PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Betoli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Folami Zuberi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Betoli comes to the cage accompanied by Mario theme. Zuberi has chosen Mickey Factz - Rocker as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Betoli
vs
Zuberi

195 cm
30
282 lbs
32 - 9 - 0

193 cm
28
240 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

GMMA Supplements 160
GMMA Supplements 160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mario Betoli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Folami Zuberi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zuberi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Betoli misses with a takedown attempt
and Zuberi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Betoli tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Betoli with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zuberi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Betoli doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Zuberi to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Betoli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good exchange - Zuberi coming out on top.
Betoli with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zuberi counters with a low kick, right behind Betoli 's knee.
Betoli doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zuberi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zuberi scores with a one two! Betoli had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Betoli gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zuberi counters with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Betoli throws a poor cross that misses
and Zuberi counters with a left and a right that stings Betoli.
Zuberi misses with a body kick.
Betoli gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zuberi counters with a head kick. That will keep Betoli thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Betoli slips under a jab.
Betoli has his takedown stuffed
enabling Zuberi to counter with a crisp jab.
A lazy left from Zuberi finds it's target.
Betoli misses with a takedown attempt
and Zuberi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Betoli fails with the takedown
and Betoli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Betoli is breathing heavily.
Zuberi misses with a low kick.
Betoli has his takedown stuffed
and Zuberi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Betoli doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Betoli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Betoli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zuberi.
Zuberi misses the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Betoli misses with a takedown attempt
and Zuberi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Betoli takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Zuberi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zuberi connects with the punch.
Betoli has his takedown stuffed
and Zuberi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zuberi, right into the meat.
Mario Betoli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Betoli takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Betoli walks into a jab.
Betoli doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zuberi counters with a two punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zuberi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zuberi lands a glancing blow to the side of Betoli's head.
Betoli throws a lazy uppercut
and Betoli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zuberi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice straight punches there by Zuberi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zuberi.
Betoli tries for a takedown but Zuberi circles away easily
and Zuberi counters with a left to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sloppy strikes from Zuberi. Those never looked like landing.
Betoli moves out of range of the strikes.
Zuberi lands a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Betoli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zuberi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zuberi scores with a hook to the body. Betoli takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Betoli with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zuberi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Betoli doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zuberi counters with a straight right hand.
Betoli doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zuberi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Betoli thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Betoli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Betoli tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zuberi throws a hook but Betoli blocks it.
A slow jab from Zuberi misses its intended target.
Zuberi tries a head kick but it misses.
Betoli looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuberi lands with a hook. Betoli tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zuberi misses with a straight left.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Zuberi. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Betoli misses with a takedown
and Zuberi counters with a head kick.
Zuberi cracks Betoli with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Folami Zuberi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Zuberi misses its intended target.
Betoli doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zuberi counters with a left and a right that stings Betoli.
Betoli shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zuberi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zuberi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuberi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Betoli misses with a takedown attempt
and Zuberi counters with a series of strikes. Betoli will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zuberi tries to bum rush Betoli with a series of wild strikes but Betoli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Betoli tries for a takedown but Zuberi circles away easily
and Zuberi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Betoli. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Betoli gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Betoli gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zuberi counters with a nice uppercut.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Betoli might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Zuberi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Betoli fails with the takedown
and Zuberi counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Betoli on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zuberi lands a two punch combo.
Zuberi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Betoli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zuberi misses with a low kick as Betoli jumps back.
Betoli tries for a takedown but Zuberi circles away easily
and Zuberi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zuberi scores with a sloppy right hand. Betoli should have avoided that one.
Betoli blocks a head kick by Zuberi.
Zuberi misses with a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Betoli with a poor takedown
and Zuberi counters with a nice uppercut.
Zuberi misses with a right hand
letting Betoli counter with a right hand.
Folami Zuberi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Betoli gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zuberi counters with a two punch combo.
Zuberi cracks Betoli with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Betoli shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Betoli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A punch combination from Zuberi misses.
Zuberi's corner calls for a 1-2. Zuberi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zuberi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Folami Zuberi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Betoli has his takedown stuffed
and Zuberi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Betoli shoots and misses
and Zuberi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zuberi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Betoli lands a jab.
Zuberi throws out a loose jab but Betoli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Betoli shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zuberi counters with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Betoli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zuberi looks to land a combination. Betoli sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuberi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Betoli counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Betoli is working for a kimura but Zuberi is defending it quite comfortably.

Zuberi manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Betoli with a poor takedown
and Zuberi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zuberi scores with a jab. Betoli acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Betoli thuds his right hand into Zuberi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zuberi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Betoli misses with a takedown attempt
and Zuberi counters with a one-two to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuberi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Betoli misses with a takedown
and Zuberi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Betoli shoots and misses
and Zuberi counters with a one-two to the body.
Betoli fails with the takedown
and Zuberi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zuberi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Betoli blocks a jab.
Zuberi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Betoli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuberi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Betoli with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zuberi counters with a nice body shot.
Zuberi misses with a wild combination.
Zuberi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Betoli gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zuberi counters with a stiff right hand.
Zuberi misses with a combination

and Betoli counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuberi gets full guard.
Zuberi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Betoli manages to get himself to full guard.
Zuberi wants to get up but he can't break Betoli's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Zuberi stands up from Betoli's guard - Zuberi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mario Betoli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Betoli blocks the body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zuberi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Folami Zuberi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zuberi scoring well with a low kick there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Folami Zuberi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zuberi 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 25:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Folami Zuberi!