PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kira Zelloki (ranked 25534 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emil Paralag (ranked 24659 p4p, 0 weight class). Kira Zelloki could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Emil Paralag's chin.

Zelloki
vs
Paralag

200 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

167 cm
26
145 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kira Zelloki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Emil Paralag!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zelloki just misses with a punch to the body.
Paralag tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zelloki defends well and Paralag ends up having to push Zelloki into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Paralag shoots in for a takedown but Zelloki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zelloki slips a jab from Paralag.
Paralag scores with a one two! Zelloki had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Paralag throws a lazy right hand but Zelloki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot by Paralag.
Zelloki swats away the attempt to clinch by Paralag.
Paralag keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed right hand from Paralag misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Zelloki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Paralag throws a looping overhand right but Zelloki ducks down to avoid it.
Paralag throws a good cross that connects.
Paralag shoots in for a takedown but Zelloki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Zelloki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kira Zelloki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emil Paralag.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zelloki defending well as Paralag loads up on a big left hand.
Zelloki moves in looking to clinch but Paralag pushes him off.
Zelloki really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zelloki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Paralag avoids it really well and circles away.
Zelloki tries for a takedown but Paralag sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Paralag misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Paralag throws a series of punches but Zelloki avoids them all with ease.
Emil Paralag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paralag looks winded!
Zelloki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paralag swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zelloki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big right from Paralag misses.
Paralag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zelloki is looking for a counter combo.
Zelloki throws a series of punches but Paralag moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zelloki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Paralag keeps the fight on the outside.
As Zelloki backs off Paralag throws a huge counter combo but Zelloki manages to avoid it all.
A combination from Paralag does no damage.
Paralag wants to clinch.
Paralag fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Paralag slips a jab from Zelloki.
Paralag shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zelloki but Zelloki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zelloki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paralag was well out of range. Poor timing from Zelloki.
Paralag defending well as Zelloki loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paralag misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paralag takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Paralag looks for a takedown but Zelloki sprawls well.
Zelloki shoots in for a takedown but Paralag shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Paralag is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Zelloki blocks a jab.
Paralag might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Zelloki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Paralag as he jumps to the side.
Zelloki throws a series of punches but Paralag avoids them all with ease.
Paralag throws a lazy uppercut
and Zelloki counters with a stiff right hand.

Zelloki clinches.
Zelloki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Paralag fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Paralag throws a poor cross that misses
and Zelloki counters with a three punch combo that has Paralag backing up. Paralag nods at Zelloki to acknowledge the strikes.
Paralag uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zelloki.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zelloki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Paralag gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Paralag wants to get back to his feet but Zelloki passes into half guard.
Paralag really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zelloki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Zelloki stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Paralag to get to his feet.
Zelloki connects with a crisp jab.
Paralag has his takedown stuffed
and Zelloki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Paralag thinking.
Paralag showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zelloki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kira Zelloki will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Zelloki slips under a jab from Paralag.
No luck for Paralag with that takedown attempt.
Zelloki is looking for a counter combo.
Zelloki stuffs the takedown.
Paralag tries for a takedown but Zelloki circles away easily
and Zelloki counters with a three punch combo that has Paralag backing up. Paralag nods at Zelloki to acknowledge the strikes.
Kira Zelloki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emil Paralag.
Zelloki throws a series of punches but Paralag moves out of range.
Paralag looks to land a combination but Zelloki avoids it well.
Zelloki swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zelloki dives in for a single leg takedown but Paralag sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zelloki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Paralag defends it nicely.

Zelloki has Paralag up against the cage in a clinch.
Paralag is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zelloki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zelloki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Paralag throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zelloki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Paralags jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Paralag misses with a looping right.
Paralag throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zelloki's waist but Zelloki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Paralag off to one side.
Zelloki appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zelloki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Paralag as he avoids it easily.

Zelloki moves into the clinch.
Paralag drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zelloki will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Paralag up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zelloki can't get the takedown.
Zelloki goes for a takedown attempt but Paralag pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kira Zelloki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zelloki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paralag.
Paralag shoots in looking for a takedown but Zelloki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Paralag's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Zelloki has Paralag up against the cage in a clinch.

Zelloki gets control of Paralag's arms and successfully pulls guard. Zelloki will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Paralag wants to stand and escape but instead Zelloki has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Paralag is working an open guard so Zelloki takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Zelloki rushes Paralag and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Zelloki pulls Paralag into guard.
Paralag wanted to stand there but Zelloki had control of the position.
Zelloki pulls Paralag in close to his closed guard and prevents Paralag from doing any damage or advancing position.

Zelloki is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Zelloki looking for a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zelloki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zelloki is working for takedown but Paralag is calmly controlling the position for now.
Paralag is looking to break free of the clinch but Zelloki has double underhooks.

Zelloki decides to pull guard.

Paralag stands up and waves to Zelloki to follow him.
Zelloki tries to clinch up.
Zelloki drops his hands momentarily and Paralag takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zelloki misses with a straight right.
A countering left hand to the body from Paralag misses.
Zelloki slips a straight right by Paralag.
Zelloki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kira Zelloki dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Zelloki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zelloki is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Paralag being controlled against the cage.
Zelloki is trying to pull guard but Paralag turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zelloki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paralag can do to turn this around?
Paralag misses with a short punch on the inside.

Zelloki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zelloki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zelloki was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zelloki throws a series of punches but Paralag avoids them all with ease.
Paralag moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Paralag dives in for a single leg takedown but Zelloki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Paralag takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zelloki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zelloki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Paralag.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zelloki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Paralag counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paralag gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zelloki counters with a nice body shot.
Kira Zelloki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emil Paralag.
Zelloki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Paralag manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Zelloki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paralag, pushing him back against the cage.
Paralag tries to break free but Zelloki pushes him back against the cage.
Zelloki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Paralag avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zelloki controlling the action here for a moment.
Paralag is trying to push Zelloki away but Zelloki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zelloki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zelloki swinging wildly here.
Kira Zelloki is winning the standup battle so far.
Paralag is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zelloki.
Zelloki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paralag misses with a combination
and Zelloki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zelloki scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zelloki. Paralag does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paralag leaves Zelloki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zelloki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Paralag just misses with a punch to the body.

Zelloki clinches.

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

Zelloki decides to stand up.
Zelloki avoids the body shot from Paralag.
Zelloki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Paralag sprawls well. Paralag wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zelloki gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paralag will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zelloki throws a series of punches but Paralag avoids them all with ease.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zelloki.
Paralag is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Zelloki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Paralag misses with a right hand
and Zelloki counters with a left and a right that stings Paralag.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Paralag throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Emil Paralag has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zelloki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Paralag looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kira Zelloki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A shot to the body from Paralag misses
and Zelloki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kira Zelloki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zelloki 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kira Zelloki!