PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Quizz Al Fazz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bronco Buster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quizz Al Fazz is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Al Fazz
vs
Buster

190 cm
35
180 lbs
26 - 11 - 1

179 cm
34
180 lbs
22 - 17 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Merciless Gladiators

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Quizz Al Fazz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bronco Buster!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fazz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fazz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Buster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fazz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Buster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fazz manages to avoid it.
Buster lands with a good body shot.
Buster shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fazz pinned against the cage. Fazz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Buster scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Fazz there.
Buster throws a right hand that Fazz ducks under and follows up with a left that Fazz also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Fazz.
Buster fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fazz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Buster doesn't manage to clinch there - Fazz circles away.
Buster blocks a head kick by Fazz.
Fazz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buster throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fazz counters with a stiff right hand.
Fazz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fazz misses with a leg kick.
Buster misses with a takedown attempt - Fazz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Quizz Al Fazz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bronco Buster.
Fazz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bronco Buster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buster is looking to clinch but Fazz is avoiding it.
Buster throws a nice inside leg kick.
Buster looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fazz is fending him off so far but Buster persists. Nope, Fazz circles away and we're back to standing.
Buster avoids the head kick by Fazz.
Fazz throws a hook to the side of Buster's head but Buster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Buster doesn't manage to clinch there - Fazz circles away.
Buster misses with a takedown
and Fazz counters with a low kick, right behind Buster 's knee.
Fazz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fazz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Buster throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fazz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice defenses there by Fazz.
Fazz throws a series of punches but Buster moves out of range.
Buster fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buster looks to score with a jab to the body but Fazz is just out of range.
Buster looks for a takedown but Fazz sprawls well.
Fazz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fazz keeps the fight on the outside.
Buster is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fazz rather than just go for the knockout.
Buster misses with a takedown attempt - Fazz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Buster sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fazz sizes up Buster with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Buster will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Buster blocks a head kick by Fazz.
Fazz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Buster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buster tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fazz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Buster somewhat.
Quizz Al Fazz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fazz feints and then cracks Buster's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Buster down.
Buster tries to clinch but Fazz moves out of range.
Buster throws a shot to the body.
Buster throws out a loose jab but Fazz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fazz.
Fazz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fazz wants it to stay on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buster tries to clinch but Fazz is having none of it.
Buster scores with a hook.
Fazz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buster swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fazz.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fazz.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Buster.
Fazz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Buster checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Buster shoots for a takedown but Fazz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Fazz. That snapped Buster's head back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fazz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fazz lands the left hand.
Fazz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Buster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fazz was well out of range. Poor timing from Buster.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quizz Al Fazz 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.

Buster looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Buster doesn't manage to clinch there - Fazz circles away.
Buster misses with a hook.
Buster stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fazz.
Fazz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fazz swings widly with a right hand
and Buster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fazz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Buster misses the body punch
and Fazz counters with a right hand to the body.
Buster tried to score with a low kick but Fazz checks it.
Buster avoids the head kick by Fazz.
Buster goes for a double leg but Fazz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fazz continues to drive forward.
Buster keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fazz's efforts to push away.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fazz.
Fazz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Buster just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fazz's brow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buster is looking for a takedown.
Buster wants a takedown but no success here.
Quizz Al Fazz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bronco Buster.

Fazz breaks the clinch.
Buster misses with a hook

and Fazz moves into the clinch.
Buster is trying to drag Fazz to the mat but Fazz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fazz is trying to maintain a safe position but Buster gets an underhook and turns Fazz into the cage.
Fazz gets underhooks to prevent Buster's takedown attempt.
Fazz has had enough of the clinch but Buster keeps him there for the moment.
Fazz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Buster has him pressed against the cage.
Buster has Fazz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fazz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Fazz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fazz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Buster slips a straight right by Fazz.
Buster looks to score with a jab to the body but Fazz is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fazz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fazz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buster shoots for a double leg takedown but Fazz sprawls well. He's pushed Buster's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Buster darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Fazz has his hands clasped together around Buster's back. He's all about the action.
Fazz gets full guard.
Fazz pulls Buster in close to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fazz is trying to keep Buster in close.
Buster looking to sit in guard and control but Fazz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Buster keeping moving, preventing Fazz from controlling successfully.
Fazz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Quizz Al Fazz wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Buster avoids the head kick by Fazz.
Buster thows a body shot but no joy.
Jab by Fazz.
Buster stuns Fazz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fazz throws a head kick that misses.
Fazz misses with a head kick.
Fazz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fazz wants it to stay on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fazz misses with a two punch combination.
Buster throws a shot to the body.
Buster is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fazz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fazz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

Buster shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quizz Al Fazz dominated that second 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!

Buster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fazz.
Buster blocks a head kick by Fazz.
Fazz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Buster ducks right into an uppercut from Fazz.
Fazz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buster lands an overhand right.
Buster shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fazz pinned against the cage. Fazz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Buster takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Buster feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fazz is trying to control the position but Buster postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buster throws an elbow that misses. Fazz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Buster's guard. Nice move by Fazz!
Fazz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Quizz Al Fazz has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Buster shoots in but no luck this time.
Horrible takedown by Buster or perhaps it was just good defense by Fazz which made him look bad.
Quizz Al Fazz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bronco Buster.
Buster changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fazz tries to avoid it but Buster manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fazz to the ground. Fazz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Buster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Buster looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fazz!
Fazz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Buster off and has taken his back!
Bronco Buster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buster wants to control his opponent's hands but Fazz gets his hands free.
Fazz is riding his opponent, not letting Buster buck him off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buster trying to control the position but Fazz manages to sink in the hooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fazz trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Buster doesn't escape.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Buster misses with a takedown attempt - Fazz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Buster dives in and grabs Fazz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fazz pushes down on Buster's head and hops out.
Fazz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fazz throws a sloppy head kick

so Buster counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Buster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fazz is keeping the position for now.
Buster is looking to work some ground and pound but Fazz has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fazz keeping full guard, as Buster tries to pass.
Fazz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fazz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Buster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fazz is keeping the position for now.
Quizz Al Fazz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fazz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buster postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Buster landing with the ground and pound.
Buster lands a couple of digs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bronco Buster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fazz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quizz Al Fazz!
An out of breath Quizz Al Fazz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.