PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zeus Titan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Naruto Uzumaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Titan
vs
Uzumaki

212 cm
18
213 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

183 cm
20
255 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zeus Titan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Naruto Uzumaki!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uzumaki shoots in looking for a takedown. Titan tries to sprawl out of it but Uzumaki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Titan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Titan looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Titan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Titan avoids the head kick by Uzumaki.

Uzumaki gets the takedown into side control.
Uzumaki is looking to take a break and control but Titan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Uzumaki tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uzumaki trying to control the position but Titan is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Titan is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Uzumaki is controlling him well.
Uzumaki tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Uzumaki trying to control the action but Titan is working from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Uzumaki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Uzumaki dives in and grabs Titan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Titan pushes down on Uzumaki's head and hops out.
Uzumaki shoots for a takedown but Titan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zeus Titan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Naruto Uzumaki.
Titan misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uzumaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Uzumaki forces Titan back against the cage and clinches.
Uzumaki prevents Titan from breaking the clinch.
Uzumaki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Titans head.

Uzumaki manages to break the clinch.

Uzumaki clinches.
Uzumaki lands a body punch in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Uzumaki - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Uzumaki wants the takedown. Titan is fighting it off but Uzumaki persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Titan's guard against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uzumaki stands and throws Titan's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Uzumaki decides to stand up, so the ref orders Titan to his feet.
Uzumaki fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Titan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Uzumaki.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Uzumaki forces Titan back against the cage and clinches.
Titan throws a punch but it's blocked by Uzumaki.
Uzumaki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Titan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Titan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Uzumaki.
Zeus Titan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Uzumaki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Titan, pushing him back against the cage.

Uzumaki gets control of Titan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Uzumaki will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Uzumaki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Titan defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uzumaki 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Uzumaki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Uzumaki can do anything to dispel that myth.

Uzumaki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Uzumaki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Naruto Uzumaki dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Titan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Uzumaki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Uzumaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Uzumaki clinches up with Titan and pushes him back against the cage.
Uzumaki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Titan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Uzumaki tries to pull guard but Titan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Uzumaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Titan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Uzumaki backs up against the cage.
Uzumaki wants to clinch up but Titan keeps it at a distance.

Uzumaki rushes Titan and presses him up against the cage.
Uzumaki trying to land knees to the body.
Titan wants to get back to striking at distance but Uzumaki won't allow it.
Uzumaki controlling the action here for a moment.
Uzumaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Titan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Titan managing to block the knees to the body from Uzumaki.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Uzumaki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Titan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zeus Titan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Naruto Uzumaki.
Uzumaki is trying to drag Titan to the mat but Titan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Uzumaki has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Titan is trying to keep an underhook but Uzumaki manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Uzumaki is keen to just control but Titan is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uzumaki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Uzumaki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Naruto Uzumaki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Titan is refusing to be controlled, as Uzumaki sits in half guard.

Uzumaki gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Uzumaki clinches up with Titan and pushes him back against the cage.
Naruto Uzumaki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Uzumaki jumps guard and drags Titan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Uzumaki is on top in guard.

Uzumaki wants to control from the top but Titan keeps moving.
Uzumaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Titan is retaining full guard.
Uzumaki trying to control but Titan is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzumaki postures up in Titan's guard and throws a big left but Titan blocks it.
Uzumaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Titan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Titan is working an open guard so Uzumaki takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Uzumaki tries for a takedown but Titan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Uzumaki looks to move away, Titan throws a big counter combo bu Uzumaki just gets out of the way.
Uzumaki darts in looking for a takedown but Titan gets double underhooks and turns Uzumaki into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Uzumaki clinches.

Uzumaki manages to break the clinch.
Zeus Titan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Titan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uzumaki moves away.
Uzumaki misses with a straight left.
Uzumaki fails with the takedown.
Uzumaki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Titan.

Uzumaki dives in and scores a takedown into Titan's guard.
Titan keeping moving, preventing Uzumaki from controlling successfully.
Uzumaki is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Naruto Uzumaki 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. This is the final round!

Uzumaki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Titan as he avoids it easily.
Titan throws a right hand that Uzumaki ducks under and follows up with a left that Uzumaki also avoids with ease.
Titan throws a body punch but Uzumaki moves out of range.
We've been told by Titan's head coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Uzumaki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Titan as he avoids it easily.
Titan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

Uzumaki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Uzumaki is trying to pull guard but Titan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zeus Titan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Naruto Uzumaki.
Titan misses with a body punch.

Uzumaki manages to break the clinch.
Uzumaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Titan is just out of range.
Uzumaki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Titan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Uzumaki throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uzumaki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Titan is fending him off so far but Uzumaki persists. Nope, Titan circles away and we're back to standing.
Titan is looking for a counter combo.

Uzumaki drives through and clinches with Titan against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Uzumaki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Titan gets underhooks to prevent Uzumaki's takedown attempt.
Titan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Uzumaki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Titan cracks Uzumaki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Titan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Uzumaki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Uzumaki is stalling here.
Titan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Uzumaki.
Titan lands a hook that snaps the head of Uzumaki backwards.

Uzumaki pulls guard effortlessly.
Uzumaki has a closed guard, preventing Titan from standing up.

Uzumaki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Titan is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uzumaki looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Uzumaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Titan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Uzumaki shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Uzumaki stands up from half guard.
Zeus Titan is winning the standup battle so far.
Uzumaki moves in looking to clinch but Titan pushes him off.
Titan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Uzumaki shoots in and drives through. Titan sprawls well.
Uzumaki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Titan but Titan pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Uzumaki pushes Titan up against the cage in a clinch.

Uzumaki breaks from the clinch.
Titan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Uzumaki.
Uzumaki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Titan's waist but Titan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Uzumaki off to one side.
Titan throws a right hand that Uzumaki ducks under and follows up with a left that Uzumaki also avoids with ease.

Uzumaki feints and as Titan raises his hands in defense, Uzumaki changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Titan keeping moving, preventing Uzumaki from controlling successfully.
Zeus Titan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Naruto Uzumaki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Uzumaki works a leg free and moves into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Naruto Uzumaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Uzumaki 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 Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naruto Uzumaki!