PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gleb Zheglov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tangaroa Ngata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ngata has chosen Soundcritters - Haka War Chant as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Zheglov
vs
Ngata

183 cm
26
190 lbs
9 - 0 - 0

185 cm
26
187 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gleb Zheglov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tangaroa Ngata!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zheglov slips a straight right by Ngata.
Zheglov looks to land a right hand but Ngata moved out of range.
Ngata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zheglov misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Zheglov misses its intended target.
We've been told by Zheglov's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zheglov throws an overhand right that lands on Ngata's shoulder, as Ngata tries to avoid the shot.
Ngata slips a jab from Zheglov.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zheglov, as that shot connected.
Ngata digs a good hook to Zheglov's body.
Zheglov ducks under a wild hook from Ngata.
Zheglov throws a shot from downtown. Ngata moves away and avoids it.
Zheglov defending well as Ngata loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Ngata catches Zheglov right on the button with a cross.
The fighters circling - Zheglov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ngata! But no joy.
Ngata scores with a hook.
Zheglov misses with a body shot.
Ngata throws out a counter right but Zheglov avoids it with no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zheglov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ngata manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ngata uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zheglov.
Ngata throws a right hand that misses
enabling Zheglov to counter with a crisp jab.
Ngata throws an off balance right hand
and Ngata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ngata, as that shot connected.
Zheglov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ngata. Zheglov does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Zheglov misses the target.
A left lands for Zheglov.
Ngata misses with a body punch
and Zheglov counters with a nice uppercut.
Ngata throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zheglov moves out of range of the strikes.
Ngata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zheglov.
Ngata moves away from the strike by Zheglov.
Ngata looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ngata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zheglov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zheglov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ngata manages to avoid it.
Zheglov walks into a straight right hand from Ngata.
Ngata throws a series of punches but Zheglov moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ngata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zheglov.
Zheglov digs a good body shot into Ngata's ribs.
Ngata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zheglov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ngata misses with a straight left.
Zheglov moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Zheglov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ngata.
Zheglov tries to bum rush Ngata with a series of wild strikes but Ngata uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ngata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zheglov.
Zheglov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ngata staying out of range there.
Zheglov throws a shot to the body.
Ngata connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zheglov's hands.
Ngata misses with a looping right.
Zheglov looks to land a right hand but Ngata moved out of range.
Nice shot lands for Ngata.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ngata. Zheglov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ngata swings for the body but Zheglov moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zheglov misses with a looping left.
Ngata slips under a jab from Zheglov.
Zheglov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Ngata was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ngata looks to throw the jab but Zheglov is out of range.
Zheglov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zheglov works over Ngata's head and body with a nice combination.
Zheglov misses with a wild combination.
Zheglov lands with a hook. Ngata tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zheglov lands the left hand.
Ngata scores with a jab to the body.
Ngata throws a hook to the side of Zheglov's head but Zheglov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Zheglov misses the target.
Zheglov slips under a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zheglov throws a series of punches but Ngata moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zheglov throws a hook but Ngata avoids it easily.
Ngata slips a jab from Zheglov.
Zheglov misses with a hook. Ngata ducked under it nicely.
Ngata scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zheglov doesn't seem bothered though.
Ngata throws a jab but it's blocked by Zheglov.
Ngata misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Ngata. That snapped Zheglov's head back.
A slow jab from Ngata misses its intended target.
Zheglov is looking to counter punch.
Zheglov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zheglov looks to land a combination but Ngata avoids it well.
Zheglov throws a looping overhand right but Ngata ducks down to avoid it.
Ngata looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ngata misses with a body shot.
Zheglov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Zheglov misses with a looping left.
Ngata jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheers as Zheglov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ngata doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gleb Zheglov dominated that round.
That's time! Zheglov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ngata thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zheglov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ngata with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zheglov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ngata getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zheglov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ngata rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zheglov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Donk. Zheglov catches Ngata right on the button with a cross.
Ngata swings for the body but Zheglov moves out of range.
Zheglov throwing a counter right hand but Ngata manages to avoid it.
Zheglov throws a jab but it's blocked by Ngata.
Zheglov throws a shot from downtown. Ngata moves away and avoids it.
Ngata defending well as Zheglov loads up on a big left hand.
Ngata loads up on a big right hand but Zheglov slips the punch.
Zheglov throws a lazy uppercut
and Ngata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zheglov with a nice cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ngata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zheglov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ngata moves away.
Ngata slips a jab from Zheglov.
Zheglov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zheglov stalks Ngata and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ngata's face. Ngata staggers backwards, shaken.
A big right from Zheglov misses.
Zheglov slips under a jab.
Zheglov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zheglov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ngata.
Zheglov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ngata can do to turn this around?
Ngata slips a straight right by Zheglov.
A nice side step and Ngata releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zheglov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A swing and a miss from Zheglov.
Ngata throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ngata looks to land a right hand but Zheglov moved out of range.
Zheglov throws a big counter combination but Ngata scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ngata doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ngata misses the body punch
and Zheglov counters with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ngata keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zheglov.
Gleb Zheglov is winning the standup battle so far.
Ngata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ngata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zheglov manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ngata darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zheglov moves out of range as Ngata strikes.
Ngata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ngata moves out of range of the strikes.
Ngata slips a straight right by Zheglov.
Zheglov takes a swing at Ngata's ribcage but misses.
Ngata lands with a shot to the body.
Ngata lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A lazy left from Zheglov finds it's target.
Zheglov misses with a left hand
and Zheglov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zheglov throws a hook but Ngata blocks it.
Ngata appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zheglov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zheglov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ngata gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zheglov.
Zheglov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ngata was well out of range. Poor timing from Zheglov.
Zheglov throws out a loose jab but Ngata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zheglov throws a lazy uppercut
and Ngata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zheglov throws a jab when Ngata was well out of range.
Ngata moves forwards but Zheglov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ngata scores with a sloppy right hand. Zheglov should have avoided that one.

Zheglov is rocked!
Ngata misses with an uppercut.
Oh Zheglov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ngata throws a jab but it's blocked by Zheglov.
Ngata slips a straight right by Zheglov.
Ngata misses with a looping right.
Zheglov seems to have got his legs back now.
Zheglov jabs at Ngata's body.
Zheglov misses with a hook
and Ngata connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zheglov throws a lazy right hand but Ngata sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ngata misses the shot to the body.
Ngata scores with a body shot.
Zheglov misses the shot to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zheglov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ngata to score with a decent uppercut.
Ngata misses with a jab to the body
and Zheglov counters with a nice uppercut.
Zheglov lands with a good body shot.
Zheglov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zheglov misses with a hook. Ngata ducked under it nicely.
Ngata missing with a left hand there. Zheglov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zheglov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zheglov throws a poor cross that misses
letting Ngata counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zheglov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ngata scores with a hook to the body. Zheglov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ngata lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zheglov circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gleb Zheglov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ngata lands with a right that hurts Zheglov. Zheglov looks to clinch but Ngata throws a short knee that drops Zheglov. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Tangaroa Ngata!
Tangaroa Ngata is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Tangaroa Ngata thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.