PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Derek Zoolander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moses IronHorse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Derek Zoolander has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Zoolander
vs
IronHorse

185 cm
21
190 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

150 cm
22
184 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Derek Zoolander!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Moses IronHorse!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zoolander misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
IronHorse loads up on a big right hand but Zoolander slips the punch.
IronHorse will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zoolander shoots in for a takedown but IronHorse shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
IronHorse throws a nice looking combination but Zoolander bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
IronHorse thuds his right hand into Zoolander's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
IronHorse throws a left and a right that both miss

and Zoolander counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zoolander.

Zoolander got a little sloppy there for a moment and IronHorse has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zoolander has managed to get both his arms back between IronHorse's legs - danger averted.
Zoolander stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. IronHorse swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zoolander stands and throws IronHorse's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Zoolander tries to move to mount but IronHorse blocks the move with his legs.

Zoolander is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. IronHorse knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
IronHorse is trying to get back to half guard.
IronHorse sneaks back into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zoolander is looking for a kimura here.
Zoolander passes to full mount!
IronHorse is trying to stand.
IronHorse is desperately trying to improve his position but Zoolander has a good base and remains in mount.
IronHorse is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Zoolander working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Zoolander trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zoolander scoring with strikes but IronHorse is staying in there.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - IronHorse has eaten all the pies!
Zoolander can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as IronHorse is looking to escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Zoolander lands a big shot there that rocks IronHorse but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zoolander has control of IronHorse's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and IronHorse regains control of the situation pretty easily.
IronHorse is looking to improve his position but Zoolander isn't that keen on the idea.
IronHorse is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
IronHorse looks gassed!
Zoolander pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Zoolander has control of IronHorse's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and IronHorse regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Zoolander pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Zoolander has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Zoolander forces the positional change into back control.

Zoolander patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoolander looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Zoolander is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften IronHorse up.

Zoolander is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. IronHorse is defending well though. Zoolander let's go of the attempt for now.
Zoolander will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zoolander looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
IronHorse is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Zoolander has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

IronHorse fending off the submission attempt from Zoolander.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zoolander landing with strikes.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Zoolander's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
IronHorse wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
IronHorse can't escape the position.
Zoolander lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can IronHorse hold on?!

Zoolander looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! IronHorse taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Derek Zoolander!
Derek Zoolander retains his middleweight title!