PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Zummi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunther Reza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zummi comes to the cage accompanied by Gummi Bears. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Zummi
vs
Reza

186 cm
18
180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Zummi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gunther Reza!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reza walks into a left hand.
Zummi swings for the body but Reza moves out of range.
A big left from Zummi misses.
A jab from Reza misses.
Steve Zummi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reza misses with an uppercut. Zummi saw that one coming.
Reza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zummi scores with a body shot.
Jab from Zummi.
Zummi takes a swing at Reza's ribcage but misses.
Zummi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Zummi misses with a combination

and Reza counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reza accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reza slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zummi 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.
Reza seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gunther Reza has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Reza takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Reza gets a double leg takedown into Zummi's guard.
Reza stays in close to Zummi's body and controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zummi controls Reza momentarily but Reza frees himself.
Reza controlling from the top position.
Reza wants to pass the guard but Zummi is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reza accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reza throwing strikes from guard but Zummi blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zummi keeping full guard, as Reza tries to pass.
Reza controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Reza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zummi is fending him off so far but Reza persists. Nope, Zummi circles away and we're back to standing.
Zummi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Steve Zummi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zummi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Reza misses with a combination
and Zummi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reza with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zummi to score with a decent uppercut.
Zummi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Reza moves out of range as Zummi throws a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zummi jabs Reza to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zummi misses with the combination.
Zummi takes a swing at Reza's ribcage but misses.
Reza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reza throws a sloppy head kick and Zummi moves out of range easily.
Zummi lands a nice shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zummi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zummi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reza.
Zummi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Steve Zummi will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

The fighters circling - Zummi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zummi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zummi swings for the body but Reza moves out of range.

Zummi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reza has Zummi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zummi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Reza keeps control of Zummi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Reza tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zummi smiles and moves away.
A punch combination from Zummi misses.
Steve Zummi is winning the standup battle so far.
Reza fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zummi avoids it really well and circles away.
Steve Zummi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunther Reza.
Zummi lands a jab-cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Reza misses the target.
Reza misses with a low kick as Zummi jumps back.
Zummi misses with a straight left.
Steve Zummi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zummi just misses with a punch to the body.
Zummi swings for the body but Reza moves out of range.
Reza tries a head kick but it misses.
Zummi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zummi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reza's head backwards.
Reza throws a sloppy head kick and Zummi moves out of range easily.
Zummi throws a sloppy head kick and Reza moves out of range easily.
Zummi throws a series of punches but Reza moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reza is looking to clinch.
Zummi slips a jab from Reza.
Zummi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reza.
Reza drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zummi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reza.
Zummi jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Reza gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reza stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zummi trying to hold on to Reza's head to control him but Reza postures up.
Reza is taking a breather. Zummi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Reza is thwarting Zummi's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Steve Zummi wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Zummi tries to clinch but Reza moves out of range.
Zummi misses with a wild combination.
Zummi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reza misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Reza - that will leave a mark!
Reza throws out a loose jab but Zummi uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zummi slips under a jab.
Reza avoids the body shot from Zummi.
Zummi tries to clinch but Reza moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Steve Zummi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Zummi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Nice uppercut there from Zummi.

Reza has closed the distance and engaged Zummi in a clinch.
Reza wants a takedown but no success here.
Zummi is trying to push Reza away but Reza has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zummi is trying to push Reza away but Reza has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Reza has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zummi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Reza has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zummi after a bit of a struggle.
Steve Zummi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunther Reza.
Zummi is looking to break free of the clinch but Reza has double underhooks.
Zummi is trying to break free.
Reza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zummi is trying to force a seperation but Reza has the dominant position.
Reza changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zummi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zummi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reza at a distance.

Reza throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Zummi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Reza is in Zummi's guard.
Zummi wants to stand but Reza is controlling the position.
Reza trying to control the position from guard on top but Zummi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zummi working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reza won't allow Zummi to sweep him here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Steve Zummi wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Zummi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Reza shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Reza showed some decent athleticism there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zummi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reza.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reza uses his free foot to push down on Zummi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Zummi.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reza takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Reza working Zummi over with strikes here.
Reza landing punches.
BOOM! Reza connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Reza lands a big shot there that rocks Zummi but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gunther Reza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reza sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Reza controlling the pace for now.

Reza is working for a guillotine from mount but Zummi frees his head quite easily.
Steve Zummi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gunther Reza has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zummi is desperately trying to improve his position but Reza has a good base and remains in mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reza looking to finish Zummi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Zummi!

And that's the end of the fight!
Gunther Reza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zummi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Zummi!
Steve Zummi really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Punishment Nutrition - All 159Q products now $75 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.