PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zenek Ziemski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haiki Masatupo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ziemski
vs
Masatupo

187 cm
19
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
29
158 lbs
13 - 12 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Belos Nutrition feat. Reiska
Syndicate Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zenek Ziemski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Haiki Masatupo!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ziemski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Masatupo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ziemski doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Masatupo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Masatupo scores with a knee to the head.
Masatupo scores a nice knee to the body.
Masatupo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ziemski takes a knee to the side of the body.
Masatupo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Masatupo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ziemski is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masatupo lands with a light punch inside.
Masatupo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Come on Masatupo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masatupo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ziemski backwards.
Masatupo connects with a knee to the head.
Ziemski wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zenek Ziemski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masatupo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ziemski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Masatupo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Masatupo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ziemski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ziemski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Masatupo gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masatupo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Masatupo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Masatupo stalls.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masatupo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Masatupo lands with a light punch inside.

Masatupo breaks the clinch.
Zenek Ziemski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ziemski misses with a takedown

and Masatupo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Masatupo.
Masatupo is struggling to control the position.
Masatupo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ziemski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Masatupo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Masatupo lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Masatupo.
Masatupo with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Masatupo manages to break the clinch.
Ziemski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Masatupo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ziemski tries for a takedown but Masatupo circles away easily
and Masatupo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ziemski takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Masatupo closes the distance and pushes Ziemski back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Haiki Masatupo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Ziemski has his takedown stuffed
enabling Masatupo to counter with a crisp jab.
Ziemski misses with a takedown
and Masatupo counters with a stiff right hand.
Ziemski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Masatupo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zenek Ziemski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masatupo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Masatupo throws a head kick that half lands.

Masatupo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ziemski takes a knee right on the jaw!

Ziemski is rocked!
Masatupo holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Masatupo drops Ziemski with a big knee straight up the middle! Ziemski is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Oh Ziemski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

It looks like Zenek Ziemski has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ziemski has his takedown stuffed

and Masatupo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Masatupo.
Masatupo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ziemski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ziemski seems to have got his legs back now.
Masatupo stalling.
Masatupo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Masatupo lands a knee to the head.
Masatupo controlling the action here for a moment.
Ziemski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Masatupo fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziemski fails with the takedown
and Masatupo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Masatupo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ziemski misses with a takedown
and Masatupo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Masatupo connects with a single shot there.
Ziemski with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Masatupo counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masatupo stalks Ziemski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ziemski's face. Ziemski staggers backwards, shaken.
Masatupo tests Ziemski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ziemski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Masatupo counters by moving into the clinch.
Masatupo throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masatupo landing knees to the head.
Masatupo lands a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Masatupo.
Masatupo tries a knee to the head but Ziemski blocks it.
Masatupo with a knee to the head.

Masatupo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Masatupo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ziemski shoots and misses

and Masatupo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Masatupo.
Masatupo scores with a knee to the head.
Masatupo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masatupo tries to land a knee to the head but Ziemski blocks with his arms.
Masatupo misses with a knee strike.
Masatupo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Masatupo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Haiki Masatupo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ziemski fails with the takedown
and Masatupo counters with a leg kick.
Ziemski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Masatupo moves into range and clinches up with Ziemski.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ziemski. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masatupo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Masatupo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Masatupo trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Haiki Masatupo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zenek Ziemski's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Masatupo lands with a slapping head kick.

Masatupo has closed the distance and engaged Ziemski in a clinch.
Come on Masatupo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A knee to the head by Masatupo.
Ziemski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Masatupo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Masatupo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ziemski has Masatupo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Masatupo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masatupo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Masatupo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Masatupo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Masatupo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Masatupo.
Ziemski takes a knee right on the jaw!
Masatupo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ziemski blocks it with crossed arms.
Masatupo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ziemski blocks it with crossed arms.
Masatupo misses with a knee to the head.
Masatupo tries a knee to the head but Ziemski blocks it.
Haiki Masatupo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziemski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Masatupo pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zenek Ziemski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ziemski misses with a takedown attempt
and Masatupo counters with a big head kick but Ziemski shrugs it off.
Ziemski moves forwards but Masatupo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ziemski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Masatupo counters with a stiff right hand.
Ziemski fails with the takedown
and Masatupo counters with a good low kick that Ziemski was not able to check.

Masatupo has managed to clinch.
Masatupo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziemski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Masatupo pulls his leg out and moves away.

Masatupo darts in and clinches Ziemski up against the cage.
Masatupo slows down the pace here.
Ziemski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Masatupo pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Masatupo drives through and clinches with Ziemski against the cage.
Masatupo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zenek Ziemski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Masatupo looking to throw knees to the head but Ziemski is blocking nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Haiki Masatupo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Masatupo 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haiki Masatupo!