PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peter Zonta (ranked 556 p4p, 103 weight class) and Abdel Mumu 3.0 (ranked 70 p4p, 13 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Zonta
vs
Mumu 3.0

175 cm
29
165
15 - 10 - 2

175 cm
35
171
32 - 14 - 2

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Core Combat
Gatoroids

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Zonta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Abdel Mumu 3.0!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mumu 3.0 misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mumu 3.0 scores with a jab to the head.

Zonta has managed to clinch.

Mumu 3.0 breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zonta misses with a series of wild punches.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 is looking to score with low kicks.
Mumu 3.0 throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Zonta has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.

Zonta has managed to clinch.
Mumu 3.0 swings wildly with an uppercut but Zonta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zonta throws a punch but it's blocked by Mumu 3.0.

Mumu 3.0 breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zonta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zonta lands the left hand.

Zonta closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mumu 3.0 did well to prevent Zonta getting side control.
Zonta is keen to just control but Mumu 3.0 is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mumu 3.0 is pressing down on Zonta's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mumu 3.0 keeping moving, preventing Zonta from controlling successfully.
Zonta looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Mumu 3.0 is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zonta is aware though and is defending well.

Mumu 3.0 is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Mumu 3.0 looking for a guillotine here but Zonta defends easily.
Zonta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mumu 3.0's head.

Mumu 3.0 has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zonta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zonta advances position into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zonta looking to control but instead Mumu 3.0 has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Mumu 3.0 tries to roll over but Zonta keeps him under control.
Zonta is trying to control the action in half guard but Mumu 3.0 is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mumu 3.0 manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Mumu 3.0 is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zonta is aware though and is defending well.
Mumu 3.0 tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mumu 3.0 looking to control.
Zonta is in close to Mumu 3.0's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zonta looking to pass the guard.
Mumu 3.0 is pulling down on Zonta's head. It's preventing any offense from Zonta, at least for the moment.
Zonta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mumu 3.0 swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mumu 3.0 keeping moving, preventing Zonta from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zonta's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zonta wants to control from the top but Mumu 3.0 keeps moving.

Mumu 3.0 working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zonta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zonta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mumu 3.0 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.
Mumu 3.0 keeping moving, preventing Zonta from controlling successfully.
Zonta wants to pass the guard but Mumu 3.0 is keeping the position.
Mumu 3.0 is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Zonta trying to control the position from guard on top but Mumu 3.0 is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mumu 3.0 can't keep his opponent in guard - Zonta advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Zonta stands up and beckons Mumu 3.0 to join him on the feet.
Mumu 3.0 connects with a crisp jab.
Mumu 3.0 getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zonta smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zonta throws a body shot but no joy.
Zonta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Zonta darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Zonta trying to control from half guard but Mumu 3.0 is working away.
Zonta lands strikes from half guard.

Mumu 3.0 looking for submissions off his back.
Mumu 3.0 manages to get to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Zonta stalks Mumu 3.0 and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mumu 3.0's face. Mumu 3.0 staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like Abdel Mumu 3.0 has been cut.
Mumu 3.0 misses with an uppercut.
Mumu 3.0 scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Zonta blocks a head kick by Mumu 3.0.
Zonta uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mumu 3.0 looks to throw the jab but Zonta is out of range.
Mumu 3.0 slips a straight right by Zonta.
Mumu 3.0 keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mumu 3.0 fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zonta looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mumu 3.0 cracks Zonta with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zonta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mumu 3.0 was well out of range. Poor timing from Zonta.
Mumu 3.0 tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zonta was well out of range. Poor timing from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 throws a head kick that half lands.
Peter Zonta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zonta tries for a takedown but Mumu 3.0 circles away easily
and Mumu 3.0 counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mumu 3.0 swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zonta shoots in for a takedown but Mumu 3.0 shows good takedown defense.
Mumu 3.0 displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zonta.
Mumu 3.0 swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Zonta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mumu 3.0 connects with the punch.
Mumu 3.0 paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zonta doesn't manage to clinch there - Mumu 3.0 circles away.
Zonta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mumu 3.0 makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Abdel Mumu 3.0 seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zonta tries to clinch up but Mumu 3.0 circles away and keeps his distance.
Zonta misses with a wild body shot.
Mumu 3.0 connects with a solid leg kick.
Peter Zonta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mumu 3.0 throws a leg kick but Zonta sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zonta tries to clinch up but Mumu 3.0 circles away and keeps his distance.
Zonta is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Mumu 3.0 throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mumu 3.0 moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zonta.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zonta darts in looking for a takedown but Mumu 3.0 gets double underhooks and turns Zonta into the cage.
Mumu 3.0 fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zonta working aggressively here.
Zonta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zonta throws an elbow but it misses.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a hook from the clinch.

Mumu 3.0's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mumu 3.0 on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zonta blocks a low kick nicely.
A jab from Mumu 3.0 misses.
Zonta takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mumu 3.0 doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zonta throws a big shot that misses.
Zonta throws a series of punches but Mumu 3.0 moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zonta lands with a shot to the body.
Mumu 3.0 scores with a one two! Zonta had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mumu 3.0 lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zonta shoots in and drives through. Mumu 3.0 sprawls well.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a jab to the body
and Zonta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mumu 3.0 pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mumu 3.0 lands with a cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mumu 3.0.
Zonta tries for a takedown but Mumu 3.0 circles away easily
and Mumu 3.0 counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mumu 3.0 looks to land a combination but Zonta avoids it well.
As Mumu 3.0 looks to move away, Zonta throws a big counter combo but Mumu 3.0 just gets out of the way.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mumu 3.0 has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zonta finds it's way round the side to connect with Mumu 3.0's head.
Zonta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mumu 3.0 swivels and escapes.
Zonta scores with a nice head shot.
Mumu 3.0 lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mumu 3.0.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zonta misses with a combination
and Mumu 3.0 counters with a stiff right hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zonta crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mumu 3.0 - the referee stops the clock and Zonta gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mumu 3.0. Zonta manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Zonta tries to clinch but Mumu 3.0 moves out of range.
Mumu 3.0 looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zonta shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zonta throws a shot from downtown. Mumu 3.0 moves away and avoids it.
Zonta takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zonta misses with a wild combination.
Mumu 3.0 lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zonta misses with a wild body shot.
Zonta fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zonta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mumu 3.0! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdel Mumu 3.0 showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Abdel Mumu 3.0's cut.
That's time! Zonta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Zonta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Zonta clinches with his opponent.
Zonta blocking some punches.
Mumu 3.0 has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zonta throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mumu 3.0 is trying to force a seperation but Zonta has the dominant position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 trying to stall but Zonta improves his position.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a knee to the head.
Zonta scores with a shoulder strike.
Zonta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zonta digs a right hand underneath Mumu 3.0's ribcage. Mumu 3.0 let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mumu 3.0 has had enough of the clinch but Zonta keeps him there for the moment.
Mumu 3.0 lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mumu 3.0 lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Mumu 3.0 breaks from the clinch.
Mumu 3.0 shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zonta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mumu 3.0.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zonta tries to move into range but Mumu 3.0 moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zonta cracks Mumu 3.0 with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zonta scores with a three punch combo!
Mumu 3.0 keeps the fight on the outside.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a hook. Zonta ducked under it nicely.
Mumu 3.0 keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zonta fails with a takedown attempt.
Zonta fails to land with a series of punches.
Mumu 3.0 tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zonta was well out of range. Poor timing from Mumu 3.0.
Zonta swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zonta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mumu 3.0 swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mumu 3.0 connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mumu 3.0 looks to land a left hand but Zonta moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Zonta was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zonta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mumu 3.0 counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zonta.
Zonta wants to clinch.

Zonta clinches with his opponent.
Zonta throws a punch but it's blocked by Mumu 3.0.

Zonta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zonta misses with a series of wild punches.
Zonta cracks Mumu 3.0 with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zonta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mumu 3.0 raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mumu 3.0 will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zonta throws an overhand right that lands on Mumu 3.0's shoulder, as Mumu 3.0 tries to avoid the shot.
Mumu 3.0 is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mumu 3.0 swings for the body but Zonta moves out of range.
Zonta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mumu 3.0 moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from Mumu 3.0. Those never looked like landing.
Mumu 3.0 digs a good hook to Zonta's body.
Mumu 3.0 lands with a good body shot.
Zonta throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mumu 3.0 swings for the body but Zonta moves out of range.
Zonta is looking to clinch.

Zonta fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mumu 3.0 to the ground. Zonta is now in Mumu 3.0's guard.

Mumu 3.0 is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Mumu 3.0 escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zonta on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good standup being displayed there by Mumu 3.0 as he connects with a hook.
Mumu 3.0 swinging wildly here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zonta slips a straight right by Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zonta has time to react.
Zonta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mumu 3.0 throws out a loose jab but Zonta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zonta cracks Mumu 3.0 with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zonta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mumu 3.0! But no joy.
Zonta looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zonta walks into a straight right hand from Mumu 3.0.
The crowd cheers as Mumu 3.0 lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zonta doesn't seem phased though.
A swing and a miss from Mumu 3.0.
Zonta missing with a left hand there. Mumu 3.0 was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zonta takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mumu 3.0 keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zonta takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abdel Mumu 3.0 comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mumu 3.0 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdel Mumu 3.0!
An out of breath Abdel Mumu 3.0 thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.