PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Omar Cluzet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dr John Zoidberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cluzet comes to the cage accompanied by Fracture Design - Emotions (Mage Remix) . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cluzet
vs
John Zoidberg

178 cm
20
180 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

178 cm
27
185 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Omar Cluzet!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dr John Zoidberg!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zoidberg works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zoidberg lands with a shot to the body.
Zoidberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zoidberg loads up on a big right hand but Cluzet slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cluzet. Zoidberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zoidberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zoidberg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cluzet makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zoidberg scores with the left hand. Cluzet knows he should have avoided that one.
Zoidberg throws a hook to the side of Cluzet's head but Cluzet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cluzet lands with a nice body punch.
Cluzet throws a body punch but Zoidberg moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zoidberg, as that shot connected.
Cluzet slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zoidberg scores with a three punch combo!
Zoidberg fails to land the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cluzet throws a jab when Zoidberg was well out of range.
Cluzet bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zoidberg's head.
A slow jab from Zoidberg misses its intended target.
Omar Cluzet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cluzet throws a looping overhand right but Zoidberg ducks down to avoid it.
Cluzet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zoidberg manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Cluzet.
Zoidberg doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Cluzet counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cluzet.
Zoidberg wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cluzet can't find room to land a body shot as Zoidberg controls the action.
Cluzet lands a nice uppercut.
Cluzet is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Zoidberg turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Zoidberg manages to end up in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Zoidberg throwing strikes but Cluzet manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Zoidberg wants to control but Cluzet postures up.
Cluzet wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zoidberg keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cluzet looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Zoidberg is avoiding damage well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zoidberg is not content to let Cluzet control the position.
Zoidberg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zoidberg is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cluzet taking a breather here.
Zoidberg is looking to regain half guard here but Cluzet keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cluzet fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Zoidberg is trying to improve his position.
Cluzet is looking to take a break and control but Zoidberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zoidberg is looking to regain half guard here but Cluzet keeps moving and retains side control.
Cluzet slows the pace down.
Zoidberg is trying to improve his position.
Cluzet just content to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cluzet is looking to take a break and control but Zoidberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Omar Cluzet has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Zoidberg misses the body punch
and Cluzet counters with a right hand to the body.
Zoidberg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cluzet lands a nice looking body shot.
Cluzet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zoidberg.

Cluzet has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cluzet just leaning against Zoidberg, taking a breather.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cluzet scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zoidberg has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cluzet is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Omar Cluzet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dr John Zoidberg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cluzet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zoidberg misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dr John Zoidberg will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cluzet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Zoidberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zoidberg ducks under a wild hook from Cluzet.
Zoidberg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cluzet ducks under a wild hook from Zoidberg.
Zoidberg might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Zoidberg closes the distance and clinches up with Cluzet, looking for a takedown. Zoidberg pushes Cluzet against the cage but Cluzet circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zoidberg fails with the takedown.
Cluzet avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dr John Zoidberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice takedown defense from Cluzet. No joy for Zoidberg on that attempt.
Omar Cluzet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dr John Zoidberg.
Zoidberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cluzet swinging wildly here.
Zoidberg's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cluzet connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zoidberg scrambles back to his feet.
Zoidberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Zoidberg. Those never looked like landing.
Cluzet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zoidberg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cluzet.
Cluzet missing with a left hand there. Zoidberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cluzet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zoidberg manages to avoid it.
Zoidberg lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cluzet backs up against the cage.
Zoidberg throws a big shot that misses.
Cluzet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cluzet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zoidberg.
Cluzet swings for the body but Zoidberg moves out of range.
Cluzet on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zoidberg fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cluzet cracks Zoidberg with an open hand slap.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoidberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab by Zoidberg.
Cluzet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zoidberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cluzet punishes Zoidberg's body with a nice straight punch.
Dr John Zoidberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cluzet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Left hook, right uppercut from Zoidberg.
Cluzet takes one to the side of the head.
Cluzet lands with a shot to the body.
Cluzet with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cluzet lands with a good body shot.
A combination from Zoidberg does no damage.
Zoidberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cluzet throws a hook but Zoidberg avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoidberg defending well as Cluzet loads up on a big left hand.
Zoidberg looks to land a left hand but Cluzet moved out of range nicely.
Cluzet takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cluzet misses with a wild body shot.
Cluzet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zoidberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Cluzet.
Cluzet swings for the body but Zoidberg moves out of range.
A big right from Cluzet misses.
Zoidberg uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zoidberg fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zoidberg throws the left hand but Cluzet avoids the punch easily.
Cluzet stuffs the takedown.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zoidberg.
Cluzet throws a hook but Zoidberg blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cluzet connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Cluzet moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Cluzet.
Cluzet misses with the head strike.
Cluzet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zoidberg is trying to push Cluzet away but Cluzet has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zoidberg is trying to break free.
Zoidberg is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cluzet to keep the fight standing.
Cluzet working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cluzet creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cluzet lands with a left to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cluzet softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cluzet is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Zoidberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Cluzet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dr John Zoidberg will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Zoidberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Cluzet is just out of range.
Cluzet takes a swing at Zoidberg's ribcage but misses.
Cluzet lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cluzet connects with a body shot that sends Zoidberg's belly button to the back.
A slow jab from Zoidberg misses its intended target.
Zoidberg shoots in for a double leg but Cluzet sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Cluzet has closed the distance and engaged Zoidberg in a clinch.
Zoidberg is trying to stall.
Zoidberg is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Cluzet has denied him.
Cluzet working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cluzet lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zoidberg backwards.
Cluzet lands with a right to the head.
Cluzet prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cluzet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoidberg is working for takedown but Cluzet is calmly controlling the position for now.
Omar Cluzet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dr John Zoidberg.
Cluzet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zoidberg takes a shot to the head.
Cluzet dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Cluzet for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Cluzet lands with a light punch inside.
Cluzet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cluzet lands with a short shot to the head.
Cluzet effectively controlling the action here.
Zoidberg drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Cluzet.
Zoidberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cluzet lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cluzet scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cluzet lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cluzet lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cluzet prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Cluzet.
Cluzet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zoidberg looking to slow down the pace here.
Cluzet lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zoidberg backwards.
Zoidberg has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cluzet is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zoidberg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cluzet works on Zoidberg's body with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoidberg looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cluzet lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cluzet lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zoidberg.
Cluzet works on Zoidberg's body with a couple of short punches.
Cluzet lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zoidberg or not.
Cluzet scores with a shoulder strike.
Cluzet blocks an uppercut.
Zoidberg wants a takedown.
Cluzet blocks an uppercut.
Cluzet lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cluzet lands a hook that snaps the head of Zoidberg backwards.
Cluzet lands a right hand.
Cluzet'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.
Cluzet lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zoidberg backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cluzet prevents Zoidberg from breaking the clinch.
Cluzet taking a breather.
Cluzet stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zoidberg looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cluzet makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cluzet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Zoidberg fails to land.
Cluzet digs a right hand underneath Zoidberg's ribcage. Zoidberg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cluzet lands a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cluzet lands a hook that snaps the head of Zoidberg backwards.
A short right from Cluzet.
Cluzet lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zoidberg backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Omar Cluzet clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Zoidberg throws a big shot that misses.
Cluzet changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zoidberg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cluzet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zoidberg throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Zoidberg misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Zoidberg.

Cluzet rushes Zoidberg and presses him up against the cage.
Zoidberg avoiding damage as Cluzet throws knees to the body.
Cluzet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Omar Cluzet has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cluzet is pressed up against the cage. Zoidberg has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cluzet down to the mat. Cluzet avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cluzet misses with a wild body shot.
Cluzet lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cluzet.

Cluzet gets a clinch.
Come on Cluzet - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cluzet lands with a light punch inside.
Zoidberg goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cluzet prevents it.
Cluzet is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A frustrated look appears on Zoidberg's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cluzet makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cluzet prevents Zoidberg from breaking the clinch.
Cluzet lands a nice uppercut.
Cluzet just leaning against Zoidberg, taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cluzet lands with a light punch inside.
Zoidberg blocking some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoidberg is trying to force a seperation but Cluzet has the dominant position.
Cluzet misses with a body punch.
Cluzet lands a body shot.
Zoidberg prevents a body shot from Cluzet.
Cluzet stalls.
A short uppercut from Cluzet.
A head punch on the inside from Zoidberg fails to land.
Zoidberg misses with some punches.
Cluzet lands a nice uppercut.
Cluzet digs a right hand underneath Zoidberg's ribcage. Zoidberg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cluzet lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zoidberg backwards.
Cluzet digs a right hand underneath Zoidberg's ribcage. Zoidberg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zoidberg is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Zoidberg prevents a body shot from Cluzet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cluzet lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zoidberg backwards.
Zoidberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cluzet lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zoidberg backwards.
Zoidberg can't break the clinch.
Zoidberg stalling in the clinch but Cluzet improves position.
Cluzet working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Cluzet.
Cluzet softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cluzet lands a body shot.
Cluzet can't find room to land a body shot as Zoidberg controls the action.
Cluzet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Cluzet.
Zoidberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cluzet.
Zoidberg drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Omar Cluzet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dr John Zoidberg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Cluzet.
A hook to the body from Cluzet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Cluzet scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cluzet cracks Zoidberg with a nice body shot.
A short left from Cluzet.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short left from Cluzet.

Zoidberg is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zoidberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cluzet lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Cluzet.
Cluzet stalling against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Omar Cluzet had his way with Dr John Zoidberg in that round.
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. This is the final round!

Zoidberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cluzet dips to his left and cracks Zoidberg with an uppercut!

Cluzet gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zoidberg wants a takedown but no success here.
Cluzet pushes Zoidberg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cluzet lands an elbow inside.
Zoidberg has a couple of punches blocked by Cluzet.
Zoidberg is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cluzet gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cluzet throws a punch but it's blocked by Zoidberg.
Zoidberg misses with the head strike.
Cluzet swings wildly with an uppercut but Zoidberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cluzet lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zoidberg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cluzet scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cluzet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cluzet softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cluzet lands a left hand.
Zoidberg wants to take the fight to the mat but Cluzet manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Omar Cluzet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dr John Zoidberg.
Cluzet struggles to land a body shot inside as Zoidberg controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Cluzet.
Cluzet lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zoidberg has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cluzet avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zoidberg is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Cluzet lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zoidberg or not.
Cluzet gets through Zoidberg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zoidberg is still on wobbly legs! Can Cluzet finish him?
Cluzet lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zoidberg misses with the head strike.
Zoidberg seems to have recovered his senses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Cluzet scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cluzet works on Zoidberg's body with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cluzet struggles to land a body shot inside as Zoidberg controls his hands.
Cluzet lands a right hand.
Cluzet scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Cluzet.
Cluzet lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Zoidberg to his knees! Cluzet keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Omar Cluzet!
Omar Cluzet retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Omar Cluzet thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.