PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Doo Han (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krzys Zybul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zybul has chosen Gangstarr - Battle as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Han
vs
Zybul

170 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

178 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Doo Han!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Krzys Zybul!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Han takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zybul looks to clinch

and Han counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Han is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zybul wants to control the action here but instead Han manages to pass to full mount!
Han thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

Han looking for a guillotine from mount but Zybul is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Han lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zybul sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Han not doing much here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Han throwing shots but Zybul is blocking nicely.
Han is thwarting Zybul's attempts to control the position.
Han not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Han not doing much here.
Han missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zybul trying to control from the bottom.

Han is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zybul defends it well.
Zybul looks winded!
Zybul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zybul has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Han is working away from the top position though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Zybul blocking the ground and pound attempt from Han.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Han controlling the action here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Doo Han.

Han closes the distance and pushes Zybul back into the cage.

Han has clasped his hands together around Zybul's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Zybul wants to control but Han postures up.
Han has knee on belly and moves into mount.
BOOM! Han connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Han lands a big elbow.
Han controlling from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Han lands a big shot there that rocks Zybul but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Han looking to control and managing it successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Han lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doo Han dominated that 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.

Zybul wants to clinch.
Zybul lands with a thumping leg kick.
That kick from Zybul tenderised Han's leg. Han is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zybul pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zybul throws a series of punches but Han moves out of range.
Zybul throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zybul throws out a leg kick but Han moves out of range and Zybul only half commits.
Zybul fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Han is out of range.
Zybul throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Han 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.
Zybul is breathing heavily.
Zybul controls Han momentarily but Han frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Han wants to stand but Zybul has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Zybul working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Han.
Han connects with a couple of short punches.
Han in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Han seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Han throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Doo Han overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Han accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Han drops back looking for a leg! Zybul is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zybul manages to kick Han off! Han jumps back into Zybul's guard.
Han scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Han working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Han is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Han trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Han slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Han with a nice head shot there.
Zybul is trying to control the position but Han postures up.
Han is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Han landing some decent shots from guard.
Han connects with a couple of short punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Han drops back looking for a leg! Zybul is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zybul manages to kick Han off! Han jumps back into Zybul's guard.
Han landing some decent shots from guard.
Han sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Han has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doo Han dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Han throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zybul.
Zybul throws a sloppy head kick and Han moves out of range easily.
Zybul goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zybul fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zybul jabs Han right on the nose. Han blinks but takes it well.
Zybul misses with a looping left.
Krzys Zybul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Han closes the distance and clinches.
Zybul tries to pull guard but Han won't allow it.
Zybul connects with a knee to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Han - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zybul wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zybul takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zybul wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Han wants to take the fight to the mat but Zybul manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Han gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Han is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zybul has managed to free his arm - good work.
Han is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Zybul wants to get back to full guard.
Han lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Han controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Han is thwarting Zybul's attempts to control the position.
Han not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zybul avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Han.
Han looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Han looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zybul with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Zybul tries to get to full guard but Han has control of the leg.
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!
Han with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Han in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Zybul tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Han!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Doo Han!