PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colin Kaepernick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zorba The Dancing Buddha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Dancing Buddha comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Zorba Time kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Zorba The Dancing Buddha has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Kaepernick
vs
The Dancing Buddha

188 cm
36
218 lbs
25 - 20 - 2

190 cm
31
209 lbs
15 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 25 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Colin Kaepernick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zorba The Dancing Buddha!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Dancing Buddha misses with a few strikes there.
A counter left hand to the body from Kaepernick misses its target.
Kaepernick throws a hook to the side of The Dancing Buddha's head but The Dancing Buddha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Dancing Buddha fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Kaepernick was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from The Dancing Buddha.

Kaepernick gets tackled into the cage by The Dancing Buddha. The Dancing Buddha maintains the clinch.

The Dancing Buddha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kaepernick moves into range and connects with a jab.
The Dancing Buddha shoots in for a double leg but Kaepernick sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The Dancing Buddha works over Kaepernick's head and body with a nice combination.
The Dancing Buddha misses with a double jab.
It looked like Kaepernick wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The Dancing Buddha shoots in for a double leg but Kaepernick sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Colin Kaepernick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zorba The Dancing Buddha.
The Dancing Buddha slips under a jab.

The Dancing Buddha closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Dancing Buddha takes a little break here. Kaepernick wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

The Dancing Buddha tries for a kimura but Kaepernick is defending well.
The Dancing Buddha throwing strikes but Kaepernick manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The Dancing Buddha is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The Dancing Buddha tries to improve position but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaepernick content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kaepernick continues to stall.
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The Dancing Buddha tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kaepernick wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The Dancing Buddha tries to control but Kaepernick manages to take his back.
What can The Dancing Buddha do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaepernick has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The Dancing Buddha trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Dancing Buddha is trying to get back to his feet but Kaepernick has full control of the position and if anything, The Dancing Buddha has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Kaepernick trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure The Dancing Buddha doesn't escape.
The Dancing Buddha trying to control the hands but Kaepernick breaks the grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The Dancing Buddha is trying to stand back up.
Kaepernick has the hooks in. The Dancing Buddha is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kaepernick really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for The Dancing Buddha.
The Dancing Buddha wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaepernick controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kaepernick keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Dancing Buddha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kaepernick is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaepernick. The Dancing Buddha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kaepernick throws a big shot that misses.

The Dancing Buddha drives through and clinches with Kaepernick against the cage.

The Dancing Buddha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaepernick. The Dancing Buddha does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaepernick throws a hook but The Dancing Buddha blocks it.
Kaepernick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Dancing Buddha fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kaepernick stuffs the takedown.
Zorba The Dancing Buddha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Dancing Buddha shoots and misses
and Kaepernick counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Colin Kaepernick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zorba The Dancing Buddha.
The Dancing Buddha shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and The Dancing Buddha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Dancing Buddha gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and The Dancing Buddha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Colin Kaepernick is winning the standup battle so far.
The Dancing Buddha tries to land a front kick but Kaepernick steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The Dancing Buddha tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kaepernick swivels and escapes.
Kaepernick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Dancing Buddha defending well as Kaepernick loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by The Dancing Buddha.
The Dancing Buddha throws a half hearted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Kaepernick misses the target.

Kaepernick tries to keep at a distance but The Dancing Buddha has taken the fight into the clinch.
The Dancing Buddha jumps guard but Kaepernick stands there with The Dancing Buddha around his waist. The Dancing Buddha gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaepernick misses with a punch to the body.
Kaepernick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kaepernick tries to work over The Dancing Buddha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Kaepernick fails to land.
The Dancing Buddha with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The Dancing Buddha blocks an uppercut.
The Dancing Buddha is working for takedown but Kaepernick is calmly controlling the position for now.

The Dancing Buddha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Colin Kaepernick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaepernick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Dancing Buddha throws a jab but it's blocked by Kaepernick.

The Dancing Buddha closes the distance and clinches.
Kaepernick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kaepernick throws a punch but it's blocked by The Dancing Buddha.
Kaepernick lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Dancing Buddha.
Kaepernick lands a shoulder strike.
Kaepernick struggles to land a body shot inside as The Dancing Buddha controls his hands.
Kaepernick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Dancing Buddha is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kaepernick is defending well.
The Dancing Buddha with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

The Dancing Buddha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kaepernick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Dancing Buddha.
Kaepernick misses with a hook. The Dancing Buddha ducked under it nicely.
The Dancing Buddha shoots and misses
and Kaepernick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Dancing Buddha throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kaepernick's waist but Kaepernick gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The Dancing Buddha off to one side.
The Dancing Buddha throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kaepernick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Dancing Buddha doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kaepernick counters with a straight right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaepernick looks to throw the jab but The Dancing Buddha is out of range.
The Dancing Buddha slips a straight right by Kaepernick.
Kaepernick misses with a hook
and The Dancing Buddha counters with a series of strikes. Kaepernick will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Dancing Buddha dives in for a single leg takedown but Kaepernick sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Kaepernick has managed to clinch.
Kaepernick lands a body punch.
The Dancing Buddha is breathing heavily.
The Dancing Buddha tries to pull guard but Kaepernick holds him up against the cage and eventually The Dancing Buddha drops back down to his feet.
The Dancing Buddha wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kaepernick has him pressed against the cage.

The Dancing Buddha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Dancing Buddha looks for a takedown but Kaepernick sprawls well.
Kaepernick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Dancing Buddha.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colin Kaepernick dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Kaepernick throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kaepernick throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent The Dancing Buddha stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kaepernick scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zorba The Dancing Buddha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Dancing Buddha slips a jab from Kaepernick.
The Dancing Buddha looks for a takedown but Kaepernick sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Dancing Buddha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kaepernick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Dancing Buddha is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaepernick thuds his right hand into The Dancing Buddha's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kaepernick throws a jab when The Dancing Buddha was well out of range.
Kaepernick fails to land with a series of punches.
The Dancing Buddha misses with a takedown attempt
and Kaepernick counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Dancing Buddha defending well as Kaepernick loads up on a big left hand.
The Dancing Buddha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kaepernick connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The Dancing Buddha looks for a takedown but Kaepernick sprawls well.
Colin Kaepernick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zorba The Dancing Buddha.
The Dancing Buddha tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kaepernick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kaepernick circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kaepernick counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kaepernick connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed The Dancing Buddha momentarily.
The Dancing Buddha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaepernick.
Kaepernick displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Dancing Buddha wants to clinch.
Kaepernick lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaepernick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the body from Kaepernick misses
and The Dancing Buddha counters with a nice body shot.
The Dancing Buddha shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kaepernick but Kaepernick pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice sprawl there from Kaepernick as The Dancing Buddha shoots in.
The Dancing Buddha walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaepernick looks to land a right hand but The Dancing Buddha moved out of range.
The Dancing Buddha misses with the body kick
letting Kaepernick counter with a right hand.

Kaepernick forces The Dancing Buddha back against the cage and clinches.
Kaepernick swings wildly with an uppercut but The Dancing Buddha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaepernick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Dancing Buddha can do to turn this around?
Kaepernick working aggressively here.
Zorba The Dancing Buddha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kaepernick misses with the head strike.
The Dancing Buddha has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kaepernick throws a head punch that misses.
Kaepernick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kaepernick misses with a punch on the inside.
Kaepernick lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Kaepernick.
Kaepernick struggles to land a body shot inside as The Dancing Buddha controls his hands.
Colin Kaepernick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Dancing Buddha is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on The Dancing Buddha's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kaepernick lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kaepernick misses with a punch to the body.
The Dancing Buddha tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kaepernick just stands there and leans against the cage.
The Dancing Buddha tries to pull guard but Kaepernick holds him up against the cage and eventually The Dancing Buddha drops back down to his feet.
The Dancing Buddha with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The Dancing Buddha tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The Dancing Buddha misses with a body punch.
The Dancing Buddha is trying to break free.

And that's the end of the fight!
Colin Kaepernick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kaepernick has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colin Kaepernick!
A very excited looking Colin Kaepernick made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.