PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zack Rider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zack Rider has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rider
vs
Zero

175 cm
22
135 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

157 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zack Rider!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lucas Zero!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rider closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zero tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rider smiles and moves away.
Zero misses with a double jab.
Rider blocks a jab.

Rider moves into the clinch.
Rider lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rider stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short left from Rider.
Rider digs a right hand underneath Zero's ribcage. Zero let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rider makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zero tries to pull guard but Rider won't allow it.
Zero can't get the takedown.
Zack Rider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Zero.
A short right from Rider.
Rider lands an uppercut.
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!
Rider lands a left hand.
Rider lands a shoulder strike.
A bit of stalling here from Rider.
Rider lands a hook that snaps the head of Zero backwards.
Rider lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zero backwards.
Rider lands a shoulder strike.
Rider effectively controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rider gets through Zero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zero drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rider pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zero lands a jab.

Rider moves into the clinch.
Zero tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Our sources have told us that Rider has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rider.
Rider's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Zero takes a shot to the head.
Rider lands an uppercut.
Rider avoiding damage.
Rider lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rider scores with a shot to the side of Zero's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Rider.
Rider throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zeros head.
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!
Rider lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rider pressing his opponent against the cage.
Zero takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rider.
Rider working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rider scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rider lands an uppercut.
Rider throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zero is trying to pull guard but Rider turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rider lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rider lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rider.
Zero tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rider smiles and moves away.
Zero looks winded!

Rider moves into the clinch successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rider lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zero backwards.
Rider lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Rider.
Rider lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zero takes a shot to the head.
Rider prevents a takedown attempt there.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rider.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rider takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rider is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rider lands a left hand.
Zero takes a shot to the head.
Rider lands a shoulder strike.
Zero is looking for a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Rider scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Rider pushes Zero back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Rider as the two fighters clinch.
Rider lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rider scores with a shot to the side of Zero's head.
A short uppercut from Rider.
Zero tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rider lands with a light punch inside.
Rider working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rider lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zero backwards.
Rider gets through Zero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rider lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rider lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rider.
Rider lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zero backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rider scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Rider.

Zero is rocked!
Zero takes a shot to the head.
Zero is still on wobbly legs! Can Rider finish him?
Rider lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rider has Zero pushed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zack Rider dominated that round.
That's time! Rider's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Rider clinches with his opponent.
Zero seems to have recovered his senses.
Rider lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zero has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rider avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rider makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rider.
Rider is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zero can do to turn this around?
Zero is trying to pull guard but Rider has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Rider.
Zero tries for a takedown but Rider manages to get underhooks.
Zack Rider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Zero.
Rider lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zero tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rider smiles and moves away.

Rider gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rider lands with a left to the head.
Zero is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rider.
Rider lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rider lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zero is working for takedown but Rider is calmly controlling the position for now.
Zero drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rider working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rider digs a right hand into Zero's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zero's gas tank.
Rider scores with a shoulder strike.
Rider dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rider lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rider lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zero backwards.
Rider lands a left hand.
Rider scores with a shot to the side of Zero's head.
A shot in the inside from Rider.
Zero tries to pull guard but Rider won't allow it.
Rider lands a shot to the body.
Rider lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zero backwards.
Rider lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zero letting Rider take a breather here.
Zero drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rider pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rider clinches with his opponent.
Zero is trying to pull guard but Rider has him pressed against the cage.
Rider makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zack Rider has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zero takes a shot to the head.
Rider lands with a right to the head.
Zero letting Rider take a breather here.
A short uppercut from Rider.
Rider lands a hook that snaps the head of Zero backwards.
A short left from Rider.
Zero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rider lands a right hand.
Zero letting Rider take a breather here.
Rider is leaning against Zero and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rider working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rider lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rider lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Rider on the inside.
Rider avoiding damage.
Rider lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rider lands a shoulder strike.
Rider lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rider lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rider is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rider digs a right hand underneath Zero's ribcage. Zero let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rider stalling against the cage.
Rider scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zero letting Rider take a breather here.
Rider lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zero backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rider lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Rider.
Rider is leaning against Zero and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rider throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zeros head.
Rider scores with a shot to the side of Zero's head.
Rider really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rider manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rider stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rider lands with a left to the head.
Rider lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zero backwards.
Rider pushes Zero back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zero takes a shot to the head.
Rider scores with a shot to the side of Zero's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rider.
Zero jumps guard but Rider stands there with Zero around his waist. Zero gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zack Rider dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Rider darts in and clinches Zero up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rider creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rider lands with a left to the head.
Rider scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rider throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zeros head.
A short left from Rider.
Rider lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zero is trying to pull guard but Rider has him pressed against the cage.
Rider lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zero backwards.
Rider pushes Zero back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rider lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Rider.
Rider softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rider working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Zero tries to pull guard but Rider forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rider gets through Zero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rider prevents the takedown attempt.
Zack Rider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Zero.
Rider digs a right hand underneath Zero's ribcage. Zero let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rider has Zero pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rider.
Rider lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rider creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rider lands with a light punch inside.
Zero is looking for a takedown.
Rider lands with a short shot to the head.
Rider stalling.
Rider pushes Zero back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rider lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rider.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rider lands an uppercut.
Rider will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zero up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Rider.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rider.
Rider lands a right hand.
Zero fails to pull guard.
Rider lands a shoulder strike.
Rider lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rider throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zeros head.
Rider leaning against his opponent.
Rider lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rider gets through Zero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rider makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rider creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rider lands a shoulder strike.
Rider lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rider unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Zero! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Rider is unloading with more strikes now! Zero drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zack Rider!
Zack Rider decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.