PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kram Zetroc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Daddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mac Daddy has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kram Zetroc's chin.

Zetroc
vs
Daddy

183 cm
22
169 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

183 cm
23
169 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kram Zetroc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mac Daddy!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daddy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Daddy lands with a slapping head kick.
Daddy misses with the body kick
and Zetroc counters with a left and a right that stings Daddy.
Daddy misses with a two punch combination.
Daddy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zetroc sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Daddy throws a body punch but Zetroc moves out of range.
Zetroc misses with a double jab
and Daddy counters with a stiff right hand.
Daddy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zetroc.

Daddy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Daddy thows a huge punch but Zetroc dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zetroc trying to control but Daddy postures up.
Zetroc is looking for a sweep. Daddy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zetroc looks like he's trying to stand up.

Daddy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Zetroc wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Daddy decides to return to a standing position.
Mac Daddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Zetroc misses the target.
Daddy throws a head kick but Zetroc moves out of range.
Daddy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zetroc.
Zetroc keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice sprawl there from Daddy as Zetroc shoots in.
Zetroc closes this distance looking for a takedown but Daddy circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kram Zetroc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daddy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Daddy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Zetroc shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daddy's corner calls for a 1-2. Daddy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Daddy shoots for a takedown but Zetroc saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zetroc stuffs the takedown.
Zetroc fails with the takedown.
Zetroc is breathing heavily.
Daddy misses with a kick to the body.
Zetroc wants to clinch up but Daddy keeps it at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zetroc tries to clinch but Daddy is having none of it.
Daddy throws a lazy head kick
and Zetroc counters with an outside leg kick.
Zetroc looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zetroc tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horrible takedown by Zetroc or perhaps it was just good defense by Daddy which made him look bad.
Zetroc keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zetroc fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Daddy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Daddy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zetroc defends it nicely.
Zetroc looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Daddy is fending him off so far but Zetroc persists. Nope, Daddy circles away and we're back to standing.

Daddy closes the distance and clinches.
Zetroc keeps control of Daddy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Zetroc escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Daddy.
Zetroc shoots in looking for a takedown but Daddy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zetroc's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zetroc throws a series of punches but Daddy moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zetroc tries to score a power double leg takedown but Daddy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zetroc somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kram Zetroc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zetroc changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Daddy tries to avoid it but Zetroc manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Daddy to the ground. Daddy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mac Daddy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Daddy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zetroc is fending him off so far but Daddy persists. Nope, Zetroc circles away and we're back to standing.
Daddy tries a head kick but it misses.
Daddy throws a nice looking combination but Zetroc bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zetroc throws a sloppy head kick and Daddy moves out of range easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zetroc.
Daddy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daddy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Daddy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zetroc shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Daddy defends it nicely.
Daddy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Daddy looks for a takedown but Zetroc sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zetroc throws a head kick that misses.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Daddy looking for a takedown.

Zetroc breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Daddy throws a push kick but Zetroc slaps the foot to one side.
Zetroc tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zetroc shoots in looking for a takedown but Daddy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zetroc's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zetroc shoots in for a takedown but Daddy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Daddy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zetroc is fending him off so far but Daddy persists. Nope, Zetroc circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zetroc shoots in looking for a takedown. Daddy tries to sprawl out of it but Zetroc keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Daddy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Daddy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zetroc sprawls well. Zetroc wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Daddy gets slowly back to his feet.

Zetroc gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Daddy can't break the clinch.
Zetroc has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Daddy after a bit of a struggle.

Daddy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kram Zetroc will probably get the nod.
That's time! Zetroc's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Daddy looks to score with a jab to the body but Zetroc is just out of range.
Daddy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zetroc tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Daddy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zetroc lands a nice looking body kick.
Daddy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zetroc tries to avoid it but Daddy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zetroc to the ground. Zetroc escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zetroc throws a head kick that misses
and Daddy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Daddy closes the distance and clinches up with Zetroc, looking for a takedown. Daddy pushes Zetroc against the cage but Zetroc circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Daddy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zetroc defends it nicely.
Kram Zetroc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Daddy.
Zetroc looks for a takedown but Daddy sprawls well.
Daddy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zetroc tries to score a power double leg takedown but Daddy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zetroc somewhat.
Zetroc throws a right hand that Daddy ducks under and follows up with a left that Daddy also avoids with ease.
Daddy tries a head kick but it misses.
Daddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zetroc moves away.
Zetroc avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zetroc shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Daddy defends it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daddy shoots in for a takedown but Zetroc shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zetroc closes this distance looking for a takedown but Daddy circles away.
Kram Zetroc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daddy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zetroc counters with a head kick.
Zetroc defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Daddy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Daddy.
Daddy keeps the fight on the outside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zetroc closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zetroc lands in his opponent's guard.
Daddy wants to stand and escape but Zetroc is having none of it.

Daddy is working an open guard so Zetroc takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Zetroc misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Daddy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zetroc pinned against the cage. Zetroc gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Daddy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daddy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zetroc counters with a body kick.
Zetroc looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Daddy is fending him off so far but Zetroc persists. Nope, Daddy circles away and we're back to standing.
Daddy misses with a wild body shot.
Daddy shoots for a takedown but Zetroc saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Daddy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zetroc counters with a stiff right hand.
Zetroc shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Daddy defends it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zetroc tries to clinch up but Daddy circles away and keeps his distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kram Zetroc.
I think Zetroc 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!