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). Chooooooooon! I think Zebub might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Death March. Folayang is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mike Swift. Bill Zebub has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Zebub
vs
Folayang

178 cm
30
162 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

175 cm
32
161 lbs
9 - 11 - 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 12 - 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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eduard Folayang!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Folayang darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Zebub actively working from the bottom here.

Zebub looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Folayang missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Folayang seems to be looking for submissions.

Folayang is looking for a kimura here.
Folayang drops an elbow to the side of Zebub's head.
Folayang thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zebub moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Folayang postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Folayang with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Folayang postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Folayang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Folayang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Folayang with a flurry of punches that miss.
Folayang working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zebub's head.
Folayang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Folayang throwing strikes but missing.
Zebub preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Folayang scoring with some ground and pound.
Folayang looking to pass the guard.
Zebub preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Folayang throwing strikes from guard but Zebub blocks nicely.
Folayang with a nice head shot there.
Folayang content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Folayang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Zebub is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Folayang defends well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zebub has momentary wrist control but Folayang slips an elbow through the middle.
Folayang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zebub wants to sweep here but Folayang controlling him for the moment.
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.

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.
Folayang is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Folayang postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Folayang cracks Zebub with a solid left hand.
Folayang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Folayang lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Zebub is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Folayang is aware though and is defending well.
Folayang cracks Zebub with a solid left hand.

Zebub throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zebub is breathing heavily.
Folayang landing with the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Folayang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Folayang with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Folayang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zebub has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Folayang has managed to get both his arms back between Zebub's legs - danger averted.

Zebub looking for a guillotine here but Folayang defends easily.
Folayang scoring with punches to the head and body.

Zebub throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Folayang is in close to Zebub's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Folayang works over Zebub with some ground and pound from guard.
Folayang wants to pass the guard but Zebub is keeping the position.
Folayang makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Folayang is working Zebub over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Folayang postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Folayang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zebub swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Zebub is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Folayang is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Zebub is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Folayang defends well.
Folayang postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Folayang's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Folayang lands a couple of digs.
Folayang cracks Zebub with a solid left hand.
Folayang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Folayang connects with a couple of short punches.
Folayang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Folayang is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Folayang works over Zebub with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zebub preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Folayang throws a big elbow that misses.
Folayang works over Zebub with some ground and pound from guard.

Zebub is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Folayang defends well.
Folayang content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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 interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Folayang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Zebub gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Folayang lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Folayang's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Zebub throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Folayang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Folayang working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zebub's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Folayang scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Folayang working some strikes from top position.
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!
Folayang with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Folayang with a nice head shot there.

Zebub is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Folayang makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zebub working for a triangle but Folayang defends it easily.
Folayang cracks Zebub with a solid left hand.
Folayang is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Zebub is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Folayang defends well.
Eduard Folayang has got the better of the ground game so far.
Folayang with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Folayang working some strikes from top position.
Folayang distracts Zebub with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Folayang is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Folayang is in close to Zebub's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Folayang makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Folayang connects with a couple of short punches.
Zebub has momentary wrist control but Folayang slips an elbow through the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zebub has momentary wrist control but Folayang slips an elbow through the middle.

Zebub looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Folayang keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zebub's head.
Folayang scoring with some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Folayang makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Folayang landing with the ground and pound.
Folayang postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Folayang scoring with some ground and pound.
Folayang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Folayang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Folayang landing some decent shots from guard.
Folayang distracts Zebub with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Folayang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zebub is keeping the position for now.
Folayang landing some decent shots from guard.
Folayang with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Folayang throwing strikes but missing.

Zebub escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Folayang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zebub keeping full guard, as Folayang tries to pass.
Folayang postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Folayang working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zebub's head.
Zebub keeping full guard, as Folayang tries to pass.

Folayang is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

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.
Folayang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Folayang is looking to work some ground and pound but Zebub has wrist control.
Folayang chips away with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zebub looking for a guillotine here but Folayang defends easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Folayang works over Zebub with some ground and pound from guard.
Folayang content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Folayang scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Folayang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zebub has momentary wrist control but Folayang slips an elbow through the middle.
Folayang landing some decent shots from guard.

Zebub working for a triangle but Folayang defends it easily.

Zebub is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Folayang defends well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Folayang connects with a couple of short punches.
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!

Folayang throws a head kick but Zebub moves out of range.

Zebub tries to sprawl but Folayang drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Zebub slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Folayang distracts Zebub with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Folayang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Folayang drops back looking for a leg! Zebub is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zebub manages to kick Folayang off! Folayang jumps back into Zebub's guard.

Zebub throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Folayang scoring with some ground and pound.
Folayang connects with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Folayang scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Folayang lands a couple of elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Folayang lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Folayang lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Folayang lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Zebub had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Folayang defends it easily.
Folayang cracks Zebub with a solid left hand.
Folayang scoring with punches to the head and body.

Folayang drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Folayang jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zebub tries to strike from the bottom.
Folayang is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Folayang landing with the ground and pound.

Zebub working for a triangle but Folayang defends it easily.
Bill Zebub has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Folayang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zebub is keeping the position for now.
Folayang is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Folayang drops back looking for a leg! Zebub is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zebub manages to kick Folayang off! Folayang jumps back into Zebub's guard.

Zebub is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Folayang frees his head nicely. Oh but Zebub has switched to an armbar! Folayang is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Bill Zebub!
Bill Zebub seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.