PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nova Uniao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zakk Wylde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wylde has chosen A Song For You by Zack Wylde as his entrance music. Zakk Wylde will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Uniao
vs
Wylde

180 cm
38
198 lbs
22 - 15 - 0

180 cm
26
196 lbs
13 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nova Uniao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zakk Wylde!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uniao throws a leg kick
and Wylde counters with a nice low kick that buckles Uniao's knee momentarily.

Uniao closes the distance and pushes Wylde back into the cage.
Uniao has a couple of punches blocked by Wylde.
Uniao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wylde blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Uniao.
Wylde misses with a short punch on the inside.
Uniao prevents a body shot from Wylde.
Wylde misses with some punches.
Uniao pushes Wylde back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wylde lands an uppercut.
Uniao tries to throw a body punch but Wylde avoids it by throwing Uniao back against the cage.
Wylde blocks a body shot from Uniao.
A short right from Uniao.
Wylde lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uniao wants to take the fight to the mat but Wylde manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Uniao fails to land.
Wylde swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Wylde.
Wylde throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wylde lands a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wylde lands a right hand.
Uniao misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Uniao working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wylde.
Wylde lands an uppercut.
Uniao misses with a punch on the inside.
Uniao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Uniao misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Wylde fails to land.
Wylde lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Wylde.
Wylde blocks a body shot from Uniao.
Wylde blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wylde stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Uniao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Uniao is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Uniao blocks an uppercut.
Uniao tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wylde smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nova Uniao. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wylde closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wylde tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uniao's elbow.
Wylde misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wylde is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Uniao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wylde.
Uniao changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wylde fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wylde digs a good hook to Uniao's body.
Nice uppercut there from Wylde.
Uniao on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Uniao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wylde throws a head kick but Uniao moves out of range.
Uniao drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Wylde has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wylde tries a body shot but Uniao blocks it.
Wylde tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uniao's elbow.
Uniao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wylde lands with a left to the head.
Uniao tries to throw a body punch but Wylde avoids it by throwing Uniao back against the cage.
Wylde blocks an uppercut.
Wylde misses with the head strike.
Wylde lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Uniao or not.
Wylde swings wildly with an uppercut but Uniao uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wylde.

Uniao has Wylde pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Uniao pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Wylde tumbling to the mat - Uniao dives into Wylde's guard.

Uniao got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wylde has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Uniao has managed to get both his arms back between Wylde's legs - danger averted.
Wylde is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Uniao won't allow Wylde to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wylde trying to control the position.

Wylde looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Uniao passes into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wylde blocking the ground and pound attempt from Uniao.
Wylde trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wylde is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zakk Wylde dominated that round.
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.

Uniao throws a lazy right hand but Wylde sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wylde misses with a head kick.

Wylde instigates a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Uniao as the two fighters clinch.
Uniao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wylde's elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A body shot lands from Uniao.
Wylde looking to slow down the pace here.
Uniao tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short body shot lands from Uniao as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Wylde.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uniao blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Wylde fails to land.
Wylde lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Uniao fails to pull guard.
Wylde throws a head punch that misses.
Wylde tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uniao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wylde misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wylde has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wylde.
Wylde tries to work over Uniao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wylde lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Uniao throws a punch but it's blocked by Wylde.
Uniao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wylde softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Uniao fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nova Uniao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uniao working aggressively here.
Wylde throws a head punch that misses.
Wylde throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Uniao blocks it with crossed arms.
Uniao lands a body punch.
Uniao is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wylde to keep the fight standing.
Uniao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uniao struggles to land a body shot inside as Wylde controls his hands.
Wylde fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uniao takes a shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wylde blocking some punches.
Wylde lands with a short shot to the head.
Uniao tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wylde goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wylde lands a body shot.
Uniao jumps guard but Wylde stands there with Uniao around his waist. Uniao gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wylde doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wylde pushes Uniao back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zakk Wylde seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wylde fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wylde stalling against the cage.
Uniao has Wylde pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wylde manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wylde lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Uniao jumps into guard, dragging Wylde to the mat.
Wylde pushes down on Uniao's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wylde trying to control the action but Uniao is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wylde looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Uniao regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wylde stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Uniao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wylde won't allow Uniao to sweep him here.
Wylde trying to control the position from guard on top but Uniao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Wylde postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Uniao is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wylde, into his guard.

Wylde trying to keep a closed guard but Uniao is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uniao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wylde trying to control the position.
Nova Uniao overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Wylde has his foot on Uniao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Uniao works his way back into a safe position though.
Uniao trying to control the position from guard on top but Wylde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Uniao accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wylde pulls Uniao in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zakk Wylde showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Wylde attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Uniao looks to score with a jab to the body but Wylde is just out of range.
Uniao tries to land a front kick but Wylde steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Uniao tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice body punch from Uniao.
Uniao checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wylde lands a leg kick that knocks Uniao off balance momentarily.
Uniao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Uniao misses with a double jab.
Uniao shoots in but no luck this time.
Wylde scores with a spinning back kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wylde uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uniao.
Both fighters circling a little - Wylde finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Uniao gets tackled into the cage by Wylde. Wylde maintains the clinch.
Wylde misses with some punches.
Uniao misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uniao blocking some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wylde lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wylde lands a nice shot to the body.
Wylde lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wylde scores with a hook to the body.
Wylde goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wylde lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wylde cracks Uniao with a nice body shot.
A short right from Wylde.
Wylde is trying to stall.
A short body shot lands from Wylde as the two fighters clinch.

Wylde drops Uniao with a big right hand! Wylde charges in looking to finish - Uniao manages to keep Wylde in his guard and seems to have recovered somewhat.

Uniao is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wylde showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Oh Uniao is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wylde slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Wylde is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Uniao has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nova Uniao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Uniao seems to have got his legs back now.
Wylde is continuing to stall.
Uniao can't do much from the bottom here.
Uniao is looking to regain half guard here but Wylde keeps moving and retains side control.
Uniao is working hard here to advance position.

Wylde tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wylde has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Uniao regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uniao is looking to improve his position.
Wylde trying to control from Uniao's half guard. Uniao has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Zakk Wylde is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wylde preventing the sweep.
Wylde advances to half guard.
Wylde is looking to take a break and control but Uniao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wylde seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wylde is looking to take a break and control but Uniao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wylde not doing much here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Good standup being displayed there by Uniao as he connects with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zakk Wylde comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wylde winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zakk Wylde!
Zakk Wylde tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.