PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roronoa Zoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George AKA ProActive (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George AKA ProActive has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Zoro
vs
AKA ProActive

185 cm
23
162 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

183 cm
22
164 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roronoa Zoro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George AKA ProActive!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zoro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and AKA ProActive decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zoro's guard.

Zoro is looking for a triangle but AKA ProActive pushes his legs off easily.
Zoro keeping full guard, as AKA ProActive tries to pass.
AKA ProActive looking to sit in guard and control but Zoro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Zoro wants to pass the guard but AKA ProActive is keeping the position.
AKA ProActive is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zoro looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoro preventing the sweep.
Zoro wants to control from the top but AKA ProActive keeps moving.
Zoro stopping the sweep attempt from AKA ProActive.
Zoro prevents AKA ProActive from getting back to his feet.
AKA ProActive keeping moving, preventing Zoro from controlling successfully.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Zoro lands a slapping body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from AKA ProActive misses the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
AKA ProActive throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zoro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
AKA ProActive displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zoro.
Zoro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but AKA ProActive swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roronoa Zoro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zoro moves out of range as AKA ProActive strikes.
AKA ProActive moves into range and connects with a jab.
AKA ProActive just misses with a punch to the body.
AKA ProActive missing with a left hand there. Zoro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
AKA ProActive misses with a wild body shot.
Zoro swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from AKA ProActive as Zoro shoots in.
AKA ProActive stuffs the takedown attempt from Zoro. Zoro gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Zoro with that takedown attempt.
AKA ProActive throws a hook to the side of Zoro's head but Zoro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
AKA ProActive throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Zoro.
Zoro shoots in for a takedown but AKA ProActive shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zoro fails with the takedown
and AKA ProActive counters with a one-two to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zoro shoots in and bounces AKA ProActive off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
AKA ProActive working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zoro.
AKA ProActive keeping moving, preventing Zoro from controlling successfully.
Zoro is fighting to break AKA ProActive's control of his arms but AKA ProActive is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

AKA ProActive is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zoro defends well.
Zoro won't allow AKA ProActive to sweep him here.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

AKA ProActive working for submissions but it's allowed Zoro to get to half guard.
Zoro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
AKA ProActive controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

Zoro is working for a kimura but AKA ProActive is defending it quite comfortably.

AKA ProActive looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Zoro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Zoro is working for a kimura but AKA ProActive is defending it quite comfortably.
AKA ProActive is trying to control but can't.

Zoro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but AKA ProActive sees it coming and defends easily.
AKA ProActive is refusing to be controlled, as Zoro sits in half guard.
Zoro performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Zoro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Zoro wants to lay and pray for a moment but AKA ProActive keeps working.
AKA ProActive is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
AKA ProActive wants to control but Zoro is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Zoro seems to be working for a kimura but AKA ProActive defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
AKA ProActive gets back to full guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Zoro is looking to advance position but AKA ProActive has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
AKA ProActive wants to control the pace but Zoro is squirming around nicely.
AKA ProActive landing strikes from the mount.
AKA ProActive throws some wild stikes that Zoro manages to avoid easily.
AKA ProActive misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
AKA ProActive controlling from the full mount.
Zoro is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Zoro is squirming around, avoiding AKA ProActive's attempts to control the action.

AKA ProActive looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
AKA ProActive scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Zoro?
AKA ProActive tries to control but Zoro wriggling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zoro working to try and regain half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by AKA ProActive there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but George AKA ProActive will probably get the nod.
That's time! Zoro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Zoro looks for a takedown but AKA ProActive sprawls well.
AKA ProActive avoids the body shot from Zoro.
AKA ProActive dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zoro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but AKA ProActive avoids it really well and circles away.
Zoro fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roronoa Zoro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donk. AKA ProActive catches Zoro right on the button with a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
AKA ProActive misses the body punch
and Zoro counters with a one-two to the body.
AKA ProActive fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Roronoa Zoro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big left from Zoro misses.
AKA ProActive fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
AKA ProActive misses with an uppercut.
No luck for Zoro with that takedown attempt.

AKA ProActive changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zoro looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
AKA ProActive landing a few strikes.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Zoro sneaks back into half guard.
Zoro moves into full guard.
Zoro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
AKA ProActive thows a big elbow that misses.
AKA ProActive throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zoro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Zoro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. AKA ProActive is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from AKA ProActive.
AKA ProActive wants to control from the top but Zoro keeps moving.
Zoro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
George AKA ProActive has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zoro tries to strike from the bottom.
AKA ProActive is looking to work some ground and pound but Zoro has wrist control.
AKA ProActive postures up in Zoro's guard and throws a big left but Zoro blocks it.

Zoro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but AKA ProActive can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
AKA ProActive working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
AKA ProActive wants to control from the top but Zoro keeps moving.
Zoro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as AKA ProActive controls the pace.

OK we're going to have a standup here. George AKA ProActive hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Zoro shoots in for a takedown but AKA ProActive shows good takedown defense.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Zoro slips a jab from AKA ProActive.
Zoro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and AKA ProActive counters with a good, hard body kick but Zoro shrugs it off.
AKA ProActive lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Zoro lands with a right hand.
Zoro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zoro throws out a loose jab but AKA ProActive uses good head movement to avoid it.
AKA ProActive waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zoro.
Good standup being displayed there by AKA ProActive as he connects with a hook.
Zoro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Zoro misses with a left hand
and AKA ProActive counters with a right hand to the body.
AKA ProActive lands with a good body shot.
Zoro misses with a shot to the body
and AKA ProActive cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
AKA ProActive moves out of range of the strikes.
AKA ProActive misses with a two punch combination.
Zoro shoots in and drives through. AKA ProActive sprawls well.
George AKA ProActive seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zoro moves out of range as AKA ProActive throws a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zoro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
AKA ProActive uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zoro.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
AKA ProActive moves out of range as Zoro strikes.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Zoro enables AKA ProActive to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zoro manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
AKA ProActive throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
AKA ProActive postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
AKA ProActive is working Zoro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zoro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
AKA ProActive sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Zoro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
AKA ProActive is looking to work some ground and pound but Zoro has wrist control.
AKA ProActive trying to control the position from guard on top but Zoro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
AKA ProActive might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Zoro kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
AKA ProActive controls from within his opponent's guard.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. George AKA ProActive wasn't active enough on the ground.
Zoro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by AKA ProActive.
Zoro missing with a left hand there. AKA ProActive was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A big right from AKA ProActive misses.
Zoro checks a leg kick nicely.
Zoro walks into a stiff left hand from AKA ProActive.
AKA ProActive lands with a good body shot.
Zoro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
AKA ProActive thumps Zoro with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
AKA ProActive scores with the left hand. Zoro knows he should have avoided that one.
Zoro closes the distance and clinches up with AKA ProActive, looking for a takedown. Zoro pushes AKA ProActive against the ropes but AKA ProActive circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
AKA ProActive throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George AKA ProActive 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!

AKA ProActive throws a hook but Zoro blocks it.
Zoro with a poor takedown
and AKA ProActive counters with a straight right hand.
AKA ProActive ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
AKA ProActive scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
AKA ProActive misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zoro throws a lazy uppercut
and AKA ProActive counters with a straight right hand.
Zoro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but AKA ProActive swivels and escapes.
AKA ProActive moves out of range as Zoro strikes.
AKA ProActive throws a right and a left that Zoro avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zoro with a lazy takedown attempt
and AKA ProActive counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roronoa Zoro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
AKA ProActive looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Roronoa Zoro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
AKA ProActive keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
AKA ProActive misses with a hook. Zoro ducked under it nicely.
Zoro fails with the takedown
enabling AKA ProActive to counter with a crisp jab.

AKA ProActive shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
AKA ProActive is keen to just control but Zoro is a slippery customer.
Zoro is trying to maintain the position but AKA ProActive is very close to passing his half guard.
AKA ProActive is taking a breather. Zoro says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
AKA ProActive passes the guard and advances to mount!
AKA ProActive tries to control but Zoro wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
AKA ProActive thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
AKA ProActive looking to control but Zoro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
AKA ProActive postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Zoro looks a forlorn figure.
AKA ProActive throws some wild stikes that Zoro manages to avoid easily.
Zoro swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
AKA ProActive lands with some strikes.
AKA ProActive controlling from the full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
AKA ProActive thowing shots but they're missing.
AKA ProActive thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
AKA ProActive sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
AKA ProActive with a couple of short strikes.
Zoro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
AKA ProActive landing strikes, looking to finish!
AKA ProActive trying to control but Zoro is having none of it.
AKA ProActive throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The referee warns Zoro that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
AKA ProActive wants to control the pace but Zoro is squirming around nicely.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Zoro holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as AKA ProActive tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
AKA ProActive thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Zoro is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
AKA ProActive takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
AKA ProActive looking to control but Zoro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
AKA ProActive sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
AKA ProActive throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

AKA ProActive has control of Zoro's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Zoro regains control of the situation pretty easily.
AKA ProActive controlling the pace for now.
AKA ProActive looking to control but Zoro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
AKA ProActive wants to control the action but instead Zoro gets a body lock and reverses into AKA ProActive's guard! Nice work!
Zoro seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Zoro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. AKA ProActive is keeping the position for now.
Roronoa Zoro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zoro trying to control but AKA ProActive is working from the bottom.
AKA ProActive wants to sweep here but Zoro controlling him for the moment.
AKA ProActive not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
George AKA ProActive is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Zoro wants to pass the guard but AKA ProActive is keeping the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
AKA ProActive lunges at Zoro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zoro's hand.
AKA ProActive's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zoro under the eye.
Zoro thows a body shot but no joy.
AKA ProActive connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zoro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
AKA ProActive misses with a double jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
George AKA ProActive comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well AKA ProActive 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight for George AKA ProActive!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for George AKA ProActive!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for George AKA ProActive!

George AKA ProActive wins by unanimous decision!
George AKA ProActive is the new lightweight champion!