PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ruben De La Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Zombie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruben De La Vega looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

De La Vega
vs
Zombie

178 cm
25
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ruben De La Vega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rob Zombie!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De La Vega misses with a double jab

and Zombie moves into the clinch.

Zombie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De La Vega throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zombie sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Zombie has De La Vega up against the cage in a clinch.

Zombie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Zombie darts in and clinches De La Vega up against the cage.
Zombie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De La Vegas head.

Zombie breaks the clinch.
De La Vega closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zombie circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

De La Vega tries to keep at a distance but Zombie has taken the fight into the clinch.

Zombie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zombie throws a big shot that misses.
Zombie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zombie wants it to stay on the feet.
De La Vega misses with a takedown attempt - Zombie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruben De La Vega. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Zombie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zombie breaks the clinch.
Zombie tries to bum rush De La Vega with a series of wild strikes but De La Vega uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
De La Vega digs a good body shot into Zombie's ribs.

Zombie moves into the clinch.
Zombie lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Ruben De La Vega has been cut.
De La Vega takes a shot to the head.

Zombie breaks from the clinch.
De La Vega fails with the takedown.
Zombie misses with a combination
and De La Vega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De La Vega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zombie.
De La Vega throws a combination that misses

and Zombie counters by clinching up.

Zombie breaks the clinch.

Zombie drives through and clinches with De La Vega against the cage.

Zombie breaks the clinch.
De La Vega shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zombie defends it nicely.
Zombie throws a nice looking combination but De La Vega bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De La Vega fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

De La Vega tries to keep at a distance but Zombie has taken the fight into the clinch.

Zombie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rob Zombie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De La Vega shoots in for a takedown but Zombie shows good takedown defense.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Zombie instigates a clinch.

Zombie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Zombie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ruben De La Vega's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Horrible takedown by De La Vega or perhaps it was just good defense by Zombie which made him look bad.
De La Vega throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zombie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De La Vega doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Zombie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Zombie breaks from the clinch.
De La Vega bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zombie's head backwards.
De La Vega looks to land a combination but Zombie avoids it well.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

Zombie has closed the distance and engaged De La Vega in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zombie breaks from the clinch.
Zombie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De La Vega.
De La Vega swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zombie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zombie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De La Vega.
De La Vega changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zombie tries to avoid it but De La Vega manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zombie to the ground. Zombie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruben De La Vega. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Zombie clinches with his opponent.

Zombie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De La Vega will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ruben De La Vega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De La Vega rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zombie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Zombie rushes De La Vega and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Zombie breaks the clinch.
De La Vega shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
De La Vega pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zombie back to the cage. De La Vega follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice shot lands for Zombie.

Zombie moves into the clinch successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zombie taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zombie.

Zombie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Zombie has managed to clinch.

Zombie manages to break the clinch.
Zombie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
De La Vega with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zombie counters with a three punch combo that has De La Vega backing up. De La Vega nods at Zombie to acknowledge the strikes.
De La Vega shoots in for a takedown but Zombie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
De La Vega misses with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zombie has managed to clinch.

Zombie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De La Vega tries to bum rush Zombie with a series of wild strikes but Zombie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
De La Vega shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zombie pinned against the cage. Zombie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
De La Vega fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zombie is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Zombie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ruben De La Vega's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Zombie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by De La Vega.
Zombie ducks right into an uppercut from De La Vega.

Zombie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with De La Vega, pushing him back against the cage.

Zombie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Zombie closes the distance and pushes De La Vega back into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on De La Vega's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zombie pushes De La Vega back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Zombie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De La Vega misses with a combination
and Zombie counters with a series of strikes. De La Vega will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De La Vega tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zombie swivels and escapes.
Zombie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De La Vega.
De La Vega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zombie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De La Vega moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ruben De La Vega is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Zombie gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Zombie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De La Vega misses with a few strikes there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zombie rushes De La Vega and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Zombie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zombie with a hook.
De La Vega shoots in but Zombie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zombie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on De La Vega. That did some damage!

Zombie gets a clinch.
Zombie lands an elbow that stopped De La Vega in his tracks for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zombie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De La Vega misses with a combination

and Zombie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Zombie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zombie displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Zombie gets a clinch.
De La Vega wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Zombie breaks from the clinch.
De La Vega misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruben De La Vega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zombie rushes De La Vega and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Zombie breaks from the clinch.
Zombie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from De La Vega.

Zombie has taken the fight to the clinch.

Zombie manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De La Vega closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zombie circles away.
Ruben De La Vega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rob Zombie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Zombie closes the distance and pushes De La Vega back into the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Zombie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zombie has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Zombie!