PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fresh Hamz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhang Zhu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamz comes into the arena with Tupac - Me Against The World blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Hamz
vs
Zhu

186 cm
29
178 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

178 cm
28
180 lbs
7 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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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 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fresh Hamz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zhang Zhu!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hamz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hamz presses Zhu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zhu is trying to pull guard but Hamz has him pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Hamz.
Zhu tries a knee to the head but Hamz blocks it.
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!
Zhu is trying to pull guard but Hamz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hamz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hamz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hamz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zhu jumps guard but Hamz stands there with Zhu around his waist. Zhu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fresh Hamz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhang Zhu.
Hamz blocks an elbow strike.
Hamz is stalling here.
Hamz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zhu jumps guard but Hamz stands there with Zhu around his waist. Zhu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zhu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hamz is pushing Zhu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zhu jumps guard but Hamz stands there with Zhu around his waist. Zhu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hamz struggles to land a body shot inside as Zhu controls his hands.
Hamz is working Zhu over against the cage.
Zhu tries to pull guard but Hamz won't allow it.
Zhu misses with a knee strike.
Zhu is trying to pull guard but Hamz has him pressed against the cage.
Hamz dodges an elbow strike from Zhu.
Zhu blocks a body shot from Hamz.
Hamz can't find room to land a body shot as Zhu controls the action.
Hamz controlling the action here for a moment.
Hamz blocks an elbow strike from Zhu.
Zhu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hamz's defenses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zhu jumps guard and drags Hamz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hamz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Zhu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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!

We're going to have a standup here because Fresh Hamz wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Hamz clinches up with Zhu and pushes him back against the cage.
Hamz pushes Zhu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hamz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamz lands a body shot.
Zhu looks gassed!
Nice body punch from Hamz.
Hamz has Zhu pushed against the cage.
Hamz tries to throw a body punch but Zhu avoids it by throwing Hamz back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hamz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zhu prevents a body shot from Hamz.
Hamz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hamz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hamz walks away with a smile on his face. Zhu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Hamz takes the fight into the clinch.
Hamz struggles to land a body shot inside as Zhu controls his hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Hamz - that landed with a thud.
Zhu tries for a takedown. No joy.
A right hand to the body from Hamz.
Hamz presses Zhu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zhu jumps guard but Hamz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hamz lands with a right to the head.
Hamz lands a body shot.
Hamz works on Zhu's body with a couple of short punches.
Hamz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hamz scores with a hook to the body.
Hamz lands a right hand.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short body shot lands from Hamz as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hamz lands a shot to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hamz has closed the distance and engaged Zhu in a clinch.
Zhu misses with an elbow strike.
Zhu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hamz to keep the fight standing.
Hamz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zhu or not.
Hamz effectively controlling the action here.
Hamz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hamz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zhu's elbow.
Zhu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hamz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hamz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hamz gets through Zhu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hamz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zhu can do to turn this around?
Hamz lands a nice shot to the body.
Hamz lands a body shot.
Zhu is breathing heavily.
Hamz cracks Zhu with a nice body shot.
Hamz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hamz struggles to land a body shot inside as Zhu controls his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhu goes for a takedown attempt but Hamz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Hamz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hamz misses with a body punch.
Hamz can't find room to land a body shot as Zhu controls the action.
Zhu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hamz walks away with a smile on his face. Zhu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fresh Hamz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhang Zhu.
Zhu misses with a takedown attempt - Hamz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hamz.
Zhu fails with the takedown.

Hamz clinches up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Hamz.
Hamz cracks Zhu with a nice body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Hamz.
Hamz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fresh Hamz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hamz is working Zhu over against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hamz.
Hamz tries to work over Zhu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hamz digs a right hand into Zhu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zhu's gas tank.
Good body shot from Hamz.
Nice body punch from Hamz - that landed with a thud.
The referee calls for Hamz to work.
Hamz lands a nice shot to the body.
Hamz digs a right hand underneath Zhu's ribcage. Zhu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Hamz.
A hook to the body from Hamz.
A body shot lands from Hamz.
Zhu jumps guard but Hamz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamz pushes Zhu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Hamz - that landed with a thud.
Hamz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zhu or not.
Nice body punch from Hamz.
A right hand to the body from Hamz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hamz is working Zhu over against the cage.
Hamz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zhu or not.
Hamz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A body shot lands from Hamz.
Hamz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hamz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Hamz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hamz clinches up with Zhu and pushes him back against the cage.
Hamz lands a shot to the body.
Zhu misses with a knee strike.
Hamz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hamz lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Hamz as the two fighters clinch.
Hamz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hamz lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Hamz.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hamz.
Hamz is struggling to control the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hamz.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Hamz breaks from the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zhu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hamz just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fresh Hamz dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Hamz takes the fight into the clinch.
Hamz lands a hook that snaps the head of Zhu backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hamz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zhu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hamz walks away with a smile on his face. Zhu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Hamz rushes Zhu and presses him up against the cage.
Zhu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hamz pulls his leg out and moves away.

Hamz clinches up with Zhu and pushes him back against the cage.
Hamz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hamz digs a right hand into Zhu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zhu's gas tank.
Hamz misses with a punch to the body.
Hamz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zhu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Hamz works on Zhu's body with a couple of short punches.
Hamz stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamz tries a body shot but Zhu blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hamz.
Hamz presses Zhu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hamz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hamz lands with a left to the head.
Zhu trying to stall but Hamz improves his position.
Hamz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Hamz - that landed with a thud.
Hamz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Hamz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hamz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zhu or not.
Hamz misses with a body punch.
Zhu misses with an elbow strike.
Zhu tries to pull guard but Hamz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fresh Hamz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhang Zhu.
Hamz tries to work over Zhu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Hamz.
Hamz cracks Zhu with a nice body shot.
Fresh Hamz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hamz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zhu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zhu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hamz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zhu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hamz blocks it with crossed arms.
Hamz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zhu wants a takedown but no success here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhu pushes off an throws an elbow but Hamz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice body punch from Hamz.
Zhu jumps guard but Hamz stands there with Zhu around his waist. Zhu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zhu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zhu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zhu is trying to pull guard but Hamz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hamz - that landed with a thud.
Zhu tries to land knees in the clinch but Hamz avoids the damage to the body.
Zhu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hamz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zhang Zhu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zhu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hamz's brow.
Hamz keeps control of Zhu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zhu misses with a knee strike.
Zhu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hamz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hamz scores with a shot to the side of Zhu's head.
Zhu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hamz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

It looks like Zhang Zhu has been cut.
Hamz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hamz avoiding damage as Zhu throws knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fresh Hamz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hamz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fresh Hamz!
A relieved looking Fresh Hamz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.