PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Colin Hendry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Zabuza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hendry comes to the cage accompanied by Seed - By Sublime. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Hendry
vs
Zabuza

173 cm
24
161 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

178 cm
21
165 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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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 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Colin Hendry!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricky Zabuza!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zabuza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zabuza ducks right into an uppercut from Hendry.
Zabuza throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hendry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zabuza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zabuza throws out a powerful jab.
Zabuza throws the left hand but Hendry avoids the punch easily.
Hendry misses with a body punch
and Zabuza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hendry slips under a jab.

Zabuza closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hendry wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Zabuza postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendry is looking for a sweep.
Zabuza misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Zabuza wants to control for a moment but Hendry uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Zabuza sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hendry defending well though.
Zabuza wants to take a breather but Hendry is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hendry trying to hold on to Zabuza's head to control him but Zabuza postures up.
Hendry avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zabuza.

That's two 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.
Zabuza missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hendry blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zabuza.
Hendry trying to control but Zabuza postures up.
Hendry is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zabuza scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zabuza wants to pass the guard but Hendry is defending well.
Zabuza throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hendry wants to get back to full guard.
Zabuza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hendry keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zabuza controlling the action here.
Hendry trying to hold on to Zabuza's head to control him but Zabuza postures up.
Zabuza missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hendry blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zabuza.
Zabuza thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zabuza is trying to control the action in half guard but Hendry is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zabuza missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zabuza landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hendry regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Zabuza.
Zabuza passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Zabuza lands some shots froms side control.
Zabuza postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hendry prevents Zabuza from moving into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Zabuza dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hendry misses with a jab to the body
and Zabuza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hendry ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hendry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zabuza moves away.
Hendry throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Zabuza shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hendry napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ground and pound from Zabuza seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Zabuza working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Zabuza scores with punches from side control.
Zabuza controls the position.
Hendry parries the strikes from Zabuza easily there. Zabuza is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hendry to escape.
Hendry on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hendry tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zabuza trying to control the action but Hendry is working from the bottom.
Zabuza misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Zabuza lands a decent elbow from side control.
Zabuza cracks Hendry with a big elbow.
Hendry is trying to improve his position.
Zabuza working the ground and pound but Hendry is defending the strikes.

That's two 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.
Hendry struggling a bit here.
Zabuza trying to control the action but Hendry is working from the bottom.
Zabuza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zabuza postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Zabuza landing a few strikes.
Hendry prevents Zabuza from improving position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendry is looking to reverse the position.
Hendry is trying to control Zabuza's posture but Zabuza avoids it.
Hendry is looking for a sweep.
Hendry is working hard here to advance position.
Zabuza throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Zabuza misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Zabuza tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hendry's legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zabuza fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Zabuza laying and praying for a moment but Hendry takes advantage and regains half guard.
Hendry is refusing to be controlled, as Zabuza sits in half guard.
Zabuza sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hendry defending well though.
Zabuza trying to control the action but Hendry is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Zabuza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hendry's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hendry misses with a lunging right hand

and Zabuza counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hendry won't be happy with that.
Zabuza creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hendry sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Zabuza misses with the ground and pound.
Zabuza tries to score with some ground and pound. Hendry controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zabuza scores with punches from side control.
Zabuza working away.
Zabuza lands some shots froms side control.
Zabuza creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hendry sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hendry taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hendry defending against the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendry dodges the ground and pound from Zabuza.
Zabuza trying to control the action but Hendry is working from the bottom.
Check out the look on Zabuza's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The strikes coming from Zabuza are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hendry is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zabuza off and has taken his back!
Zabuza trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zabuza looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Hendry is trying to stick to Zabuza's back but Zabuza is turning into Hendry. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hendry's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Zabuza.
Hendry wants to stand and escape but Zabuza is having none of it.
Zabuza working some strikes from top position.
Hendry keeping moving, preventing Zabuza from controlling successfully.
Zabuza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hendry is keeping the position for now.
Hendry is trying to keep Zabuza in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zabuza postures up in Hendry's guard and throws a big left but Hendry blocks it.
Hendry is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zabuza thows a big elbow that misses.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Zabuza trying to control the position from guard on top but Hendry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hendry controls Zabuza momentarily but Zabuza frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Colin Hendry just wasn't active enough.
A punch combination from Zabuza misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hendry.
Hendry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zabuza.
Ricky Zabuza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zabuza swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hendry.
Zabuza misses with a takedown attempt
and Hendry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hendry misses with an uppercut

and Zabuza counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zabuza.
Zabuza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hendry is looking to stand up but Zabuza isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Zabuza really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Zabuza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zabuza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hendry throws out the jab.
Ricky Zabuza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zabuza misses with a double jab
and Hendry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zabuza falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hendry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendry misses the shot to the body.
Zabuza slips under a jab from Hendry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendry throws a right hand that misses
and Zabuza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hendry misses with a body shot.
Zabuza walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zabuza throws a poor cross that misses
and Hendry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Zabuza feints and as Hendry raises his hands in defense, Zabuza changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zabuza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zabuza throwing strikes but missing.
Zabuza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zabuza postures up in Hendry's guard and throws a big left but Hendry blocks it.
Zabuza advances position into side control!
Zabuza throws an elbow but Hendry slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hendry dodges the ground and pound from Zabuza.
Hendry prevents Zabuza from improving position.
Zabuza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hendry keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zabuza looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hendry is avoiding damage well.
An elbow from Zabuza crashes against the mat.
Zabuza tries to score with some ground and pound. Hendry controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hendry defending against the ground and pound.
Hendry takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The referee asks Zabuza politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Zabuza prefers to stall for the moment though.
Zabuza throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

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.
Zabuza controlling from side mount.
Zabuza throws a strike aimed at the side of Hendry's head but Hendry avoids it well.
Zabuza tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Zabuza fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Zabuza controlling the position.
Hendry knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zabuza on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zabuza wants to control for a moment but Hendry uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Zabuza dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Hendry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zabuza.
Zabuza has his takedown stuffed
and Hendry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hendry throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zabuza counters with a left and a right that stings Hendry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendry throws a right hand that misses

so Zabuza counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Zabuza trying to control but Hendry is working from the bottom.
Zabuza postures up in Hendry's guard and throws a big left but Hendry blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zabuza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hendry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zabuza postures up in Hendry's guard and throws a big left but Hendry blocks it.
Zabuza wants to control from the top but Hendry keeps moving.
Hendry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zabuza is one step ahead there.
Zabuza throwing strikes from guard but Hendry blocks nicely.
Colin Hendry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two 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.
Hendry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zabuza with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zabuza throws a big right hand that misses.
Zabuza slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hendry is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hendry taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zabuza lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hendry takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Zabuza tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hendry's legs.
Zabuza working the ground and pound.
Hendry dodges the ground and pound from Zabuza.
Zabuza is trying to ground and pound but Hendry uses the momentary lack of control by Zabuza to regain half guard.
Zabuza throws a strike but Hendry avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Zabuza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zabuza advances position into side control!
Hendry avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Zabuza.
Zabuza is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hendry will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Zabuza tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ricky Zabuza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zabuza landing a few strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Zabuza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zabuza 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 45:50
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Zabuza!
Ricky Zabuza is the new lightweight champion!