PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rusty Everson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Zoidberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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.

Everson
vs
Zoidberg

187 cm
26
217 lbs
11 - 4 - 1

190 cm
23
222 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Powerful

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 11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rusty Everson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Zoidberg!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Everson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zoidberg misses with a low kick.
Zoidberg is looking to clinch.
Zoidberg tries to clinch up but Everson circles away and keeps his distance.
Zoidberg tries to clinch there but Everson circles away.
Everson shoots in for a double leg but Zoidberg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zoidberg tries to clinch there but Everson circles away.
Zoidberg is looking to clinch.

Zoidberg has Everson up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Everson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zoidberg pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A knee to the head by Zoidberg.
Zoidberg gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zoidberg lands a knee to the head.
Everson wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rusty Everson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zoidberg lands a nice knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoidberg landing knees to the head.
Zoidberg lands a damaging elbow.
Everson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zoidberg gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Everson.
Zoidberg unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Zoidberg lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zoidberg lands an elbow inside that Everson shrugs off.
Zoidberg unloads a knee to the mid-section. Everson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Everson is breathing heavily.
Knees to the body from Zoidberg.
Zoidberg utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Zoidberg unloads a knee to the mid-section. Everson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Zoidberg is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zoidberg lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zoidberg landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees to the body from Zoidberg.
Nice elbow from Zoidberg.
Zoidberg landing knees to the head.
Everson takes an elbow to the temple.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zoidberg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Everson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Everson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zoidberg gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zoidberg connects with a nasty looking knee right to Everson's face.
Zoidberg lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zoidberg connects with a knee to the head.
Zoidberg connects with a knee to the head.
Everson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Everson has Zoidberg pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zoidberg manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zoidberg lands a knee to the head.
Zoidberg comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Zoidberg lands a good knee to the midsection. Everson won't want to take too many of those.
Zoidberg lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Everson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zoidberg lands a knee to the head.
Zoidberg with a knee to the head.
Everson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Everson is trying to maintain a safe position but Zoidberg gets an underhook and turns Everson into the cage.
Everson takes an elbow to the temple.
Zoidberg landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zoidberg with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Everson tries to pull guard but Zoidberg holds him up against the cage and eventually Everson drops back down to his feet.
Zoidberg lands an elbow that stopped Everson in his tracks for a moment.
Everson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Everson tries for a takedown but Zoidberg manages to get underhooks.
Zoidberg gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Everson takes an elbow to the temple.
Zoidberg lands an elbow inside that Everson shrugs off.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Everson can't get the takedown.
Everson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Zoidberg creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Everson's defenses.
Zoidberg looking to throw knees to the head but Everson is blocking nicely.
Everson tries for a takedown but Zoidberg manages to get underhooks.
Everson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Zoidberg prevents a body shot from Everson.
Zoidberg with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zoidberg lands a damaging elbow.
Everson wants a takedown.
Zoidberg connects with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoidberg tries a knee to the head but Everson blocks it.
Everson wants a takedown.
Zoidberg connects with a nasty looking knee right to Everson's face.
Everson wants a takedown but no success here.
Zoidberg throws a knee to the head but misses.
Everson can't get the takedown.
Zoidberg lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Everson looking for a takedown.
Zoidberg working Everson over with knees to the body.
Zoidberg stops a takedown attempt from Everson.
Zoidberg gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zoidberg creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Everson's defenses.
Zoidberg lands an elbow inside that Everson shrugs off.
Everson can't get the takedown.
Zoidberg crunches a lovely knee into Everson's ribcage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zoidberg landing knees to the body.
Zoidberg gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Everson.
Zoidberg lands an elbow just above Everson 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Zoidberg dominated that round.
That's time! Everson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Zoidberg tries to clinch up but Everson circles away and keeps his distance.
Everson misses with a takedown attempt - Zoidberg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zoidberg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Everson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Everson looks for a takedown but Zoidberg sprawls well.
Everson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoidberg tries to close the distance and clinch but Everson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zoidberg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Everson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rusty Everson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Everson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zoidberg tries to clinch but Everson moves out of range.
Zoidberg leaves Everson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Everson thows a leg kick but Zoidberg checks it
and Zoidberg makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zoidberg tries to close the distance and clinch but Everson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Everson sizes up Zoidberg with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zoidberg fakes the leg kick and cracks Everson in the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zoidberg clinches.
Zoidberg lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Everson is trying to drag Zoidberg to the mat but Zoidberg just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Everson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zoidberg landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Everson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zoidberg fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Everson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Zoidberg counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Everson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zoidberg putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Everson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Zoidberg lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zoidberg landing knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Zoidberg.
Zoidberg putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Everson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Zoidberg landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zoidberg landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Everson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zoidberg lands an elbow just above Everson 's eye.
Everson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zoidberg pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zoidberg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
John Zoidberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zoidberg is looking to clinch but Everson is avoiding it.

Zoidberg clinches with his opponent.
Zoidberg scores with a knee to the head.
Everson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Everson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zoidberg gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zoidberg lands a damaging elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Everson can't get the takedown.
Zoidberg landing knees to the head.
Zoidberg creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Everson's defenses.
Zoidberg lands an elbow inside.
Zoidberg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Everson blocks it with crossed arms.
Zoidberg lands a nice knee to the body.
Zoidberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zoidberg landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zoidberg lands an elbow that stopped Everson in his tracks for a moment.
Everson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zoidberg lands a knee to the head.
Everson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zoidberg pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zoidberg moves in looking to clinch but Everson pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Zoidberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Zoidberg gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Everson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zoidberg pulls his leg out and moves away.
Everson shoots in and drives through. Zoidberg sprawls well.
Zoidberg scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Everson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Zoidberg moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rusty Everson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Everson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Zoidberg prevents the takedown attempt.
Zoidberg with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zoidberg landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoidberg lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zoidberg landing knees to the head.
John Zoidberg seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zoidberg with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Zoidberg with a knee to the head.
Zoidberg lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zoidberg lands a damaging elbow.
Zoidberg lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zoidberg lands an elbow inside.
Everson looking to stall.
Zoidberg with a knee to the head.
Everson struggles to land a body shot inside as Zoidberg controls his hands.
Zoidberg lands an elbow inside that Everson shrugs off.
Zoidberg tries to land a knee to the head but Everson blocks with his arms.
Everson is working for takedown but Zoidberg is calmly controlling the position for now.
Zoidberg gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Everson looking to slow down the pace here.
Zoidberg working Everson over with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Zoidberg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Everson taking a breather.
Zoidberg prevents the takedown attempt.
Zoidberg is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Zoidberg lands a knee to the body.
Everson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zoidberg fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zoidberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Everson.
Zoidberg leaves Everson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zoidberg is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zoidberg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Everson scores with a takedown into Zoidberg's guard.
John Zoidberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Everson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Everson throws a strike but Zoidberg rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Everson wants to sweep but no luck.
Everson has a closed guard, preventing Zoidberg from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoidberg prevents Everson from getting back to his feet.
Zoidberg controls from within his opponent's guard.
Everson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Everson working a defensive guard here.
Rusty Everson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Everson wants to get back to his feet but Zoidberg is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Zoidberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zoidberg winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 25:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 25:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Zoidberg!