PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave The Random (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alen Zalac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zalac has chosen Kanye West - Amazing as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

The Random
vs
Zalac

200 cm
22
230 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

186 cm
23
260 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Charlie Wang's Tattered Rags & 95% Laundry
ANABOLIC **160** and LAUNDRY

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave The Random!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alen Zalac!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The Random closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The Random is trying to control. Zalac wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The Random is really struggling to control Zalac but he's trying to hold on to the position.

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

The Random pushes Zalac up against the cage in a clinch.
The Random lands an elbow inside that Zalac shrugs off.

It looks like Alen Zalac has been cut.
The Random comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

The Random jumps guard and drags Zalac to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Zalac trying to control the position from guard on top but The Random is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zalac working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The Random had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zalac defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

The Random is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zalac cracks The Random with a solid left hand.
The Random utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zalac trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

The Random looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Zalac has picked The Random up and slammed him! The Random can't keep hold of the triangle and Zalac manages to pass to side control!
Zalac has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The Random is breathing heavily.
The Random tries to bench press Zalac off him but Zalac keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zalac scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at The Random to see if he's OK.
The Random is looking to regain half guard here but Zalac keeps moving and retains side control.
Zalac working the head and body with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zalac wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Random keeps working.
The Random tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The Random pushes Zalac away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Zalac gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Zalac scores with punches from side control.
Zalac looks up at the clock and then as The Random takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Zalac smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Zalac is looking to take a break and control but The Random is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zalac working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Random is looking for a sweep.
Zalac working the head and body with strikes.
Zalac lands an elbow.
The Random on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Zalac grinds an elbow into The Random's temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Random is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zalac off and has taken his back!
Zalac trying to control the action but The Random just sinks the hooks in.
The Random tries to get the hooks in deep but Zalac pushed the leg off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Random wants to control the position but Zalac frees himself and scrambles - The Random manages to regain control in side control.
Zalac is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but The Random has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Random trying to control the position but Zalac is working away.
Zalac manages to work his way to half guard, despite The Random's best efforts.

Zalac is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Random pulls his head out easily.
Zalac is staying active underneath The Random, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zalac makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zalac.
The Random won't allow Zalac to sweep him here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Zalac is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The Random knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zalac on the ground.
Zalac is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alen Zalac dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alen Zalac's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

The Random closes the distance and pushes Zalac back into the cage.

The Random breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zalac tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Random sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zalac somewhat.
Zalac shoots in but no luck this time.

The Random scores a takedown into full mount!
The Random trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zalac is working to get back to half guard.
The Random trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The Random throws some wild stikes that Zalac manages to avoid easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Random tries to control but Zalac wriggling away.
Zalac is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The Random tries to control but Zalac wriggling away.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Zalac is trying to escape the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zalac is squirming around, avoiding The Random's attempts to control the action.
The Random looking to control and managing it successfully.
Zalac is looking to improve his position but The Random isn't that keen on the idea.
The Random content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Random tries to control but Zalac wriggling away.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dave The Random.

Zalac gets tackled into the cage by The Random. The Random maintains the clinch.
Zalac tries a body shot but The Random blocks it.
The Random lands a good knee to the midsection. Zalac won't want to take too many of those.
The Random tries to circle away but Zalac has him pinned against the cage.
Zalac tries for a takedown but The Random manages to get underhooks.
Dave The Random has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alen Zalac.
The Random lands an elbow just above Zalac 's eye.
The Random working Zalac over with knees to the body.
The Random lands an elbow inside that Zalac shrugs off.

The Random breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

The Random has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Random prevents Zalac from breaking the clinch.
The Random tries to break free but Zalac pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Random lands an elbow that stopped Zalac in his tracks for a moment.
Zalac takes an elbow to the temple.
The Random lands an elbow just above Zalac 's eye.
The Random looking to throw knees to the head but Zalac is blocking nicely.
The Random lands a good knee to the midsection. Zalac won't want to take too many of those.
The Random lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The Random is looking to control Zalac's arms but Zalac gets an underhook and turns him. Now The Random has his back to the cage.
A frustrated look appears on The Random's face as he tries to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The Random breaks from the clinch.
Zalac takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Zalac clinches up with The Random and pushes him back against the cage.
Zalac misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave The Random dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alen Zalac's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

The Random closes the distance and clinches.

The Random turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and The Random manages to end up in side control.
The Random looking to control but instead Zalac has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Zalac manages to get to full guard.
Zalac pulls The Random in to control the position.
The Random trying to control the position from guard on top but Zalac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Random has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zalac trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zalac trying to control the position here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Zalac looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The Random showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zalac.
Zalac shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The Random sprawls well. The Random wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zalac gets slowly back to his feet.

The Random scores with a takedown into Zalac's guard.
Zalac takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Random wants to control from the top but Zalac keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zalac is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Zalac keeping moving, preventing The Random from controlling successfully.
The Random slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dave The Random wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Zalac moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Dave The Random has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

The Random takes the fight into the clinch.
The Random looking to slow down the pace here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Random lands a damaging elbow.

Zalac gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Zalac wants to take a breather but The Random is having none of it.
The Random tries to get to full guard but Zalac has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Zalac.
Zalac lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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!
Zalac works his way into full mount!
The Random keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zalac trying to control but The Random is having none of it.
The Random is bucking up trying to escape but Zalac cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zalac working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Zalac putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

And that's the end of the fight!
Alen Zalac comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zalac has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight for Alen Zalac!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Alen Zalac!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Alen Zalac!

Alen Zalac wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Alen Zalac made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.