PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rainbow Trout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zuese Zorro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rainbow Trout has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Trout
vs
Zorro

195 cm
30
216 lbs
20 - 9 - 0

195 cm
28
220 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Empire Threads

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rainbow Trout!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zuese Zorro!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Trout darts in and clinches Zorro up against the cage.
Trout throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zorro is working for takedown but Trout is calmly controlling the position for now.
Trout landing knees to the head.
Zorro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zorro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Trout tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zorro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Trout gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zorro blocks the elbow strike.
Zorro gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Rainbow Trout has been cut.
Zorro tries to pull guard but Trout won't allow it.
Rainbow Trout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zuese Zorro.
Zorro is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zorro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Trout avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zorro is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Trout is defending well.
Zorro with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trout misses with a knee strike.
Zorro lands a damaging elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Trout obliges.
Trout working Zorro over with knees to the body.
Trout landing knees to the body.
Zorro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Trout manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trout stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Trout wants it to stay on the feet.
Trout turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Trout scores with a head kick. Zorro tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A solid leg kick lands there for Trout.
Trout throws out a loose jab but Zorro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zorro shoots and misses
and Trout counters with a low kick, right behind Zorro 's knee.

Trout gets tackled into the cage by Zorro. Zorro maintains the clinch.
Zorro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Trout just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zorro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Trout to keep the fight standing.
Trout blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zorro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Trout stops a takedown attempt from Zorro.
Zorro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Trout is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zorro looks winded!
Trout tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zorro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Trout fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Trout thows a leg kick but Zorro checks it
and Zorro counters with a slapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zorro misses with a takedown
and Trout counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zorro's knee momentarily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Trout.
Zorro throws a head kick but Trout moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Trout.
Zorro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Trout counters with a low kick, right behind Zorro 's knee.
Nice body punch from Trout.
Zorro looks to clinch
and Trout counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zorro thinking.
Zorro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Trout throws a front kick aimed at Zorro's knee but Zorro avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zorro throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Trout.

Trout has closed the distance and engaged Zorro in a clinch.
Zorro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Trout avoids it.

Zorro pulls guard effortlessly.
Zorro has a closed guard, preventing Trout from standing up.

Trout stands and steps away. Zorro gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Trout throws a push kick but Zorro slaps the foot to one side.
Zorro 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.
Zorro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zorro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Trout sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zorro somewhat.
Trout lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zorro is looking to clinch but Trout is avoiding it.
Trout thumps Zorro with a low kick.
Zorro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Trout counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Trout gets a clinch.
Trout digs a right hand underneath Zorro's ribcage. Zorro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Trout tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zorro avoids it.
Zorro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

Trout manages to break the clinch.
Zorro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Trout counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Trout.
Zorro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Trout's efforts to push away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zorro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zorro tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zorro wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rainbow Trout dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rainbow Trout's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

A slapping body kick lands there for Trout.
Trout scores with a head kick. Zorro tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Zorro shoots and misses
and Trout counters with a low kick, right behind Zorro 's knee.
Zorro misses with a takedown
and Trout counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zorro's knee momentarily.
Zorro avoids the head kick by Trout.
Trout chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zorro throws a sloppy head kick and Trout moves out of range easily.
Zorro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Trout.
Zorro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Trout connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zorro scrambles back to his feet.
Zorro is breathing heavily.
A punch lands to the side of Zorro 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zorro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zorro shoots in for a takedown but Trout shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rainbow Trout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zuese Zorro.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trout lands with a kick to the ribs.
Trout lands a head shot.

Zorro throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Trout was covering up waiting for the punch and Zorro finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Zorro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zorro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Trout working a defensive guard here.
Trout has Zorro pulled in close to control his posture.

Zorro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zorro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zorro drops back looking for a leg! Trout is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Trout manages to kick Zorro off! Zorro jumps back into Trout's guard.
Zorro wants to pass the guard but Trout is keeping the position.
Zorro passes Trout's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zorro working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Trout's thigh. Trout counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Trout is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Trout is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Zorro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zorro tries to free his leg and advance position but Trout is retaining full guard.
Trout pulls Zorro in close to prevent any damage.
Trout on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Trout tries to get out of the position.
Trout wants to sweep but no luck.

Zorro has gone for a leg lock! Trout slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zorro's guard.

Zorro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Zorro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Trout doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Trout manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Trout wants to get up but he can't break Zorro's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Trout gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Trout moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick by Zorro misses
and Trout counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Trout clinches up with Zorro and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trout misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trout is leaning against Zorro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zorro wants a takedown.
Trout tries to land knees in the clinch but Zorro avoids the damage to the body.
Trout trying to land knees to the body.
Zorro avoiding damage as Trout throws knees to the body.

Trout breaks from the clinch.
Trout scores with a jab.
Zuese Zorro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zorro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rainbow Trout dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rainbow Trout's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Zorro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Trout counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trout throws a quick inside leg kick.

Trout rushes Zorro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zorro throws a knee to the head but misses.
The referee calls for Trout to work.
Trout missing with knees to the body.

Zorro gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Zorro 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.

Zorro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Trout sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trout desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Zorro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Trout slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Trout looking to control.

Zorro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zorro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Zorro drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Trout dives on top into guard.
Trout wants to stand but Zorro is controlling his posture from full guard.

Zorro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Trout gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zorro looking for a guillotine here but Trout defends easily.

Zorro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Trout is aware though and is defending well.
Trout wants to get up but he can't break Zorro's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Zorro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Trout can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Trout decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Zorro, up you get!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zorro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Trout can pounce on him.

Trout forces Zorro back against the cage and clinches.
Trout stalling in the clinch but Zorro improves position.
Trout misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zorro.
Zorro jumps guard but Trout stands there with Zorro around his waist. Zorro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rainbow Trout has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trout tries to break free but Zorro pushes him back against the cage.
Zorro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zorro using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zorro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rainbow Trout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zuese Zorro.
Zorro blocks the elbow strike.
Zorro dodges an elbow strike from Trout.
Trout has had enough of the clinch but Zorro keeps him there for the moment.
Zorro wants a takedown.
Trout looking to stall.
Trout is looking to break free of the clinch but Zorro has double underhooks.
Zorro is trying to drag Trout to the mat but Trout just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zorro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zorro has Trout pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Trout manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zorro takes a knee to the side of the body.
Trout stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zorro jumps guard but Trout turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trout is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zorro is defending well for now.
Trout connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zorro's face.
Trout lands a knee to the head.
Trout has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Trout lands a knee to the body.
Zorro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zuese Zorro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trout lands a nice knee to the body.
Trout throws a knee to the head but misses.
Trout is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zorro is defending well for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Trout stops a takedown attempt from Zorro.
Trout lands a right hand.
Zorro wants a takedown.
Trout tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zorro avoids it.
Zorro misses with an elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rainbow Trout showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Trout, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rainbow Trout!