PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohsin Zaidi (ranked 3955 p4p, 475 weight class) and Carlos Danger (ranked 3099 p4p, 396 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Zaidi
vs
Danger

187 cm
19
220 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

193 cm
22
215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mohsin Zaidi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Carlos Danger!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Danger tries to sprawl but Zaidi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Zaidi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Danger felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Danger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zaidi.
Danger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zaidi.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danger tries to kick Zaidi off but Zaidi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Zaidi working over Danger with some ground and pound. Danger looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zaidi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaidi throwing shots but Danger is blocking nicely.
Zaidi stops Danger from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zaidi.
Zaidi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zaidi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zaidi not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaidi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Zaidi seems to be working for a kimura but Danger defends the submission attempt.
Danger has hold of Zaidi's hands but Zaidi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Danger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zaidi.
Zaidi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zaidi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zaidi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Danger's head.
Zaidi thows a huge punch but Danger dodges it nicely.
Danger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zaidi.
Zaidi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Danger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zaidi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaidi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zaidi winds up and cracks Danger with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Zaidi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Danger's head.
Zaidi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Zaidi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Zaidi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Danger defending well though.
Zaidi throwing shots but Danger is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danger wants to get back to his feet.
Danger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zaidi.
Zaidi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Danger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Danger pushes Zaidi off looking to stand but Zaidi dives back in and keeps control.
Zaidi thows a huge punch but Danger dodges it nicely.
Danger looks like he's trying to stand up.
Zaidi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Danger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zaidi.
Zaidi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from Zaidi's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Danger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zaidi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zaidi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danger tries to kick Zaidi off but Zaidi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Zaidi is keen to just control but Danger is a slippery customer.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zaidi connects with a nice short shot to Danger's temple.
Zaidi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zaidi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Danger's head.
Zaidi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Danger taking some punishment here, with Zaidi in his half guard.
Zaidi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Danger is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zaidi scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Danger is looking to escape.
Zaidi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Danger throws a body punch but Zaidi moves out of range.
Zaidi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Danger lands a lovely overhand right.
Zaidi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Danger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Danger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zaidi at a distance.
Danger throws out a loose jab but Zaidi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Danger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zaidi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Danger with a nice cross.
Zaidi misses with a head kick.
Zaidi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good standup being displayed there by Danger as he connects with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Zaidi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zaidi fails with the takedown
and Danger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohsin Zaidi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaidi with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Danger to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Danger misses its intended target.
Zaidi tries to counter with a takedown but Danger is quick to defend against it.
Zaidi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danger stuffs the takedown.
Zaidi ducks right into an uppercut from Danger.
Nice straight punches there by Danger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Danger.
Danger throws a jab but it's blocked by Zaidi.
Zaidi walks into a stiff left hand from Danger.
Danger connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Danger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zaidi. Zaidi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A left lands for Danger.
Danger lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zaidi thows a leg kick but Danger checks it
letting Danger counter with a right hand.
Danger scores with the left hand. Zaidi knows he should have avoided that one.
Carlos Danger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zaidi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Danger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Zaidi is rocked!
Zaidi throws a wild body kick that Danger sees coming a mile off.
It seemed like Danger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zaidi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Danger as he jumps to the side.
Zaidi is looking to land body kicks.
Danger fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zaidi on the side of the head.
Danger 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.
Zaidi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danger dips to his left and cracks Zaidi with an uppercut!
Oh Zaidi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Danger scores with a jab to the head.
Nice sprawl there from Danger as Zaidi shoots in.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Danger cracks Zaidi on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Zaidi falls backwards against the cage. Danger follows up with more strikes that drop Zaidi to his knees. Danger keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Zaidi! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Danger!