PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zombo Axe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rony Axe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Zombo Axe has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Zombo Axe seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Axe
vs
Axe

180 cm
25
255 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

196 cm
25
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zombo Axe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rony Axe!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rony Axe moves to clinch but Zombo Axe breaks away
and Zombo Axe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rony Axe doesn't manage to clinch there - Zombo Axe circles away.
Rony Axe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zombo Axe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Rony Axe.
Rony Axe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rony Axe wants to land a leg kick but Zombo Axe is out of range.
Rony Axe misses the jab.
Rony Axe closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zombo Axe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zombo Axe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rony Axe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zombo Axe scrambles back to his feet.
Rony Axe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zombo Axe misses with a hook. Rony Axe ducked under it nicely.
Rony Axe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rony Axe wants to clinch.
A jab lands there for Rony Axe.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zombo Axe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rony Axe.
Rony Axe tries to clinch but Zombo Axe is having none of it.
A good leg kick by Rony Axe.
Zombo Axe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zombo Axe shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rony Axe eats them both and turns towards Zombo Axe to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rony Axe lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zombo Axe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zombo Axe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A head kick from Rony Axe lands but Zombo Axe takes it in his stride.
Rony Axe connects with an inside leg kick.
Zombo Axe misses with a looping right.
Zombo Axe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rony Axe.
Rony Axe lands with a nice body kick.

Zombo Axe drives through and clinches with Rony Axe against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rony Axe lands with a right to the head.
Zombo Axe looking to throw knees to the head but Rony Axe is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rony Axe trying to land knees to the body.
Rony Axe lands with a right to the head.
Zombo Axe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Zombo Axe breaks the clinch.
Rony Axe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zombo Axe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zombo Axe 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.

Zombo Axe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rony Axe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rony Axe taking a breather.
Zombo Axe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rony Axe is looking to control Zombo Axe's arms but Zombo Axe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rony Axe has his back to the cage.
Rony Axe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rony Axe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zombo Axe blocks it with crossed arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zombo Axe pushes Rony Axe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zombo Axe managing to block the knees to the body from Rony Axe.
Zombo Axe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rony Axe.
Rony Axe looks gassed!
Zombo Axe slowing the pace effectively.
Rony Axe misses with a knee strike.
Rony Axe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zombo Axe's elbow.
Rony Axe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zombo Axe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Rony Axe has been cut.
The referee calls for Zombo Axe to work.
Zombo Axe lands a shot to the body.
Rony Axe tries to land a knee to the head but Zombo Axe blocks with his arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zombo Axe breaks the clinch.
Zombo Axe throws a big shot that misses.
Zombo Axe throws a series of strikes that have Rony Axe backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rony Axe doesn't manage to clinch there - Zombo Axe circles away.
Rony Axe checks a leg kick.
Rony Axe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zombo Axe misses with a two punch combination.
Rony Axe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zombo Axe dips to his left and cracks Rony Axe with an uppercut!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Zombo Axe has Rony Axe up against the cage in a clinch.
Zombo Axe gets through Rony Axe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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 Zombo Axe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rony Axe's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Zombo Axe scores with a punch to the head.
Rony Axe swings for the body but Zombo Axe moves out of range.
Zombo Axe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rony Axe is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zombo Axe.
Zombo Axe lands with an uppercut that bounces Rony Axe off the cage and back into range.
Rony Axe misses with a series of wild punches.
Rony Axe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zombo Axe.
Zombo Axe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rony Axe. Rony Axe obviously looking to wear him down.
Zombo Axe is winning the standup battle so far.
Rony Axe is looking to clinch but Zombo Axe is avoiding it.
Zombo Axe missing with a left hand there. Rony Axe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rony Axe swings for the body but Zombo Axe moves out of range.
Rony Axe dodges the punch combination from Zombo Axe.
Rony Axe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zombo Axe has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Rony Axe moves in looking to clinch but Zombo Axe pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rony Axe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zombo Axe connects with a body shot that sends Rony Axe's belly button to the back.
Rony Axe is breathing heavily.
Zombo Axe avoids the head kick by Rony Axe.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zombo Axe.
Zombo Axe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zombo Axe throws a looping overhand right but Rony Axe ducks down to avoid it.

Zombo Axe drives through and clinches with Rony Axe against the cage.
Zombo Axe lands with a right to the head.
Zombo Axe managing to block the knees to the body from Rony Axe.
Rony Axe has a couple of punches blocked by Zombo Axe.
Zombo Axe holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Zombo Axe throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Zombo Axe.
Zombo Axe pushes Rony Axe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Zombo Axe gets through Rony Axe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rony Axe takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zombo Axe blocks an elbow strike.

Zombo Axe manages to break the clinch.
Rony Axe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zombo Axe missing with a left hand there. Rony Axe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rony Axe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zombo Axe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rony Axe tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zombo Axe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rony Axe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zombo Axe.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zombo Axe lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rony Axe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rony Axe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rony Axe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rony Axe checks a leg kick.

Zombo Axe drives through and clinches with Rony Axe against the cage.
Zombo Axe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zombo Axe pressing his opponent against the cage.
Zombo Axe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rony Axe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zombo Axe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rony Axe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rony Axe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zombo Axe avoids it.
Rony Axe looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zombo Axe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zombo Axe throws a good cross that connects.
Zombo Axe scores with a hook.
Zombo Axe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zombo Axe swats away the attempt to clinch by Rony Axe.
Zombo Axe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rony Axe needs to keep his hands up - Zombo Axe had a free shot at his head there.
Zombo Axe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rony Axe slips a straight right by Zombo Axe.
Rony Axe tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zombo Axe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rony Axe tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zombo Axe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zombo Axe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rony Axe's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Rony Axe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rony Axe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zombo Axe tries a head kick but it misses.
Zombo Axe scores with a jab.
Rony Axe tries to clinch but Zombo Axe is having none of it.
Zombo Axe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rony Axe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zombo Axe scrambles back to his feet.
Zombo Axe thows a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Zombo Axe misses its intended target.

Zombo Axe has Rony Axe up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch on the inside from Rony Axe fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A shot in the inside from Zombo Axe.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rony Axe just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zombo Axe's brow.
Zombo Axe blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Rony Axe fails to land.
Zombo Axe misses with a knee strike.
Rony Axe misses with a knee to the head.
Zombo Axe lands with a right to the head.
Zombo Axe throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rony Axe lands a hook that snaps the head of Zombo Axe backwards.
Zombo Axe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rony Axe throws an elbow that misses.
A hook to the body from Zombo Axe.
Rony Axe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zombo Axe stalls.
Rony Axe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rony Axe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rony Axe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rony Axe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Zombo Axe has Rony Axe pushed against the cage.
Zombo Axe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zombo Axe's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rony Axe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zombo Axe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zombo Axe takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zombo Axe cracks Rony Axe with a nice body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zombo Axe slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Zombo Axe.
Zombo Axe circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zombo Axe counters with a nice uppercut.
Rony Axe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rony Axe throws the kick towards the body but Zombo Axe avoids it.
Zombo Axe lands a glancing blow to the side of Rony Axe's head.
Zombo Axe lunges at Rony Axe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rony Axe's hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zombo Axe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rony Axe throws a lazy right hand but Zombo Axe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rony Axe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zombo Axe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rony Axe throws a leg kick
and Zombo Axe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rony Axe blocks a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zombo Axe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zombo Axe 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zombo Axe!