PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rad Dood (ranked 1983 p4p, 94 weight class) and Freddie Zamora (ranked 3055 p4p, 146 weight class). Dood comes to the cage accompanied by Fuckin' Up. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Dood
vs
Zamora

168 cm
35
148 lbs
13 - 12 - 1

158 cm
24
142 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

Voodoo Nutrition

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 13 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rad Dood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Freddie Zamora!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zamora swings widly with a right hand
and Dood counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Dood shoots in and gets a takedown into Zamora's guard.
Dood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zamora swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dood passes Zamora's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zamora tries to roll over but Dood keeps him under control.
Dood is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dood moves nicely into side control.
Dood taking a breather here.
Zamora is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dood looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dood is looking to take a break and control but Zamora is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Dood is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zamora has escaped the position, nice work there.
Zamora is trying to control Dood's posture but Dood avoids it.
Zamora is trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zamora manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dood wants to free his trapped foot but Zamora is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Zamora actively working from the bottom here.
Dood is looking to take a break and control but Zamora is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zamora works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dood wants to control from the top but Zamora keeps moving.

Zamora throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dood uses it to pass to side control.
Zamora prevents Dood from moving into mount.
Zamora is trying to get back to half guard.
Zamora regains half guard.
Zamora 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zamora is looking for a sweep. Dood is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Dood seems to be looking for submissions.

Dood moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Zamora.
Zamora is not content to let Dood control the position.
Zamora is looking for a sweep.

Dood tries for a kimura but Zamora is defending well.

Dood working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Dood tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zamora is looking to reverse the position.
Zamora regains half guard.
Zamora wants to get back to full guard.

Dood is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dood keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zamora wants to get back to full guard.

Dood is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rad Dood dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Zamora slips under a jab.
Zamora steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dood.
Zamora takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good work by Dood as he checks the leg kick.
Dood misses with a hook.

Dood gets the takedown into side control.
Zamora is looking for a sweep.
Zamora manages to get back to half guard.
Dood wants to pass to mount but Zamora is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rad Dood overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dood moves nicely into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zamora is looking for a sweep.

Dood tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Dood is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zamora has escaped the position, nice work there.
Zamora is not content to let Dood control the position.
Zamora is looking to regain half guard here but Dood keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dood moves into full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zamora is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dood wants to take his opponent's back but Zamora doesn't allow it.
Dood postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Zamora looks a forlorn figure.
Dood putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
We've been hearing that Dood has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Dood wants to take his opponent's back but Zamora doesn't allow it.
Zamora bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Dood wants to sweep here but Zamora controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dood lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zamora is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zamora looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Dood avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Zamora had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dood defends it easily.

Zamora looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dood sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zamora keeping full guard, as Dood tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dood trying to control the position from guard on top but Zamora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dood wants to pass the guard but Zamora is keeping the position.
Dood advances to half guard.

Dood is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zamora sees it coming and defends easily.

Dood is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Zamora actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zamora slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rad Dood dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Dood tries to clinch but Zamora is having none of it.
Zamora replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dood blocks it well.

Dood closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zamora has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dood after a bit of a struggle.
Zamora has Dood pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dood manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dood prevents a body shot from Zamora.
Dood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Dood.
Zamora tries to pull guard but Dood holds him up against the cage and eventually Zamora drops back down to his feet.
Rad Dood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddie Zamora.

Zamora manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dood stopping the sweep attempt from Zamora.
Dood controlling from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dood passes into half guard.

Zamora looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dood trying to mount his opponent but Zamora defends it.
Dood is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

Dood avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dood passes Zamora's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dood sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zamora defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dood wants to free his trapped foot but Zamora is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dood frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Zamora slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dood prevents Zamora from improving his position.
Dood works his foot free and advances to mount.

Dood working for a guillotine from mount but Zamora is in no mood to give up.

Dood working for a submission but Zamora is keeping him at bay.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zamora slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Zamora is pressing down on Dood's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zamora 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.

Zamora throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zamora takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dood passes Zamora's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Dood seems to be looking for submissions.
Dood passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dood with shots to the head and body - Zamora looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zamora keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dood wants to control the pace but Zamora is squirming around nicely.

Dood looking to secure an arm triangle but Zamora defends it well.
Rad Dood is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dood controlling his opponent.
Zamora really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zamora sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rad Dood showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dood 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rad Dood!
Rad Dood seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.