PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Las Mambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zero is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Fozzy's "Shine Forever". Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mambo
vs
Zero

185 cm
19
198 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Crippler's Corner
CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Las Mambo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Zero!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mambo loads up on a big right hand but Zero slips the punch.
Zero tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mambo swivels and escapes.
Zero shoots for a takedown but Mambo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zero shoots in but no luck this time.
Las Mambo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Zero.
Mambo lands the left hand.
Zero changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mambo tries to avoid it but Zero manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mambo to the ground. Mambo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Mambo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zero was covering up waiting for the punch and Mambo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mambo won't allow Zero to sweep him here.

Zero looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mambo pushes down on Zero's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mambo working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zero on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mambo thows a huge punch but Zero dodges it nicely.

Mambo seems to be working for a kimura but Zero defends the submission attempt.
Mambo trying to control from half guard but Zero is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mambo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mambo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zero's head.
Zero wants to get back to his feet.
Zero blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mambo.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Mambo is looking for a kimura but Zero is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mambo to get the leverage.
Mambo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zero trying to hold on to Mambo's head to control him but Mambo postures up.
Mambo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Mambo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zero has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mambo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zero is looking to improve his position.
Zero is staying active underneath Mambo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Mambo seems content to control.
Zero looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mambo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Mambo is looking for a kimura but Zero is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mambo to get the leverage.
Zero tries to roll over but Mambo keeps him under control.
Mambo throwing shots but Zero is blocking nicely.
Mambo working over Zero with some ground and pound. Zero looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mambo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zero is concentrating on defense, preventing Mambo from advancing position.
Zero is looking to improve his position.
Mambo lands with a punch from half guard.
Zero makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zero.
Zero working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mambo.
Mambo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zero is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zero working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mambo.
Zero is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mambo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mambo preventing the sweep.
Mambo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mambo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mambo won't allow Zero to get back to his feet.
Mambo pushing down on Zero's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mambo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Mambo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mambo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zero's head.
Mambo stops Zero from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mambo thows a huge punch but Zero dodges it nicely.
Mambo thows a huge punch but Zero dodges it nicely.
Mambo is trying to control. Zero wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zero gets back to full guard.
Zero working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mambo.
Zero working a defensive guard here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mambo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mambo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mambo lands a couple of elbows.
Mambo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mambo throwing strikes from guard but Zero blocks nicely.
Zero looking for a sweep. Not yet Zero, not yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zero is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mambo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Las Mambo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Mambo stuns Zero with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zero has a takedown stuffed.
Ray Zero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mambo misses with a wild body shot.

Zero feints and as Mambo raises his hands in defense, Zero changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mambo wants to sweep here but Zero controlling him for the moment.
Zero wanted to stand there but Mambo had control of the position.
Zero wants to control from the top but Mambo keeps moving.
Mambo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zero trying to control the position from guard on top but Mambo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mambo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mambo keeping moving, preventing Zero from controlling successfully.
Zero must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ray Zero was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Zero throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mambo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zero but Zero pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mambo shoots in for a takedown but Zero shows good takedown defense.
Zero doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Mambo to counter with a crisp jab.
Mambo throws a chopping leg kick but Zero manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mambo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mambo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zero checks a leg kick.
Mambo cracks the inside of Zero's front leg.
Zero shoots in but Mambo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Las Mambo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Zero.
Mambo connects with a body shot.
Zero displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mambo.
Zero is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mambo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zero is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mambo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Mambo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zero to the mat! Zero manages to get full guard.
Mambo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zero working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mambo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zero is looking to stand up but Mambo isn't so interested in that idea.

Mambo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mambo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mambo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mambo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zero is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mambo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zero's head.
Zero pulls Mambo in close to prevent any damage.
Las Mambo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mambo throws a big elbow that misses.

Mambo drops back looking for a leg! Zero is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zero manages to kick Mambo off! Mambo jumps back into Zero's guard.
Mambo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mambo is working Zero over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mambo throwing strikes but missing.
Mambo postures up.

Mambo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mambo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zero trying to keep a closed guard but Mambo is proving a slippery customer.
Mambo landing with the ground and pound.
Mambo stopping the sweep attempt from Zero.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mambo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zero works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mambo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mambo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Mambo gets the takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Mambo.
Mambo landing a few strikes.
Zero tries to escape but Mambo is in control.

Mambo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Mambo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zero knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zero really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mambo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mambo working away.
Mambo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zero is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mambo off and has taken his back!
Mambo looking very determined here, making life difficult for Zero.
Zero softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Mambo turns into Zero and is now in his guard.
Zero keeping moving, preventing Mambo from controlling successfully.
Zero working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mambo.

Zero had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mambo defends it easily.
Zero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Mambo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Zero managing to control the position.
Mambo landing some decent shots from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mambo passes Zero's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mambo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mambo thows a huge punch but Zero dodges it nicely.
Mambo prevents Zero from standing back up.
Zero trying to control but Mambo postures up.

Mambo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mambo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mambo lands with a punch from half guard.
Zero is looking to control Mambo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zero avoid being mounted?
Zero is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mambo scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mambo is looking for a kimura but Zero is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mambo to get the leverage.
Zero is looking to escape.
Mambo stalling.
Mambo throwing shots but Zero is blocking nicely.
Zero is trying to control but can't.
Las Mambo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mambo passes the guard and advances to mount!
Zero is bucking up trying to escape but Mambo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mambo controlling the position easily from mount.
Mambo throwing strikes here but Zero is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mambo controlling from the full mount.
Zero sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zero wants to improve his position but Mambo is controlling well.
Zero is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Mambo seems to be looking for submissions.
Mambo controlling the pace.
Zero misses with some strikes from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mambo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Zero is trying to stand up here but Mambo is controlling him well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Las Mambo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mambo 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Las Mambo!
A victorious Las Mambo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.