PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Osvaldo Zamora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pol Cuaresma Vi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cuaresma Vi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Keys to the Kingdom. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Pol Cuaresma Vi was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Zamora
vs
Cuaresma Vi

178 cm
19
131 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

160 cm
19
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Osvaldo Zamora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pol Cuaresma Vi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cuaresma Vi moves in looking to clinch but Zamora pushes him off.
Zamora lands with a hook. Cuaresma Vi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zamora throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cuaresma Vi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cuaresma Vi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zamora lands a head shot.
Zamora misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zamora shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cuaresma Vi as he jumps to the side.
Zamora works over Cuaresma Vi's head and body with a nice combination.
Osvaldo Zamora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cuaresma Vi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zamora scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've been told by Zamora's head coaches at The Jungle Elite MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

Cuaresma Vi closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cuaresma Vi misses with some punches.
Zamora is trying to maintain a safe position but Cuaresma Vi gets an underhook and turns Zamora into the cage.
Cuaresma Vi prevents a body shot from Zamora.
Zamora is looking to break free of the clinch but Cuaresma Vi has double underhooks.
Cuaresma Vi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cuaresma Vi gets through Zamora's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zamora tries to stall but Cuaresma Vi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuaresma Vi throws a head punch that misses.
Cuaresma Vi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cuaresma Vi tries a body shot but Zamora blocks it.
Zamora looking to slow down the pace here.
Zamora tries to break free but Cuaresma Vi pushes him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cuaresma Vi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zamora's elbow.
Cuaresma Vi scores with a shot to the side of Zamora's head.
Zamora will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cuaresma Vi up against the cage.
Zamora is looking to break free of the clinch but Cuaresma Vi has double underhooks.
Cuaresma Vi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zamora's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cuaresma Vi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zamora is trying to force a seperation but Cuaresma Vi has the dominant position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Osvaldo Zamora.
Zamora connects with the punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zamora rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cuaresma Vi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zamora tries to bum rush Cuaresma Vi with a series of wild strikes but Cuaresma Vi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zamora bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zamora is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cuaresma Vi wants to clinch up but Zamora keeps it at a distance.
Cuaresma Vi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cuaresma Vi loads up on a big right hand but Zamora slips the punch.
Zamora lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Zamora really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zamora wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pol Cuaresma Vi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zamora changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cuaresma Vi tries to avoid it but Zamora manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cuaresma Vi to the ground. Cuaresma Vi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osvaldo Zamora. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zamora fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Cuaresma Vi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zamora, pushing him back against the cage.
Zamora trying to control the position but instead, Cuaresma Vi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zamora into the cage.
Zamora is trying to break the clinch but Cuaresma Vi is controlling him.
Zamora prevents a body shot from Cuaresma Vi.
Zamora is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Zamora wants to take the fight to the mat but Cuaresma Vi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuaresma Vi misses with some punches.
Zamora is trying to stall.
Cuaresma Vi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Zamora seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cuaresma Vi can turn it around.

Zamora breaks the clinch.
Zamora connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cuaresma Vi's hands.
Zamora keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zamora slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cuaresma Vi takes a swing at Zamora's ribcage but misses.
Zamora darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cuaresma Vi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zamora will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zamora is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Zamora dives in and grabs Cuaresma Vi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cuaresma Vi pushes down on Zamora's head and hops out.
Zamora is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Zamora lands a jab to the nose.
Zamora wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zamora throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cuaresma Vi on the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cuaresma Vi gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Zamora breaks from the clinch.

Cuaresma Vi drives through and clinches with Zamora against the cage.
Cuaresma Vi lands a body punch.
Cuaresma Vi prevents Zamora from breaking the clinch.
Zamora lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zamora is trying to break the clinch but Cuaresma Vi has him pressed against the cage.
Zamora is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cuaresma Vi to keep the fight standing.
Zamora is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zamora is trying to break free.
Cuaresma Vi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cuaresma Vi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zamora backwards.
Cuaresma Vi is working Zamora over against the cage.
Cuaresma Vi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zamora has had enough of the clinch but Cuaresma Vi keeps him there for the moment.
Zamora tries to pull guard but Cuaresma Vi won't allow it.
Cuaresma Vi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cuaresma Vi misses with a punch on the inside.
Zamora taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Cuaresma Vi scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Osvaldo Zamora dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Cuaresma Vi rushes Zamora and presses him up against the cage.
Cuaresma Vi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zamora backwards.
Cuaresma Vi pushes Zamora back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cuaresma Vi.
Zamora is trying to maintain a safe position but Cuaresma Vi gets an underhook and turns Zamora into the cage.
Zamora wants a takedown.
Cuaresma Vi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Cuaresma Vi as the two fighters clinch.
Zamora tries to break free but Cuaresma Vi pushes him back against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Cuaresma Vi in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Cuaresma Vi prevents Zamora from breaking the clinch.
Pol Cuaresma Vi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cuaresma Vi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zamora backwards.
Zamora is looking to break free of the clinch but Cuaresma Vi has double underhooks.
Cuaresma Vi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cuaresma Vi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cuaresma Vi tries to throw a body punch but Zamora avoids it by throwing Cuaresma Vi back against the cage.
Zamora can't find room to land a body shot as Cuaresma Vi controls the action.
Zamora takes a shot to the head.
Cuaresma Vi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cuaresma Vi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cuaresma Vi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zamora backwards.
Cuaresma Vi lands a left hand.
Zamora blocks an uppercut.
Cuaresma Vi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuaresma Vi tries a body shot but Zamora blocks it.
Cuaresma Vi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cuaresma Vi struggles to land a body shot inside as Zamora controls his hands.
Cuaresma Vi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Cuaresma Vi.
Zamora misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zamora misses with a body punch.
Zamora is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cuaresma Vi lands with a right to the head.
Zamora tries to break the clinch but Cuaresma Vi is controlling the position.
Cuaresma Vi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zamora is trying to break the clinch but Cuaresma Vi has him pressed against the cage.
Zamora is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cuaresma Vi is keeping busy.
Cuaresma Vi blocking some punches.
Cuaresma Vi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zamora looking to stall.
Zamora wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuaresma Vi struggles to land a body shot inside as Zamora controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Cuaresma Vi as the two fighters clinch.
Cuaresma Vi scores with a shot to the side of Zamora's head.
Cuaresma Vi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Cuaresma Vi.
Cuaresma Vi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zamora fails to pull guard.
Cuaresma Vi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zamora jumps guard but Cuaresma Vi stands there with Zamora around his waist. Zamora gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osvaldo Zamora. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cuaresma Vi tries a body shot but Zamora blocks it.
Zamora can't break the clinch.
Cuaresma Vi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zamora wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cuaresma Vi lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zamora has had enough of the clinch but Cuaresma Vi keeps him there for the moment.
Zamora is trying to push Cuaresma Vi away but Cuaresma Vi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cuaresma Vi tries a body shot but Zamora blocks it.
Cuaresma Vi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cuaresma Vi digs a right hand underneath Zamora's ribcage. Zamora let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cuaresma Vi digs a right hand into Zamora's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zamora's gas tank.
Zamora's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zamora is looking to break free of the clinch but Cuaresma Vi has double underhooks.
Cuaresma Vi lands a body punch.
Cuaresma Vi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cuaresma Vi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zamora struggles to land a body shot inside as Cuaresma Vi controls his hands.
Cuaresma Vi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cuaresma Vi prevents Zamora from breaking the clinch.
Zamora blocks an uppercut.
Cuaresma Vi tries a body shot but Zamora blocks it.
Cuaresma Vi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cuaresma Vi tries a body shot but Zamora blocks it.
Cuaresma Vi lands a left hand.
Zamora is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cuaresma Vi is keeping busy.
Zamora blocks a body shot from Cuaresma Vi.
Zamora is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cuaresma Vi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cuaresma Vi misses with a punch to the body.
Zamora is trying to pull guard but Cuaresma Vi has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zamora tries to stall but Cuaresma Vi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cuaresma Vi lands a left hand.
Zamora wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cuaresma Vi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zamora is trying to maintain a safe position but Cuaresma Vi gets an underhook and turns Zamora into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Cuaresma Vi.
Cuaresma Vi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cuaresma Vi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cuaresma Vi throws a head punch that misses.
Cuaresma Vi has a couple of punches blocked by Zamora.
Zamora blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zamora wants to get back to striking at distance but Cuaresma Vi won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Cuaresma Vi fails to land.
Zamora tries to break the clinch but Cuaresma Vi is controlling the position.
Cuaresma Vi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Cuaresma Vi on the inside.
Cuaresma Vi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Cuaresma Vi on the inside.
Cuaresma Vi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zamora is trying to maintain a safe position but Cuaresma Vi gets an underhook and turns Zamora into the cage.
Cuaresma Vi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pol Cuaresma Vi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Zamora's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Cuaresma Vi gets a clinch.
Cuaresma Vi lands with a right to the head.
Cuaresma Vi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zamora tries to break free but Cuaresma Vi pushes him back against the cage.
Cuaresma Vi tries to work over Zamora's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zamora tries to circle away but Cuaresma Vi has him pinned against the cage.
Cuaresma Vi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zamora backwards.
Zamora wants to stall.
Zamora is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cuaresma Vi struggles to land a body shot inside as Zamora controls his hands.
Cuaresma Vi tries to work over Zamora's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zamora blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zamora is trying to break free.
Zamora is trying to break the clinch but Cuaresma Vi is controlling him.
A body shot lands from Cuaresma Vi.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cuaresma Vi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zamora swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cuaresma Vi.
Zamora can't break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuaresma Vi misses with a punch to the body.
Zamora taking a breather.
Cuaresma Vi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zamora's elbow.
Cuaresma Vi digs a right hand underneath Zamora's ribcage. Zamora let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cuaresma Vi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zamora doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zamora is looking to break free of the clinch but Cuaresma Vi has double underhooks.
Cuaresma Vi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cuaresma Vi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zamora backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zamora is working for takedown but Cuaresma Vi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cuaresma Vi lands a body shot.
Cuaresma Vi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cuaresma Vi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cuaresma Vi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zamora.
Cuaresma Vi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cuaresma Vi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zamora misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cuaresma Vi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cuaresma Vi gets through Zamora's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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!
Cuaresma Vi lands a hook to the side of the head.

Zamora is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuaresma Vi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oh Zamora is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zamora taking a breather.
Zamora's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zamora blocks an uppercut.
Cuaresma Vi has Zamora pressed against the cage, preventing Zamora from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zamora looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cuaresma Vi tries to throw a body punch but Zamora avoids it by throwing Cuaresma Vi back against the cage.
Zamora seems to have got his legs back now.
Zamora wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cuaresma Vi lands a body punch.
Zamora wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cuaresma Vi lands an uppercut.
Cuaresma Vi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zamora stalling in the clinch but Cuaresma Vi improves position.
Zamora blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zamora working hard to break the clinch.
Zamora tries to score a body lock takedown but Cuaresma Vi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cuaresma Vi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cuaresma Vi lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cuaresma Vi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuaresma Vi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cuaresma Vi lands a nice shot to the body.
Cuaresma Vi lands a nice shot to the body.
Cuaresma Vi scores with a hook to the body.
Cuaresma Vi misses with a body punch.
Cuaresma Vi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cuaresma Vi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cuaresma Vi.
Cuaresma Vi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cuaresma Vi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zamora tries to stall but Cuaresma Vi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cuaresma Vi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zamoras head.
Cuaresma Vi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zamora backwards.
Zamora is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cuaresma Vi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cuaresma Vi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cuaresma Vi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zamora or not.
Cuaresma Vi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zamora backwards.
Zamora misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cuaresma Vi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zamora's efforts to push away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuaresma Vi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cuaresma Vi struggles to land a body shot inside as Zamora controls his hands.
Cuaresma Vi lands a right hand.
Zamora is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cuaresma Vi is keeping busy.
Zamora's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cuaresma Vi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cuaresma Vi struggles to land a body shot inside as Zamora controls his hands.
Cuaresma Vi tries a body shot but Zamora blocks it.
Nice body punch from Cuaresma Vi.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cuaresma Vi as Zamora tries to tie him up.
Cuaresma Vi working aggressively here.
Cuaresma Vi gets through Zamora's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Cuaresma Vi.
Cuaresma Vi digs a right hand underneath Zamora's ribcage. Zamora let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Osvaldo Zamora has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pol Cuaresma Vi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cuaresma Vi lands with a right to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pol Cuaresma Vi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cuaresma Vi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 for Pol Cuaresma Vi!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Pol Cuaresma Vi!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Pol Cuaresma Vi!

Pol Cuaresma Vi wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Pol Cuaresma Vi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.