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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between JJ Media (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zaza Murano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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141 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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143 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JJ Media!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zaza Murano!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Media swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Media leaves Murano with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Murano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Media defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Murano.
Nice uppercut lands for Media. That snapped Murano's head back.
Media throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Murano to counter with a crisp jab.
Media throws a nice inside leg kick.
Murano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Media.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Murano is defended easily by Media.
JJ Media has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zaza Murano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Media lands a nice shot that snaps Murano's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Media misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice sprawl there from Media as Murano shoots in.
Murano fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Media avoids it really well and circles away.
Murano fails with a takedown attempt.
Media swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Media connects with a body shot.
JJ Media seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murano keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Media missing with a left hand there. Murano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Media misses with an uppercut
so Murano counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Murano won't allow Media to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Media might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Media is working hard here to advance position.
Media is trying to control the position but Murano postures up.
Media manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Murano manages to get himself to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murano is controlling Media's posture.
Media stopping the sweep attempt from Murano.
Media scoring with some ground and pound.
Murano pulls Media in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Media postures up and lands a big shot to Murano's brow.
Media landing some decent shots from guard.
Media wants to control from the top but Murano keeps moving.
Murano is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Media landing some decent shots from guard.
Media lands a couple of elbows.
Media trying to control but Murano is working from the bottom.
Media scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Media wants to pass the guard but Murano is keeping the position.
Media advances position into side control!
Media working the ground and pound from side control.
Murano is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Murano pushes Media away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Media gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Murano is trying to control Media's posture but Media avoids it.
Media working the ground and pound.
Murano is trying to control Media's posture but Media avoids it.
Media wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murano keeps working.
Murano taking a bit of punishment here - Media scoring with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JJ Media 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.
Murano fails to land the takedown.
Media scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Murano fails to land the takedown.
Murano slips a straight right by Media.
Murano shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Media as he jumps to the side.
JJ Media has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zaza Murano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Media scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Media throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Media lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Murano or perhaps it was just good defense by Media, which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Media throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Media waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murano.
Media thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murano shoots in for a takedown but Media shows good takedown defense.
Media stuffs the takedown attempt from Murano. Murano gets slowly back to his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Media misses its target.
Murano is breathing heavily.
Media misses with a wild body shot.
Media throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Murano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Media ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murano moves away.
Media lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Media.
Murano walks into a jab.
Media swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murano fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Media just misses with a punch to the body.
Murano fails with the takedown.
Media swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Media listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Media lands a body shot.
Murano defending well as Media loads up on a big left hand.
Murano doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Media misses.
Media is looking to slow Murano down with leg kicks.
Media just misses with a punch to the body.
Media is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murano can do to turn this around?
Media looks to land a right hand but Murano moved out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Murano or perhaps it was just good defense by Media, which made it look bad.
Media misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murano.
Murano shoots in for a double leg but Media sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Media lands with a cross.
Media throws a jab but it's blocked by Murano.
Murano let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Murano fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Media avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Media misses with a series of wild punches.
Media scores with a decent looking hook.
Media tries to bum rush Murano with a series of wild strikes but Murano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murano closes the distance and clinches up with Media, looking for a takedown. Murano pushes Media against the cage but Media circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Murano fails with a takedown attempt.
Donk. Media catches Murano right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murano shoots in looking for a takedown. Media tries to sprawl out of it but Murano keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Media manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JJ Media dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Media throws a body punch but Murano moves out of range.
Media throws a body shot but no joy.
Murano wants to counter with a clinch but Media pushes him away.
Media misses the shot to the body.
Media jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Media just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck for Murano with that takedown attempt.
Media moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Murano releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Media swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Media swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Media lands with a straight right. Murano didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murano is trying hard to land a takedown here. Media sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Media changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Murano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Media throws a body shot but no joy.
Murano shoots in looking for a takedown but Media manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Murano's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
JJ Media has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zaza Murano.
Media takes a swing at Murano's ribcage but misses.
Murano shoots in and drives through. Media sprawls well.
A jab from Media misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Murano misses.
JJ Media is winning the standup battle so far.
Media with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Media throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murano keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Murano steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Media.
Murano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Media.
Media misses with an uppercut
and Murano counters by clinching up.
Nice body punch from Murano.
JJ Media is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murano tries to work over Media's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murano is pushing Media up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Murano swings wildly with an uppercut but Media uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Media.
Media lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Media backwards.
Murano tries to work over Media's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on Murano's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Murano fails to land.
Media struggles to land a body shot inside as Murano controls his hands.
Murano misses with a punch on the inside.
Media blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murano misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murano.
A shot in the inside from Murano.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murano is trying to break the clinch but Media has him pressed against the cage.
Zaza Murano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee calls for Murano to work.
Media breaks the clinch.
Media misses with a jab to the body
and Murano counters with a nice body shot.
Good shot there by Media.
Media misses with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A looping hook to the body misses from Media. Murano does a little dance to reset his feet.
JJ Media is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Media displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Murano.
Media lands a slapping body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
JJ Media showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Media, 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JJ Media!
JJ Media gave a mention to Arcticus University: London in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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