PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Zonta (ranked 5907 p4p, 466 weight class) and Anselm Plantinga (ranked 7422 p4p, 516 weight class). Peter Zonta is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Zonta
vs
Plantinga

175 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Zonta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anselm Plantinga!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Zonta forces Plantinga back against the cage and clinches.
Plantinga is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Plantinga's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Plantinga wants to get back to striking at distance but Zonta won't allow it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zonta - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Plantinga is trying to break free.
Zonta drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Plantinga prevents the takedown attempt.
Zonta is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Zonta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zonta has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Plantinga after a bit of a struggle.
Zonta has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Plantinga is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Plantinga is trying to break the clinch but Zonta is controlling him.
Zonta prevents Plantinga from breaking the clinch.
Plantinga can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonta tries to score a body lock takedown but Plantinga shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zonta tries for a takedown but Plantinga manages to get underhooks.

Plantinga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Plantinga misses the shot to the body.
Zonta tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Plantinga manages to circle out of the way.
Plantinga throws a body shot but no joy.

Zonta instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Plantinga's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Plantinga can't break the clinch.
Plantinga wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short body shot lands from Zonta as the two fighters clinch.
Zonta goes for a takedown in the clinch but Plantinga prevents it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Plantinga is trying to break the clinch but Zonta is controlling him.
Zonta prevents Plantinga from breaking the clinch.
Zonta stalling against the cage.
Zonta is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Plantinga is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zonta is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Plantinga pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Plantinga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some bone on bone action there as Plantinga checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zonta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Plantinga defends it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zonta lands a nice shot to the body.
Plantinga scores with a shot to the body.
Zonta throws a right and a left that both miss.
Plantinga looks like he wants to counter punch here.

Zonta has taken the fight to the clinch.
Plantinga is trying to break free.
Plantinga is trying to break free.
Zonta controlling the action here for a moment.
Plantinga is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Plantinga managing to block the knees to the body from Zonta.
Plantinga wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Plantinga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zonta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Plantinga at a distance.
Zonta misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zonta darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Plantinga is trying to escape back to his feet but Zonta uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Plantinga is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zonta is chipping away with strikes.
Plantinga tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Plantinga can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zonta working the head and body with strikes.
Plantinga is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Plantinga manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zonta manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zonta has his hands on Plantinga's head, controlling the position.
Zonta keeping moving, preventing Plantinga from controlling successfully.
Zonta pulls Plantinga in close to prevent any damage.
Zonta wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Plantinga accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zonta has control of Plantinga's left arm, preventing Plantinga from doing any damage.
Plantinga trying to control but Zonta is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plantinga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zonta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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 Peter Zonta will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Zonta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Plantinga, pushing him back against the cage.
Plantinga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zonta has Plantinga pressed against the cage.
Plantinga is pressed up against the cage. Zonta has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Plantinga down to the mat. Plantinga avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Plantinga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zonta was well out of range. Poor timing from Plantinga.
Plantinga misses with a wild combination.

Zonta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Plantinga, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Plantinga's efforts to push away.
Zonta is trying to drag Plantinga to the mat but Plantinga just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Plantinga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Zonta has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Plantinga is trying to push Zonta away but Zonta has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Plantinga's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Plantinga wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Plantinga has had enough of the clinch but Zonta keeps him there for the moment.
Zonta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Plantinga's efforts to push away.

Plantinga manages to break the clinch.
Zonta throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Plantinga's waist but Plantinga gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zonta off to one side.
It seemed like Plantinga was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Zonta. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Zonta has Plantinga up against the cage in a clinch.
Zonta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Plantinga stops a takedown attempt from Zonta.
Plantinga looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Plantinga wants to get back to striking at distance but Zonta won't allow it.
Plantinga has had enough of the clinch but Zonta keeps him there for the moment.
Zonta goes for a takedown in the clinch but Plantinga prevents it.
Zonta is looking to take this one to the mat.
Plantinga wants to break free but Zonta has control.
Zonta goes for a takedown in the clinch but Plantinga prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zonta wants to take the fight to the mat but Plantinga manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zonta keeps control of Plantinga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zonta goes for a takedown in the clinch but Plantinga prevents it.
Plantinga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zonta can't get the takedown.
Plantinga tries to circle away but Zonta has him pinned against the cage.
Plantinga wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zonta has him pressed against the cage.
Zonta is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Plantinga wants to get back to striking at distance but Zonta won't allow it.
Plantinga wants to break free but Zonta has control.
Zonta is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Plantinga looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Plantinga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zonta keeps control of Plantinga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Plantinga manages to break the clinch.
Plantinga misses with a hook. Zonta ducked under it nicely.
Plantinga scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zonta doesn't seem bothered though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plantinga just misses with a punch to the body.
Zonta needs to keep his hands up - Plantinga had a free shot at his head there.
Anselm Plantinga seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Plantinga tries to keep at a distance but Zonta has taken the fight into the clinch.
Peter Zonta has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zonta has Plantinga pressed against the cage, preventing Plantinga from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zonta has Plantinga pressed against the cage, preventing Plantinga from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Plantinga gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zonta.

Plantinga breaks from the clinch.
Plantinga is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zonta rather than just go for the knockout.
Zonta tries to clinch but Plantinga is having none of it.
Plantinga misses with a right hand

and Zonta moves into the clinch.
Plantinga has had enough of the clinch but Zonta keeps him there for the moment.
Zonta is looking for a takedown.
Plantinga managing to block the knees to the body from Zonta.
Plantinga wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Plantinga is trying to break the clinch but Zonta has him pressed against the cage.
Plantinga tries to break the clinch but Zonta is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plantinga working hard to break the clinch.
Plantinga tries to break the clinch but Zonta is controlling the position.
Zonta wants a takedown.
Zonta drops down looking for an ankle pick but Plantinga pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Plantinga.
Zonta lands a slapping body shot.
Plantinga lands a jab to Zonta's midsection.
Zonta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Plantinga sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Plantinga throws a hook to the side of Zonta's head but Zonta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plantinga takes a swing at Zonta's ribcage but misses.
Zonta appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zonta slips a straight right by Plantinga.
Peter Zonta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zonta tries to clinch but Plantinga moves out of range.
Zonta misses with a takedown
and Plantinga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anselm Plantinga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Plantinga's corner calls for a 1-2. Plantinga obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zonta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Plantinga defends it nicely.
Plantinga is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zonta with a body shot.
Zonta looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Plantinga is fending him off so far but Zonta persists. Nope, Plantinga circles away and we're back to standing.
Plantinga moves out of range of the strikes.
Zonta drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Plantinga throws out a loose jab but Zonta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zonta ducks under a wild hook from Plantinga.
Zonta feinted with a counter takedown.
Plantinga lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Zonta clinches up with Plantinga and pushes him back against the cage.
Zonta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Plantinga's efforts to push away.
Plantinga prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Zonta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zonta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Plantinga's efforts to push away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zonta wants a takedown but no success here.
A frustrated look appears on Plantinga's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zonta is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Plantinga gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Plantinga is trying to break the clinch but Zonta has him pressed against the cage.
Plantinga can't break the clinch.
Zonta throws a knee to the head but misses.

Zonta has picked Plantinga up - he's going for a ride! Zonta dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Plantinga slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Plantinga is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zonta defends well.
Zonta chips away with some ground and pound.
Zonta looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zonta wants to control from the top but Plantinga keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zonta landing with the ground and pound.
Zonta postures up and lands a big shot to Plantinga's brow.
Peter Zonta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Plantinga wants to sweep but no luck.
Zonta makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zonta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zonta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zonta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zonta not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Plantinga has his foot on Zonta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zonta works his way back into a safe position though.
Plantinga really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zonta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Plantinga is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zonta is aware though and is defending well.
Zonta stands and throws Plantinga's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Zonta in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zonta is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Plantinga has escaped the position, nice work there.
Plantinga takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Plantinga is looking for a sweep.
Zonta lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Plantinga down.

Plantinga is rocked!
Zonta in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Plantinga looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Zonta turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Zonta!
In defeat, Anselm Plantinga stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will keep working until I can be world champion!'.