PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rumpel Stiltskin (ranked 2409 p4p, 293 weight class) and Zarko Zidane (ranked 1389 p4p, 179 weight class). Zidane has chosen Sharp Dressed Man as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Stiltskin
vs
Zidane

162 cm
27
190 lbs
12 - 0 - 0

180 cm
26
192 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rumpel Stiltskin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zarko Zidane!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stiltskin tries for a takedown but Zidane sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stiltskin looks for a takedown but Zidane sprawls well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zidane or perhaps it was just good defense by Stiltskin, which made it look bad.
Stiltskin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zidane defends well and Stiltskin ends up having to push Zidane into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rumpel Stiltskin. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Zidane changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stiltskin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Zidane advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stiltskin is in a horrible position here. Zidane smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Stiltskin manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stiltskin tries to roll over but Zidane keeps him under control.
Zidane missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zidane blocks the strikes from Stiltskin.
Zidane is nestled in close to Stiltskin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zidane is thwarting Stiltskin's attempts to control the position.
Zidane thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zidane is keen to just control but Stiltskin is a slippery customer.
Zidane scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zidane lands strikes from half guard.
Zidane is pressing down on Stiltskin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stiltskin is holding on for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zidane slips a nice elbow through Stiltskin's hands, connecting with Stiltskin's forehead.
Stiltskin is looking to improve his position.
Stiltskin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stiltskin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zidane.
Zidane throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zidane looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Stiltskin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stiltskin trying to control from the bottom.
Stiltskin is looking to improve his position.
Zidane landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zidane not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Stiltskin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Stiltskin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zidane is looking to take a break and control but Stiltskin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zidane trying to control from Stiltskin's half guard. Stiltskin has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

Zidane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Stiltskin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zidane keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stiltskin's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zidane scoring with some ground and pound.
Zidane trying to control but Stiltskin is working from the bottom.
Stiltskin wants to sweep but no luck.
Stiltskin is trying to control the position but Zidane postures up.
Zidane is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zidane with a nice head shot there.
Zidane cracks Stiltskin with a solid left hand.
Zidane stays in close to Stiltskin's body and controls the position.
Zidane working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stiltskin's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zidane stands up over Stiltskin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Stiltskin is rocked!
Zidane is in close to Stiltskin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oh Stiltskin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zidane arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Stiltskin's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zarko Zidane!
Zarko Zidane decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.