PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anton Zeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walt Disney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zeman comes to the cage accompanied by The Who - My Generation. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Zeman
vs
Disney

179 cm
23
179 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

175 cm
24
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anton Zeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Walt Disney!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Zeman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Zeman just content to control the position.
Zeman tries to move into full mount but can't pass Disney's legs.
Disney is looking to regain half guard here but Zeman keeps moving and retains side control.
Zeman moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Disney is looking to reverse the position.

Zeman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Disney manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Disney thows a huge punch but Zeman dodges it nicely.
Disney tries to pass to full mount but Zeman defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeman is looking to improve his position.
Disney is looking to take a break and control but Zeman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Disney seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Zeman is trying to control but can't.

Disney decides to return to a standing position.
We've been informed that Disney has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Disney tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zeman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've been hearing reports that Zeman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Zeman is looking to clinch but Disney is avoiding it.
Disney misses with a body shot.
Zeman thows a body shot but no joy.

Disney darts in and clinches Zeman up against the cage.

Zeman breaks from the clinch.
Disney connects with a solid leg kick.
Disney wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Disney moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Walt Disney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Disney is looking to clinch but Zeman is avoiding it.
Zeman shoots in looking for a takedown. Disney tries to sprawl out of it but Zeman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Disney manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Disney keeps the fight on the outside.
Disney tries to clinch up but Zeman circles away and keeps his distance.
Disney tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zeman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Disney keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Disney is looking to clinch but Zeman is avoiding it.
Disney is looking to clinch but Zeman is avoiding it.
Disney tries to clinch but Zeman is having none of it.
Good shot there by Disney.
Disney's corner calls for a 1-2. Disney obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Disney looks to clinch
and Zeman counters with a nice body shot.
Zeman circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zeman counters with a nice leg kick.

Zeman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Zeman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Disney trying to control but Zeman postures up.
Disney is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zeman is thwarting Disney's attempts to control the position.
Zeman throwing shots but Disney is blocking nicely.
Zeman wants to take a breather but Disney is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Disney is trying to get back to full guard.
Disney is staying active underneath Zeman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Disney moves into range and clinches up with Zeman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Zeman gets control of Disney's arms and successfully pulls guard. Zeman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Disney wants to stand but Zeman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Disney trying to control but Zeman is working from the bottom.
Zeman has Disney pulled in close to control his posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Disney decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Disney wants to clinch

and Zeman counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Disney's guard now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Anton Zeman will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Disney tries to clinch but Zeman moves out of range.
Disney tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Zeman counter with a right hand.
Zeman wants to clinch up but Disney keeps it at a distance.
Walt Disney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Disney closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Disney scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zeman can't get the takedown.
Disney is leaning against Zeman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Disney misses with an elbow strike.
Disney lands an elbow inside that Zeman shrugs off.
Disney cracks Zeman with a nice body shot.
Disney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Disney throws an elbow that misses.
Disney misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Disney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Disney lands a damaging elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Disney.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Disney scores with a hook to the body.
Disney scores with a hook to the body.
Disney using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zeman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Disney has a couple of punches blocked by Zeman.
Zeman tries to pull guard but Disney forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Disney fails to land.
Zeman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zeman is trying to break the clinch but Disney has him pressed against the cage.
Zeman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Disney after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Zeman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zeman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Disney prevents it.
Zeman has had enough of the clinch but Disney keeps him there for the moment.
Disney lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Disney lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zeman.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Disney throws a punch but it's blocked by Zeman.
Zeman is trying to force a seperation but Disney has the dominant position.
A short right from Disney on the inside.
Disney lands a left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeman jumps guard but Disney stands there with Zeman around his waist. Zeman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zeman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zeman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Disney avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Disney scores with a nice short uppercut.
Disney lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zeman backwards.
Disney lands a hook that snaps the head of Zeman backwards.
Disney tries to throw a body punch but Zeman avoids it by throwing Disney back against the cage.

Zeman has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Disney uses from the top position.

Disney gets to his feet. Zeman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Disney tries to close the distance and clinch but Zeman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zeman tries to clinch but Disney is having none of it.
Disney lands a head shot.
Disney tries to clinch

and Zeman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Zeman stopping the sweep attempt from Disney.

Disney has his foot on Zeman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zeman works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeman passes Disney's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Disney wants to control but Zeman is keeping busy.
Disney is looking to improve his position.
Disney gets full guard.
Anton Zeman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Disney manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zeman manages to get himself to full guard.

Zeman is looking for a triangle but Disney pushes his legs off easily.
Zeman controls Disney momentarily but Disney frees himself.
Disney looking to sit in guard and control but Zeman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Disney lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Zeman!
Zeman wants to hold on but Disney pushes him away.
Zeman is trying to escape the mount.
Disney throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Zeman because Disney loaded up on that one.
Disney thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Disney avoids the attempt from Zeman to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zeman bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Disney wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Walt Disney showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Zeman swats away the attempt to clinch by Disney.
Disney is looking to clinch but Zeman is avoiding it.
Disney tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zeman counters with a stiff right hand.
Zeman circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zeman counters with a two punch combo.
Zeman swats away the attempt to clinch by Disney.
Zeman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zeman keeps the fight on the outside.
Disney throws a lazy uppercut
and Zeman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice takedown defense from Disney. No joy for Zeman on that attempt.
Disney closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zeman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Disney fails with an attempt to clinch.
Disney moves in looking to clinch but Zeman pushes him off.
Disney doesn't manage to clinch there - Zeman circles away.
Zeman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Disney is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zeman.
Zeman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zeman shoots in but no luck this time.
Zeman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Disney tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Disney closes the distance and pushes Zeman back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zeman.
Zeman dodges an elbow strike from Disney.
Disney lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zeman backwards.
Disney lands with a right to the head.

Zeman is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Disney can't fight it off and eventually Zeman manages to take the fight to the floor. Disney looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Zeman trying to control the position from guard on top but Disney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Disney is pulling down on Zeman's head. It's preventing any offense from Zeman, at least for the moment.
Disney tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zeman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Disney is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zeman stopping the sweep attempt from Disney.
Zeman wants to control from the top but Disney keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Disney is keeping the position for now.
Disney wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Zeman stands up over Disney, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zeman won't allow Disney to sweep him here.
Disney looking to control.
Zeman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Disney is keeping the position for now.
Disney looking to control.
Disney wants to sweep but no luck.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Zeman misses the shot to the body.
Disney misses with a right hand
and Zeman counters with a one-two to the body.
Disney is looking to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeman has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Zeman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zeman darts in looking for a takedown but Disney gets double underhooks and turns Zeman into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zeman avoiding damage as Disney throws knees to the body.
Zeman trying to land knees to the body.
Disney working Zeman over with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Disney dodges an elbow strike from Zeman.
Zeman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Disney fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Zeman tries to keep at a distance but Disney has taken the fight into the clinch.
Disney lands with a light punch inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Disney lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zeman blocks an uppercut.
Disney lands an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Walt Disney.
I think Disney has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walt Disney!