PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tung Fo (ranked 1645 p4p, 235 weight class) and Zorba The Dancing Buddha (ranked 1577 p4p, 225 weight class). The Dancing Buddha has chosen Zorba Time as his entrance music. 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.

Fo
vs
The Dancing Buddha

200 cm
27
215 lbs
12 - 14 - 0

190 cm
35
209 lbs
19 - 16 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent 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 12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tung Fo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zorba The Dancing Buddha!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fo closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Dancing Buddha circles away.
As Fo backs off The Dancing Buddha throws a huge counter combo but Fo manages to avoid it all.

Fo feints and as The Dancing Buddha raises his hands in defense, Fo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fo is working hard here to advance position.
The Dancing Buddha managing to control the position.
Fo is pushing down on The Dancing Buddha's leg trying to pass to half guard. The Dancing Buddha is fighting to maintain full guard but Fo has managed to sneak the leg through.

Fo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Fo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but The Dancing Buddha sees it coming and defends easily.
The Dancing Buddha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fo trying to pass the guard but The Dancing Buddha defending well.

Fo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, The Dancing Buddha has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fo is thwarting The Dancing Buddha's attempts to control the position.

Fo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and The Dancing Buddha defends it well.
Fo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for The Dancing Buddha!
The Dancing Buddha is looking to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fo is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But The Dancing Buddha has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from The Dancing Buddha!
Fo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fo wants to improve his position but instead The Dancing Buddha has moved into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Fo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The Dancing Buddha sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fo defending well though.
Fo is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fo working for a triangle but The Dancing Buddha defends it easily.
Fo wants to improve his position but instead The Dancing Buddha has moved into half guard.
Fo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Fo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The Dancing Buddha wants to free his trapped foot but Fo is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Fo actively working from the bottom here.
Fo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fo.

Fo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Dancing Buddha doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Dancing Buddha manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fo has an active guard here but The Dancing Buddha has managed to pass into half guard.

The Dancing Buddha is looking for a kimura but Fo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for The Dancing Buddha to get the leverage.
The Dancing Buddha wants to take a breather but Fo is having none of it.
Fo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fo is refusing to be controlled, as The Dancing Buddha sits in half guard.
The Dancing Buddha keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Dancing Buddha missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fo tries to get to full guard but The Dancing Buddha has control of the leg.

Fo looking for submissions off his back.
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 Tung Fo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Fo dives in and grabs The Dancing Buddha's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Dancing Buddha pushes down on Fo's head and hops out.
Fo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Dancing Buddha swivels and escapes.
Fo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tung Fo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Dancing Buddha scores with a nice head shot.
The Dancing Buddha misses with a body shot.
Fo avoids the body shot from The Dancing Buddha.

Fo gets a clinch.
Fo tries to pull guard but The Dancing Buddha won't allow it.
Fo jumps guard but The Dancing Buddha turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The Dancing Buddha taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as The Dancing Buddha walks away with a smile on his face. Fo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Fo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Fo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, The Dancing Buddha rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Fo's guard! Nice work there by The Dancing Buddha!
The Dancing Buddha seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Dancing Buddha.

Fo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The Dancing Buddha is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The Dancing Buddha wants to control from the top but Fo keeps moving.
The Dancing Buddha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Dancing Buddha is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The Dancing Buddha is continuing to stall.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fo is on top in guard.

Fo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Dancing Buddha has control of Fo's left arm, preventing Fo from doing any damage.
The Dancing Buddha keeping full guard, as Fo tries to pass.
The Dancing Buddha tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fo forces his way into half guard.
The Dancing Buddha moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Fo drops back, looking for a kneebar! The Dancing Buddha looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. The Dancing Buddha looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from The Dancing Buddha!

Fo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on The Dancing Buddha's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fo is staying active underneath The Dancing Buddha, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

The Dancing Buddha looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fo tries to free his leg and advance position but The Dancing Buddha is retaining full guard.

Fo is trying to get back to half guard.
Fo trying to remain calm as The Dancing Buddha controls from the top position.
The Dancing Buddha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fo keeps working.
Fo is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fo is trying to work for a sweep but The Dancing Buddha has mounted him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zorba The Dancing Buddha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Fo fails with the takedown
and Fo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fo has his takedown stuffed
and The Dancing Buddha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Dancing Buddha looks to land a left hand but Fo moved out of range nicely.
Fo shoots and misses
and The Dancing Buddha counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tung Fo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. The Dancing Buddha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Fo gets the takedown into side control.
The Dancing Buddha tries to improve position but can't.
Tung Fo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Fo tries for a kimura but The Dancing Buddha is defending well.
The Dancing Buddha struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, The Dancing Buddha has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fo working away.
The Dancing Buddha is trying to improve his position.

Fo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Fo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The Dancing Buddha is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Fo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, The Dancing Buddha has managed to free his arm - good work.
The Dancing Buddha moves into full guard.
The Dancing Buddha working a defensive guard here.

Fo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! The Dancing Buddha is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fo, into his guard.

Fo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fo has gone for a leg lock! The Dancing Buddha slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fo's guard.

The Dancing Buddha preventing the sweep.

Fo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The Dancing Buddha with a nice head shot there.
The Dancing Buddha looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fo is looking to sweep but instead, The Dancing Buddha has passed into half guard.
Fo is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The Dancing Buddha is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fo is just riding it out for now. The Dancing Buddha eventually gives up the hold.
Fo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of The Dancing Buddha's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take The Dancing Buddha's back!

Fo is persistently looking for the submission but The Dancing Buddha is defending it well.

Fo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but The Dancing Buddha has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

The Dancing Buddha showing good submission defense here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zorba The Dancing Buddha.
I think The Dancing Buddha has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Zorba The Dancing Buddha!
Zorba The Dancing Buddha very nearly forgot to thank HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.