PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between God Zilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Kenobi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zilla's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Gonna fly now. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Zilla
vs
Kenobi

185 cm
22
190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

183 cm
20
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, God Zilla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Kenobi!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zilla lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kenobi backs up against the cage.
Zilla misses with a two punch combination.
Kenobi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kenobi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Zilla has closed the distance and engaged Kenobi in a clinch.

Kenobi successfully pulls guard.
Zilla preventing the sweep.
Kenobi controls Zilla momentarily but Zilla frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenobi managing to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenobi trying to control the position.
Zilla wants to stand but Kenobi is controlling his posture from full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zilla looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zilla misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kenobi shoots in for a double leg but Zilla sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zilla throws a right and a left that Kenobi avoids nicely.

Kenobi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zilla's guard.
Kenobi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zilla swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kenobi trying to control but Zilla is working from the bottom.
Zilla wants to sweep but no luck.
Zilla keeping moving, preventing Kenobi from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kenobi cracks Zilla with a solid left hand.
Zilla is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kenobi looking to pass the guard.
Kenobi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kenobi throwing strikes from guard but Zilla blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kenobiis looking to pass into half guard but Zilla pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Zilla is in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kenobi looks gassed!
Kenobi wants to control the position but Zilla says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kenobi tries to get to full guard but Zilla has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Kenobi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zilla.

Zilla moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kenobi fails to pull guard.
Kenobi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zilla pulls him back up using the underhooks.
God Zilla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Kenobi.
Kenobi is working for takedown but Zilla is calmly controlling the position for now.
Zilla tries to stall but Kenobi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ben Kenobi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kenobi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zilla counters with a nice leg kick.
Kenobi misses with a takedown
and Zilla counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zilla lands a front kick.
Zilla throws a one two combo.
Ben Kenobi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenobi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zilla throws a front kick that sends Kenobi stumbling back into the cage.
Kenobi tries for a takedown but Zilla circles away easily
and Zilla counters with a left and a right that stings Kenobi.
Zilla lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kenobi closes the distance looking to clinch

and Zilla holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kenobi is working for takedown but Zilla is calmly controlling the position for now.
God Zilla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Kenobi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenobi has Zilla pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zilla manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kenobi misses with a knee to the head.
Kenobi tries to pull guard but Zilla holds him up against the cage and eventually Kenobi drops back down to his feet.
Kenobi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zilla is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Kenobi gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kenobi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kenobi prevents Zilla from getting back to his feet.
Kenobi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zilla works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kenobi content to stall in guard here.
Kenobi wants to pass the guard but Zilla is keeping the position.
Zilla is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kenobi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Zilla manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kenobi has Zilla in his guard.
Kenobi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kenobi has a closed guard, preventing Zilla from standing up.
Kenobi throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kenobi is trying to control the position but Zilla postures up.
Kenobi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Kenobi is looking for a triangle but Zilla pushes his legs off easily.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A nice combination there by Zilla.
Zilla keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Kenobi moves into the clinch successfully.
Kenobi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kenobi wants a takedown but no success here.
Zilla stops a takedown attempt from Kenobi.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zilla fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zilla lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zilla.
Kenobi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Zilla gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zilla blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zilla wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kenobi has him pressed against the cage.
The is referee keeping an eye on Zilla - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kenobi misses with some punches.
Kenobi tries to pull guard but Zilla won't allow it.
Zilla has had enough of the clinch but Kenobi keeps him there for the moment.
Kenobi wants a takedown but no success here.
Kenobi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zilla lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kenobi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zilla has him pressed against the cage.
Kenobi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zilla smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

God Zilla dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Zilla throws a one two combo.
Zilla doesn't manage to clinch there - Kenobi circles away.
Zilla looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Zilla moves into the clinch successfully.
Kenobi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zilla connects with a knee to the head.
Kenobi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zilla lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zilla lands a body punch.
Kenobi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zilla gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenobi tries for a takedown. No joy.
God Zilla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Kenobi.
Zilla lands a nice knee to the body.
Kenobi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Kenobi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zilla uses from the top position.
Kenobi wants to sweep here but Zilla controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zilla decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kenobi, up you get!
No luck for Kenobi with that takedown attempt.
Zilla tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kenobi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kenobi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zilla swivels and escapes.
Zilla scores with a push kick.
A left and a right from Zilla both land. Nice combination.
Zilla scores with a sloppy right hand. Kenobi should have avoided that one.
Kenobi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Kenobi has Zilla up against the cage in a clinch.
Zilla is looking to break free of the clinch but Kenobi has double underhooks.
Kenobi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zillas head.
Kenobi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zilla tries to break the clinch but Kenobi is controlling the position.
Kenobi tries to pull guard but Zilla won't allow it.
Zilla landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kenobi tries to score a body lock takedown but Zilla shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Zilla breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zilla lands a jab-cross combination.
Zilla throws a combination. Kenobi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Zilla lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab lands there for Zilla.
Zilla lands a two punch combo.
Kenobi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zilla.
Zilla misses with the combination.
Horrible takedown by Kenobi or perhaps it was just good defense by Zilla which made him look bad.
Kenobi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Zilla stalks Kenobi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kenobi's face. Kenobi staggers backwards, shaken.
God Zilla is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zilla moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Zilla lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kenobi backs up against the cage.
Zilla is working the combinations to good effect here.
Zilla fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zilla connects with a solid leg kick.
God Zilla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zilla misses with a series of wild punches.

Zilla has taken the fight to the clinch.

Zilla manages to break the clinch.
A left and a right from Zilla both land. Nice combination.

Zilla clinches up against the cage.
Kenobi is working for takedown but Zilla is calmly controlling the position for now.

Zilla breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zilla tries to bum rush Kenobi with a series of wild strikes but Kenobi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zilla circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zilla is looking to land body kicks.

Kenobi drives through and clinches with Zilla against the cage.

Zilla escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zilla counters with a one-two to the body.
Kenobi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kenobi shoots for a takedown but Zilla saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Kenobi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zilla to the mat! Zilla manages to get full guard.
Kenobi trying to control but Zilla is working from the bottom.
Zilla wants to get back to his feet but Kenobi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kenobi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kenobi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kenobi throwing strikes but missing.

Zilla kicks Kenobi off and gets to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
God Zilla showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zilla has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... God Zilla!