PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Staph Aureus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeus Zorrander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Aureus
vs
Zorrander

192 cm
42
275 lbs
34 - 29 - 0

194 cm
37
237 lbs
18 - 12 - 0

Good takedowns
Decent elbows
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 34 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Staph Aureus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zeus Zorrander!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zorrander misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zorrander lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aureus is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Zorrander is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Aureus is defending well.
Aureus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zorrander avoids it.
Aureus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zorrander is defending well for now.
Zorrander tries for a takedown but Aureus manages to get underhooks.
Staph Aureus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zeus Zorrander.

Zorrander manages to break the clinch.
Zorrander shoots for a takedown but Aureus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zeus Zorrander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Aureus clinches up with Zorrander and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aureus trying to land knees to the body.
Zorrander is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aureus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zorrander avoiding damage as Aureus throws knees to the body.
Aureus misses with a body punch.
Zorrander lands a hook that snaps the head of Aureus backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zorrander tries to score a body lock takedown but Aureus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Aureus trying to land knees to the body.
Aureus tries to throw a body punch but Zorrander avoids it by throwing Aureus back against the cage.
Zorrander pushes Aureus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Staph Aureus has been cut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zorrander creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aureus landing knees to the body.
Aureus throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zorrander.
Aureus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zorrander wants a takedown.
Aureus missing with knees to the body.
Zorrander has Aureus pushed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zorrander.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aureus.
Zorrander lands with a short shot to the head.
Aureus utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Zorrander has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Aureus after a bit of a struggle.
Aureus lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zorrander tries for a takedown but Aureus manages to get underhooks.
Zorrander fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Aureus.
Zorrander is trying to break free.
Zorrander avoiding damage as Aureus throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Aureus just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zorrander's brow.
Zorrander is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aureus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zorrander lands a nice shot to the body.
Zorrander working aggressively here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aureus takes a shot to the head.
Zorrander managing to block the knees to the body from Aureus.
Aureus gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zorrander.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zorrander lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aureus throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Zorrander has Aureus pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Zorrander pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Aureus tumbling to the mat - Zorrander dives into Aureus's guard.

Aureus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zorrander trying to control but Aureus is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Aureus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zorrander gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zorrander trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zorrander controlling from the top position.

Aureus working for submissions but it's allowed Zorrander to get to half guard.
Aureus is staying active underneath Zorrander, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zeus Zorrander will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Staph Aureus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Zorrander throws a push kick but Aureus slaps the foot to one side.
Good leg kick by Zorrander there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Aureus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zorrander manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Aureus closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Who's going to make the next move?
Aureus postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Aureus passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Zorrander!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aureus prevents Zorrander from getting the reversal.
Aureus putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Aureus raining down shots from the mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zorrander avoids a series of strikes thrown by Aureus.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zorrander keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zorrander is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Aureus is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Zorrander is in all sorts of trouble here.
Staph Aureus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aureus with the ground and pound from mount.
Zorrander is bucking up trying to escape but Aureus cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zorrander is working to get back to half guard.
Aureus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zorrander can do to turn this around?
Zorrander tries to hold on but Aureus postures up.
We've been informed that Zorrander has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Aureus throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Aureus punching from mount but Zorrander doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Zorrander regains half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are battling for position here. Zorrander manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zorrander is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zorrander is looking for a kimura but Aureus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zorrander to get the leverage.
Aureus wants to improve his position but Zorrander is controlling well.
Aureus won't allow Zorrander to pass to mount.

Zorrander looking for a submission but Aureus manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.

Zorrander is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Aureus is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Aureus has escaped and now he's on top!

Zorrander is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Zorrander is working for a kimura here but Aureus manages to reverse the position and he's now in Zorrander's guard.
Aureus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zorrander is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Aureus stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Zorrander has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Aureus manages to get his head free but now Zorrander has transitioned to an armbar! Aureus grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Zorrander! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zeus Zorrander!
Zeus Zorrander really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Worldwide Nutrition (160q) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
In defeat, Staph Aureus stepped up to the mic, saying 'You win some you lose some . I'll be back, dont worry about it !'.