PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dillon Zamora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Right Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Right Cross will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Zamora
vs
Cross

168 cm
20
214 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

190 cm
18
195 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dillon Zamora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Right Cross!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Zamora clinches up with Cross and pushes him back against the cage.

Zamora wants the takedown. Cross is fighting it off but Zamora persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cross's guard against the cage.
Zamora in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zamora is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zamora might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Dillon Zamora just wasn't active enough.

Zamora shoots in and gets a takedown into Cross's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zamora controls from within his opponent's guard.

Zamora stands and steps away. Cross gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Cross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zamora tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cross manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cross throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zamora counters with a big head kick but Cross shrugs it off.
Zamora is looking to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cross. Zamora does a little dance to reset his feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cross tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Zamora is trying to trip Cross. He has hold of a leg but Cross is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Zamora persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Zamora really is a fat lump.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zamora controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cross looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dillon Zamora wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Zamora has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zamora lands a right hand.
Zamora will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cross up against the cage.
Zamora looking to throw knees to the head but Cross is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zamora has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Cross clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Cross is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cross trying to get back to his feet but Zamora is in full control for now.
I would not like to be Cross right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dillon Zamora dominated that round.
That's time! Zamora's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

No joy there for Cross, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cross swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zamora counters with a nice kick to the body.

Zamora fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cross, pushing him back against the cage.
Zamora landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Zamora has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cross avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Zamora's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Zamora has managed to clinch.
Cross is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zamora stalling the fight.
Cross fails to pull guard.
Cross pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zamora with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zamora holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cross jumps guard but Zamora stands there with Cross around his waist. Cross gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Zamora pulls guard successfully.

Zamora is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Zamora manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

Zamora closes the distance and pushes Cross back into the cage.
Zamora tries a knee to the head but Cross blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zamora lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Right Cross has been cut.

Zamora manages to pull guard.

Zamora is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Cross presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cross misses with an elbow over the top.
Cross with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Zamora wants the takedown. Cross is fighting it off but Zamora persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cross's guard against the cage.
Zamora's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zamora has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dillon Zamora has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Zamora fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cross throws a combination that misses
letting Zamora counter with a right hand.
Zamora fails in his attempt to clinch.

Zamora takes the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zamora drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zamora with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zamora is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cross can do to turn this around?
Cross managing to block the knees to the body from Zamora.
Zamora avoiding damage as Cross throws knees to the body.
Zamora looking to throw knees to the head but Cross is blocking nicely.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zamora takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Zamora wants the takedown. Cross is fighting it off but Zamora persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cross's guard against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zamora is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dillon Zamora dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Right Cross's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Cross pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zamora back to the cage. Cross follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Zamora fails in his attempt to clinch.

Zamora instigates a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zamora obliges.
Cross takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Zamora manages to pull guard.
Zamora manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cross manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zamora controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dillon Zamora overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Dillon Zamora just wasn't active enough.

Zamora has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cross creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cross wants to break free but Zamora has control.
Zamora avoiding damage.
Cross tries to land a knee to the head but Zamora blocks with his arms.

Zamora works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Zamora controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zamora drops back looking for a leg! Cross is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cross manages to kick Zamora off! Zamora jumps back into Cross's guard.
Zamora is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Dillon Zamora wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Zamora closes the distance and clinches up with Cross, looking for a takedown. Zamora pushes Cross against the cage but Cross circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cross looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Zamora closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cross's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zamora controlling from the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dillon Zamora showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zamora has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dillon Zamora!