PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Folami Zuberi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hollywood Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zuberi comes into the arena with Mickey Factz - Rocker blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Zuberi
vs
Killer

193 cm
24
240 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

194 cm
23
280 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Folami Zuberi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hollywood Killer!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Killer has closed the distance and engaged Zuberi in a clinch.
Killer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Killer gets underhooks to prevent Zuberi's takedown attempt.
Zuberi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zuberi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Killer is keeping busy.
Zuberi tries to break free but Killer pushes him back against the cage.
Zuberi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Killer scores a nice knee to the body.
Killer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Zuberi is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zuberi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Killer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Folami Zuberi has been cut.
Killer tries to land a knee to the head but Zuberi blocks with his arms.
Killer tries to land knees in the clinch but Zuberi avoids the damage to the body.
Killer lands an elbow inside that Zuberi shrugs off.
Killer landing knees to the head.
Killer landing knees to the head.

Zuberi is rocked!
Killer controlling the action here for a moment.
Killer lands an elbow inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer leaning against his opponent.
Zuberi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Killer has him pressed against the cage.
Killer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Killer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Killer.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Killer stops a takedown attempt from Zuberi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Folami Zuberi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice elbow from Killer.
Killer stalls.
A knee to the head by Killer.
Killer lands an elbow inside that Zuberi shrugs off.
Killer managing to block the knees to the body from Zuberi.
Killer lands an elbow that stopped Zuberi in his tracks for a moment.
Killer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Killer connects with a knee to the head.
Killer stalling against the cage.
Killer blocking some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuberi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Killer scores a nice knee to the body.
Killer lands a good knee to the midsection. Zuberi won't want to take too many of those.
A knee to the head by Killer.
Killer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Killer lands a good knee to the midsection. Zuberi won't want to take too many of those.
Killer connects with a knee to the head.

Folami Zuberi's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice elbow from Killer.
Killer stalling against the cage.
Killer continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
A knee to the head by Killer.
Killer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zuberi's defenses.
Killer gets underhooks to prevent Zuberi's takedown attempt.
Zuberi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Killer is defending well for now.
Killer lands an elbow inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer just leaning against Zuberi, taking a breather.
Zuberi takes an elbow to the temple.
Killer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zuberi's defenses.
Killer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Killer scores with a knee to the head.
Killer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Killer obliges.
Killer effectively controlling the action here.
Zuberi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Killer as Zuberi tries to tie him up.
Zuberi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Killer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Killer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Killer tries a knee to the head but Zuberi blocks it.
Killer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zuberi.
Zuberi avoids the elbow strike from Killer, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuberi is trying to stall.
Zuberi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Killer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Killer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Killer.
Killer lands a good knee to the midsection. Zuberi won't want to take too many of those.
Nice elbow from Killer.
Killer misses with a knee to the head.
Killer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Killer with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Killer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Killer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Zuberi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Killer prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hollywood Killer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Folami Zuberi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Killer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zuberi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Killer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zuberi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice cross by Zuberi.
Killer moves in looking to clinch but Zuberi pushes him off.
Zuberi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Killer is looking to clinch but Zuberi is avoiding it.
Zuberi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zuberi throws a right hand that Killer ducks under and follows up with a left that Killer also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer tries to close the distance and clinch but Zuberi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Killer tries to clinch up.
Zuberi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hollywood Killer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zuberi shoots for a takedown but Killer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Killer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer throws a body punch but Zuberi moves out of range.
Killer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zuberi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zuberi.
Killer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zuberi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zuberi delivers a nice body kick.
Killer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Folami Zuberi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zuberi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Killer looks to land a combination but Zuberi avoids it well.
Zuberi scores with a three punch combo!
Killer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Killer wants to clinch up but Zuberi keeps it at a distance.
Killer tries to clinch up but Zuberi circles away and keeps his distance.
Zuberi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Killer avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Folami Zuberi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killer tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuberi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Killer moves in looking to clinch but Zuberi pushes him off.
Killer thows a body shot but no joy.
Killer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zuberi, as that shot connected.
Killer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zuberi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Killer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zuberi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Killer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Killer wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuberi swats away the attempt to clinch by Killer.
Killer misses with a few strikes there.
Zuberi misses with a wild combination.
Zuberi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zuberi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Killer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Killer tries to close the distance and clinch but Zuberi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Killer tries to clinch up but Zuberi circles away and keeps his distance.
Zuberi swats away the attempt to clinch by Killer.
Zuberi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Killer circles away quickly and effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zuberi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Killer counters with a right hand to the body.
Killer throws a nice looking combination but Zuberi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Killer misses with a body kick.
Zuberi misses with a few strikes there.
Killer wants to land a leg kick but Zuberi is out of range.
Killer tries to clinch but Zuberi moves out of range.
Killer misses with a looping right.
Killer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Zuberi shoots and misses
and Killer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zuberi swats away the attempt to clinch by Killer.
The fight stays on the outside here - Killer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Killer tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hollywood Killer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Folami Zuberi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Killer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zuberi manages to avoid it.
Zuberi looks for the body kick but Killer saw that one coming.
Killer doesn't manage to clinch there - Zuberi circles away.
A jab from Killer misses.
Killer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zuberi rather than just go for the knockout.
Zuberi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Killer takes the fight into the clinch.
Killer landing knees to the head.
Zuberi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Killer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Killer lands a damaging elbow.
Killer landing knees to the head.
Zuberi managing to block the knees to the body from Killer.
Zuberi working hard to break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Killer.
Killer lands an elbow inside.
Killer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Killer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zuberi can't break the clinch.
Zuberi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Killer walks away with a smile on his face. Zuberi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuberi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Killer is able to avoid easily.

Killer moves into the clinch.
Killer lands an elbow just above Zuberi 's eye.
Killer scores a nice knee to the body.
Killer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zuberi up against the cage.
Killer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zuberi avoids it.
Nice elbow from Killer.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Killer.
Nice elbow from Killer.
Zuberi stalling in the clinch but Killer improves position.
Killer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zuberi blocks it with crossed arms.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Killer tries to land a knee to the head but Zuberi blocks with his arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuberi tries to pull guard but Killer holds him up against the cage and eventually Zuberi drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Folami Zuberi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zuberi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Killer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zuberi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Killer as Zuberi tries to tie him up.
Zuberi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Killer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zuberi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Killer has Zuberi pressed against the cage, preventing Zuberi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Killer tries to land a knee to the head but Zuberi blocks with his arms.

Zuberi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Killer uses from the top position.
Zuberi keeping moving, preventing Killer from controlling successfully.
Killer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zuberi is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuberi has control of Killer's left arm, preventing Killer from doing any damage.
Killer trying to control the position from guard on top but Zuberi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zuberi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Killer manages to get himself to full guard.
Killer is looking to stand up but Zuberi isn't so interested in that idea.

That's four 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.
Zuberi lands a couple of elbows.
Zuberi wants to control from the top but Killer keeps moving.
Killer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Killer 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zuberi wants to control from the top but Killer keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hollywood Killer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Killer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hollywood Killer!