad throwing shots but Parts is blocking nicely.
Parts moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parts pulls Ziyad in close to prevent any damage.
Ziyad trying to control but Parts is working from the bottom.
Ziyad is looking to work some ground and pound but Parts has wrist control.
Ziyad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Parts is keeping the position for now.
Parts is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ziyad is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziyad holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Parts tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Ziyad is looking to control Parts's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ziyad avoid being mounted?
Ziyad tries to get to full guard but Parts has control of the leg.
It looks like Parts is going to stand back up.
Ziyad is looking for a sweep. Parts is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ziyad staying out of range there.
Ziyad blocks a jab.
Ziyad is looking to clinch.
Parts thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ziyad wants to clinch up but Parts keeps it at a distance.
Tony Parts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parts looks to score with a jab to the body but Ziyad is just out of range.
Tony Parts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ziyad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parts.
The fighters circling - Parts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ziyad has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Parts finds it's way round the side to connect with Ziyad's head.
Ziyad ducks under a wild hook from Parts.
Parts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ziyad manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tariq Ziyad will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Parts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ziyad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Parts might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ziyad misses with a low kick.
Ziyad blocks a jab.
Ziyad throws a solid leg kick but Parts takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ziyad.
Parts misses with an uppercut. Ziyad saw that one coming.
Parts throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ziyad counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ziyad shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tariq Ziyad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ziyad. That's going to slow Parts down.
Parts swings for the body but Ziyad moves out of range.
Parts misses the shot to the body.
Ziyad takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ziyad scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ziyad.
Parts is breathing heavily.
Ziyad misses with a takedown attempt - Parts sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Parts blocks a head kick by Ziyad.
Parts misses with a wild body shot.
Parts throws a combination that misses

and Ziyad counters with a takedown into side control.

Ziyad is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Parts knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Ziyad is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Parts is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ziyad is trying to get an arm triangle but Parts is defending well.
Ziyad trying to control the position but Parts is working away.
Parts is trying to control Ziyad's posture but Ziyad avoids it.

Ziyad tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ziyad has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parts tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Ziyad goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Parts has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ziyad but great work by Parts.
Parts tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

Parts stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Parts throws a leg kick
and Ziyad counters with a nice body kick.
Ziyad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Parts missing with a left hand there. Ziyad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Parts blocks a head kick by Ziyad.
Ziyad dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Parts. That did some damage!
An inside leg kick lands from Ziyad.
Parts on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ziyad. Ziyad obviously looking to wear him down.
Ziyad is looking to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ziyad.
Ziyad misses with a takedown attempt - Parts sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tariq Ziyad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ziyad throws a leg kick which misses Parts's front leg but catches the back leg as Parts tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tariq Ziyad dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ziyad closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Parts wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ziyad goes for a takedown attempt but Parts pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ziyad lands a nice leg kick that just misses Parts's sensitive parts.
Ziyad tries to land a front kick but Parts steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Ziyad is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Parts's half guard.
Ziyad trying to control the action but Parts is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ziyad is looking for a kimura but Parts is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ziyad to get the leverage.

Ziyad is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ziyad thows a huge punch but Parts dodges it nicely.
Parts wants to improve his position but Ziyad is controlling well.

Ziyad is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Parts sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ziyad with the ground and pound but Parts uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Parts is trying to hold Ziyad in close to prevent damage but Ziyad has managed to pass into half guard.

Parts is defending against the submission attempts here by Ziyad.
Ziyad prevents Parts from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ziyad is looking for a kimura but Parts is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ziyad to get the leverage.
Parts is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Parts looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ziyad missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A jab from Parts misses.
Ziyad wants to clinch.
Parts bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ziyad's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Parts thows a body shot but no joy.
Ziyad defending well as Parts loads up on a big left hand.
Ziyad dives in and grabs Parts's left leg, looking for a takedown. Parts pushes down on Ziyad's head and hops out.
Parts throws a jab but it's blocked by Ziyad.
Ziyad moves out of range as Parts strikes.
Parts lands a nice shot that snaps Ziyad's head back.
Jab by Parts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Parts throws out a loose jab but Ziyad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ziyad throws a jab when Parts was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tariq Ziyad clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ziyad staying out of range there.
Parts takes a swing at Ziyad's ribcage but misses.
Ziyad throws a leg kick
letting Parts counter with a right hand.
Ziyad with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Ziyad scores with a takedown into Parts's guard.
Ziyad is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ziyad trying to control but Parts is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parts seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ziyad stops Parts from standing up.
Ziyad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Parts trying to control the position.
Tariq Ziyad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Parts looking for a sweep. Not yet Parts, not yet.
Ziyad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Parts is keeping the position for now.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ziyad wants to clinch.
Ziyad thuds his shin into the meat of Parts's side.
Parts is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ziyad throws a quick inside leg kick.
Parts keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Parts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ziyad was well out of range. Poor timing from Parts.
Ziyad scores with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ziyad fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Parts, pushing him back against the cage.
Parts is looking to break free of the clinch but Ziyad has double underhooks.

Parts breaks from the clinch.
Parts circles away from the clinch attempt.
Parts connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ziyad. Ziyad circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Ziyad shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ziyad trying to control but Parts is working from the bottom.
Ziyad slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parts is trying to control Ziyad's posture but Ziyad avoids it.

Ziyad thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ziyad trying to control the action but Parts is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tariq Ziyad had his way with Tony Parts in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Parts connects with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Parts misses

and Ziyad counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Ziyad is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ziyad is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Ziyad postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziyad throwing strikes from guard but Parts blocks nicely.
Ziyad won't allow Parts to sweep him here.
Parts is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ziyad tries to free his leg and advance position but Parts is retaining full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A low kick from Parts is predictable there
and Ziyad counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd cheers as Parts lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ziyad doesn't seem phased though.
Tony Parts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ziyad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parts.

Ziyad shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Parts is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Parts is staying active underneath Ziyad, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ziyad misses with a head shot. Parts uses the momentum to regain guard.
Parts wants to stand but Ziyad is controlling the position.
Parts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziyad stays in close to Parts's body and controls the position.
Parts working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ziyad.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Parts stopping the sweep attempt from Ziyad.
Parts tries to stand but Ziyad is controlling from the bottom.
Ziyad is trying to control the position but Parts postures up.
Tariq Ziyad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ziyad manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Parts manages to get himself to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tariq Ziyad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ziyad has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tariq Ziyad!
Tariq Ziyad retains his middleweight title!