PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Heisenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamid Zaferani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heisenberg's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hope and Pray. Mitch Heisenberg is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Heisenberg
vs
Zaferani

167 cm
34
145 lbs
35 - 13 - 1

170 cm
33
145 lbs
27 - 17 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Milwaukee's Best 160
Heisenberg

Milwaukee's Best 160
Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mitch Heisenberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Hamid Zaferani!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaferani takes a swing at Heisenberg's ribcage but misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Heisenberg.
Heisenberg checks the leg kick nicely there.
A good leg kick by Zaferani.
Zaferani tests Heisenberg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Zaferani misses.
Heisenberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zaferani scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Heisenberg throws a shot to the body.
Zaferani misses with a body kick.
Zaferani connects with a solid leg kick.
Zaferani gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heisenberg digs a good hook to Zaferani's body.
Heisenberg 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.
Zaferani finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice body kick there by Zaferani.
Heisenberg throws a leg kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heisenberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaferani.
Heisenberg connects with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Heisenberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zaferani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heisenberg moves away.
Heisenberg slips under a jab.
Zaferani lands a front kick.
Heisenberg lands with a shot to the body.
Zaferani pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Heisenberg misses with a body kick.
Zaferani dips to his left and cracks Heisenberg with an uppercut!
Heisenberg throws a wild body kick that Zaferani sees coming a mile off.
Hamid Zaferani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Heisenberg closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zaferani circles away.
Heisenberg throws a shot to the body.
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!
Heisenberg throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Heisenberg throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaferani listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Heisenberg throws a hook but Zaferani blocks it.
Heisenberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zaferani.
Zaferani connects with a solid leg kick.
Heisenberg throws a series of punches but Zaferani moves out of range.
Zaferani misses with a body kick.
Zaferani takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zaferani scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Heisenberg walks into a straight right hand from Zaferani.
Zaferani fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Heisenberg checks it well.
Heisenberg checks the leg kick.
Heisenberg takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Heisenberg scores with a jab to the body.
Heisenberg attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Heisenberg wants to slow Zaferani down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice body punch from Zaferani.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaferani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zaferani slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Heisenberg lands a head kick. Zaferani smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Heisenberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zaferani staying out of range there.
Heisenberg checks the leg kick nicely there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zaferani.
Heisenberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Heisenberg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zaferani.
Zaferani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heisenberg.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Heisenberg, right into the meat.
Heisenberg shoots for a double leg takedown but Zaferani sprawls well. He's pushed Heisenberg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Heisenberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaferani moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Heisenberg.
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!
Heisenberg changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zaferani tries to avoid it but Heisenberg manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zaferani to the ground. Zaferani escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitch Heisenberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zaferani finds it's way round the side to connect with Heisenberg's head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zaferani.
Heisenberg misses with a leg kick.
Zaferani throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Heisenberg avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Heisenberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zaferani throws out the jab.
Heisenberg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zaferani manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Heisenberg moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zaferani jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zaferani gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Heisenberg counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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.
Zaferani won't allow Heisenberg to pass to mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zaferani keeping hold of Heisenberg's head, controlling as best he can.
Heisenberg trying to control from half guard but Zaferani is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mitch Heisenberg will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Heisenberg avoids the head kick by Zaferani.
Heisenberg scores with a nice body kick.
Heisenberg throws a low kick but Zaferani moves out of range easily.
Zaferani works the jab nicely.
Zaferani moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zaferani throws a shot from downtown. Heisenberg moves away and avoids it.
Zaferani throws a head kick that misses.
Zaferani lands a head kick. Heisenberg smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Heisenberg tries to work over Zaferani's front leg with a kick but Zaferani checks it.
Zaferani lands with a nice body punch.
Zaferani on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Heisenberg throws an overhand right that lands on Zaferani's shoulder, as Zaferani tries to avoid the shot.
Zaferani looks for the body kick but Heisenberg saw that one coming.
Zaferani on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaferani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heisenberg takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zaferani looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zaferani thows a left - swing and a miss!
Heisenberg tries to clinch but Zaferani is having none of it.
Zaferani turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Heisenberg lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zaferani doesn't seem phased though.
Heisenberg throws a big shot that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zaferani.
Heisenberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Zaferani.
Zaferani lands a nice looking body kick.
Zaferani lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaferani misses the shot to the body.
Heisenberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Heisenberg dodges the punch combination from Zaferani.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaferani's corner calls for a 1-2. Zaferani obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heisenberg tests Zaferani's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Heisenberg moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Heisenberg is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

Zaferani gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Heisenberg wants to pass the guard but Zaferani is keeping the position.
Zaferani is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Heisenberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaferani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zaferani is controlling Heisenberg's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zaferani pulls Heisenberg in to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Hamid Zaferani wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jab, jab by Zaferani - just one landing.
Zaferani lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Heisenberg throws a hook to the side of Zaferani's head but Zaferani sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Heisenberg turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zaferani connects with an inside leg kick.
Zaferani jabs Heisenberg right on the nose. Heisenberg blinks but takes it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zaferani.
Heisenberg throws a low kick, looking for Zaferani's leg but Zaferani calmly moves out of range.
Heisenberg cracks Zaferani with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Heisenberg scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hamid Zaferani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaferani throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Heisenberg counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Zaferani!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg controls the position.
Zaferani tries to improve position but can't.
Heisenberg grinds an elbow into Zaferani's temple.
Heisenberg looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Zaferani is avoiding damage well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaferani is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Zaferani is trying to control Heisenberg's posture but Heisenberg avoids it.
Mitch Heisenberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Heisenberg in side control, throwing shots but Zaferani defends.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zaferani struggling a bit here.
Heisenberg has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Heisenberg wants to control but Zaferani is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mitch Heisenberg will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Heisenberg misses with a low kick.
Heisenberg connects with the punch.
Zaferani moves out of range as Heisenberg strikes.
Zaferani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Heisenberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zaferani defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Zaferani finds it's way through Heisenberg's defenses.
Zaferani connects with an inside leg kick.
Zaferani throws a wild body kick that Heisenberg sees coming a mile off.
Heisenberg loads up on a big right hand but Zaferani slips the punch.
Zaferani has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Zaferani misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zaferani throws a push kick but Heisenberg slaps the foot to one side.
Heisenberg avoids a kick to the body.
Zaferani dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Heisenberg. That did some damage!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heisenberg lands with a nice combination. Zaferani backs away looking to recover.
Heisenberg jabs Zaferani to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zaferani avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zaferani.
Heisenberg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Heisenberg throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zaferani scores with a spinning back kick!
Zaferani chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Heisenberg takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zaferani lands a glancing blow to the side of Heisenberg's head.
Heisenberg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zaferani pinned against the cage. Zaferani gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heisenberg looks to land a right hand but Zaferani moved out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg throws a sloppy head kick
and Zaferani connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zaferani moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zaferani throws a jab when Heisenberg was well out of range.
Zaferani delivers a nice body kick.
Zaferani connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Heisenberg tries to land a leg kick but Zaferani saw it coming and moves away.
Zaferani lands with a kick to the ribs.
Heisenberg moves out of range of the body kick.
Heisenberg misses the jab.
Heisenberg will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Heisenberg throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zaferani.
Zaferani scores with a jab to the head.
Zaferani throws the left hand but Heisenberg avoids the punch easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaferani throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Zaferani.
Zaferani throws out a loose jab but Heisenberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heisenberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heisenberg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Zaferani misses.
Heisenberg is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zaferani misses with a body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zaferani. That's going to slow Heisenberg down.
Heisenberg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zaferani.
Heisenberg shoots for a takedown but Zaferani saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitch Heisenberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heisenberg misses with a head kick.
Zaferani avoids the body shot from Heisenberg.
Zaferani misses with a looping left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zaferani's head backwards.
Heisenberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaferani throws a right and a left that Heisenberg avoids nicely.
Zaferani misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jab by Zaferani.
Zaferani misses with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heisenberg looks for a takedown but Zaferani sprawls well.
Zaferani throws out a loose jab but Heisenberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hamid Zaferani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zaferani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heisenberg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Heisenberg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zaferani swivels and escapes.

Zaferani moves into the clinch.
Heisenberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zaferani lands with a short punch from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hamid Zaferani comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Heisenberg 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mitch Heisenberg!
After winning the bout, Mitch Heisenberg thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.