PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yuki Zaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nihlus The Random (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Zaki
vs
The Random

173 cm
26
145 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
140 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuki Zaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nihlus The Random!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Random slips a straight right by Zaki.
The Random is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zaki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zaki wants it to stay on the feet.
Zaki stuns The Random with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zaki looks to land a combination. The Random sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The Random misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaki.
Zaki throws a hook but The Random avoids it easily.
The Random moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The Random fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaki manages to avoid it.
Nihlus The Random seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaki is looking to clinch.

Zaki gets a clinch.
The Random is trying to pull guard but Zaki has him pressed against the cage.
Zaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zaki misses with the head strike.
Zaki digs a right hand into The Random's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on The Random's gas tank.
The Random tries to pull guard but Zaki won't allow it.
Yuki Zaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nihlus The Random.
The Random is trying to break the clinch but Zaki has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Random tries to break the clinch but Zaki is controlling the position.
Zaki throws a head punch that misses.
The Random blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

The Random pulls guard.
Zaki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now The Random is on top in guard.
Zaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zaki keeping moving, preventing The Random from controlling successfully.
The Random won't allow Zaki to get back to his feet.
The Random stands and throws Zaki's legs to the side, diving into side control.

The Random thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The Random in side control, just content to control the action for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Random in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

The Random tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The Random is trying to get an arm triangle but Zaki is defending well.

The Random working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Zaki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zaki tries to get out of the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

The Random is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zaki has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaki is looking for a sweep.
Zaki is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Zaki wants to control but The Random postures up.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The Random is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zaki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zaki tries to control the position but he's not in luck - The Random easily slips into full mount!
The Random prevents Zaki from getting the reversal.

The Random jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Zaki manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The Random is looking to take a break and control but Zaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaki tries to bench press The Random off him but The Random keeps the position.
The Random tries to score with some ground and pound. Zaki controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

The Random is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zaki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zaki struggling a bit here.

The Random is trying to get an arm triangle but Zaki is defending well.

The Random tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zaki struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nihlus The Random dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Zaki tries to bum rush The Random with a series of wild strikes but The Random uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zaki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from The Random. Zaki shrugs it off though.
Zaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Random.

Zaki has The Random up against the cage in a clinch.
Zaki has The Random pressed against the cage, preventing The Random from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zaki throws a punch but it's blocked by The Random.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaki.
The Random tries to pull guard but Zaki holds him up against the cage and eventually The Random drops back down to his feet.
Zaki leaning against his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Random is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zaki is defending well.
The Random fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yuki Zaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nihlus The Random.
Zaki lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zaki.
Zaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Random fails to pull guard.
The Random tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zaki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zaki swings wildly with an uppercut but The Random uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaki tries a body shot but The Random blocks it.
Zaki struggles to land a body shot inside as The Random controls his hands.
The Random blocks a body shot from Zaki.
The Random tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zaki smiles and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Random just misses with a punch to the body.
The Random lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zaki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zaki takes a kick to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Random misses with a hook to the body
and Zaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Random throws a body kick that misses.
Zaki works The Random's body with a nice hook.
The Random misses with a body kick.
The Random throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Random.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Random dodges the punch combination from Zaki.
Zaki takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Zaki dips to his left and cracks The Random with an uppercut!
The Random throws out a powerful jab.
The Random is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zaki rather than just go for the knockout.
Zaki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nihlus The Random seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Random lands with a kick to the temple. Zaki shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Zaki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zaki scores with a nice right hand.
Zaki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zaki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zaki tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The Random steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaki.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Random throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle momentarily. The Random darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The Random connects with a single shot there.
The Random throws a head kick that misses.
The Random swings for the body but Zaki moves out of range.
Zaki on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from The Random.
Zaki on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zaki blocks a head kick by The Random.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick from The Random lands but Zaki takes it in his stride.
Zaki swinging wildly here.
Zaki takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nihlus The Random showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

The Random misses with a head kick.
Zaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Random uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zaki.
The Random looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zaki scores with a body shot.
Zaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Random.
The Random pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Random pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zaki tries to clinch but The Random moves out of range.
The Random throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zaki misses with a straight right.
The Random lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Zaki moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Random blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Random tries to pull guard but Zaki holds him up against the cage and eventually The Random drops back down to his feet.
The Random jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zaki walks away with a smile on his face. The Random gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Zaki misses the target.
Zaki tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zaki leaves The Random with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yuki Zaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nihlus The Random.
The Random avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Random scores with a head kick. Zaki tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The Random tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Random lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zaki will feel that in the morning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Random misses the shot to the body.
Zaki tries to clinch but The Random is having none of it.
The Random scores with a leg kick.
The Random misses with a lunging right hand
and Zaki counters with a three punch combo that has The Random backing up. The Random nods at Zaki to acknowledge the strikes.
The Random connects with a body shot that sends Zaki's belly button to the back.
The Random pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Random takes a swing at Zaki's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Random throws a half hearted mid kick.
The Random misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Random throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zaki.
The Random takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zaki lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Zaki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Random keeps the fight on the outside.
Zaki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Random scores with a jab to the body.
The Random scores with a spinning back kick!
Zaki takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The Random throws a nice head kick!
Some wild striking there from Zaki.
Yuki Zaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Zaki misses the target.
The Random throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zaki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The Random jabs at Zaki's body.
Yuki Zaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Random has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The Random connects with a high kick.
Nihlus The Random is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from The Random. Zaki shrugs it off though.
Yuki Zaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Random lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zaki will feel that in the morning.
A big left from Zaki misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaki takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Some wild striking there from Zaki.
Zaki takes a swing at The Random's ribcage but misses.
The Random digs a good hook to Zaki's body.
Zaki misses with a double jab.
Zaki will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Random throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The Random lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice body kick there by The Random.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nihlus The Random comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got The Random 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nihlus The Random!
Nihlus The Random very nearly forgot to thank Raw Edge Gear (R.E.G) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.