PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wyatt Weiss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trest Zein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wyatt Weiss has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Weiss
vs
Zein

214 cm
18
214 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

185 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wyatt Weiss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trest Zein!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weiss fails with an attempt to clinch.

Zein throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Weiss tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zein is in Weiss's guard.
Weiss being controlled here, momentarily.
Weiss is trying to control the position but Zein postures up.
Zein content to stall in guard here.
Weiss not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zein throws a big elbow that misses.
Weiss pulls Zein in close to prevent any damage.
Zein wants to control from the top but Weiss keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Trest Zein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zein misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zein tries to clinch but Weiss is having none of it.
Zein tries to score a power double leg takedown but Weiss sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zein somewhat.
Weiss appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zein dives in for a single leg takedown but Weiss sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Weiss feinted with a counter takedown.
Wyatt Weiss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trest Zein.

Zein closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Zein wants to lay and pray for a moment but Weiss keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weiss manages to work his way to half guard, despite Zein's best efforts.
Weiss wants to control but Zein passes into side.
Weiss throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Weiss is looking for a sweep.
Weiss wants to control but Zein postures up.
Zein controls the position.
Zein postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Weiss struggling a bit here.
Weiss manages to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zein prevents Weiss from improving his position.
Weiss is pressing down on Zein's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Weiss tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zein is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Weiss seems keen to control Zein's posture.
Weiss keeping moving, preventing Zein from controlling successfully.
Weiss pulls Zein in to control the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Zein drives through with a takedown into guard.
Weiss looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weiss lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Zein doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Zein looking to hit a scissor sweep but Weiss is one step ahead there.
Weiss really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zein looks winded!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zein trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trest Zein dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Weiss tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zein shoots for a takedown but Weiss saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Weiss has closed the distance and engaged Zein in a clinch.

Zein successfully pulls guard.
Zein has a closed guard, preventing Weiss from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Zein has an active guard here but Weiss has managed to pass into half guard.
Weiss wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weiss controlling the action here.
Zein trying to get back to full guard but Weiss takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Zein is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Weiss has control of Zein's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Zein regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Weiss landing punches.
Zein bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Trest Zein has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zein being controlled here momentarily.
Zein trying to control but Weiss is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weiss has Zein pulled in close to control his posture.
Zein preventing the sweep.
Weiss trying to keep a closed guard but Zein is proving a slippery customer.
Zein pushing down on Weiss's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Weiss trying to control here.
Weiss slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Zein controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Weiss working a defensive guard here.
Weiss trying to strike off his back.
Weiss is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Weiss avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zein shoots in but no luck this time.

Zein gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zein is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Weiss is trying to get back to half guard.
Weiss is not content to let Zein control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Trest Zein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Weiss's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Zein dives in for a single leg takedown but Weiss sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Weiss attempts a counter takedown but Zein avoids it well and moves away.

Weiss drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Weiss wants to stand but Zein is controlling his arm.
Weiss trying to control the position but Zein is working away.
Zein manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zein keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Weiss will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Weiss is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weiss tries to stand but can't do so whilst Zein controls his leg.
Zein moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zein can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zein trying to strike off his back.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zein fails with the takedown.
Weiss tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Weiss misses with a wild combination.

Weiss drives through and clinches with Zein against the cage.
Weiss has Zein pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zein manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zein trying to land knees to the body.

Zein pulls Weiss into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weiss prevents Zein from getting back to his feet.
Weiss is looking to stand up but Zein won't let him.
Zein trying to control the position.

Weiss gets to his feet. Zein looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Zein shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Zein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Weiss has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zein is working away from the top position though.

Zein seems to be working for a kimura but Weiss defends the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Weiss looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zein prevents Weiss from improving his position.

Zein is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Weiss regains full guard. Nicely done.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Wyatt Weiss.
I think Zein 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trest Zein!