PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zack Attack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdollah Assad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Attack
vs
Assad

168 cm
18
146 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

172 cm
18
147 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zack Attack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abdollah Assad!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Attack bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Assad's head backwards.

Attack pushes Assad up against the cage in a clinch.
Attack lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Assad or not.
Attack gets underhooks to prevent Assad's takedown attempt.
Assad fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Attack misses with a hook from the clinch.
Attack misses with a body punch.
Assad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Attack jumps into guard, dragging Assad to the mat.
Assad preventing the sweep.
Attack trying to control the position here.
Assad lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assad stopping the sweep attempt from Attack.
Assad is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Attack striking off his back but it's not causing Assad any problems.
Attack trying to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Attack throws a body punch but Assad moves out of range.
Attack lands a head shot.
Attack lands a body shot.
Attack lands a glancing blow to the side of Assad's head.
Attack just misses with a punch to the body.
Zack Attack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Attack scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Attack. Those never looked like landing.
Attack lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Attack scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Assad doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Attack does it's job there.
Attack cracks a nice hook into Assad's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Attack.
Attack leaves Assad with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zack Attack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdollah Assad.
Attack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Assad manages to avoid it.

Attack closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Attack lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Attack lands a right hand that snaps the head of Assad backwards.
Attack misses with the head strike.
Attack lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Assad backwards.
Assad wants a takedown but no success here.
Attack is leaning against Assad and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Attack lands a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assad blocking some punches.
Attack lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Assad backwards.
Attack lands a nice uppercut.
Attack lands a body punch in the clinch.

Attack drags the fight down to the ground.
Attack has a closed guard, preventing Assad from standing up.
Assad preventing the sweep.
Assad makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Assad wants to pass the guard but Attack is keeping the position.
Assad must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Assad wanted to stand there but Attack had control of the position.
Attack on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Attack tries to get out of the position.
Attack wants to sweep here but Assad controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assad wants to control from the top but Attack keeps moving.
Attack preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Assad missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Assad walks into a straight right hand from Attack.
Assad shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Attack as he avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Attack tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Attack connects with a good right hand that stumbles Assad. Assad circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Assad misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Attack was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Assad.
Good work by Assad as he checks the leg kick.
Assad looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Attack works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Attack jabs Assad right on the nose. Assad blinks but takes it well.
We've been informed that Assad has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Assad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Attack circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zack Attack dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Attack wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Assad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Attack with a nice cross.
Assad tries for a takedown but Attack sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Attack jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Attack.
Assad fails with the takedown
and Attack counters with a left to the body.
Assad shoots for a takedown but Attack saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zack Attack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdollah Assad.

Attack closes the distance and pushes Assad back into the cage.
Attack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Attack.
Attack digs a right hand underneath Assad's ribcage. Assad let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Attack lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bit of stalling here from Attack.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Attack working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Assad looking to stall.
Attack doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Attack fails to land.
Attack lands a hook that snaps the head of Assad backwards.
Attack misses with the head strike.
Assad drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Attack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Attack with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Attack avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Attack scores with a hook.

Attack clinches up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Attack prevents the takedown attempt.
Attack can't find room to land a body shot as Assad controls the action.
Nice body punch from Attack - that landed with a thud.
Assad has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Assad drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Assad drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Attack gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Attack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Assad can do to turn this around?
Attack has Assad pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Assad manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Attack pushes Assad back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Attack scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Assad drops down looking for an ankle pick but Attack pulls his leg out and moves away.
Assad tries to score a power double leg takedown but Attack sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Assad somewhat.
Attack throwing a counter right hand but Assad manages to avoid it.
Assad is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Attack wants to land a leg kick but Assad is out of range.
Attack lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Attack stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Assad closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Attack did well to prevent Assad getting side control.
Attack is trying to maintain the position but Assad is very close to passing his half guard.
Assad thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Attack is looking to improve his position.
Attack is looking to control Assad's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Attack avoid being mounted?
Assad throwing shots but Attack is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assad lands strikes from half guard.
Attack moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Attack is trying to keep Assad in close.
Attack wants to sweep but no luck.
Attack wants to control the position but Assad says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Assad is thwarting Attack's attempts to control the position.
Attack keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Attack trying to hold on to Assad's head to control him but Assad postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zack Attack dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Assad closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Assad doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Assad's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Attack connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Assad scrambles back to his feet.
Attack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Assad manages to avoid it.
Assad fails with a takedown attempt.
Attack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Attack scores with a nice strike.
Attack scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Attack lands with an uppercut that bounces Assad off the cage and back into range.
Assad takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Attack moves into the clinch successfully.
Attack misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Attack doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Attack lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Assad has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Assad has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Attack after a bit of a struggle.
Attack lands a body punch in the clinch.
Attack lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Assad backwards.
Attack pushes Assad back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Attack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Attack displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Assad.
Zack Attack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdollah Assad.
Attack lands with a nice body punch.

Attack rushes Assad and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Attack lands a shoulder strike.
Attack lands an uppercut.
Attack lands with a light punch inside.
Attack misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zack Attack is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assad is looking for a takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Assad is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Attack gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Assad can't get the takedown.
Assad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Attack wants the takedown. Assad is fighting it off but Attack persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Assad's guard against the cage.
Assad keeping moving, preventing Attack from controlling successfully.
Attack won't allow Assad to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Attack looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Attack continues to stall.
Assad wants to stand up but Attack is controlling him.
Assad is pulling down on Attack's head. It's preventing any offense from Attack, at least for the moment.

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.
Attack pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Assad is keeping the position for now.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Attack has closed the distance and engaged Assad in a clinch.
Good body shot from Attack.
Assad has Attack pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Attack manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Abdollah Assad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Assad can't find room to land a body shot as Attack controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Attack as the two fighters clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zack Attack showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Attack, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zack Attack!