PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ultiamte Warrior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Overeem Blackzilian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ultiamte Warrior has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Warrior
vs
Blackzilian

179 cm
27
190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

192 cm
19
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ultiamte Warrior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Overeem Blackzilian!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warrior fails to land the takedown.
Warrior shoots and misses
and Blackzilian counters with a nice body kick.
Blackzilian throws a front kick that sends Warrior stumbling back into the cage.
Warrior will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ultiamte Warrior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blackzilian tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Warrior counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Blackzilian tries to roll over but Warrior keeps him under control.
Blackzilian is trying to escape back to his feet but Warrior uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackzilian tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Warrior wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Blackzilian is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Blackzilian's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Blackzilian pushes Warrior away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Warrior gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Blackzilian is looking to get back to his feet here but Warrior is keeping cool and he's managed to take Blackzilian's back.

Warrior gets to his feet! The crowd go wild in anticipation of a knockout!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackzilian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blackzilian wants to clinch but Warrior slips to the side

and Warrior counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Warrior stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Blackzilian to get to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warrior throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blackzilian's waist but Blackzilian gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Warrior off to one side.

Warrior changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Blackzilian looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Blackzilian is pushing Warrior's head away, looking to escape. Warrior manages to hold on to the position though.
Blackzilian is trying to control Warrior's posture but Warrior avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackzilian pushes Warrior away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Warrior gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Blackzilian struggling a bit here.

Overeem Blackzilian has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Warrior is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Blackzilian's half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackzilian is trying to control but Warrior passes into side control!

Warrior stands up.
Blackzilian tries to clinch but Warrior moves away

and Warrior decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Blackzilian's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Warrior stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blackzilian throws a head kick that misses.
Blackzilian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ultiamte Warrior dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Blackzilian misses with a head kick.
Blackzilian looks to clinch

and Warrior counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Warrior won't allow Blackzilian to sweep him here.
Blackzilian is looking to stand back up but Warrior counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Blackzilian.
Blackzilian trying to get back to full guard but Warrior takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Blackzilian really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Warrior is standing up, even though he is in mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Blackzilian. Warrior shrugs it off though.
Blackzilian tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Warrior counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Blackzilian tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Warrior stands and steps away. Blackzilian gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Blackzilian thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Warrior if he has to take too many more of those.
Warrior circles away from the clinch attempt

and Warrior counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackzilian wants to control but Warrior is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Blackzilian makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Overeem Blackzilian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Warrior.
Blackzilian is breathing heavily.

Warrior stands up and beckons Blackzilian to his feet.

Warrior fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Blackzilian to the ground. Warrior is now in Blackzilian's guard.
Warrior postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackzilian wants to stand and escape but Warrior is having none of it.

Warrior stands up and waves to Blackzilian to follow him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Warrior.
Warrior misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Warrior stands up and waves to Blackzilian to follow him.
Blackzilian moves to clinch but Warrior breaks away

and Warrior counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackzilian is looking to get back to full guard here but Warrior has managed to pass to side control instead.

Warrior has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blackzilian closes the distance but Warrior moves to the side

and Warrior counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Blackzilian!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ultiamte Warrior dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Blackzilian throws a body kick that misses.
Blackzilian scores with a kick to the midsection.

Warrior shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Blackzilian's guard.

Warrior gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Blackzilian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Blackzilian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Warrior takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Ultiamte Warrior has been cut.
Warrior shoots in looking for a takedown. Blackzilian tries to sprawl out of it but Warrior keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blackzilian manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Blackzilian 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!
Blackzilian lands a high kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warrior circles away from the clinch attempt

and Warrior counters with a takedown into side control.
Blackzilian tries to control but Warrior manages to take his back.
Blackzilian is trying to get back to his feet but Warrior has full control of the position and if anything, Blackzilian has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Warrior gets to his feet! The crowd go wild in anticipation of a knockout!
Blackzilian throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Overeem Blackzilian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Warrior shoots in but no luck this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warrior shoots in for a takedown but Blackzilian shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ultiamte Warrior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blackzilian thows a body kick. Warrior tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Warrior takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Blackzilian throws a sloppy body shot

and Warrior counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Blackzilian!
Blackzilian wants to hold on but Warrior pushes him away.
Blackzilian really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Warrior gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warrior shoots in looking for a takedown. Blackzilian tries to sprawl out of it but Warrior keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blackzilian manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Blackzilian looks to land a right hand but Warrior moved out of range.
Blackzilian closes the distance but Warrior moves to the side

and Warrior counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Blackzilian's guard now.

Warrior gets to his feet. Blackzilian looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Warrior shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Blackzilian sprawls well. Blackzilian wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Warrior gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Blackzilian.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warrior closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blackzilian circles away.
Blackzilian tries to clinch up

and Warrior counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blackzilian is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Warrior dives into side control.
Ultiamte Warrior overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blackzilian is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ultiamte Warrior clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ultiamte Warrior's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Warrior misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Blackzilian gets caught flat footed, as Warrior shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Warrior stops Blackzilian from standing up.
Blackzilian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Warrior's guard.
Blackzilian has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Warrior is proving hard to escape from.
Blackzilian is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackzilian trying to control the position from guard on top but Warrior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Blackzilian looking to sit in guard and control but Warrior gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Warrior gets to his feet - Blackzilian follows without any prompting.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackzilian tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Warrior counters with a takedown into side control.

Warrior decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Warrior is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blackzilian can do to turn this around?
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Blackzilian, right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blackzilian connects with an inside leg kick.
Warrior has a takedown stuffed.
Blackzilian tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackzilian throws a head kick that misses.
Warrior looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ultiamte Warrior. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Warrior shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Blackzilian trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Warrior decides to return to a standing position.
Blackzilian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Blackzilian!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Warrior shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Warrior stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ultiamte Warrior had his way with Overeem Blackzilian in that round.
The cut man is working on Ultiamte Warrior's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

A head kick misses from Blackzilian.
Warrior shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blackzilian as he jumps to the side.
Blackzilian tries a head kick but it misses.
Blackzilian darts in trying to clinch

and Warrior counters with a shoot takedown. Blackzilian fights it but they end up in guard.
Warrior prevents Blackzilian from getting back to his feet.
Blackzilian is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackzilian wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Warrior is now in half guard.

Warrior stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Blackzilian to get to his feet.
Blackzilian tries a head kick but it misses.

Warrior shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Warrior showed some decent athleticism there.

Warrior decides to stand and escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackzilian moves to clinch but Warrior breaks away

and Warrior counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackzilian has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Warrior has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Blackzilian's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackzilian is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Warrior has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Blackzilian tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warrior prevents Blackzilian from escaping the position.
Blackzilian trying his best to control but Warrior has mounted him.

Warrior is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warrior avoids the head kick by Blackzilian.
Warrior tries for a takedown but Blackzilian sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Blackzilian lands a leg kick that knocks Warrior off balance momentarily.
Warrior avoids the head kick by Blackzilian.

Warrior feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Warrior won't allow Blackzilian to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Warrior prevents Blackzilian from getting back to his feet.
Overeem Blackzilian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Warrior gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ultiamte Warrior showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Warrior, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ultiamte Warrior!