PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenshi Zuko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blaze Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zuko kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Wu Tang- Hellz Wind Staff. Bailey has chosen Eminem - Lose Yourself as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Zuko
vs
Bailey

181 cm
32
184 lbs
16 - 12 - 1

190 cm
30
180 lbs
18 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Kenshi Zuko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Blaze Bailey!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zuko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice body punch from Zuko.
Bailey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zuko's sensitive parts.
Zuko shoots in but no luck this time.
Bailey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zuko.
Bailey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zuko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zuko.
Bailey misses with an uppercut
and Zuko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zuko thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Zuko misses.
Bailey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zuko throws an overhand right that lands on Bailey's shoulder, as Bailey tries to avoid the shot.
Zuko blocks a leg kick.
Bailey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bailey scoring well with a low kick there.

Zuko tries to keep at a distance but Bailey has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zuko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zuko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bailey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zuko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bailey gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenshi Zuko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bailey stalling in the clinch but Zuko improves position.
Bailey tries to work over Zuko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bailey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The referee calls for Bailey to work.
Nice body punch from Bailey.
Bailey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bailey misses with a knee to the head.
Zuko misses with a body punch.
Bailey avoids the elbow strike from Zuko, against the cage.
Zuko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short uppercut from Zuko.
Zuko prevents a body shot from Bailey.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuko lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Bailey stops a takedown attempt from Zuko.
Bailey takes a shot to the head.
Zuko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bailey misses with a knee strike.
Zuko prevents a body shot from Bailey.
Bailey lands a nice knee to the body.
Bailey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zuko pushes Bailey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Zuko manages to break the clinch.
Zuko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bailey.
Blaze Bailey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Bailey closes the distance and clinches.
Bailey letting Zuko take a breather here.
Zuko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zuko tries to throw a body punch but Bailey avoids it by throwing Zuko back against the cage.
Bailey looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zuko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bailey lands with a short shot to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Zuko tries to pull guard but Bailey holds him up against the cage and eventually Zuko drops back down to his feet.
Zuko scores with a shot to the side of Bailey's head.
Bailey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zuko avoids it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bailey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zuko misses with a punch to the body.
Bailey taking a breather.
Bailey has a couple of punches blocked by Zuko.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bailey obliges.
Zuko tries to land knees in the clinch but Bailey avoids the damage to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bailey scores with a shot to the side of Zuko's head.
Bailey digs a right hand underneath Zuko's ribcage. Zuko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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!
Bailey creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zuko's defenses.

It looks like Kenshi Zuko has been cut.
Bailey lands a damaging elbow.
Bailey using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bailey with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bailey lands an elbow inside that Zuko shrugs off.
Zuko avoids a wild elbow strike from Bailey.
Bailey lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zuko is trying to maintain a safe position but Bailey gets an underhook and turns Zuko into the cage.
Bailey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zuko dodges an elbow strike from Bailey.
A right hook to the body lands for Zuko.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zuko.
Zuko is pushing Bailey up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bailey scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blaze Bailey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenshi Zuko's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bailey doesn't manage to clinch there - Zuko circles away.
Zuko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bailey.
Bailey swings for the body but Zuko moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Bailey blocks the leg kick.
Bailey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Bailey.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bailey avoids the body shot from Zuko.

Bailey rushes Zuko and presses him up against the cage.
Bailey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zuko looking to slow down the pace here.
Bailey blocks a body shot from Zuko.
Zuko jumps guard but Bailey stands there with Zuko around his waist. Zuko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zuko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zuko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuko takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bailey utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bailey missing with knees to the body.
Zuko blocks an elbow strike.
Zuko tries a body shot but Bailey blocks it.
Bailey taking a breather.
Zuko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bailey after a bit of a struggle.
Zuko misses with a punch to the body.
Bailey has Zuko pressed against the cage, preventing Zuko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bailey lands a nice uppercut.
Zuko dodges an elbow strike from Bailey.
Zuko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bailey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bailey misses with an elbow over the top.
Bailey misses with a punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuko lands a body punch.
Zuko takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zuko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zuko tries to break the clinch but Bailey is controlling the position.
Bailey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zuko.
Nice elbow from Bailey.
Bailey throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zuko blocks it with crossed arms.
Blaze Bailey seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zuko managing to block the knees to the body from Bailey.
Bailey lands a damaging elbow.
Bailey is pressed up against the cage. Zuko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bailey down to the mat. Bailey avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenshi Zuko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zuko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bailey throws a head kick that half lands.
Bailey blocks a jab.
Bailey throws a sloppy head kick and Zuko moves out of range easily.
Bailey throws a leg kick that misses.
Bailey slips a jab from Zuko.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zuko fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Zuko darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bailey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zuko.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zuko connects with a nice short shot to Bailey's temple.
Zuko looks to land a strike but Bailey avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Zuko wants to control from the top but Bailey keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bailey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bailey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bailey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zuko.
Zuko 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.
Zuko trying to control the position from guard on top but Bailey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bailey has his hands on Zuko's head, controlling the position.
Zuko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zuko is working hard here to advance position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bailey has Zuko pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blaze Bailey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kenshi Zuko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Bailey scores with a nice body kick.
Bailey throws a hook but Zuko blocks it.
Zuko throws out a loose jab but Bailey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blaze Bailey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bailey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick from Bailey lands but Zuko takes it in his stride.
Bailey tries to clinch up.
Zuko is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Bailey's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Zuko dives in and grabs Bailey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bailey pushes down on Zuko's head and hops out.
Bailey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zuko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bailey throws a nice head kick!
Bailey doesn't manage to clinch there - Zuko circles away.
Bailey is looking to slow Zuko down with leg kicks.
Bailey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bailey cracks the inside of Zuko's front leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bailey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuko connects with a nice looking jab.
Zuko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bailey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zuko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bailey doesn't manage to clinch there - Zuko circles away.
Zuko jabs at Bailey's body.
Zuko shoots in for a takedown but Bailey shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenshi Zuko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bailey is looking to slow Zuko down with leg kicks.
Zuko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bailey counters with a good, hard body kick but Zuko shrugs it off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Zuko tries to keep at a distance but Bailey has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zuko takes an elbow to the temple.
Bailey misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailey lands a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zuko avoids a wild elbow strike from Bailey.
Zuko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bailey is defending well.
Bailey scores a nice knee to the body.
Bailey tries to land knees in the clinch but Zuko avoids the damage to the body.
Kenshi Zuko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bailey lands an elbow inside that Zuko shrugs off.
Bailey prevents a body shot from Zuko.
Bailey landing knees to the head.

Kenshi Zuko's cut is getting worse.
Bailey lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bailey comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bailey lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Bailey.
Bailey tries to throw a body punch but Zuko avoids it by throwing Bailey back against the cage.
Bailey throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zuko blocks it with crossed arms.
Bailey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zuko is defending well for now.
Bailey leaning against his opponent.
Bailey lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey tries a knee to the head but Zuko blocks it.
Bailey lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bailey.
Bailey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bailey misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zuko.
Zuko blocks a body shot from Bailey.
Bailey missing with knees to the body.
Zuko looking to slow down the pace here.
Zuko misses with a body punch.
Bailey holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bailey pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bailey struggles to land a body shot inside as Zuko controls his hands.
Bailey trying to land knees to the body.
Zuko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bailey has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Zuko.
Zuko is trying to maintain a safe position but Bailey gets an underhook and turns Zuko into the cage.
Bailey tries to land knees in the clinch but Zuko avoids the damage to the body.
Zuko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bailey has a couple of punches blocked by Zuko.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Zuko managing to block the knees to the body from Bailey.
Bailey prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zuko tries to throw a body punch but Bailey avoids it by throwing Zuko back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bailey lands a body punch.
Zuko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zuko managing to block the knees to the body from Bailey.
Bailey lands an elbow inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blaze Bailey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bailey winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blaze Bailey!
Blaze Bailey got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'