PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paradorn Skiripan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Korouchi Zabuza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Korouchi Zabuza will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Skiripan
vs
Zabuza

175 cm
19
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paradorn Skiripan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Korouchi Zabuza!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zabuza's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Zabuza duly obliges.
Zabuza tries a head kick but it misses.
Zabuza throws a head kick that misses.
Zabuza scores with a head kick.
Zabuza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zabuza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zabuza misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zabuza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zabuza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch combination from Zabuza misses.
Zabuza throws a head kick that misses.
Korouchi Zabuza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zabuza throws a sloppy head kick and Skiripan moves out of range easily.
Nice sprawl there from Zabuza as Skiripan shoots in.
Zabuza throws a nice looking combination but Skiripan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zabuza misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zabuza slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Skiripan shoots in for a takedown but Zabuza shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zabuza throws a head kick but Skiripan moves out of range.
Zabuza throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Skiripan.
Skiripan ducks under a wild hook from Zabuza.
Zabuza misses with a head kick.
Korouchi Zabuza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zabuza throws a head kick that misses.
Zabuza tries a head kick but it misses.
Zabuza falls off balance throwing a combination

so Skiripan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Zabuza looks gassed!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Skiripan throws a big elbow that misses.
Skiripan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zabuza really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Skiripan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skiripan is looking to work some ground and pound but Zabuza has wrist control.
Skiripan sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skiripan throws a strike but Zabuza rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Zabuza is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zabuza throws a big right hand that misses.
Zabuza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skiripan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zabuza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skiripan looking for a sweep. Not yet Skiripan, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zabuza accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Skiripan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Zabuza!

Skiripan is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Zabuza has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Zabuza!
Skiripan doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Zabuza wants to control from the top but Skiripan keeps moving.
Skiripan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Skiripan trying to keep a closed guard but Zabuza is proving a slippery customer.
Skiripan trying to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zabuza trying to control the position from guard on top but Skiripan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Korouchi Zabuza wasn't active enough on the ground.
Zabuza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zabuza pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Skiripan back to the cage. Zabuza follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zabuza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skiripan avoids the head kick by Zabuza.
A head kick misses from Zabuza.
A head kick misses from Zabuza.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zabuza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zabuza lands a high kick!

Skiripan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Zabuza tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Skiripan is in Zabuza's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Korouchi Zabuza dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Zabuza throws a head kick that misses.
Zabuza throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zabuza displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Zabuza throws a head kick but Skiripan moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Zabuza.
Skiripan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A head kick misses from Zabuza.
Paradorn Skiripan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zabuza throws a lazy head kick

and Skiripan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Zabuza's guard now.
Skiripan wants to control from the top but Zabuza keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skiripan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Skiripan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Skiripan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zabuza keeping moving, preventing Skiripan from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skiripan content to stall in guard here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Skiripan passes Zabuza's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Skiripan wants to control but Zabuza is keeping him busy.
Skiripan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zabuza gets back to full guard.
Skiripan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Skiripan 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.
Skiripan throwing strikes from guard but Zabuza blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skiripan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Skiripan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Skiripan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Zabuza is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Zabuza has escaped and now he's on top!
Skiripan working a defensive guard here.

Skiripan looking for a guillotine here but Zabuza defends easily.
Zabuza must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zabuza looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zabuza trying to control the position from guard on top but Skiripan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skiripan is trying to control the position but Zabuza postures up.
Skiripan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zabuza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Paradorn Skiripan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Zabuza avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zabuza postures up in Skiripan's guard and throws a big left but Skiripan blocks it.
Zabuza tries to free his leg and advance position but Skiripan is retaining full guard.
Skiripan striking off his back but it's not causing Zabuza any problems.
Skiripan will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Skiripan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Skiripan is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Zabuza frees his head nicely. Oh but Skiripan has switched to an armbar! Zabuza is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Paradorn Skiripan!