PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Kalawit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Zidel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zidel has chosen Are You In? - Incubus as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Kalawit
vs
Zidel

200 cm
24
200 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

195 cm
20
200 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

GREEN!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorge Kalawit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Zidel!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zidel is looking to clinch but Kalawit is avoiding it.
Kalawit looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Zidel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kalawit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kalawit throws a nice looking combination but Zidel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zidel tries to clinch up.
Kalawit throws a combination that misses
and Zidel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

Zidel closes the distance and clinches.
Zidel with a knee to the head.
Zidel with a knee to the head.
Kalawit can't break the clinch.
Zidel looking to throw knees to the head but Kalawit is blocking nicely.
Zidel is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kalawit to keep the fight standing.
Kalawit is trying to break the clinch but Zidel has him pressed against the cage.
Zidel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kalawit walks away with a smile on his face. Zidel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kalawit swats away the attempt to clinch by Zidel.
Sloppy strikes from Kalawit. Those never looked like landing.

Zidel has closed the distance and engaged Kalawit in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zidel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jorge Kalawit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Zidel.
Zidel is trying to pull guard but Kalawit has him pressed against the cage.

Zidel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zidel wants to clinch.

Zidel has managed to clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zidel.
Kalawit takes an elbow to the temple.
Zidel landing knees to the head.

Zidel breaks from the clinch.
Zidel tries to close the distance and clinch but Kalawit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zidel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zidel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kalawit paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zidel is looking to clinch but Kalawit is avoiding it.
Zidel throws a nice head kick!

Zidel takes the fight into the clinch.
Zidel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalawit is trying to break the clinch but Zidel has him pressed against the cage.
Kalawit has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zidel lands a good knee to the midsection. Kalawit won't want to take too many of those.
Kalawit tries to work over Zidel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Zidel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zidel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kalawit falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zidel finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Zidel wants to clinch up but Kalawit keeps it at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalawit blocks a head kick by Zidel.
Kalawit throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zidel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zidel tries to clinch but Kalawit is having none of it.
Kalawit swats away the attempt to clinch by Zidel.
Zidel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kalawit swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Zidel has Kalawit up against the cage in a clinch.
Zidel tries to pull guard but Kalawit holds him up against the cage and eventually Zidel drops back down to his feet.
Zidel misses with a knee strike.

Zidel jumps guard and drags Kalawit to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Kalawit decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Zidel, up you get!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Kalawit.
Kalawit keeps the fight on the outside.
Kalawit keeps the fight on the outside.
Kalawit throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zidel finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Zidel doesn't manage to clinch there - Kalawit circles away.
Kalawit swats away the attempt to clinch by Zidel.
Kalawit misses with a combination
and Zidel counters with a leg kick.
Zidel tries to clinch but Kalawit is having none of it.
Zidel wants to clinch up but Kalawit keeps it at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zidel wants to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Zidel rushes Kalawit and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Zidel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kalawit misses with a double jab

and Zidel moves into the clinch.
Kalawit looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zidel lands a good knee to the midsection. Kalawit won't want to take too many of those.

Zidel pulls guard successfully.

Zidel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kalawit postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kalawit prevents Zidel from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zidel creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kalawit sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Zidel tries to score with some ground and pound. Kalawit controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Zidel lands a few punches from side control.
Zidel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kalawit. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kalawit is working to avoid the ground and pound but Zidel connects with a decent elbow.
Kalawit manages to work his way to half guard, despite Zidel's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zidel wants to stand up but Kalawit has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Zidel wants to pass to mount but Kalawit is defending the position.
Kalawit is staying active underneath Zidel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zidel throwing shots but Kalawit is blocking nicely.
Zidel is looking to take a break and control but Kalawit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kalawit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zidel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zidel is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Zidel thows a huge punch but Kalawit dodges it nicely.
Zidel trying to control the action but Kalawit is working from the bottom.
Zidel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Kalawit actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zidel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kalawit keeps working.

Kalawit looking for submissions off his back.
Zidel has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Zidel working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kalawit is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Zidel 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Zidel throws a head kick that misses.
Zidel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kalawit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zidel wants to clinch.
Zidel lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kalawit takes a step back to recover.
Kalawit misses with a double jab
and Zidel counters with a head kick. That will keep Kalawit thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kalawit swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zidel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kalawit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jorge Kalawit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zidel wants to clinch.

Zidel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zidel fails to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalawit is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kalawit takes an elbow to the temple.
Zidel throws a knee to the head but misses.

Zidel breaks the clinch.
Kalawit throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zidel counters with a head kick.

Kalawit is rocked!

Zidel pushes Kalawit up against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Kalawit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Zidel manages to pull guard.
Zidel manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Zidel with a couple of short strikes.
Zidel controlling his opponent.
Zidel cracks Kalawit with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Zidel unloading with bombs!
Zidel lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kalawit is desperately trying to improve his position but Zidel has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zidel lands a heavy elbow.
Kalawit takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kalawit is trying desperately to improve position.
Zidel with good strikes from the mount here!
Zidel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zidel scoring with strikes but Kalawit is staying in there.

Zidel wants to finish this one by submission but Kalawit is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Zidel.
Zidel fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Zidel working the ground and pound effectively.
Zidel with good strikes from the mount here!
Zidel fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Zidel cracks Kalawit with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalawit takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Zidel scoring with strikes but Kalawit is staying in there.
Zidel working the ground and pound effectively.
Zidel is landing with some decent strikes but Kalawit is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Zidel lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kalawit takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Zidel goes for an armbar but Kalawit turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kalawit.

Zidel manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Zidel tries a head kick but it misses.
Zidel throws a head kick but Kalawit moves out of range.

Zidel rushes Kalawit and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zidel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Zidel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kalawit swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zidel counters with a head kick.
Kalawit avoids the head kick by Zidel.

Zidel pushes Kalawit up against the cage in a clinch.
Zidel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kalawit has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zidel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zidel tries to land a knee to the head but Kalawit blocks with his arms.
Zidel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zidel misses with a knee to the head.
Zidel misses with a knee strike.

Zidel ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zidel no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Kalawit is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Zidel is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Zidel has escaped and now he's on top!
Zidel stands up over Kalawit, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zidel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zidel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Zidel is nestled in close to Kalawit, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kalawit has hold of Zidel's hands but Zidel slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalawit is not content to let Zidel control the position.
Zidel working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Zidel is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zidel moves into full mount! Kalawit won't be happy about that!
Kalawit taking shots to the head.
Zidel lands a big shot there that rocks Kalawit but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Zidel cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
BOOM! Zidel connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zidel lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Zidel lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
BOOM! Zidel connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kalawit wants to get back to his feet.

Zidel looking for a guillotine from mount but Kalawit is having none of it.
Zidel working the ground and pound effectively.
Kalawit is desperately trying to improve his position but Zidel has a good base and remains in mount.
Kalawit in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kalawit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kalawit is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Zidel unloading with bombs!
Zidel working the ground and pound effectively.
Zidel lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kalawit working to try and regain half guard.
Kalawit in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zidel scoring with strikes but Kalawit is staying in there.

Zidel looking for a guillotine from mount but Kalawit is having none of it.
Zidel connects with a bit shot that sees Kalawit covering up! More strikes from Zidel and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Zidel is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Zidel!
Paul Zidel took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Ah... ah, my friend, after that loss, I'm sure you're quite miserable. But worry not-ah - for I can make you happy again-ah... join me! Join the House of Ever-Lasting Love-ah!'.