PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Ransel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ghetto Zombie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brock Ransel could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ghetto Zombie's chin.

Ransel
vs
Zombie

193 cm
26
280 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

200 cm
28
270 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
KO power

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brock Ransel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ghetto Zombie!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ransel just misses with a punch to the body.

Ransel looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Ransel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Zombie keeping moving, preventing Ransel from controlling successfully.
Ransel scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zombie keeping full guard, as Ransel tries to pass.
Ransel trying to control the position from guard on top but Zombie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ransel drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Zombie dives on top into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ransel is pulling down on Zombie's head to control his posture.
Ransel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Zombie trying to control but Ransel postures up.
Ransel moves nicely into side control.
Ransel trying to control the action but Zombie is working from the bottom.
Zombie is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

It looks like Ghetto Zombie has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ransel trying to control the action but Zombie is working from the bottom.

Ransel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zombie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Ransel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zombie has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ransel works to advance to full mount. Zombie defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ransel jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Zombie manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Zombie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ransel is pressing down on Zombie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zombie is holding on for now.
Zombie is looking to control Ransel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zombie avoid being mounted?
Ransel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zombie's head.

Ransel is looking for a kimura but Zombie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ransel to get the leverage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ransel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zombie has managed to free his arm - good work.

Ransel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zombie is just riding it out for now. Ransel eventually gives up the hold.
Well, if Ransel is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zombie is in trouble now - Ransel has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Ransel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ghetto Zombie's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Zombie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Zombie.
Ransel looks to land a left hand but Zombie moved out of range nicely.
Zombie scores with a nice head shot.
Zombie misses with a few strikes there.
Zombie with a lazy takedown attempt

and Ransel counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Ransel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ransel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ransel wants to free his trapped foot but Zombie is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Ransel is looking for a kimura but Zombie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ransel to get the leverage.

Ransel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ransel trying to control the pace.
Zombie is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ransel is trying to control. Zombie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ransel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ransel passes to side control.

Ransel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ransel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Ransel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zombie, who protects the arm well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ransel advances to full mount.
Ransel landing strikes from the mount and Zombie is in trouble!

Ransel has hold of Zombie's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Zombie manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Ransel working for a guillotine from mount but Zombie is in no mood to give up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ransel landing strikes from the mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ransel wants to control the pace but Zombie is squirming around nicely.
Ransel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ransel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zombie can do to turn this around?

Zombie defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ransel.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ransel working for a submission but Zombie is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Ransel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ghetto Zombie's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Ransel moves forwards but Zombie connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zombie swats away the attempt to clinch by Ransel.
Zombie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zombie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Ransel moves into the clinch.
Zombie is trying to break the clinch but Ransel is controlling him.
Ransel throws a punch but it's blocked by Zombie.

Ransel gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ransel is trying to control. Zombie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ransel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Zombie is defending against the submission attempts here by Ransel.
Zombie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Ransel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Ransel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ransel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Zombie trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ransel manages to pass to mount!
Brock Ransel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ransel tries to control but Zombie wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ransel landing strikes from the mount.

The cut above Ghetto Zombie's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ghetto Zombie's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Brock Ransel!