PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boy Kargador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dion Zetlitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kargador
vs
Zetlitz

205 cm
25
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Boy Kargador!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dion Zetlitz!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zetlitz cracks the inside of Kargador's front leg.
Kargador fails to land with a series of punches.
Kargador tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zetlitz swivels and escapes.
Kargador tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kargador misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kargador fails with the takedown.
Zetlitz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kargador fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boy Kargador. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kargador shoots in looking for a takedown. Zetlitz tries to sprawl out of it but Kargador keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zetlitz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kargador misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kargador looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kargador is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zetlitz slips under a jab.
Zetlitz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kargador.
Boy Kargador seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kargador throws a leg kick
and Zetlitz counters with a good low kick that Kargador was not able to check.
A low kick from Kargador is predictable there
and Zetlitz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Zetlitz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kargador misses with a combination
and Zetlitz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kargador swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zetlitz counters with a leg kick.
Kargador fails with a takedown attempt.
Kargador is breathing heavily.
Kargador wants to clinch.

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.
Zetlitz scoring well with a low kick there.
Kargador throws a sloppy head kick
and Zetlitz counters with an inside leg kick.
Kargador throws a sloppy head kick
and Zetlitz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kargador's knee momentarily.
Zetlitz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kargador loads up on a big right hand but Zetlitz slips the punch.
Zetlitz throws a leg kick which misses Kargador's front leg but catches the back leg as Kargador tries to avoid it.
Zetlitz punishes Kargador's body with a nice straight punch.
Kargador tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zetlitz counters with a good low kick that Kargador was not able to check.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zetlitz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zetlitz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kargador on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kargador throws a combination that misses
and Zetlitz counters with a nice leg kick.
Kargador throws a head kick that misses
and Zetlitz counters with a low kick, right behind Kargador 's knee.
Kargador really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kargador fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kargador throws a sloppy head kick
and Zetlitz counters with a nice body shot.
Zetlitz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kargador rather than just go for the knockout.
Kargador throws a combination that misses
and Zetlitz counters with a nice body shot.
A good leg kick by Zetlitz.
Zetlitz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kargador shoots for a takedown but Zetlitz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kargador takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Zetlitz.
Kargador shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zetlitz counters with a good low kick that Kargador was not able to check.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zetlitz.
Kargador takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zetlitz.
Zetlitz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kargador throws a lazy head kick
and Zetlitz counters with a nice leg kick.
Zetlitz cracks a nice hook into Kargador's ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zetlitz.
Zetlitz digs a good hook to Kargador's body.
Kargador doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dion Zetlitz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Zetlitz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kargador throws a leg kick
and Zetlitz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zetlitz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kargador was well out of range. Poor timing from Zetlitz.
Kargador tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zetlitz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kargador fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kargador looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zetlitz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zetlitz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zetlitz.
A good leg kick by Zetlitz.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kargador falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zetlitz counters with a nice leg kick.
Boy Kargador is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kargador fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boy Kargador. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zetlitz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zetlitz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kargador doesn't seem bothered though.
A head kick by Kargador misses
and Zetlitz counters with a low kick, right behind Kargador 's knee.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zetlitz. That's going to slow Kargador down.
Kargador throws a head kick that misses
and Zetlitz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kargador thinking.
Zetlitz throws a leg kick which misses Kargador's front leg but catches the back leg as Kargador tries to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zetlitz, right into the meat.
Kargador takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zetlitz.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zetlitz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kargador takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zetlitz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zetlitz cracks the inside of Kargador's front leg.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kargador. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Zetlitz connects with a body shot.
A head kick by Kargador misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kargador on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kargador shoots for a takedown but Zetlitz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kargador tries to clinch up but Zetlitz circles away and keeps his distance.
Kargador takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zetlitz.
A lazy body kick from Kargador
and Zetlitz counters with a low kick, right behind Kargador 's knee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kargador stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zetlitz.
Zetlitz blocks a jab.
Zetlitz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kargador throws a sloppy head kick
and Zetlitz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kargador thinking.
Zetlitz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kargador stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zetlitz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kargador at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zetlitz.
Zetlitz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kargador's calf.
Kargador takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zetlitz digs a good hook to Kargador's body.
Kargador changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zetlitz tries to avoid it but Kargador manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zetlitz to the ground. Zetlitz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zetlitz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zetlitz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zetlitz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kargador looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
An inside leg kick lands from Zetlitz.
Zetlitz lands a slapping body shot.
Zetlitz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kargador shoots for a double leg takedown but Zetlitz sprawls well. He's pushed Kargador's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kargador takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zetlitz.
Kargador doesn't manage to clinch there - Zetlitz circles away.
Zetlitz cracks a nice hook into Kargador's ribs.
Zetlitz scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dion Zetlitz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Zetlitz lands with a shot to the body.
Zetlitz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kargador throws a head kick that misses
and Zetlitz counters with a right hand to the body.
Kargador throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zetlitz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kargador's knee momentarily.
Kargador throws a head kick that misses
and Zetlitz counters with a good low kick that Kargador was not able to check.
Zetlitz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kargador's calf.
Zetlitz jabs at Kargador's body.
Zetlitz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zetlitz wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kargador throws a sloppy head kick
and Zetlitz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zetlitz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kargador tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zetlitz punishes Kargador's body with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zetlitz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zetlitz lands a nice looking body shot.
Zetlitz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kargador falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zetlitz counters with an outside leg kick.

Zetlitz gets caught flat footed, as Kargador shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Zetlitz wants to get back to his feet but Kargador is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kargador looking to sit in guard and control but Zetlitz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Zetlitz wants to get up but he can't break Kargador's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dion Zetlitz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zetlitz won't allow Kargador to get back to his feet.
Kargador trying to keep a closed guard but Zetlitz is proving a slippery customer.
Kargador will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kargador trying to keep a closed guard but Zetlitz is proving a slippery customer.
Kargador will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Zetlitz digs a good hook to Kargador's body.
Kargador moves in looking to clinch but Zetlitz pushes him off.
Kargador throws a combination that misses
and Zetlitz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zetlitz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kargador looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boy Kargador has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zetlitz lands a slapping body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dion Zetlitz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zetlitz 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dion Zetlitz!