PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tan Zan (ranked 162 p4p, 383 weight class) and Javier Pinales (ranked 29 p4p, 61 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Zan
vs
Pinales

172 cm
35
164
24 - 6 - 0

184 cm
32
184
15 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

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MKFC

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 24 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tan Zan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Javier Pinales!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zan throws a body shot but no joy.
Pinales with the counter takedown but Zan avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Zan.
Zan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zan connects with the punch.
Pinales displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zan throws out the jab.
Pinales uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zan.
Zan connects with a single shot there.

Zan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zan tries a body shot but Pinales blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Zan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pinales.
A short uppercut from Zan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pinales tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zan working aggressively here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zan lands an uppercut.
Pinales is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zan lands with a right to the head.
Zan lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zan.
Pinales is trying to drag Zan to the mat but Zan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tan Zan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Pinales.
Zan working aggressively here.
Zan works on Pinales's body with a couple of short punches.
Pinales drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zan lands a hook that snaps the head of Pinales backwards.
Zan prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Zan.
A short body shot lands from Zan as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Zan.
Pinales looks winded!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zan.
A short right from Zan.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zan.
Zan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pinales backwards.
Still in the clinch, Zan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zan lands a shoulder strike.
Zan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zan scores with a shot to the side of Pinales's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zan.

Pinales gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Zan regains guard.

Zan pushes Pinales off and gets back to his feet.
A big right from Zan misses.
Zan tests Pinales's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zan throws out a powerful jab.
Pinales shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zan pinned against the cage. Zan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zan lands a nice hook to Pinales's body. Pinales takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zan stuffs the takedown.
A swing and a miss from Zan.
Pinales is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zan jabs Pinales right on the nose. Pinales blinks but takes it well.
Nice defenses there by Pinales.
We've been told by Zan's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zan can't find room to land a body shot as Pinales controls the action.
Zan lands a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tan Zan dominated that round.
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.

Pinales looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zan is fending him off so far but Pinales persists. Nope, Zan circles away and we're back to standing.
Zan clobbers Pinales with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zan cracks Pinales with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tan Zan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinales dives in and grabs Zan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zan pushes down on Pinales's head and hops out.
Zan misses with a wild body shot.
Pinales changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pinales has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zan, as that shot connected.
Pinales uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zan.
Zan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Pinales tries to counter it with a takedown but Zan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan misses with a right hand

and Pinales counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Zan!
Zan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zan tries to get out of the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Pinales is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Zan tries to escape but Pinales is in control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pinales tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Zan is trying to get back to his feet.
Zan can't do much from the bottom here.

Pinales is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Pinales swings around for an armbar but Zan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Pinales's guard.
Zan passes into half guard.
Zan wants to pass to mount but Pinales is defending the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zan wants to stand up but Pinales is controlling the position.
Zan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Zan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Pinales has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Zan escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Zan!

Zan decides to stand back up. Zan steps back and let's Pinales get back to his feet.
Pinales ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
And Pinales tries to counter it with a takedown but Zan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pinales bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Pinales tries to counter it with a takedown but Zan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pinales shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tan Zan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Pinales.
Zan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pinales moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zan punishes Pinales's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Zan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zan cracks Pinales with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pinales misses with a takedown
and Zan counters with a straight right hand.
Tan Zan is winning the standup battle so far.
Pinales shoots in for a takedown but Zan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pinales takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zan lands a head shot.
Zan works Pinales's body with a nice hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zan.
Zan looks to throw the jab but Pinales is out of range.
Javier Pinales is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinales ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pinales takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zan scores with a decent looking hook.
Pinales has his takedown stuffed
and Zan counters with a stiff right hand.
Zan lands with an uppercut that bounces Pinales off the cage and back into range.
Zan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pinales.
Zan misses the jab.
Tan Zan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zan with a hook.
Pinales shoots in for a takedown but Zan shows good takedown defense.
Zan throws an overhand right that lands on Pinales's shoulder, as Pinales tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tan Zan dominated that second round.
That's time! Zan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

The fighters circling - Zan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab lands there for Zan.
Pinales shoots in for a takedown but Zan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zan throws a big shot that misses.
Zan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pinales can do to turn this around?
Good exchange - Zan coming out on top.
Pinales shoots and misses
and Zan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zan misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan connects with a body shot.
Pinales moves away from the strike by Zan.
Pinales takes one to the chin there.
Pinales defending well as Zan loads up on a big left hand.
Pinales with the counter takedown but Zan avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinales moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pinales has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pinales on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pinales takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A swing and a miss from Zan.
And Pinales tries to counter it with a takedown but Zan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Zan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pinales ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
Zan cracks Pinales with a good jab.

Pinales is rocked!
Pinales shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zan defends it nicely.
Zan throwing a counter right hand but Pinales manages to avoid it.
Tan Zan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Pinales.
Pinales takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinales darts in looking for a takedown but Zan gets double underhooks and turns Pinales into the cage.
Pinales doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pinales takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pinales is still on wobbly legs! Can Zan finish him?

It looks like Javier Pinales has been cut.
Zan lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zan jabs Pinales to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pinales feints the counter takedown.
Pinales seems to have recovered his senses.
Zan missing with a left hand there. Pinales was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Pinales tries to counter it with a takedown but Zan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Zan lands an overhand right.
Zan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pinales.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zan digs a good hook to Pinales's body.

Zan rushes Pinales and presses him up against the cage.
Zan misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zan lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zan.
Zan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pinales or not.
Tan Zan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zan creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Pinales's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Pinales drops to his knees and Zan pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tan Zan!
A very excited looking Tan Zan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.