PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Resent RezaZeDe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MT Spar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). RezaZeDe's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, King Ring. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

RezaZeDe
vs
Spar

195 cm
20
220 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

188 cm
25
288 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Intelligent

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Resent RezaZeDe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, MT Spar!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

RezaZeDe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
RezaZeDe trying to control but Spar is having none of it.

RezaZeDe stands up from mount. Strange move.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
RezaZeDe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Spar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Spar tries a knee to the head but RezaZeDe blocks it.
Spar lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
RezaZeDe is trying to drag Spar to the mat but Spar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
RezaZeDe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Spar landing knees to the head.
Spar should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Spar lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Spar tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spar throws a knee to the head but misses.
RezaZeDe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Spar pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Resent RezaZeDe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spar fails with the takedown

and RezaZeDe counters with a single leg into guard. Spar didn't expect that.
Spar looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

RezaZeDe stands up from Spar's guard - RezaZeDe perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spar closes the distance looking to clinch

and RezaZeDe counters by clinching up.
Spar tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spar tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spar taking a breather.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Spar has eaten all the pies!

RezaZeDe has clasped his hands together around Spar's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

RezaZeDe stands up and we're back to a striking position.

RezaZeDe closes the distance and clinches.
Spar prevents the takedown attempt.

RezaZeDe breaks the clinch.

RezaZeDe closes the distance and clinches.
Spar is trying to stall.
RezaZeDe has Spar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Spar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
RezaZeDe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Spar prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spar tries a knee to the head but RezaZeDe blocks it.

RezaZeDe is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Spar can't fight it off and eventually RezaZeDe manages to take the fight to the floor. Spar looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Spar can do anything to dispel that myth.
Spar has a closed guard, preventing RezaZeDe from standing up.
Spar wants to stand and escape but RezaZeDe is having none of it.

Spar is working an open guard so RezaZeDe takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Spar tries to clinch but RezaZeDe moves out of range.
Spar closes the distance but RezaZeDe moves to the side

and RezaZeDe counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Spar's guard now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
RezaZeDe won't allow Spar to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

RezaZeDe stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Spar pushes RezaZeDe up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Spar blocks an uppercut.
Spar misses with a knee to the head.
RezaZeDe is trying to maintain a safe position but Spar gets an underhook and turns RezaZeDe into the cage.
Spar tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
RezaZeDe takes a knee right on the jaw!
RezaZeDe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spar is defending well for now.
RezaZeDe takes a knee right on the jaw!
Spar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
RezaZeDe drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Spar tries a knee to the head but RezaZeDe blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spar throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spar tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
RezaZeDe is pushing Spar up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Spar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Spar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from RezaZeDe.
A bit of stalling here from Spar.
Spar tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spar with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

RezaZeDe has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Spar uses from the top position.
Spar prevents RezaZeDe from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Resent RezaZeDe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Spar gets a clinch.
Spar tries a knee to the head but RezaZeDe blocks it.
Spar misses with a knee to the head.
Spar keeps control of RezaZeDe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Spar misses with a knee to the head.
RezaZeDe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
RezaZeDe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Spar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
RezaZeDe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
RezaZeDe drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Spar with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Spar misses with a knee to the head.
Spar slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spar tries a knee to the head but RezaZeDe blocks it.
RezaZeDe leaning against his opponent.
RezaZeDe lands an uppercut.

RezaZeDe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

RezaZeDe shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Spar is trying to defend but RezaZeDe finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's one minute gone in the round.

RezaZeDe stands up out of the half guard.
Spar tries to clinch but RezaZeDe moves away

and RezaZeDe counters with a nice double leg into guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting RezaZeDe here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

Spar is working an open guard so RezaZeDe takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Spar tries to clinch

and RezaZeDe counters with a single leg into guard. Spar didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

RezaZeDe stands up from Spar's guard - RezaZeDe perhaps looking for a knockout.

RezaZeDe scores a takedown into full mount!

RezaZeDe get's back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

RezaZeDe moves into the clinch.
RezaZeDe fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Resent RezaZeDe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
RezaZeDe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Spar walks away with a smile on his face. RezaZeDe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Spar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spar wants to clinch but RezaZeDe slips to the side

and RezaZeDe counters with a single leg into guard. Spar didn't expect that.
RezaZeDe is looking to stand up but Spar won't let him.
Resent RezaZeDe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spar is looking to stand up but RezaZeDe isn't so interested in that idea.

RezaZeDe decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Spar tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and RezaZeDe counters with a shoot takedown. Spar fights it but they end up in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

RezaZeDe gets to his feet. Spar looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

RezaZeDe closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Spar quickly recovers to half guard.

RezaZeDe stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Spar to get to his feet.
Spar closes the distance but RezaZeDe moves to the side

and RezaZeDe counters with a takedown into side control.

RezaZeDe stands up and beckons Spar to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

RezaZeDe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Spar did well to prevent RezaZeDe getting side control.

RezaZeDe gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Spar closes the distance but RezaZeDe moves to the side

and RezaZeDe counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

RezaZeDe stands up out of the half guard.

Spar takes the fight into the clinch.
Spar throws a knee to the head but misses.
RezaZeDe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Spar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
RezaZeDe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Spar tries to land a knee to the head but RezaZeDe blocks with his arms.
Spar looking to throw knees to the head but RezaZeDe is blocking nicely.
RezaZeDe wants a takedown.
Spar looking to stall.
Spar misses with a knee strike.
Spar looking to throw knees to the head but RezaZeDe is blocking nicely.
RezaZeDe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spar can do to turn this around?
Spar tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
RezaZeDe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Spar with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Spar tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

RezaZeDe pulls Spar into guard.
Spar trying to stand up but can't free himself from RezaZeDe's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Resent RezaZeDe dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Spar wants to clinch

and RezaZeDe decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Spar's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

RezaZeDe gets to his feet - Spar follows without any prompting.

Spar moves into the clinch successfully.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

RezaZeDe pulls guard effortlessly.

RezaZeDe manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Spar wants to clinch up but RezaZeDe keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

RezaZeDe fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Spar sprawls well initially but RezaZeDe persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!

RezaZeDe decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spar wants to clinch but RezaZeDe slips to the side

and RezaZeDe counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

RezaZeDe decides to stand up.
RezaZeDe circles away from the clinch attempt

and RezaZeDe counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

RezaZeDe stands and steps away. Spar gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Spar closes the distance looking to clinch

and RezaZeDe decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Spar's guard.

Spar is working an open guard so RezaZeDe takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Spar wants to clinch

and RezaZeDe counters with a nice double leg into side control. Spar won't be happy with that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

RezaZeDe decides to stand back up.
Spar wants to clinch

and RezaZeDe moves into the clinch.
Spar misses with a knee to the head.
Spar looking to throw knees to the head but RezaZeDe is blocking nicely.
Spar tries a knee to the head but RezaZeDe blocks it.
Spar looking to stall.
RezaZeDe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Spar pulls his leg out and moves away.
Spar wants to clinch but RezaZeDe slips to the side

and RezaZeDe counters with a nice double leg into side control. Spar won't be happy with that.

RezaZeDe decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Horrible takedown by RezaZeDe or perhaps it was just good defense by Spar which made him look bad.
Spar tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spar tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and RezaZeDe counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

RezaZeDe decides to stand and escape the position.
MT Spar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Resent RezaZeDe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spar tries to clinch but fails miserably

and RezaZeDe counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

RezaZeDe gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
MT Spar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from RezaZeDe.
Spar tries to clinch up but RezaZeDe circles away and keeps his distance.
Spar tries for a takedown but RezaZeDe circles away easily

so RezaZeDe counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

RezaZeDe stands up from Spar's guard - RezaZeDe perhaps looking for a knockout.
Spar wants to clinch but RezaZeDe slips to the side

and RezaZeDe counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
RezaZeDe prevents Spar from standing back up.

RezaZeDe stands up from half guard.
Spar closes the distance looking to clinch

and RezaZeDe counters with a nice double leg into guard.

RezaZeDe gets to his feet. Spar looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Spar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
RezaZeDe is trying to buck Spar off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Resent RezaZeDe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for RezaZeDe, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:25
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:25
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Resent RezaZeDe!