PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bill Zebub (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduard Folayang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zebub comes to the cage accompanied by Death March. Folayang has chosen Mike Swift as his entrance music. Bill Zebub has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Zebub
vs
Folayang

178 cm
30
162 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

175 cm
32
161 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bill Zebub!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eduard Folayang!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Folayang connects with a nice looking jab.
Zebub closes this distance looking for a takedown but Folayang circles away.

Folayang is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zebub's half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Zebub looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Zebub looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Zebub looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Folayang throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Folayang scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Folayang scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Folayang is working for a kimura but Zebub is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Zebub works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Folayang lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Folayang is working Zebub over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Folayang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Folayang working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Folayang throws a big right hand that misses.

Folayang thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Folayang scoring with punches to the head and body.
Folayang postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Zebub throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Folayang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Zebub looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Zebub looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zebub is breathing heavily.
Zebub avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Folayang scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Folayang landing with the ground and pound.
Folayang pushing down on Zebub's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Zebub looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Folayang there.

Folayang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zebub has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nice strikes from Folayang there.
Folayang lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zebub is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Folayang wants to work for an arm triangle but Zebub is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Zebub looking for submissions off his back.
Zebub on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Folayang looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zebub with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Folayang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zebub works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zebub striking off his back but it's not causing Folayang any problems.
Folayang stands up over Zebub, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Folayang working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zebub's head.
Folayang is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Folayang with a nice head shot there.
Zebub avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zebub tries to strike from the bottom.
Folayang throws a big elbow that misses.
Folayang throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Folayang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Folayang must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Folayang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Zebub has his foot on Folayang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Folayang works his way back into a safe position though.

Zebub is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Folayang scoring with some ground and pound.
Folayang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Folayang lands a couple of digs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Folayang stands up over Zebub, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Zebub looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Zebub is looking for a triangle but Folayang pushes his legs off easily.
Folayang is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Folayang passes Zebub's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zebub taking some punishment here, with Folayang in his half guard.

Zebub is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Folayang pulls his head out easily.

Folayang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Folayang lands with a punch from half guard.

Folayang is working for a kimura but Zebub is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Folayang thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zebub's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eduard Folayang 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.

Folayang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zebub moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Folayang shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Folayang showed some decent athleticism there.

Zebub looking for submissions off his back.
Folayang seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Folayang working the head and body with strikes.
Folayang scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Zebub actively working from the bottom here.
Folayang is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Folayang seems to be looking for submissions.

Zebub looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Folayang landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Folayang there.
Folayang lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Folayang looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Folayang is looking for a kimura but Zebub is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Folayang to get the leverage.

Zebub actively working from the bottom here.
Folayang works his way into side control.

Folayang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Folayang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Zebub is trying to get back to half guard.
Folayang working the head with strikes.

Folayang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zebub, who protects the arm well.
Zebub is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Folayang thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Folayang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zebub knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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!
Zebub sneaks back into half guard.

Zebub looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Zebub is defending against the submission attempts here by Folayang.

Folayang is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zebub actively working from the bottom here.
Folayang lands strikes from half guard.
Folayang is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Folayang blocks the strikes from Zebub.
Folayang winds up and cracks Zebub with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Folayang working the head and body with strikes.

Folayang is working for a kimura but Zebub is defending it quite comfortably.

Zebub is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Folayang pulls his head out easily.

Folayang is trying to work for a kimura but Zebub is defending well.

Zebub is defending against the submission attempts here by Folayang.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zebub tries to roll over but Folayang keeps him under control.

Zebub is defending against the submission attempts here by Folayang.
Zebub has hold of Folayang's hands but Folayang slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Zebub actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Folayang working Zebub over with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Folayang connects with a nice short shot to Zebub's temple.
Folayang drops an elbow to the side of Zebub's head.

Zebub looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eduard Folayang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Zebub gets caught napping as Folayang dives in and scores a takedown. Zebub manages to retain guard.

Zebub is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Folayang is aware though and is defending well.
Folayang chips away with some ground and pound.

Zebub has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Folayang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Folayang works over Zebub with some ground and pound from guard.
Folayang working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zebub's head.
Folayang working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Folayang working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zebub's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Folayang distracts Zebub with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Folayang working some strikes from top position.
Folayang cracks Zebub with a solid left hand.
Folayang postures up in Zebub's guard and throws a big left but Zebub blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Folayang with a nice head shot there.
Zebub manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Folayang manages to get himself to full guard.
Folayang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Folayang is looking to stand up but Zebub isn't so interested in that idea.

Zebub drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Folayang dives on top into guard.
Folayang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Folayang's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Folayang chips away with some ground and pound.
Folayang landing some decent shots from guard.
Zebub working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Folayang.
Bill Zebub has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zebub working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Folayang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Folayang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zebub avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Folayang works over Zebub with some ground and pound from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Folayang scoring with some ground and pound.

Folayang is posturing up here but Zebub has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Folayang tries to roll out but it's too tight and Folayang has to tap! Slick submission there by Zebub!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bill Zebub!
Bill Zebub thanked the fans post fight for their support.