PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Governor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamid Zaferani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Governor might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Didgeridoo. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Governor
vs
Zaferani

172 cm
27
142 lbs
16 - 10 - 0

170 cm
29
145 lbs
19 - 12 - 1

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Big right hand

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jimmy Governor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Hamid Zaferani!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaferani throws a chopping leg kick but Governor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zaferani misses with an uppercut.
Governor shoots in for a double leg but Zaferani sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zaferani misses with a kick to the body.
Zaferani buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zaferani throws a series of punches but Governor avoids them all with ease.
A jab lands there for Zaferani.
Governor scores with a shot to the body.
A cross from Zaferani lands.
Zaferani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zaferani lands a slapping body shot.
Zaferani misses with a left hand
and Governor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Governor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaferani moves away.
Governor blocks a jab.

Governor closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Governor missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zaferani is trying to get back to full guard.
Zaferani keeping hold of Governor's head, controlling as best he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Governor performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Governor trying to control from half guard but Zaferani is working away.
Zaferani controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zaferani buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zaferani missing with a left hand there. Governor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Governor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaferani avoids the body shot from Governor.
Good work by Governor as he checks the leg kick.
A big right from Governor misses.
Hamid Zaferani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaferani misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Zaferani.
Zaferani misses with a looping right.
Zaferani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaferani connects with a crisp jab.
Governor misses with a hook. Zaferani ducked under it nicely.
Zaferani lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Zaferani looks to land a left hand but Governor moved out of range nicely.
Governor throws a leg kick but Zaferani checks it.
Zaferani with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaferani tries a head kick but it misses.
Zaferani looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Governor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Governor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zaferani.
Zaferani ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zaferani connects with a body shot.
Governor connects with a single shot there.

Governor bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Zaferani manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Zaferani makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zaferani.
Zaferani looking for a sweep. Not yet Zaferani, not yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Governor throwing strikes from guard but Zaferani blocks nicely.
Zaferani is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Governor landing some decent shots from guard.
Zaferani lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Governor!
Governor manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Zaferani controlling the action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zaferani tries to pass to full mount but Governor defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hamid Zaferani dominated that round.
That's time! Governor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Governor tries to work over Zaferani's front leg with a kick but Zaferani checks it.
Zaferani lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Zaferani misses.
Governor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zaferani.
Zaferani misses with a straight right.
Zaferani throws a hook to the side of Governor's head but Governor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zaferani throws a head kick that misses.
Governor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zaferani lands with a right hand.
Zaferani thows a left - swing and a miss!
Governor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zaferani misses with the body kick
and Governor counters with an outside leg kick.
Governor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Governor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaferani.
Zaferani looks to land a right hand but Governor moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Governor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hamid Zaferani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaferani moves out of range of the strikes.
Governor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zaferani throws a good cross that connects.
Zaferani misses with an uppercut.
Zaferani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Governor.
Governor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zaferani is able to avoid easily.
Zaferani digs a good hook to Governor's body.
Zaferani ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zaferani ducks right into an uppercut from Governor.
The crowd cheers as Zaferani lands an impressive looking overhand right. Governor doesn't seem phased though.
Governor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zaferani's head backwards.
Governor looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaferani is just out of range.
Zaferani thows a body shot but no joy.
Zaferani looks to land a left hand but Governor moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Governor misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaferani lands a nice looking kick to the body. Governor takes a step back to recover.
Zaferani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Governor.
Governor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Governor walks into a left hand.
Governor ducks under a wild hook from Zaferani.
Zaferani lands a leg kick that knocks Governor off balance momentarily.
A big right from Zaferani misses.
Governor sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Governor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zaferani has time to react.
Zaferani with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Governor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zaferani lands with an uppercut that bounces Governor off the cage and back into range.
Zaferani scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zaferani is looking to slow Governor down with leg kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Governor.
Governor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Governor throws a big shot that misses.
Governor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zaferani swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zaferani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Governor.
Governor moves out of range of the body kick from Zaferani.
Governor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zaferani swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Governor.
Zaferani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Governor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Governor wants to slow Zaferani down by chopping away at his legs.
Governor misses with a looping right.
Zaferani rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Governor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zaferani misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaferani looks for the body kick but Governor saw that one coming.
A punch combination from Zaferani misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Governor.
A telegraphed right hand from Zaferani misses the target.
Zaferani moves out of range as Governor strikes.
Governor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaferani jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body punch from Zaferani.
Zaferani misses the shot to the body.
Governor fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Governor throws a leg kick
letting Zaferani counter with a right hand.
Governor throws a body punch but Zaferani moves out of range.
Zaferani misses with an uppercut. Governor saw that one coming.
Zaferani misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hamid Zaferani showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Governor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zaferani misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zaferani shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Governor eats them both and turns towards Zaferani to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nice uppercut lands for Zaferani. That snapped Governor's head back.
Zaferani uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Governor.
Governor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Governor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zaferani.
Zaferani dips to his left and cracks Governor with an uppercut!
Zaferani connects with the punch.
Zaferani misses with the body kick
and Governor counters with a nice uppercut.
Governor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zaferani's sensitive parts.
Zaferani throws a hook but Governor avoids it easily.
A big left from Zaferani misses.
Hamid Zaferani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zaferani takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaferani moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zaferani.
Zaferani paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zaferani displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Governor throws out the jab.
Zaferani lands a jab to the nose.
Governor thows a body shot but no joy.
Zaferani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Governor manages to avoid it.
Governor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That kick from Governor tenderised Zaferani's leg. Zaferani is trying to keep his angry face on.
Governor staying out of range there.
Governor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zaferani.
Governor throws the left hand but Zaferani avoids the punch easily.

Governor dives in and scores a takedown into Zaferani's guard.
Zaferani looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jimmy Governor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaferani is trying to control the position but Governor postures up.
Governor trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaferani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Governor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zaferani is keeping the position for now.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Hamid Zaferani wasn't active enough on the ground.
Zaferani on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Governor. Governor obviously looking to wear him down.
Zaferani bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Governor's head backwards.
Governor takes a jab right on the kisser.
Governor slips under a jab from Zaferani.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Governor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zaferani moves out of range of the leg kick from Governor.
Zaferani misses the jab.
Governor tries a low kick but Zaferani avoids it.
Zaferani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Governor.
A jab from Zaferani misses.
Governor looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Governor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Governor tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Governor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zaferani scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Governor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zaferani misses with a lunging right hand
and Governor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Governor drops his hands momentarily and Zaferani takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Governor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zaferani misses with a kick to the body
and Governor counters with a straight right hand.
Hamid Zaferani is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Zaferani. That's going to slow Governor down.
Governor throws a nice looking combination but Zaferani bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zaferani lands a body shot.
Zaferani with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zaferani.
Zaferani on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zaferani uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Governor has time to react.
Governor throws out a loose jab but Zaferani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaferani throws a head kick but Governor moves out of range.
Zaferani takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zaferani lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zaferani throws a series of strikes that have Governor backpedaling.
Governor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Governor tries to close the distance and clinch but Zaferani swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zaferani throws a sloppy head kick and Governor moves out of range easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hamid Zaferani comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zaferani 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hamid Zaferani!
A very excited looking Hamid Zaferani made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.