PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zinedine Zidane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and vanka vdarka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zidane kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I'm Shipping Up To Boston - Dropkick Murphys. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Zidane
vs
vdarka

177 cm
20
163 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

165 cm
25
167 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zinedine Zidane!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, vanka vdarka!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
vdarka scores with a nice head shot.
vdarka tries to bum rush Zidane with a series of wild strikes but Zidane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
vdarka throws a right and a left that both miss.
vdarka misses with a few strikes there.
Zidane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from vdarka.
vdarka stuffs the takedown attempt from Zidane. Zidane gets slowly back to his feet.
vdarka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zidane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zidane.
Zidane tries to clinch there but vdarka circles away.
vdarka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zinedine Zidane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
vdarka throws a nice looking combination but Zidane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zidane slips a jab and a cross from vdarka.
Zidane tries to clinch but vdarka moves out of range.
Zidane tries to close the distance and clinch up but vdarka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A combination from vdarka does no damage.
Zidane takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zidane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
vdarka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zidane.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zidane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zidane dodges the punch combination from vdarka.
vdarka looks to land a combination. Zidane sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Zidane tries to clinch up but vdarka circles away and keeps his distance.
Zidane scores with a leg kick.
vdarka throws a series of punches but Zidane avoids them all with ease.
vdarka works over Zidane's head and body with a nice combination.
Zidane takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
vanka vdarka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zidane shoots in but vdarka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
vdarka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zidane circles away quickly and effectively.
vdarka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
vdarka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zidane.
vdarka has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zidane.
vdarka looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from vdarka.
Zidane shoots in and drives through. vdarka sprawls well.
Zidane dives in and grabs vdarka's left leg, looking for a takedown. vdarka pushes down on Zidane's head and hops out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zidane misses with a takedown attempt - vdarka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
vdarka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zidane.
Zidane shoots in but no luck this time.
vdarka scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
vdarka fails to land with a series of punches.
vdarka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zidane shoots in for a takedown but vdarka shows good takedown defense.
vdarka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zidane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zidane shoots for a takedown but vdarka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zidane avoids the body shot from vdarka.
Zidane fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zidane shoots in but no luck this time.
vdarka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zidane shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has vdarka pinned against the cage. vdarka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
vdarka lands a nice looking body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zidane takes one to the chin there.
Zidane fails to land the takedown.
vanka vdarka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zidane throws a head kick but vdarka moves out of range.
vdarka misses with the combination.
Zidane wants to clinch up but vdarka keeps it at a distance.
vdarka misses with a few strikes there.
vdarka misses with a two punch combination.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Zidane. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
vdarka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zidane.
Zidane misses with the combination.
vdarka looks to land a combination but Zidane avoids it well.
vdarka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
vdarka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zidane.
vdarka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zidane.
vdarka fails to land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
vdarka moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
vdarka lands a body shot.
vdarka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zidane counters with a flying knee. Nice.
vdarka is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zidane rather than just go for the knockout.
vdarka misses with a combination
and Zidane counters with a flying knee. Nice.
vdarka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zidane dodges the punch combination from vdarka.
Zidane closes this distance looking for a takedown but vdarka circles away.
vdarka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zidane tries to avoid it but vdarka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zidane to the ground. Zidane escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
vdarka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zidane counters with a good, hard body kick but vdarka shrugs it off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
vdarka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zidane.
vdarka lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by vdarka.
Zidane moves in looking to clinch but vdarka pushes him off.
Zidane fails with a takedown attempt.
vdarka is working the combinations to good effect here.
Zidane dives in and grabs vdarka's left leg, looking for a takedown. vdarka pushes down on Zidane's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

vanka vdarka dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

vdarka closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Zidane avoids the body shot from vdarka.
Zidane avoids a punch combination nicely.
vdarka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zidane counters with a big head kick but vdarka shrugs it off.
Zidane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? vdarka is fending him off so far but Zidane persists. Nope, vdarka circles away and we're back to standing.
vdarka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zinedine Zidane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zidane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as vdarka throws out the jab.
Zidane closes this distance looking for a takedown but vdarka circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zidane.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zinedine Zidane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
vdarka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zidane lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
vdarka lunges at Zidane with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zidane's hand.
vdarka throws a series of punches but Zidane moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from vdarka.
vdarka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zidane counters with a head kick.
Zidane misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
vdarka misses with a double jab

and Zidane holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zidane wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but vdarka has him pressed against the ropes.
vdarka can't break the clinch.
vdarka has Zidane pressed against the ropes, preventing Zidane from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
vdarka tries to break the clinch but Zidane is controlling the position.
vdarka is trying to force a seperation but Zidane has the dominant position.
Zidane fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zidane wants to break free but vdarka has control.

vdarka breaks from the clinch.
Zidane throws a sloppy head kick and vdarka moves out of range easily.
vdarka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zidane counters with a nice body kick.
Zidane fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zidane throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around vdarka's waist but vdarka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zidane off to one side.
Zidane tries to score a power double leg takedown but vdarka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zidane somewhat.
vdarka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zidane tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zidane walks into a left hand.
Zidane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
vdarka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zidane at a distance.
A punch combination from vdarka misses.
vdarka lands with a good body shot.
vdarka throws a combination that misses
and Zidane counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
vdarka misses with a series of wild punches.
Zidane fails with a takedown attempt.
vdarka misses with a straight left.
vdarka misses the body punch
and Zidane makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zidane has his takedown stuffed
and vdarka counters with a nice body shot.
Zidane tries to score a power double leg takedown but vdarka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zidane somewhat.
vdarka keeps the fight on the outside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zidane throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice cross by vdarka.
Zidane is on the wrong end of a nice combination from vdarka.
Zidane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but vdarka circles away quickly and effectively.
vdarka lands a glancing blow to the side of Zidane's head.
Zidane is looking to clinch but vdarka is avoiding it.
Zidane throws a combination that misses
and vdarka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
vdarka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zidane clinches but vdarka breaks the clinch
and vdarka counters with a lovely shot to the body.
vdarka lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
vdarka misses with a series of wild punches.
Zidane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? vdarka is fending him off so far but Zidane persists. Nope, vdarka circles away and we're back to standing.
vdarka digs a good body shot into Zidane's ribs.
Nice takedown defense from vdarka. No joy for Zidane on that attempt.
vdarka throws a right and a left that Zidane avoids nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
vdarka moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Zidane fails to land the takedown.
A punch combination from vdarka misses.
vdarka swinging wildly here.
Zidane fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zidane slips a jab and a cross from vdarka.
Zidane moves out of range of the strikes.
Zidane throws a nice head kick!
A punch combination from vdarka misses.
vdarka loads up on a big right hand but Zidane slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
vdarka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and vdarka wants it to stay on the feet.
vdarka misses with a wild combination.
Zidane fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

vanka vdarka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

No joy there for vdarka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zidane is looking to clinch but vdarka is avoiding it.
vdarka leaves Zidane with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zidane shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
vdarka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
vdarka scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zidane misses with a head kick.
vdarka throws a series of punches but Zidane avoids them all with ease.
vdarka cracks Zidane with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
vdarka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zidane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
vdarka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zidane.
Zidane misses with a takedown attempt - vdarka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zinedine Zidane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zidane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
vdarka throws a nice looking combination but Zidane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zidane throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zidane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zidane shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
vanka vdarka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zidane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A combination from vdarka does no damage.
vdarka scores with a punch to the head.
vdarka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zidane.
Zidane shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has vdarka pinned against the cage. vdarka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
vdarka misses with a double jab.
vdarka slips under a jab from Zidane.
Zidane lands a head kick. vdarka smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice takedown defense from vdarka. No joy for Zidane on that attempt.
vdarka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
vdarka lands a nice hook to Zidane's body. Zidane takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
vdarka misses with a double jab.
Zidane throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
vdarka slips a jab from Zidane.
No joy there for vdarka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zidane shoots in for a takedown but vdarka shows good takedown defense.
vdarka scores with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by vdarka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of vdarka.
Zidane fails to land the takedown.
vdarka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zidane counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. vdarka is lucky that one didn't land flush.
vdarka throws a series of punches but Zidane avoids them all with ease.
Zidane shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts vdarka as he jumps to the side.
vdarka throws a right and a left that Zidane avoids nicely.
A combination from vdarka does no damage.
No luck for Zidane with that takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zidane.
vdarka blocks a head kick by Zidane.
vdarka digs a good body shot into Zidane's ribs.
Zidane shoots in but no luck this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zidane takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
vdarka misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zidane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zidane clinches but vdarka breaks the clinch
and vdarka counters with a straight right hand.
vdarka moves into range and connects with a jab.
vdarka misses with a double jab.
Zidane closes this distance looking for a takedown but vdarka circles away.
vdarka tries to bum rush Zidane with a series of wild strikes but Zidane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No luck for Zidane with that takedown attempt.
vdarka misses with a few strikes there.
vdarka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zidane manages to avoid it.
Zidane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? vdarka is fending him off so far but Zidane persists. Nope, vdarka circles away and we're back to standing.
vdarka connects with a body shot.
vdarka misses with a two punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zidane fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zidane misses with a few strikes there.
vdarka slips a jab and a cross from Zidane.
Zidane shoots in and drives through. vdarka sprawls well.
vdarka lands a jab to Zidane's midsection.
vdarka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zidane.
vdarka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zidane's hands.
Zidane throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around vdarka's waist but vdarka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zidane off to one side.
vdarka misses with the combination.
vdarka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
vdarka keeps the fight on the outside.
A combination from vdarka does no damage.
Zidane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but vdarka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
vdarka blocks a head kick by Zidane.
Zidane shoots in for a takedown but vdarka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
vdarka throws a right hand that Zidane ducks under and follows up with a left that Zidane also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from vdarka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

vanka vdarka really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Zidane fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A right-left combo lands from vdarka.
vdarka scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zidane lands a head kick!
Zidane wants to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zidane.
vdarka avoids the head kick by Zidane.
vdarka displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
vdarka misses with a series of wild punches.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A solid body kick from Zidane.
Zidane throws a head kick that half lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
vdarka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
No luck for Zidane with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zinedine Zidane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
vdarka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zidane in his tracks.
Zidane fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
vdarka looks to land a combination but Zidane avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zidane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
vdarka misses with a wild combination.
vdarka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and vdarka wants it to stay on the feet.
vdarka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zidane at a distance.
Zidane tries to clinch up.
vdarka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zidane fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
vdarka scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
vdarka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
vdarka works over Zidane's head and body with a nice combination.
Zidane wants to clinch up but vdarka keeps it at a distance.
vdarka throws a combination that misses
and Zidane counters with a flying knee. Nice.
vdarka punishes Zidane's body with a nice straight punch.
Zidane closes this distance looking for a takedown but vdarka circles away.
vdarka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zidane.
Zidane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
vdarka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zidane.
vdarka goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Zidane fails with a takedown attempt.
Zidane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from vdarka.
Zidane takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
vdarka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zidane counters with a head kick. That will keep vdarka thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Zidane shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with vdarka but vdarka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
vdarka looks to land a combination. Zidane sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
vdarka displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Zidane misses with a takedown attempt
and vdarka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zidane fails to land the takedown.
Left hook, right uppercut from vdarka.
Zidane drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zidane tries to clinch up but vdarka circles away and keeps his distance.
Zidane looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zidane shoots in looking for a takedown. vdarka tries to sprawl out of it but Zidane keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. vdarka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
vdarka throws a combination that misses
and Zidane counters with a big head kick but vdarka shrugs it off.
A left and a right from vdarka both land. Nice combination.
vdarka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and vdarka wants it to stay on the feet.
Zidane takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
vdarka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zidane.
Zidane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
vdarka moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Zidane tries to close the distance and clinch up but vdarka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
vdarka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
vdarka throws a lazy right hand but Zidane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
vdarka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
vdarka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zidane tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but vdarka swivels and escapes.
Zidane fails with a takedown attempt.
vdarka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zidane looks for a takedown but vdarka sprawls well.
vdarka goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
vdarka misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Zidane tries to clinch but vdarka is having none of it.
vdarka looks to land a combination but Zidane avoids it well.
Zidane lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zidane.
vdarka stuffs the takedown attempt from Zidane. Zidane gets slowly back to his feet.
Zidane slips a jab and a cross from vdarka.
Zidane misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zidane avoids a punch combination nicely.
vdarka throws a nice looking combination but Zidane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zidane, right into the meat.
Zidane shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has vdarka pinned against the cage. vdarka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zinedine Zidane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
vdarka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
vdarka misses with the combination.
Zidane closes this distance looking for a takedown but vdarka circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zidane has a takedown stuffed.
Zidane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? vdarka is fending him off so far but Zidane persists. Nope, vdarka circles away and we're back to standing.
vdarka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zidane counters with a one-two to the body.
vdarka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
vdarka lands a jab-cross combination.
Zidane tries for a takedown but vdarka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
vdarka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zidane.
Zidane shoots in for a takedown but vdarka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
vdarka moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Zidane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from vdarka.
Zidane tries to clinch but vdarka moves out of range.
Zidane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says vdarka as he avoids it easily.
vdarka with a hook.
Zinedine Zidane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
vdarka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
vdarka misses with a few strikes there.
Zidane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? vdarka is fending him off so far but Zidane persists. Nope, vdarka circles away and we're back to standing.
vdarka scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice takedown defense from vdarka. No joy for Zidane on that attempt.
vdarka moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Zidane fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zidane takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Zidane shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts vdarka as he jumps to the side.
vdarka throws a right and a left that Zidane avoids nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zidane.
vdarka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zidane.
vdarka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zidane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zidane closes the distance and clinches up with vdarka, looking for a takedown. Zidane pushes vdarka against the ropes but vdarka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Zidane or perhaps it was just good defense by vdarka which made him look bad.
vdarka displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Well,Zidane is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
vdarka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
vdarka fails to land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zidane.
vdarka falls off balance throwing a combination

and Zidane counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for vdarka!

Zidane is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but vdarka is surviving well by controlling Zidane's body position as best he can.

Zidane jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but vdarka manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zidane tries for a kimura but vdarka is defending well.
Zidane in side control, throwing shots but vdarka defends.
The ground and pound from Zidane seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

Zidane is trying to get an arm triangle but vdarka is defending well.
vdarka tries to control but Zidane manages to take his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to vanka vdarka.
I've got vdarka 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for vanka vdarka!
Judge Suge Night scores the fight for vanka vdarka!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for vanka vdarka!

vanka vdarka wins by unanimous decision!
vanka vdarka is the new lightweight champion!