PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Hastings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Zackerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danny Zackerman told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Hastings
vs
Zackerman

210 cm
26
216 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

190 cm
26
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Hastings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Zackerman!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hastings shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zackerman as he avoids it easily.
Zackerman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hastings at a distance.
Hastings fails with a takedown attempt.
Hastings shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Hastings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hastings shoots in for a takedown but Zackerman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Zackerman!
Hastings has a takedown stuffed.
Hastings shoots in for a double leg but Zackerman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hastings takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hastings shoots in and drives through. Zackerman sprawls well.
Hastings is breathing heavily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zackerman.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hastings tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zackerman swivels and escapes.
Hastings closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zackerman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zackerman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hastings with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zackerman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zackerman stuffs the takedown attempt from Hastings. Hastings gets slowly back to his feet.
Hastings really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zackerman connects with a looping right hand.
Zackerman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hastings is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hastings takes one to the side of the head.
Nice shot by Zackerman.
Zackerman lands a glancing blow to the side of Hastings's head.
Hastings throws a combination that misses
and Zackerman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Hastings has closed the distance and engaged Zackerman in a clinch.

Hastings breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zackerman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hastings fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zackerman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zackerman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice cross by Zackerman.
Zackerman circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hastings.
Zackerman lands an overhand right.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hastings.
Zackerman lands with a cross.
Zackerman lands a body shot.
Hastings will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zackerman lands with a good body shot.
Zackerman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hastings had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Zackerman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zackerman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hastings has a takedown stuffed.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Hastings. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Zackerman scores with a three punch combo!
Hastings walks into a straight right hand from Zackerman.
Zackerman scores with a jab. Hastings acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hastings takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hastings shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hastings takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hastings looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hastings wants to clinch.
Jab, jab by Zackerman - just one landing.
Josh Hastings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hastings moves to clinch but Zackerman breaks away
and Zackerman counters with a nice body shot.
Hastings shoots for a takedown but Zackerman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hastings tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hastings is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zackerman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zackerman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Zackerman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Zackerman duly obliges.
Zackerman lands a slapping body shot.
Zackerman with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hastings shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zackerman defends it nicely.
Zackerman connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Zackerman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hastings has time to react.
Hastings fails to land with a series of punches.
Josh Hastings is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hastings tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zackerman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hastings somewhat.
Hastings tries for a takedown but Zackerman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hastings shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zackerman pinned against the cage. Zackerman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Hastings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zackerman with a hook.
Zackerman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hastings under the eye.
Jab, jab by Zackerman - just one landing.
Hastings is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zackerman catches Hastings with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hastings throws a series of punches but Zackerman avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hastings looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hastings throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zackerman counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zackerman looks to land a combination. Hastings sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Good shot there by Zackerman.
Zackerman scores with a shot to the body.
Hastings walks into a stiff left hand from Zackerman.
Hastings is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zackerman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hastings in his tracks.
Hastings shoots in for a takedown but Zackerman shows good takedown defense.
Zackerman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Zackerman.
Hastings misses with a takedown attempt - Zackerman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zackerman lands a jab to Hastings's midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hastings walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hastings fails with the takedown.
Zackerman cracks Hastings with an open hand slap.
Zackerman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hastings walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zackerman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hastings looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zackerman stuffs the takedown.
Hastings takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zackerman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hastingss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice uppercut there from Zackerman.
Zackerman lands a lovely overhand right.
Hastings wants to clinch but Zackerman slips to the side
and Zackerman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hastings takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zackerman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hastings misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zackerman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hastings's head backwards.
Jab from Zackerman.
Danny Zackerman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zackerman sizes up Hastings with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zackerman throws a good cross that connects.
Hastings shoots in and drives through. Zackerman sprawls well.
Zackerman lands with a cross.
Jab, jab by Zackerman - just one landing.
Hastings takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zackerman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hastings has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hastings there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zackerman cracks Hastings with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hastings walks into a stiff left hand from Zackerman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hastings needs to keep his hands up - Zackerman had a free shot at his head there.
Hastings takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zackerman might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hastings shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zackerman counters with a left to the body.
Zackerman scores with a decent looking hook.
Hastings gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hastings fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zackerman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hastings takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zackerman scores with a nice strike.
Hastings takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Zackerman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Hastings shoots in but Zackerman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hastings tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zackerman swivels and escapes.
Zackerman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hastings tries to clinch there but Zackerman circles away.
Hastings takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hastings misses with a takedown attempt - Zackerman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Hastings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zackerman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hastings walks into a straight right hand from Zackerman.
Horrible takedown by Hastings or perhaps it was just good defense by Zackerman which made him look bad.
Zackerman scores with a nice right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zackerman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hastings closes the distance and clinches up with Zackerman, looking for a takedown. Hastings pushes Zackerman against the cage but Zackerman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hastings takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zackerman connects with a looping right hand.
Hastings takes one to the side of the head.
Zackerman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hastings backs up against the cage.
A lazy left from Zackerman finds it's target.
Zackerman scores with a jab.
Danny Zackerman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zackerman looks to land a combination. Hastings sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Hastings has managed to clinch.
Zackerman is trying to force a seperation but Hastings has the dominant position.
Zackerman scores with a shoulder strike.
Hastings tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zackerman avoids it.
Hastings lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Hastings breaks the clinch.
Hastings tries to clinch but Zackerman is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hastings takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hastings shoots in looking for a takedown but Zackerman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hastings's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hastings misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zackerman connects with a crisp jab.
Zackerman throws a good cross that connects.
Danga de danga de dang - Zackerman scores with a four punch combination!
Hastings tries for a takedown but Zackerman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zackerman with a nice cross.
Zackerman lands with a straight right. Hastings didn't see that one coming.
Hastings throws a sloppy head kick and Zackerman moves out of range easily.
Zackerman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hastings.
Josh Hastings has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zackerman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zackerman scores with a jab to the head.
Hastings shoots in for a takedown but Zackerman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zackerman throws a series of punches but Hastings moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Hastings or perhaps it was just good defense by Zackerman which made him look bad.
Zackerman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zackerman lands with an overhand left.
Zackerman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zackerman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zackerman scores with a jab. Hastings acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zackerman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hastings. Hastings circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zackerman throws a one two combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hastings misses with a takedown
and Zackerman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zackerman cracks Hastings with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zackerman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hastings shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zackerman as he avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Zackerman finds it's target.
Danny Zackerman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hastings fails with the takedown.
Zackerman lands with a cross.
Hastings shoots in looking for a takedown. Zackerman tries to sprawl out of it but Hastings keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zackerman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zackerman cracks Hastings with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Zackerman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zackerman 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Zackerman!