PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roronoa Zoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Che Guevara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Zoro
vs
Guevara

180 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roronoa Zoro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Che Guevara!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zoro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Guevara.
Zoro moves in looking to clinch but Guevara pushes him off.
Guevara shoots in but no luck this time.
Zoro throws a sloppy head kick and Guevara moves out of range easily.
Guevara stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Guevara wants it to stay on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Zoro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Guevara looking for a takedown.
Roronoa Zoro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Che Guevara.
Zoro is trying to force a seperation but Guevara has the dominant position.

Guevara gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zoro wants to control but Guevara is keeping busy.
Zoro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Guevara is controlling the pace.
Guevara blocks the strikes from Zoro.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guevara takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Guevara shoots in but Zoro avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Guevara fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zoro to the ground. Guevara is now in Zoro's guard.
Guevara is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Guevara must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Guevara's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Che Guevara wasn't active enough on the ground.
Guevara closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zoro circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zoro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Guevara keeps the fight on the outside.
Guevara throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zoro's waist but Zoro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Guevara off to one side.
Zoro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zoro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zoro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Che Guevara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zoro misses with a few strikes there.
Zoro is breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Guevara.
Guevara fails with the takedown.

Zoro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Guevara is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zoro jumps into guard, dragging Guevara to the mat.
Guevara engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zoro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Guevara controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Che Guevara has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Guevara shoots in and bounces Zoro off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoro throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Guevara sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Che Guevara.
Guevara throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Che Guevara dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nice sprawl there from Zoro as Guevara shoots in.
Guevara shoots in for a takedown but Zoro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Guevara closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zoro circles away.
Roronoa Zoro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Che Guevara.
Zoro tries to close the distance and clinch but Guevara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Guevara tries for a takedown but Zoro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Guevara keeps the fight on the outside.
Zoro shoots in for a takedown but Guevara shows good takedown defense.
Zoro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zoro wants it to stay on the feet.
Guevara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zoro tries to clinch but Guevara is having none of it.
Zoro leaves Guevara with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zoro misses with a few strikes there.
Guevara is breathing heavily.
Guevara tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zoro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Guevara somewhat.

Zoro has managed to clinch.

Zoro pulls guard effortlessly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoro lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Guevara!
Zoro looking to ground and pound but Guevara is blocking nicely.
Guevara tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Zoro wants to finish this one by submission but Guevara is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Zoro.
Zoro avoids the attempt from Guevara to control.
Guevara tries to reverse the position but Zoro maintains control.
Guevara tries to lock up and control but Zoro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Guevara tries to reverse the position but Zoro maintains control.
Zoro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Guevara is looking to escape.
Guevara tries to hold on but Zoro postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guevara is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Guevara tries to lock up and control but Zoro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Guevara can't escape the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zoro thowing shots but they're missing.
Guevara is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guevara can't escape the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Guevara can do anything to dispel that myth.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Zoro misses with a head shot.

Zoro working for a submission but Guevara is keeping him at bay.
Guevara is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Guevara manages to control the position for a moment.
Guevara is desperately trying to improve his position but Zoro has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guevara holds of for dear life.
Zoro sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Guevara holds on to Zoro around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Guevara is working to get back to half guard.
Guevara slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
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.
Guevara is trying to get back to full guard.
Guevara preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Che Guevara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Guevara shoots in but Zoro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Guevara fails with a takedown attempt.
Zoro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Guevara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zoro tries to close the distance and clinch but Guevara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Guevara closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Zoro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Guevara's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Guevara's back!
Zoro thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.

Zoro looking for the RNC.
Zoro throwing sloppy strikes.
Zoro gets his hands free as Guevara looks to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zoro missing with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guevara tries to roll but Zoro sticks to his back.
Guevara looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Guevara is really stuck here.

Zoro looking for the choke but no joy.
Guevara tries to escape but Zoro has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Guevara is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Guevara really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zoro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Guevara trying to control the hands but Zoro breaks the grip.
Guevara wants to escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guevara trying to control the position but Zoro manages to sink in the hooks.
Zoro missing with strikes from the back.
Guevara breaks Zoro's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Guevara is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zoro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zoro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Guevara controls the pace.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Che Guevara hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Guevara tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zoro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Guevara somewhat.
Roronoa Zoro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Che Guevara.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Guevara closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zoro's guard.
Zoro tries to strike from the bottom.
Guevara postures up.
Guevara controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Guevara has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Che Guevara has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Zoro stuffs the takedown attempt from Guevara. Guevara gets slowly back to his feet.

Zoro tries to sprawl but Guevara drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guevara seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zoro is trying to stand back up but Guevara is controlling him
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Zoro is trying to control but can't.

Zoro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zoro is trying to control but can't.
Guevara trying to control the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Zoro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Guevara pulls his head out easily.
Roronoa Zoro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Che Guevara is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Zoro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Che Guevara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Guevara 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 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... Che Guevara!