PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zombie Nation (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skittles McCallister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zombie Nation could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Skittles McCallister's chin.

Nation
vs
McCallister

165 cm
25
140 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

163 cm
19
135 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zombie Nation!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Skittles McCallister!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nation tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nation is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McCallister is defended easily by Nation.
McCallister lands with a slapping head kick.
McCallister circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nation darts in trying to clinch

and McCallister counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nation tries to kick McCallister off but McCallister keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McCallister perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCallister wants to take a breather but Nation is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Skittles McCallister.

Nation closes the distance and clinches.
Nation throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nation misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McCallister.
Nation using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nation missing with knees to the body.
McCallister is working for takedown but Nation is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nation lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nation is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nation landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McCallister looks winded!
Nation misses with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
McCallister can't get the takedown.
Zombie Nation has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skittles McCallister.
Nation lands an elbow inside.
Nation unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nation slows down the pace here.
McCallister is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nation landing knees to the body.
Nation is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nation putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McCallister in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nation.
Nation landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Nation.
McCallister takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nation utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nation connects with a nasty looking knee right to McCallister's face.
Nation landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nation lands a damaging elbow.
McCallister takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nation lands a nice elbow.
Nation creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McCallister's defenses.
Nation lands an elbow just above McCallister 's eye.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCallister takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nation creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McCallister's defenses.
Nation dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nation unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nation lands an elbow just above McCallister 's eye.
Nation unloads a knee to the mid-section. McCallister lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nation takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nation scores with a knee to the head.
Nation connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McCallister avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McCallister swats away the attempt to clinch by Nation.
Nation tries to clinch but McCallister moves away

and McCallister counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nation is looking to stand up but McCallister isn't so interested in that idea.
McCallister is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Zombie Nation has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nation wants to clinch up but McCallister keeps it at a distance.
Nation fails in his attempt to clinch.

Nation moves into the clinch.
Nation using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McCallister has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McCallister has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nation avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nation lands an elbow inside that McCallister shrugs off.
Nation crunches a lovely knee into McCallister's ribcage.
Zombie Nation has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McCallister is breathing heavily.
Nation with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nation stalling in the clinch.
Nation landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nation.
McCallister takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nation gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McCallister takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nation - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McCallister takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nation lands an elbow that stopped McCallister in his tracks for a moment.
McCallister tries for a takedown but Nation manages to get underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nation is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nation holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Nation.
Knees to the body from Nation.
Nice elbow from Nation.
Nation lands a nice knee to the body.
McCallister takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nation lands an elbow inside.
Nation lands an elbow inside.
Nation content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nation with a knee to the head.
Nation lands a knee to the head.
Nation landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nation lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nation unloads a knee to the mid-section. McCallister lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McCallister wants a takedown but no success here.
Zombie Nation has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skittles McCallister.
Nation lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nation obliges.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nation using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nation with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nation has McCallister pressed against the cage, preventing McCallister from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zombie Nation dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Nation tries to clinch up.
McCallister swats away the attempt to clinch by Nation.

Nation clinches up against the cage.
Nation tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nation gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nation.
McCallister takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nation slows down the pace here.
McCallister takes an elbow to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nation lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nation gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McCallister.
Nation with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McCallister drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nation gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The referee calls for Nation to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nation lands a knee to the head.
Nation landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nation is pressed up against the cage. McCallister has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nation down to the mat. Nation avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Zombie Nation has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skittles McCallister.
Nation fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nation tries to clinch up.

Nation instigates a clinch.
Nation is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCallister can do to turn this around?
Nation connects with a knee to the head.

McCallister is rocked!
Nation slows down the pace here.
McCallister is still on wobbly legs! Can Nation finish him?
Nation connects with a knee to the head.
Nation stalling.
Nation landing knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nation creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McCallister's defenses.
Nation gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Nation.
McCallister takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nation lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nation connects with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nation.
Nation lands an elbow inside.
Nation with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nation lands a nice knee to the body.
Nation lands an elbow just above McCallister 's eye.
Nation lands a knee to the head.
Nation landing knees to the head.
Nation scores a nice knee to the body.
Nation connects with a nasty looking knee right to McCallister's face.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nation.
Nation lands an elbow inside that McCallister shrugs off.
Nation working McCallister over with knees to the body.
Nation lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Nation.
Nation with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nation lands an elbow that stopped McCallister in his tracks for a moment.
McCallister takes a knee to the side of the body.
McCallister takes an elbow to the temple.
McCallister is looking for a takedown.
Nation crunches a lovely knee into McCallister's ribcage.
McCallister seems to have recovered his senses.
Nation comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCallister takes an elbow to the temple.
McCallister jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nation walks away with a smile on his face. McCallister gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nation is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nation wants to clinch up but McCallister keeps it at a distance.
Nation doesn't manage to clinch there - McCallister circles away.
Nation tries to clinch up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nation tries to close the distance and clinch but McCallister swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nation tries to close the distance and clinch but McCallister swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Skittles McCallister has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nation fails in his attempt to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zombie Nation showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nation, 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zombie Nation!