PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between ZyD XyD Xiii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and HP Lovecraft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as HP Lovecraft enters the cage!

XyD Xiii
vs
Lovecraft

165 cm
25
150 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Hell's Balls Recovery

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, ZyD XyD Xiii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, HP Lovecraft!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
XyD Xiii feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lovecraft's calf.
A nice leg kick lands there from XyD Xiii.
Lovecraft chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before XyD Xiii can pounce on him.
XyD Xiii scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lovecraft looks gassed!
XyD Xiii lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lovecraft fails with a takedown attempt.
XyD Xiii throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by XyD Xiii. That's going to slow Lovecraft down.
XyD Xiii pushes Lovecraft away with a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
XyD Xiii lands with a slapping head kick.
XyD Xiii lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lovecraft will feel that in the morning.
ZyD XyD Xiii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lovecraft looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
XyD Xiii lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lovecraft takes a step back to recover.
A nice leg kick lands there from XyD Xiii.
XyD Xiii fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lovecraft.
Lovecraft takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
XyD Xiii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
XyD Xiii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lovecraft has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from XyD Xiii.
XyD Xiii throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
XyD Xiii lands a head kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
XyD Xiii lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by XyD Xiii.
XyD Xiii lands a leg kick that knocks Lovecraft off balance momentarily.
XyD Xiii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lovecraft stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from XyD Xiii.
A slapping leg kick lands for XyD Xiii.
A chopping leg kick lands by XyD Xiii.
XyD Xiii connects with an inside leg kick.
XyD Xiii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by XyD Xiii. That's going to slow Lovecraft down.
Lovecraft doesn't succeed with the takedown
and XyD Xiii counters with a good, hard body kick but Lovecraft shrugs it off.
ZyD XyD Xiii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of HP Lovecraft.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovecraft stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from XyD Xiii.
Lovecraft fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
XyD Xiii is looking to slow Lovecraft down with leg kicks.
XyD Xiii lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
XyD Xiii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
XyD Xiii lands a leg kick that knocks Lovecraft off balance momentarily.
XyD Xiii scores with a nice body kick.
XyD Xiii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lovecraft shoots for a double leg takedown but XyD Xiii sprawls well. He's pushed Lovecraft's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
XyD Xiii stuffs the takedown.
XyD Xiii turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lovecraft is trying desperately to land a takedown but XyD Xiii is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Lovecraft.
Lovecraft stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from XyD Xiii.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
XyD Xiii lands a leg kick that knocks Lovecraft off balance momentarily.
Nice body kick from XyD Xiii.
Lovecraft shoots in for a takedown but XyD Xiii shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
XyD Xiii fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
XyD Xiii connects with a leg kick. Lovecraft looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lovecraft has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from XyD Xiii.
XyD Xiii connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lovecraft tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and XyD Xiii counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by XyD Xiii.
XyD Xiii bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

ZyD XyD Xiii dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lovecraft darts in trying to clinch
and XyD Xiii counters with a head kick. That will keep Lovecraft thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Lovecraft looks to throw a body kick
and XyD Xiii counters with a low kick, right behind Lovecraft 's knee.
Lovecraft with a lazy takedown attempt
and XyD Xiii counters with a low kick, right behind Lovecraft 's knee.
XyD Xiii lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from XyD Xiii, right into the meat.
Lovecraft on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
XyD Xiii scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That kick from XyD Xiii tenderised Lovecraft's leg. Lovecraft is trying to keep his angry face on.
XyD Xiii ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A good leg kick by XyD Xiii.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by XyD Xiii there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good leg kick by XyD Xiii there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
XyD Xiii connects with an inside leg kick.
ZyD XyD Xiii is winning the standup battle so far.
XyD Xiii throws a leg kick which misses Lovecraft's front leg but catches the back leg as Lovecraft tries to avoid it.
XyD Xiii thumps Lovecraft with a low kick.
Lovecraft's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for XyD Xiii.
Lovecraft looks to land a combination but XyD Xiii avoids it well.
XyD Xiii connects with a solid leg kick.
Lovecraft fakes high and swings low for a body shot but XyD Xiii manages to avoid it.
XyD Xiii pushes Lovecraft away with a front kick.
ZyD XyD Xiii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
XyD Xiii throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Good leg kick by XyD Xiii there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovecraft throws a head kick but XyD Xiii moves out of range.
XyD Xiii fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lovecraft.
Lovecraft looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lovecraft fails in his attempt to clinch.
XyD Xiii feints and then cracks Lovecraft's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lovecraft down.
XyD Xiii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
XyD Xiii throws a front kick that sends Lovecraft stumbling back into the cage.
XyD Xiii scores with a spinning back kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lovecraft with a poor takedown
and XyD Xiii counters with a nice kick to the body.
ZyD XyD Xiii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of HP Lovecraft.
A nice leg kick lands there from XyD Xiii.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovecraft takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lovecraft tries to close the distance and clinch up but XyD Xiii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That kick from XyD Xiii tenderised Lovecraft's leg. Lovecraft is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lovecraft fails with a takedown attempt.
XyD Xiii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
XyD Xiii throws a leg kick which misses Lovecraft's front leg but catches the back leg as Lovecraft tries to avoid it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Lovecraft might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, XyD Xiii has got the better of the exchanges.
Lovecraft fails with the takedown
and XyD Xiii counters with a head kick. That will keep Lovecraft thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
XyD Xiii lands a leg kick that knocks Lovecraft off balance momentarily.
Lovecraft shoots for a takedown but XyD Xiii saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
XyD Xiii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lovecraft can do to turn this around?
XyD Xiii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
XyD Xiii lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
XyD Xiii keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
HP Lovecraft is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lovecraft tries to clinch but XyD Xiii moves away
and XyD Xiii makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
XyD Xiii cracks the inside of Lovecraft's front leg.
Nice body kick there by XyD Xiii.
XyD Xiii turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lovecraft fails with a takedown attempt.
Lovecraft with a poor takedown
and XyD Xiii counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
XyD Xiii lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lovecraft's sensitive parts.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice leg kick lands there from XyD Xiii.
Lovecraft fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

ZyD XyD Xiii dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Lovecraft shoots in looking for a takedown. XyD Xiii tries to sprawl out of it but Lovecraft keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. XyD Xiii manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lovecraft shoots in looking for a takedown. XyD Xiii tries to sprawl out of it but Lovecraft keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. XyD Xiii manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice inside leg kick there by XyD Xiii. That's going to slow Lovecraft down.
XyD Xiii with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice leg kick lands there from XyD Xiii.
A good leg kick by XyD Xiii.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
XyD Xiii fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lovecraft.
Lovecraft chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before XyD Xiii can pounce on him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovecraft takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
XyD Xiii lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lovecraft will feel that in the morning.
Lovecraft stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from XyD Xiii.
XyD Xiii scoring well with a low kick there.
XyD Xiii throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lovecraft looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? XyD Xiii is fending him off so far but Lovecraft persists. Nope, XyD Xiii circles away and we're back to standing.
ZyD XyD Xiii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of HP Lovecraft.
Lovecraft wants to clinch
and XyD Xiii makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lovecraft wants to clinch up but XyD Xiii keeps it at a distance.
Lovecraft walks forward, straight into a front kick from XyD Xiii.
Lovecraft throws a head kick but XyD Xiii moves out of range.
Lovecraft misses with a kick to the body
and XyD Xiii counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
XyD Xiii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
XyD Xiii cracks the inside of Lovecraft's front leg.
XyD Xiii lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lovecraft will feel that in the morning.
XyD Xiii fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by XyD Xiii.
Lovecraft is looking to clinch but XyD Xiii is avoiding it.
XyD Xiii lands a leg kick that knocks Lovecraft off balance momentarily.
XyD Xiii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lovecraft is defended easily by XyD Xiii.
Lovecraft misses with a jab to the body
and XyD Xiii counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lovecraft's knee momentarily.
Lovecraft shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says XyD Xiii as he avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
XyD Xiii lands a leg kick that knocks Lovecraft off balance momentarily.
XyD Xiii lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lovecraft's sensitive parts.
XyD Xiii thumps Lovecraft with a low kick.
XyD Xiii is looking to slow Lovecraft down with leg kicks.
Lovecraft is looking to clinch.
A head kick from XyD Xiii lands but Lovecraft takes it in his stride.
XyD Xiii lands a head kick!
XyD Xiii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lovecraft walks forward, straight into a front kick from XyD Xiii.
XyD Xiii cracks the inside of Lovecraft's front leg.
Lovecraft doesn't succeed with the takedown
and XyD Xiii counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lovecraft throws a combination that misses
and XyD Xiii counters with a good low kick that Lovecraft was not able to check.
Lovecraft doesn't succeed with the takedown
and XyD Xiii counters with a body kick.
XyD Xiii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for XyD Xiii.
Lovecraft tries to clinch up.
XyD Xiii keeps Lovecraft at a distance using the push kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
XyD Xiii lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A leg kick checked by XyD Xiii.
HP Lovecraft has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lovecraft fails with the takedown
and XyD Xiii makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lovecraft really felt that one!

And that's the end of the fight!
ZyD XyD Xiii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well XyD Xiii has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ZyD XyD Xiii!
ZyD XyD Xiii decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.