PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zorba The Greek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Zaromskis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zaromskis is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Moment of Peace. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

The Greek
vs
Zaromskis

183 cm
39
178 lbs
26 - 30 - 0

183 cm
39
176 lbs
30 - 19 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zorba The Greek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martin Zaromskis!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Greek goes for a double leg but Zaromskis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zaromskis continues to drive forward.
Zaromskis changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zaromskis lands with an overhand left.
The Greek fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The Greek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zaromskis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That kick from Zaromskis tenderised The Greek's leg. The Greek is trying to keep his angry face on.

The Greek closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - The Greek lands in his opponent's guard.
Zaromskis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The Greek got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zaromskis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, The Greek has managed to get both his arms back between Zaromskis's legs - danger averted.
The Greek won't allow Zaromskis to sweep him here.
The Greek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zaromskis can't keep his opponent in guard - The Greek advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

The Greek seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The Greek wants to work for an arm triangle but Zaromskis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The Greek is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Zaromskis is looking for a sweep. The Greek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

The Greek is looking for a kimura here.

The Greek is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Zaromskis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

The Greek is working for a kimura but Zaromskis is defending it quite comfortably.
The Greek looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

The Greek is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The Greek is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zaromskis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time The Greek.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The Greek is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zaromskis defends it well.
Zaromskis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

The Greek is looking for a kimura here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

The Greek is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Zaromskis is defending against the submission attempts here by The Greek.
Zaromskis wants to control but The Greek is keeping busy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Greek fails with a takedown attempt.
And Zaromskis tries to counter it with a takedown but The Greek pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zorba The Greek dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

The Greek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Greek looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaromskis is just out of range.
Zaromskis throws a quick inside leg kick.
The Greek sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Zaromskis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from The Greek is defended easily by Zaromskis.
The Greek misses with a takedown attempt - Zaromskis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zaromskis misses with a body kick.
Nice shot by The Greek.
Zorba The Greek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

The Greek looking to score a takedown here. Zaromskis is defending well but The Greek drives through and ends up in Zaromskis's guard.
The Greek sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zaromskis's guard.

The Greek is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zaromskis has managed to free his arm - good work.

The Greek is trying to work for a kimura but Zaromskis is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The Greek is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

The Greek is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zaromskis sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The Greek is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zaromskis defends it well.

Zaromskis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zaromskis works his way to full guard. Good work.
The Greek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zaromskis can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zaromskis working a defensive guard but The Greek passes into half guard.

The Greek is looking for a kimura but Zaromskis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for The Greek to get the leverage.

The Greek looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

The Greek is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

The Greek wants to work for an arm triangle but Zaromskis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The Greek is looking for a kimura here.
Zaromskis gets back to full guard.
The Greek looking to pass the guard.
Zaromskis controls The Greek momentarily but The Greek frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The Greek is looking to pass into half guard but Zaromskis pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Zaromskis is in guard.

The Greek wants to sweep but no luck.
Zaromskis tries to free his leg and advance position but The Greek is retaining full guard.

The Greek is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zaromskis is aware though and is defending well.
The Greek looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The Greek looking for a guillotine here but Zaromskis defends easily.
The Greek keeping moving, preventing Zaromskis from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zaromskis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zorba The Greek dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Zaromskis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zaromskis cracks the inside of The Greek's front leg.

The Greek 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.
The Greek wants to pass the guard but Zaromskis is keeping the position.
The Greek passes into half guard.

The Greek is looking for a kimura but Zaromskis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for The Greek to get the leverage.
Zaromskis wants to control but The Greek is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaromskis wants to sweep but The Greek has passed to side control!
The Greek is looking to take a break and control but Zaromskis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zaromskis sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaromskis gets full guard.
The Greek wants to control from the top but Zaromskis keeps moving.

The Greek has gone for a leg lock! Zaromskis slips out almost immediately though and dives into The Greek's guard.

The Greek trying to control the position.
Zaromskis wants to control from the top but The Greek keeps moving.

Zaromskis got a little sloppy there for a moment and The Greek has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zaromskis has managed to get both his arms back between The Greek's legs - danger averted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Greek is trying to control the position but Zaromskis postures up.
Zaromskis controlling from the top position.
Zaromskis looking to pass the guard.

The Greek is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Zaromskis rolls with it to try and escape but The Greek cranks on the arm and Zaromskis is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zorba The Greek!
An out of breath Zorba The Greek thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.