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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Leo Oscar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zaki Zaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leo Oscar has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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135 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leo Oscar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Zaki Zaki!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Zaki or perhaps it was just good defense by Oscar, which made it look bad.
Oscar looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Oscar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaki.
Oscar slaps away a takedown attempt from Zaki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zaki dives in and grabs Oscar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Oscar pushes down on Zaki's head and hops out.
Leo Oscar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zaki Zaki.
Zaki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Oscar misses with a head kick.
Zaki wants to clinch but Oscar slips to the side
and Oscar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Oscar circles away.
Oscar seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oscar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zaki wants to clinch up but Oscar keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Oscar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zaki tries for a takedown but Oscar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oscar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oscar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zaki defends it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Zaki.
Oscar looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Oscar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zaki sprawls well. Zaki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Oscar gets slowly back to his feet.
As Oscar backs off Zaki throws a huge counter combo but Oscar manages to avoid it all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaki throws a looping overhand right but Oscar ducks down to avoid it.
As Zaki looks to move away, Oscar throws a big counter combo but Zaki just gets out of the way.
Zaki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Oscar is fending him off so far but Zaki persists. Nope, Oscar circles away and we're back to standing.
Zaki should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Zaki darts in looking for a takedown but Oscar gets double underhooks and turns Zaki into the cage.
Zaki looks for a takedown but Oscar sprawls well.
Zaki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oscar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zaki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oscar somewhat.
Nice sprawl there from Oscar as Zaki shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oscar moves away.
Oscar misses with a takedown attempt - Zaki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zaki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Zaki looks to move away, Oscar throws a big counter combo but Zaki just gets out of the way.
Zaki clinches.
Zaki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Oscar pulls his leg out and moves away.
Oscar doesn't manage to clinch there - Zaki circles away.
Zaki steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Oscar.
Zaki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oscar shoots in but no luck this time.
Zaki goes for a double leg but Oscar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Oscar continues to drive forward.
Oscar looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Zaki shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Oscar napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaki decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Zaki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oscar pinned against the cage. Oscar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Oscar works over Zaki's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oscar moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Zaki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oscar pinned against the cage. Oscar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Oscar dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Oscar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zaki moves into the clinch successfully.
Oscar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zaki clinches.
Zaki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Oscar prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oscar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zaki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Oscar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No luck for Oscar with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oscar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zaki drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zaki wants to control but Oscar is keeping him busy.
Oscar is trying to improve his position.
Oscar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Oscar tries to get out of the position.
Zaki lands some shots froms side control.
Zaki controls the position.
Oscar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zaki on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaki trying to control the action but Oscar is working from the bottom.
Oscar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zaki wants to control but Oscar is keeping him busy.
Zaki stands up.
Zaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Oscar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaki closes the distance and clinches up with Oscar, looking for a takedown. Zaki pushes Oscar against the cage but Oscar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Oscar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Leo Oscar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zaki Zaki.
Zaki wants to clinch up but Oscar keeps it at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Oscar. No joy for Zaki on that attempt.
Zaki has Oscar up against the cage in a clinch.
Zaki is trying to force a seperation but Oscar has the dominant position.
Zaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Oscar.
Zaki looking for a takedown.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Oscar prevents the takedown attempt.
Zaki trying to stall but Oscar improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oscar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zaki smiles and moves away.
Zaki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oscar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Oscar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zaki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zaki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Oscar but Oscar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Oscar feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Zaki is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Oscar presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oscar throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zaki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Oscar after a bit of a struggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zaki Zaki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Oscar rushes Zaki and presses him up against the cage.
Zaki is trying to maintain a safe position but Oscar gets an underhook and turns Zaki into the cage.
Oscar fails to pull guard.
Oscar gets underhooks to prevent Zaki's takedown attempt.
Zaki is trying to drag Oscar to the mat but Oscar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Oscar jumps guard but Zaki stands there with Oscar around his waist. Oscar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oscar managing to block the knees to the body from Zaki.
Oscar is trying to pull guard but Zaki has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Oscar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oscar stops a takedown attempt from Zaki.
Oscar is trying to pull guard but Zaki turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zaki jumps guard.
Oscar content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Zaki has locked up a guillotine! Zaki's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Oscar is holding on here and Zaki must be using up a lot of energy. Oscar has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Zaki gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Zaki Zaki!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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