PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Birk Zeraka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Kael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zeraka comes to the cage accompanied by Most Wanted Cowboy. Birk Zeraka has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Zeraka
vs
Kael

193 cm
20
270 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

189 cm
19
255 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Birk Zeraka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyson Kael!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Zeraka shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kael is trying to defend but Zeraka finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Zeraka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kael wants to control but Zeraka is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zeraka throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zeraka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zeraka thows a huge punch but Kael dodges it nicely.
Zeraka is trying to control. Kael wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zeraka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zeraka prevents Kael from improving his position.
Zeraka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kael defending well though.
Kael is trying to maintain the position but Zeraka is very close to passing his half guard.
Nice strikes from Zeraka there.
Kael trying to control here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kael keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zeraka scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kael is concentrating on defense, preventing Zeraka from advancing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kael pushes Zeraka off and gets back to his feet.

Kael shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Kael is trying to work for a kimura but Zeraka is defending well.
Zeraka wants to get back to his feet.
Zeraka is controlling Kael's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kael seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Kael is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kael throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kael tries to pass to full mount but Zeraka defends it.
Zeraka is pressing down on Kael's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kael wants to control from the top but Zeraka keeps moving.
Kael must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Zeraka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeraka working a defensive guard here.

Kael postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Zeraka is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kael, into his guard.
Kael is controlling Zeraka's posture.
Zeraka passes into half guard.
Kael wants to control but Zeraka is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zeraka takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kael misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kael throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kael keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zeraka connects with a nice short shot to Kael's temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kael has his hands clasped together around Zeraka's back. He's all about the action.
Zeraka is trying to control. Kael wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zeraka lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kael punching from the bottom.

Kael looking for submissions off his back.
Zeraka thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kael's head.
Kael really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zeraka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kael looks like he's trying to stand up.
Zeraka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zeraka thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kael's head.
Kael is trying to stand up here but Zeraka is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Zeraka misses with a takedown attempt
and Kael counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Kael shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Zeraka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kael is one step ahead there.
Kael wants to control from the top but Zeraka keeps moving.
Zeraka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kael is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kael would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zeraka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kael has gone for a leg lock! Zeraka slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kael's guard.
Zeraka wants to control from the top but Kael keeps moving.
Kael wants to sweep but no luck.
Zeraka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zeraka being controlled here momentarily.
Kael not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kael wants to stand up but Zeraka is controlling him.
Kael working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Tyson Kael hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Kael closes the distance and pushes Zeraka back into the cage.
Zeraka changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kael fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Kael closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zeraka did well to prevent Kael getting side control.
Kael missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kael is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Kael thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kael wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zeraka keeps working.
Kael controlling the action here.

Kael wants to work for an arm triangle but Zeraka is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kael seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zeraka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kael controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Kael seems to be working for a kimura but Zeraka defends the submission attempt.
Zeraka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zeraka on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zeraka tries to get out of the position.

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.
Kael tries to stand but can't do so whilst Zeraka controls his leg.
Kael not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zeraka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kael.
Kael wants to take a breather but Zeraka is having none of it.
Kael is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kael wants to stand up but Zeraka manages to regain full guard.
Kaelis looking to pass into half guard but Zeraka pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Zeraka is in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Kael showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Kael looking to score a takedown here. Zeraka is defending well but Kael drives through and ends up in Zeraka's guard.
Zeraka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zeraka can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kael controls the pace.
Zeraka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kael. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kael trying to control the position from guard on top but Zeraka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kael wanted to stand there but Zeraka had control of the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kael trying to control the position from guard on top but Zeraka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Tyson Kael hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Kael gets a takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeraka trying to control here.
Kael is just content to waste time from the top position. Zeraka takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Zeraka has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kael throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zeraka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zeraka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zeraka keeping full guard, as Kael tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zeraka has a closed guard, preventing Kael from standing up.
Zeraka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zeraka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kael not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Tyson Kael hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Zeraka tries to keep at a distance but Kael has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kael with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kael digs a right hand into Zeraka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zeraka's gas tank.

Kael has Zeraka pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kael pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Zeraka tumbling to the mat - Kael dives into Zeraka's guard.
Zeraka is trying to keep Kael in close.
Kael won't allow Zeraka to sweep him here.
Kael with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kael pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zeraka is keeping the position for now.
Zeraka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kael.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kael trying to control the position from guard on top but Zeraka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zeraka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kael with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kael thows a big elbow that misses.
Kael trying to control the position from guard on top but Zeraka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kael wanted to stand there but Zeraka had control of the position.
Kael trying to control but Zeraka is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Kael comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kael has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Kael!