PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Barbaros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Authority Zelditeez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Barbaros
vs
Zelditeez

160 cm
25
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
195 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eddie Barbaros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Authority Zelditeez!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zelditeez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barbaros sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zelditeez somewhat.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zelditeez has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.

Zelditeez clinches up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Barbaros just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zelditeez's brow.
Barbaros throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Barbaros tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zelditeez avoids it.
Zelditeez avoids the elbow strike from Barbaros, against the cage.
Zelditeez dodges an elbow strike from Barbaros.
Barbaros lands an elbow inside that Zelditeez shrugs off.
Barbaros keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zelditeez's efforts to push away.
Zelditeez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Barbaros to keep the fight standing.
Zelditeez is trying to break the clinch but Barbaros has him pressed against the cage.
Zelditeez is trying to drag Barbaros to the mat but Barbaros just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Eddie Barbaros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Authority Zelditeez.
Zelditeez throws an elbow but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbaros tries to land knees in the clinch but Zelditeez avoids the damage to the body.
Barbaros effectively controlling the action here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Barbaros just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zelditeez's brow.
Barbaros'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.
Barbaros looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Barbaros throws an elbow but it misses.
Barbaros lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Zelditeez avoids a wild elbow strike from Barbaros.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbaros throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Barbaros gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zelditeez blocks an elbow strike.
Barbaros gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
I was talking to Barbaros's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Barbaros misses with an elbow over the top.
Barbaros throws an elbow that misses.
Zelditeez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Barbaros will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zelditeez up against the cage.
Barbaros misses with an elbow over the top.
Zelditeez avoids the elbow strike from Barbaros, against the cage.
Barbaros misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zelditeez.
Barbaros lands a nice elbow.
Zelditeez is trying to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Barbaros.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbaros.
Barbaros pushes off an throws an elbow but Zelditeez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Barbaros lands a damaging elbow.
Zelditeez blocks an elbow strike.
Barbaros comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Barbaros throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zelditeez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Barbaros throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Barbaros just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zelditeez's brow.
Nice elbow from Barbaros.
Zelditeez blocks the elbow strike.
Barbaros looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zelditeez blocks an elbow strike.
Zelditeez takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zelditeez wants to take the fight to the mat but Barbaros manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zelditeez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zelditeez avoids a wild elbow strike from Barbaros.
Zelditeez blocks an elbow strike from Barbaros.
Zelditeez blocks an elbow strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Barbaros.
Zelditeez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Barbaros creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zelditeez's defenses.
Nice elbow from Barbaros.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbaros slowing the pace effectively.
Barbaros lands a nice elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zelditeez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Barbaros lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Authority Zelditeez has been cut.
Zelditeez blocks the elbow strike.
Barbaros lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Barbaros dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Authority Zelditeez'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.

Barbaros tries to score with a low kick but Zelditeez moves his leg out of the way.
Zelditeez checks a low kick from Barbaros.
Zelditeez checks a leg kick.
Barbaros wants to slow Zelditeez down by chopping away at his legs.

Barbaros forces Zelditeez back against the cage and clinches.
Eddie Barbaros has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barbaros looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Barbaros throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zelditeez blocks an elbow strike.
Barbaros creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zelditeez fails to pull guard.
Barbaros missing with knees to the body.
Barbaros lands a damaging elbow.
Barbaros looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Barbaros lands an elbow that stopped Zelditeez in his tracks for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zelditeez avoids a wild elbow strike from Barbaros.
Zelditeez blocks an elbow strike from Barbaros.
Barbaros lands an elbow inside.
Barbaros misses with an elbow over the top.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice elbow from Barbaros.
Barbaros throws an elbow that misses.
Zelditeez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barbaros walks away with a smile on his face. Zelditeez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zelditeez throws a hook but Barbaros blocks it.
Barbaros wants to clinch.
Barbaros turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barbaros tries to clinch up but Zelditeez circles away and keeps his distance.

Zelditeez clinches with his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbaros blocks an elbow strike.
Zelditeez working hard to break the clinch.
Barbaros lands an elbow inside.
Barbaros misses with an elbow strike.
Barbaros controlling the action here for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zelditeez throws an elbow but it misses.
Zelditeez tries to pull guard but Barbaros forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Eddie Barbaros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Authority Zelditeez.
Barbaros misses with an elbow over the top.
Barbaros stops a takedown attempt from Zelditeez.
Barbaros trying to land knees to the body.

Zelditeez turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Zelditeez manages to end up in side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Barbaros tries to buck Zelditeez off but Zelditeez is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Barbaros tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Zelditeez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Barbaros's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barbaros tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Zelditeez easily slips into full mount!
Zelditeez lands a big elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbaros keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Barbaros tries to control the position but Zelditeez now has his back.
Zelditeez thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Barbaros trying to control the action but Zelditeez just sinks the hooks in.
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!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Zelditeez controlling the positon.

Zelditeez has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Barbaros is in real trouble here. Zelditeez gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Barbaros is tapping out! Zelditeez wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Authority Zelditeez!