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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rampage Strykzilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Folami Zuberi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zuberi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mickey Factz - Rocker. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 cm
26
260 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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193 cm
29
240 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rampage Strykzilla! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Folami Zuberi! The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Zuberi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zuberi tries to keep at a distance but Strykzilla has taken the fight into the clinch. Strykzilla has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Zuberi missing with knees to the body.
Zuberi stalling.
Zuberi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Strykzilla is keeping busy. Strykzilla is trying to force a seperation but Zuberi has the dominant position. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zuberi. A quick uppercut on the inside from Strykzilla. Strykzilla misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strykzilla lands an uppercut. Strykzilla looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Strykzilla is trying to force a seperation but Zuberi has the dominant position. Strykzilla working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Strykzilla lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Strykzilla pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Strykzilla misses with a takedown attempt and Zuberi counters by moving into the clinch. Strykzilla tries to circle away but Zuberi has him pinned against the cage. Strykzilla scores with a nice hook to the head. Strykzilla makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Zuberi swings wildly with an uppercut but Strykzilla uses good head movement to avoid it. A quick uppercut on the inside from Strykzilla. Zuberi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Strykzilla is trying to break the clinch but Zuberi has him pressed against the cage. Zuberi stalling.
Strykzilla lands a nice uppercut. Zuberi blocks an uppercut.
Zuberi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strykzilla lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zuberi. This has been an exciting period of action! Strykzilla gets through Zuberi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Strykzilla lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Strykzilla lands a body punch in the clinch. Zuberi looks gassed! Zuberi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Strykzilla's efforts to push away. Strykzilla's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Strykzilla closes the distance and clinches. Zuberi looking to slow down the pace here. Zuberi effectively controlling the action here. Strykzilla is trying to break free. Strykzilla breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Zuberi slips a jab and a cross from Strykzilla.
Strykzilla slips a jab and a cross from Zuberi.
Strykzilla goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Strykzilla fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zuberi to the ground. Strykzilla is now in Zuberi's guard. Zuberi looking for a guillotine here but Strykzilla defends easily.
Strykzilla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zuberi is keeping the position for now. Strykzilla postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Zuberi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Strykzilla, into his guard. Strykzilla throws his legs up looking for a submission but Zuberi uses it to pass to side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Strykzilla prevents Zuberi from moving into mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Strykzilla tries to escape but Zuberi is in control. Strykzilla sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Strykzilla is trying to get back to full guard. Zuberi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Strykzilla defending well though. Strykzilla looking for submissions off his back. This has been an exciting period of action! The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Zuberi works his way into side control. Strykzilla knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zuberi on the ground. Strykzilla is looking to reverse the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rampage Strykzilla dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Zuberi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Strykzilla. The fight moves into the clinch position. Zuberi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Strykzilla is trying to force a seperation but Zuberi has the dominant position. Zuberi is trying to stall.
Strykzilla tries to circle away but Zuberi has him pinned against the cage. Zuberi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Strykzilla managing to block the knees to the body from Zuberi.
Zuberi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Strykzilla's efforts to push away. Zuberi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Zuberi is working Strykzilla over against the cage. Strykzilla wants to break free but Zuberi has control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Strykzilla lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zuberi backwards. Zuberi leaning his opponent against the cage. Strykzilla manages to break the clinch.
Strykzilla fails with the takedown. Strykzilla clinches. Strykzilla throws a punch but it's blocked by Zuberi. Zuberi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Strykzilla lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Strykzilla's face as he tries to break the clinch. Strykzilla makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Strykzilla avoids the elbow strike from Zuberi, against the cage.
Zuberi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A short right from Zuberi on the inside. Zuberi misses with a hook from the clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Strykzilla wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Zuberi throws a punch but it's blocked by Strykzilla. A short right hand to the side of the head by Zuberi. Zuberi throws an elbow but it misses.
Strykzilla has had enough of the clinch but Zuberi keeps him there for the moment. Zuberi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Strykzilla avoids it. A head punch blocked on the inside by Zuberi. Strykzilla pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Strykzilla has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zuberi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zuberi looking to slow down the pace here. Zuberi has Strykzilla pressed against the cage, preventing Strykzilla from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zuberi misses with a hook from the clinch. Zuberi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Strykzilla is trying to push Zuberi away but Zuberi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Zuberi misses with a hook from the clinch. Strykzilla is leaning against Zuberi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Zuberi lands a hook to the side of the head. Strykzilla scores with a shot to the side of Zuberi's head. Zuberi looks to throw an elbow but misses. With the fighters up against the cage, Zuberi throws an elbow but misses. Strykzilla wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zuberi has him pressed against the cage. Zuberi lands an elbow inside that Strykzilla shrugs off. Strykzilla lands with a short head shot on the inside. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Stalling in the clinch from Zuberi.
Zuberi is breathing heavily. Strykzilla is trying to break the clinch but Zuberi has him pressed against the cage. Zuberi misses with an elbow strike.
Strykzilla wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zuberi has him pressed against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zuberi.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A head punch on the inside from Zuberi fails to land. Strykzilla breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strykzilla lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Strykzilla. Nice takedown defense from Zuberi. No joy for Strykzilla on that attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rampage Strykzilla. That's going to take a lot out of him. Zuberi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strykzilla will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Strykzilla closes the distance and lands a one-two. Zuberi slips under a jab from Strykzilla. Strykzilla closes the distance and clinches. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Strykzilla blocking some punches.
Zuberi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Strykzilla backwards. Zuberi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strykzilla scores with a shoulder strike. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rampage Strykzilla will probably get the nod. That's time! Strykzilla's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Strykzilla rushes Zuberi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Strykzilla tries to break the clinch but Zuberi is controlling the position. Zuberi stalling in the clinch.
Zuberi prevents Strykzilla from breaking the clinch. Zuberi tries to stall but Strykzilla uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Strykzilla wants to break free but Zuberi has control.
Strykzilla lands a right hand. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strykzilla creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Zuberi misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Strykzilla takes an elbow to the temple. Zuberi tries to work over Strykzilla's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Zuberi lands on the inside with an uppercut. Strykzilla tries to work over Zuberi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Strykzilla is trying to break the clinch but Zuberi is controlling him. Zuberi prevents Strykzilla from breaking the clinch. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zuberi.
That's one minute gone in the round. Strykzilla misses with a punch on the inside.
Zuberi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. A frustrated look appears on Strykzilla's face as he tries to break the clinch. Strykzilla blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zuberi misses with a knee strike.
Strykzilla has had enough of the clinch but Zuberi keeps him there for the moment. Zuberi misses with a knee to the head. Strykzilla wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zuberi has him pressed against the cage. Strykzilla blocks an elbow strike. Zuberi misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Zuberi fails to land. Zuberi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Strykzilla is defending well for now. Strykzilla scores with a nice hook to the head. Zuberi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Strykzilla avoids it. Strykzilla's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Strykzilla looks for a takedown but Zuberi sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Strykzilla throws a nice looking combination but Zuberi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Zuberi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Strykzilla is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Zuberi tries to free his leg and advance position but Strykzilla is retaining full guard. Strykzilla looking for subs off his back but Zuberi has passed one foot through into half guard.
Zuberi is trying to control. Strykzilla wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zuberi passes to full mount! Zuberi working away from the top, dropping strikes. You get the feeling that Strykzilla really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Zuberi content just to control the position here. Strykzilla is trying desperately to improve position. Strykzilla wants to try and get back to his feet. Zuberi controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Strykzilla wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Zuberi trying to control but Strykzilla is having none of it. Strykzilla tries to reverse the position but Zuberi maintains control. Zuberi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Strykzilla is looking to escape. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Strykzilla is looking to improve his position but Zuberi isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Folami Zuberi. I think Strykzilla has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rampage Strykzilla!
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energy
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pop
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