PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Senoj Zitro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moha Kassari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moha Kassari is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Zitro
vs
Kassari

185 cm
19
194 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

198 cm
22
192 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Senoj Zitro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Moha Kassari!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kassari goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kassari misses with a wild combination.
As Kassari backs away, Zitro returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kassari throws a series of punches but Zitro moves out of range.
Zitro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zitro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kassari.
It looked like Zitro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kassari.
Kassari throws a series of punches but Zitro moves out of range.
Kassari misses with a series of wild punches.
Zitro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Moha Kassari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Kassari misses.
Zitro tries to counter with a takedown but Kassari is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kassari throws a right and a left that both miss.
A quick step to the side and Zitro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kassari fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zitro tries to counter with a takedown but Kassari is quick to defend against it.
Kassari fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kassari swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zitro looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kassari swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kassari misses with a few strikes there.
Kassari moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Zitro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kassari.
Zitro tries to counter with a takedown but Kassari is quick to defend against it.
Kassari rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zitro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zitro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kassari rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zitro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little feinted left hand from Zitro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kassari fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kassari falls off balance throwing a combination

and Zitro counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kassari looks winded!

Zitro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zitro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kassari keeping full guard, as Zitro tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zitro drops back looking for a leg! Kassari is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kassari manages to kick Zitro off! Zitro jumps back into Kassari's guard.
Zitro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kassari is keeping the position for now.

Kassari is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Zitro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kassari fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A punch combination from Kassari misses.
No joy there for Kassari, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zitro throws a big counter combination but Kassari scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kassari swinging wildly here.
Kassari misses with the combination.
Kassari swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Zitro misses its target.
Some wild striking there from Kassari.
Kassari throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zitro.
Zitro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zitro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kassari.
Zitro looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kassari misses with a few strikes there.
Zitro appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kassari misses with a few strikes there.
Zitro attempts a counter takedown but Kassari avoids it well and moves away.
Kassari throws a combination that misses

so Zitro counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Zitro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zitro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zitro throws a big right hand that misses.
Kassari is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zitro is controlling him.
Kassari avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kassari is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zitro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zitro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kassari is keeping the position for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zitro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kassari works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zitro is looking to work some ground and pound but Kassari has wrist control.
Zitro throwing strikes from guard but Kassari blocks nicely.
Kassari wants to stand and escape but Zitro is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zitro is looking to work some ground and pound but Kassari has wrist control.
Kassari wants to stand but Zitro is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kassari throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zitro.
A little feinted left hand from Zitro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kassari misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zitro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kassari throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Zitro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kassari misses with the combination.
Kassari throws a series of punches but Zitro moves out of range.
Zitro attempts a counter takedown but Kassari avoids it well and moves away.
Zitro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kassari.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kassari throws a right hand that Zitro ducks under and follows up with a left that Zitro also avoids with ease.
Zitro attempts a counter takedown but Kassari avoids it well and moves away.
Kassari throws a series of punches but Zitro avoids them all with ease.
As Kassari looks to move away, Zitro throws a big counter combo bu Kassari just gets out of the way.
Kassari is breathing heavily.
No joy there for Kassari, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kassari swinging wildly here.
Zitro tries to counter with a takedown but Kassari is quick to defend against it.
No joy there for Kassari, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zitro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kassari misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kassari fails to land with a series of punches.
Zitro is looking for a counter combo.
Sloppy strikes from Kassari. Those never looked like landing.
As Kassari looks to move away, Zitro throws a big counter combo bu Kassari just gets out of the way.
Kassari misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zitro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kassari swinging wildly here.
It looked like Zitro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kassari throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Moha Kassari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kassari lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zitro circles away quickly and effectively.
Zitro drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kassari sprawls and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kassari misses with a few strikes there.
A counter left hand to the body from Zitro misses its target.
Kassari throws a left and a right that both miss

and Zitro counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zitro.
Zitro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zitro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kassari works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Senoj Zitro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zitro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zitro stops Kassari from standing up.
Zitro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zitro pushes down on Kassari's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Zitro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Zitro is trying to work for a kimura but Kassari is defending well.
Zitro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zitro thows a huge punch but Kassari dodges it nicely.
Zitro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zitro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kassari keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zitro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kassari avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zitro.

Zitro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kassari has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zitro thows a huge punch but Kassari dodges it nicely.
Kassari wants to get back to his feet.
Zitro has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Zitro lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kassari avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zitro.
Zitro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Kassari is defending against the submission attempts here by Zitro.
Kassari is trying to stand.

Kassari manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Some wild striking there from Kassari.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Kassari misses.
Kassari misses with a few strikes there.
Zitro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kassari misses with a two punch combination.
Kassari throws a series of punches but Zitro moves out of range.
Zitro tries to counter with a takedown but Kassari is quick to defend against it.
Moha Kassari seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kassari throws a series of punches but Zitro avoids them all with ease.
Kassari misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kassari throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zitro appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Kassari.
Zitro attempts a counter takedown but Kassari avoids it well and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Moha Kassari showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Kassari looks to land a combination but Zitro avoids it well.
Zitro tries to counter with a takedown but Kassari is quick to defend against it.
Kassari throws a right and a left that Zitro avoids nicely.
Zitro is looking for a counter combo.
Kassari throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Kassari.
Kassari scores with a one two! Zitro had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kassari throws a left and a right that both miss

and Zitro decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kassari's guard.
Kassari utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zitro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kassari is keeping the position for now.
Kassari utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zitro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zitro won't allow Kassari to get back to his feet.
Kassari avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kassari takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zitro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kassari is keeping the position for now.
Kassari working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zitro.
Kassari wants to stand but Zitro is controlling the position.
Kassari can't keep his opponent in guard - Zitro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zitro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kassari avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zitro.

Zitro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zitro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kassari avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zitro.

Kassari has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Zitro is on him like a limpet, forcing Kassari back against the cage.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Kassari does no damage.
Zitro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A punch combination from Kassari misses.
Zitro attempts a counter takedown but Kassari avoids it well and moves away.
No joy there for Kassari, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kassari misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kassari misses with a wild combination.
Zitro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kassari swinging wildly here.
Zitro attempts a counter takedown but Kassari avoids it well and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kassari misses with a double jab

and Zitro counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zitro.
Kassari has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zitro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Zitro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kassari knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zitro postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Zitro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kassari, who protects the arm well.

Zitro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Zitro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kassari tries to escape but Zitro is in control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zitro misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kassari wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Zitro sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kassari is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

Zitro tries for a kimura but Kassari is defending well.
Kassari is trying to buck Zitro off.

Zitro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Senoj Zitro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sloppy strikes there by Zitro.

Zitro tries for a kimura but Kassari is defending well.
Zitro prevents Kassari from escaping the position.

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 Senoj Zitro.
I think Kassari 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moha Kassari!