PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darwin Zambrano (ranked 2813 p4p, 3183 weight class) and Lester Karnage (ranked 423 p4p, 468 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.

Zambrano
vs
Karnage

185 cm
22
185
4 - 2 - 0

185 cm
23
190
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Darwin Zambrano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lester Karnage!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Eliza Hachem and Ron Honeybunn.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karnage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zambrano.
Zambrano appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Karnage throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zambrano throwing a counter right hand but Karnage manages to avoid it.
Karnage takes one to the side of the head.
Karnage throws the left hand but Zambrano avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Zambrano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Karnage misses with a right hand
and Zambrano counters with a straight right hand.

Karnage is rocked!
Zambrano finds Karnage's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Karnage flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Zambrano lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Karnage will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darwin Zambrano!
In his post fight interview, Darwin Zambrano started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.