PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steven Adler (ranked 4832 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zee Zeezeeloo (ranked 2894 p4p, 0 weight class). Zee Zeezeeloo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Adler
vs
Zeezeeloo

150 cm
22
154 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Steven Adler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zee Zeezeeloo!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Zeezeeloo misses.

Zeezeeloo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Adler really is a fat lump.
Adler taking punishment in the form of punches.
Zeezeeloo throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Zeezeeloo working the ground and pound from side control.
Zeezeeloo is trying to ground and pound but Adler uses the momentary lack of control by Zeezeeloo to regain half guard.
Zeezeeloo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Adler with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeezeeloo throwing shots but Adler is blocking nicely.

Zeezeeloo wants to work for an arm triangle but Adler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zeezeeloo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adler works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zeezeeloo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Adler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zeezeeloo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zeezeeloo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zeezeeloo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Adler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zeezeeloo is looking to advance position but Adler has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Adler working for a submission but Zeezeeloo is keeping him at bay.
Adler is breathing heavily.
Zeezeeloo wants to get back to his feet.
Zeezeeloo is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Zeezeeloo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adler with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Adler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zeezeeloo is looking to escape.
Adler controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeezeeloo is squirming around, avoiding Adler's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Adler moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Zeezeeloo has worked his arm free - good work by Zeezeeloo!
Zeezeeloo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Adler is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Adler stuffs the takedown attempt from Zeezeeloo. Zeezeeloo gets slowly back to his feet.
Adler fails to land the takedown.

Zeezeeloo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Adler to the ground. Zeezeeloo is now in Adler's guard.
Zeezeeloo throws a big right hand that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zeezeeloo throwing strikes from guard but Adler blocks nicely.
Adler looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Zeezeeloo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zee Zeezeeloo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Zeezeeloo lands a head kick. Adler smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Steven Adler has been cut.
Zeezeeloo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Zeezeeloo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Adler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Adler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zeezeeloo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeezeeloo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zeezeeloo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zeezeeloo works over Adler with some ground and pound from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adler trying to control the position.
Zeezeeloo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zeezeeloo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zeezeeloo connects with a couple of short punches.
Adler has momentary wrist control but Zeezeeloo slips an elbow through the middle.
Zeezeeloo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Some wild striking there from Zeezeeloo.
Adler attempts a counter takedown but Zeezeeloo avoids it well and moves away.

Zeezeeloo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Adler is trying to defend but Zeezeeloo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Zeezeeloo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeezeeloo is keen to just control but Adler is a slippery customer.

Zeezeeloo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zee Zeezeeloo has got the better of the ground game so far.

Zeezeeloo stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Adler to get to his feet.
Zeezeeloo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zeezeeloo.
Zeezeeloo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Adler as he avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeezeeloo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Adler back to the cage. Zeezeeloo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Zeezeeloo fails with the takedown.
Adler shoots in but Zeezeeloo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zeezeeloo, right into the meat.
Adler slaps away a takedown attempt from Zeezeeloo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Adler tries to counter with a takedown but Zeezeeloo is quick to defend against it.
Steven Adler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zee Zeezeeloo.
Adler leaves Zeezeeloo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Adler. No joy for Zeezeeloo on that attempt.
Adler feinted with a counter takedown.

Zeezeeloo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Adler to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Adler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zeezeeloo wants to get back to his feet but Adler is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zeezeeloo keeping moving, preventing Adler from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zeezeeloo wants to stand up but Adler is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zee Zeezeeloo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steven Adler's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Zeezeeloo throws a combination. Adler tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zeezeeloo.
Zeezeeloo tries for a takedown but Adler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zeezeeloo looks to land a left hand but Adler moved out of range nicely.
Zeezeeloo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Adler defends it nicely.
Steven Adler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zee Zeezeeloo.
Zeezeeloo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Adler as Zeezeeloo shoots in.
Adler shoots in looking for a takedown. Zeezeeloo tries to sprawl out of it but Adler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zeezeeloo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Adler shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zeezeeloo is trying to defend but Adler finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Adler is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Adler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zeezeeloo sees it coming and defends easily.
Adler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zeezeeloo pushes Adler off and gets back to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zeezeeloo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Zeezeeloo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zeezeeloo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Zee Zeezeeloo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adler stuffs the takedown attempt from Zeezeeloo. Zeezeeloo gets slowly back to his feet.
Zeezeeloo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horrible takedown attempt by Adler or perhaps it was just good defense by Zeezeeloo, which made it look bad.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeezeeloo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Zeezeeloo shoots in looking for a takedown but Adler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zeezeeloo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Adler appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Adler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zeezeeloo circles away.
Some wild striking there from Zeezeeloo.
Zee Zeezeeloo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zeezeeloo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Adler as he avoids it easily.
Adler changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zeezeeloo misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeezeeloo with a lazy takedown attempt

and Adler counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Zeezeeloo tries to kick Adler off in order to stand up. Adler Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zeezeeloo tries to escape but Adler is in control.

Adler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zeezeeloo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Steven Adler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adler in side control, just content to control the action for now.

Adler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zeezeeloo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zee Zeezeeloo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zeezeeloo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zee Zeezeeloo!