PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gegard Zaromskis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Wentworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Zaromskis
vs
Wentworth

176 cm
25
169 lbs
4 - 0 - 1

185 cm
25
165 lbs
11 - 8 - 1

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gegard Zaromskis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Al Wentworth!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaromskis scores with a jab to the body.
Wentworth throws a lazy head kick
and Zaromskis counters with a low kick, right behind Wentworth 's knee.

Wentworth gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Zaromskis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wentworth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wentworth misses with the body kick
and Zaromskis counters with a straight right hand.
Wentworth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zaromskis cracks Wentworth with a good jab.
Wentworth throws a head kick that misses
and Zaromskis counters with a nice uppercut.
Zaromskis throws a front kick that sends Wentworth stumbling back into the cage.
Nice sprawl there from Wentworth as Zaromskis shoots in.
A punch combination from Wentworth misses.
A low kick from Zaromskis misses

and Wentworth moves into the clinch.
Wentworth crunches a lovely knee into Zaromskis's ribcage.
Zaromskis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wentworth wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wentworth trying to land knees to the body.
Zaromskis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wentworth can't break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaromskis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaromskis.
Zaromskis taking a breather.
Wentworth is trying to break the clinch but Zaromskis has him pressed against the cage.
Wentworth is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zaromskis is defending well for now.
A left hand lands to the body for Zaromskis.
Wentworth lands a knee to the head.

Wentworth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wentworth moves out of range of the body kick.
Wentworth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Zaromskis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Wentworth.
Zaromskis takes a swing at Wentworth's ribcage but misses.
Wentworth tries to clinch up.
Zaromskis misses with a two punch combination.
Wentworth throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wentworth takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Zaromskis misses with a head kick.
Wentworth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Zaromskis.
Wentworth plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wentworth throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wentworth moves out of range as Zaromskis throws a body kick.
Zaromskis misses with a head kick.
Wentworth misses with the combination.
Zaromskis thows a body kick. Wentworth tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Al Wentworth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wentworth feints a jab promting Zaromskis to slip. Wentworth then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zaromskis slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Zaromskis takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wentworth goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wentworth throws a series of punches but Zaromskis moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wentworth throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wentworth misses with the body kick
enabling Zaromskis to counter with a crisp jab.
Wentworth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Zaromskis.
Wentworth misses with a kick to the body
and Zaromskis counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A nice combination there by Wentworth.
Zaromskis looks to land a left hand but Wentworth moved out of range nicely.
Wentworth blocks the body kick.
Wentworth throws a leg kick

and Zaromskis counters with a takedown into side control.
Wentworth is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wentworth makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wentworth.
Wentworth wants to sweep here but Zaromskis controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wentworth looks gassed!
Wentworth pulls Zaromskis in close to prevent any damage.
Zaromskis won't allow Wentworth to sweep him here.
Zaromskis looking to pass the guard.
Wentworth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zaromskis works over Wentworth with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaromskis prevents Wentworth from getting back to his feet.
Zaromskis tries to free his leg and advance position but Wentworth is retaining full guard.
Zaromskis won't allow Wentworth to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gegard Zaromskis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Zaromskis keeps the fight on the outside.
Zaromskis avoids the head kick by Wentworth.
Wentworth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wentworth goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wentworth tries to land a front kick but Zaromskis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wentworth misses with a series of wild punches.
Zaromskis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wentworth at a distance.
Wentworth throws a sloppy head kick
and Zaromskis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wentworth tries to close the distance and clinch but Zaromskis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wentworth throws out a leg kick but Zaromskis moves out of range and Wentworth only half commits.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zaromskis.
Zaromskis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wentworth finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zaromskis closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zaromskis lands in his opponent's guard.
Wentworth really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zaromskis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wentworth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wentworth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wentworth controlling the position.
Wentworth is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Zaromskis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Zaromskis won't allow Wentworth to sweep him here.
Wentworth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wentworth wants to stand and escape but Zaromskis is having none of it.
Wentworth is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zaromskis connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaromskis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wentworth is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zaromskis postures up.
Zaromskis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zaromskis won't allow Wentworth to sweep him here.

Zaromskis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wentworth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zaromskis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zaromskis 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.
Wentworth wants to improve his position but instead Zaromskis has moved into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zaromskis seems to be looking for submissions.
Zaromskis is thwarting Wentworth's attempts to control the position.
Zaromskis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wentworth is trying to get back to full guard.
Zaromskis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wentworth wants to get back to full guard.
Zaromskis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wentworth works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zaromskis wants to control from the top but Wentworth keeps moving.
Zaromskis is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wentworth is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wentworth trying to control the position.
Zaromskis wants to control from the top but Wentworth keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Wentworth controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Zaromskis throws a lazy head kick
and Wentworth finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Zaromskis lands a nice shot to the body.
Wentworth lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gegard Zaromskis dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Zaromskis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zaromskis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gegard Zaromskis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wentworth doesn't manage to clinch there - Zaromskis circles away.
Al Wentworth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wentworth throws a head kick that misses
and Zaromskis counters with a head kick. That will keep Wentworth thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Zaromskis misses with a left hand
and Wentworth makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zaromskis misses with a hook. Wentworth ducked under it nicely.
Zaromskis closes the distance and clinches up with Wentworth, looking for a takedown. Zaromskis pushes Wentworth against the cage but Wentworth circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zaromskis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wentworth swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wentworth fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zaromskis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wentworth throws a head kick but Zaromskis moves out of range.
Zaromskis shoots and misses
and Wentworth counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gegard Zaromskis. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wentworth.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zaromskis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wentworth.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wentworth.
Wentworth misses with a double jab.
Wentworth moves in looking to clinch but Zaromskis pushes him off.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wentworth lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zaromskis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zaromskis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wentworth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wentworth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zaromskis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zaromskis takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wentworth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zaromskis is looking to chop away at Wentworth's legs.
Zaromskis throws a head kick but Wentworth moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis lands with a good body shot.
Zaromskis throws a poor cross that misses
and Wentworth counters with a head kick.
Wentworth throws a left and a right that both miss

and Zaromskis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zaromskis.
Zaromskis being controlled here momentarily.
Gegard Zaromskis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wentworth wants to sweep but no luck.
Zaromskis wants to pass the guard but Wentworth is keeping the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Zaromskis won't allow Wentworth to sweep him here.
Wentworth controls Zaromskis momentarily but Zaromskis frees himself.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Al Wentworth was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Crunch! Zaromskis slams his shin into Wentworth's torso.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth blocks a leg kick.
Wentworth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zaromskis lands a body shot.
Zaromskis misses with a shot to the body
and Wentworth counters with a low kick, right behind Zaromskis 's knee.
Wentworth tries to clinch but fails miserably
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Zaromskis takes a swing at Wentworth's ribcage but misses.
Al Wentworth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick from Wentworth lands but Zaromskis takes it in his stride.
Wentworth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zaromskis blocks a head kick by Wentworth.
Wentworth scores with a spinning back kick!
Zaromskis cracks Wentworth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth tries to close the distance and clinch but Zaromskis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wentworth looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zaromskis shoots in looking for a takedown. Wentworth tries to sprawl out of it but Zaromskis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wentworth manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wentworth throws a lazy body kick
and Zaromskis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zaromskis has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wentworth.
Wentworth blocks a leg kick.
Zaromskis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A combination from Wentworth does no damage.
Wentworth moves to clinch but Zaromskis breaks away
and Zaromskis counters with a nice body kick.
Zaromskis throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Wentworth holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Al Wentworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wentworth wants to get back to striking at distance but Zaromskis won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Al Wentworth.
I think Zaromskis has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gegard Zaromskis!