PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jerzy Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Zol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Killer
vs
Zol

177 cm
21
168 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

170 cm
23
160 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

$10

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jerzy Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay Zol!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zol.
Zol will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Killer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Killer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Killer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Killer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Killer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Killer is adopting a defensive guard.
Zol is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zol postures up in Killer's guard and throws a big left but Killer blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zol.
Zol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zol throws a big elbow that misses.
Zol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Killer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Killer trying to control the position.
Zol working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Killer's head.
Zol throwing strikes from guard but Killer blocks nicely.
Zol is looking to advance position but Killer has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Zol trying desperately to get to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer looking to control but Zol is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zol really wants to buck Killer off and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jerzy Killer just wasn't active enough.
Zol takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Zol shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Killer defends it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Killer misses the target.
Killer pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Killer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zol to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Zol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zol stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Killer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Zol dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Killer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zol fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zol.
A combination from Zol does no damage.
Killer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zol shoots for a double leg takedown but Killer sprawls well. He's pushed Zol's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jerzy Killer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Zol.
Good leg kick by Killer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Killer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Killer wants it to stay on the feet.
Zol moves out of range as Killer throws a body kick.

Zol scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Killer is working to avoid the ground and pound but Zol connects with a decent elbow.
Killer has one of Zol's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer tries to bench press Zol off him but Zol keeps the position.
Jay Zol has got the better of the ground game so far.
Killer takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Zol lands a decent elbow from side control.
The ground and pound from Zol seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Zol creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Killer sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Zol in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Zol is trying to ground and pound but Killer uses the momentary lack of control by Zol to regain half guard.
Zol throwing shots but Killer is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zol winds up and cracks Killer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Zol throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zol sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Killer defending well though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zol winds up and cracks Killer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zol lands a nice short elbow.
Killer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zol.
Zol throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zol landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zol misses with a head shot. Killer uses the momentum to regain guard.
Zol is looking to work some ground and pound but Killer has wrist control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zol in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zol throws a big elbow that misses.
Zol throws a big elbow that misses.
Zol distracts Killer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zol throwing strikes but missing.
Killer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zol.
Zol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Killer keeping full guard, as Zol tries to pass.
Zol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Killer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zol throwing strikes but missing.

Zol drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Killer dives on top into guard.
Killer sitting in guard here, content to control.

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

Zol manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Killer on his heels. He'll look to pass Killer's guard now, I'm sure.
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.
Zol throws a big right hand that misses.
Zol postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Zol showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Killer stuffs the takedown attempt from Zol. Zol gets slowly back to his feet.
Zol shoots for a takedown but Killer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Killer slaps away a takedown attempt from Zol, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jerzy Killer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Zol.
Zol shoots in but no luck this time.
Killer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice shot lands for Killer.
Killer thumps Zol with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Killer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Killer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jay Zol is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zol takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Killer, right into the meat.
Killer blocks a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zol has a takedown stuffed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Killer.
Zol tries to score a power double leg takedown but Killer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zol somewhat.
Killer lands a head kick. Zol smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Jay Zol has been cut.
Zol has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Killer.
Zol misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Zol drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Killer looking to control.
Zol lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zol postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zol cracks Killer with a solid left hand.
Zol lands a couple of digs.
Zol is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zol throwing strikes from guard but Killer blocks nicely.
Killer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zol is looking to work some ground and pound but Killer has wrist control.
Zol postures up.
Killer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zol.
Jerzy Killer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Killer is trying to keep Zol in close.
Zol working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Killer's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Killer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Killer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Killer tries to get out of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zol accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zol lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Killer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zol.
Zol stands and throws Killer's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Zol crashes against the mat.
Killer is working to avoid the ground and pound but Zol connects with a decent elbow.
Zol landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zol lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Killer down.
Killer parries the strikes from Zol easily there. Zol is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Killer to escape.
Zol is chipping away with strikes.

Killer is rocked!
Killer taking a bit of punishment here - Zol scoring with strikes.
Oh Killer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zol cracks Killer with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Zol immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Killer is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Zol!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Zol!