PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between MIlky Socks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominance Zelditeez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Socks
vs
Zelditeez

169 cm
27
135 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

178 cm
27
142 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, MIlky Socks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dominance Zelditeez !
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zelditeez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Socks but Socks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Socks tries to counter with a takedown but Zelditeez is quick to defend against it.
Socks shoots in for a takedown but Zelditeez shows good takedown defense.
Socks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zelditeez 's waist but Zelditeez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Socks off to one side.

Zelditeez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Socks's guard.
Zelditeez trying to control but Socks is working from the bottom.
Zelditeez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Socks is looking to stand up but Zelditeez isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socks trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Socks darts in looking for a takedown but Zelditeez gets double underhooks and turns Socks into the cage.
Socks has been working on his balance at Foot Loves, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Zelditeez .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MIlky Socks. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Zelditeez gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zelditeez is looking to advance position but Socks won't allow it.
Socks is trying to stand.
Zelditeez lands strikes from half guard.
Socks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zelditeez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zelditeez prevents Socks from standing back up.
Zelditeez trying to control the action but Socks is working from the bottom.
Zelditeez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zelditeez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zelditeez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Socks wants to get back to his feet.
Zelditeez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Socks defending well though.
Nice strikes from Zelditeez there.

Socks pushes Zelditeez off and gets back to his feet.
Socks shoots in but Zelditeez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zelditeez closes the distance and clinches up with Socks, looking for a takedown. Zelditeez pushes Socks against the cage but Socks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Socks dives in for a single leg takedown but Zelditeez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Zelditeez scores with a takedown into Socks's guard.
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!
Zelditeez stops Socks from standing up.
Zelditeez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Socks is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zelditeez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Socks has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Zelditeez off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Socks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zelditeez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Socks somewhat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Socks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zelditeez but Zelditeez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Socks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zelditeez swivels and escapes.
Zelditeez shoots for a double leg takedown but Socks sprawls well. He's pushed Zelditeez 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zelditeez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Socks 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.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zelditeez slaps away a takedown attempt from Socks, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Socks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zelditeez as he jumps to the side.
Zelditeez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Socks.

Zelditeez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Socks quickly recovers to half guard.
Zelditeez wants to pass the guard but Socks is defending well.
Socks is staying active underneath Zelditeez , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zelditeez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zelditeez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Socks is trying to stand back up but Zelditeez is controlling him
Zelditeez lands strikes from half guard.
Socks is trying to stand up here but Zelditeez is controlling him well.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Zelditeez is trying to control. Socks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Zelditeez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Socks is trying to defend but Zelditeez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Zelditeez is trying to control the action in half guard but Socks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zelditeez wants to pass the guard but Socks is defending well.
Socks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Socks tries to get out of the position.

Socks kicks Zelditeez off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Socks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zelditeez as he avoids it easily.
Zelditeez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Socks sprawls well. Socks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zelditeez gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Socks shoots in but no luck this time.

Socks gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zelditeez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Socks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Socks wants to stand and escape but Zelditeez is having none of it.
Socks keeping moving, preventing Zelditeez from controlling successfully.
Dominance Zelditeez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zelditeez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Socks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socks wants to stand and escape but Zelditeez is having none of it.
Zelditeez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zelditeez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zelditeez prevents Socks from getting back to his feet.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Socks shoots in for a takedown but Zelditeez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zelditeez fails with a takedown attempt.

Zelditeez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Socks did well to prevent Zelditeez getting side control.
Ground and pound from Zelditeez .
Zelditeez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Socks looks like he's trying to stand up.
Zelditeez is trying to control the action in half guard but Socks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Socks is trying to stand.
Zelditeez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Socks wants to get back to his feet.
Zelditeez is pressing down on Socks's thigh, looking to free his foot. Socks is holding on for now.
Socks is trying to stand back up but Zelditeez is controlling him

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Socks dives in and grabs Zelditeez 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zelditeez pushes down on Socks's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MIlky Socks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zelditeez misses with a looping left.
MIlky Socks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Socks closes the distance and clinches up with Zelditeez , looking for a takedown. Socks pushes Zelditeez against the cage but Zelditeez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zelditeez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Socks.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Socks enables Zelditeez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Socks manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Socks keeping moving, preventing Zelditeez from controlling successfully.
Zelditeez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Zelditeez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Zelditeez is looking to take a break and control but Socks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Socks wants to get back to his feet but Zelditeez drags him back down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zelditeez tries to move to full mount but Socks actually manages to regain half guard.
Zelditeez trying to control from half guard but Socks is working away.
Zelditeez works his way into side control.
Socks is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Zelditeez cracks Socks with a big elbow.
Zelditeez trying to control the position but Socks is working away.
Zelditeez throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zelditeez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Socks keeps working.
Socks is trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Socks tries for a takedown but Zelditeez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zelditeez misses with a looping right.
Dominance Zelditeez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zelditeez fails with a takedown attempt.
Socks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zelditeez swivels and escapes.

Zelditeez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Socks is trying to defend but Zelditeez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Zelditeez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zelditeez in particular looking to stall.
Socks is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dominance Zelditeez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Socks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Zelditeez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Socks.

Socks closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zelditeez did well to prevent Socks getting side control.
Socks is pressing down on Zelditeez 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zelditeez is holding on for now.
Zelditeez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Socks is working away from the top position though.
Socks missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zelditeez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Socks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zelditeez controlling the position.
Zelditeez looking for a sweep. Not yet Zelditeez , not yet.
Zelditeez seems keen to control Socks's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Socks preventing the sweep.
Zelditeez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Socks manages to get himself to full guard.

Socks wants to get back to his feet but Zelditeez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zelditeez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Socks keeping moving, preventing Zelditeez from controlling successfully.

Socks has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Zelditeez off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Socks gets a takedown into half guard.
Zelditeez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zelditeez regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zelditeez is controlling Socks's posture.
Socks trying to control but Zelditeez is working from the bottom.
Socks preventing the sweep.
Socks looking to pass the guard.
Zelditeez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Socks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zelditeez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zelditeez controlling the position.
Zelditeez keeping full guard, as Socks tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zelditeez is on top in guard.

Zelditeez stops Socks from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Socks has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Zelditeez is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Socks goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zelditeez prevents it.
Socks is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MIlky Socks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Socks has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Zelditeez clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Zelditeez tries to roll but Socks sticks to his back.
Even with his hooks in, Socks manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Zelditeez turns into Socks and is now in his guard.
Zelditeez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zelditeez wants to pass the guard but Socks is keeping the position.
Socks keeping moving, preventing Zelditeez from controlling successfully.
Zelditeez stops Socks from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zelditeez trying to control the position from guard on top but Socks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zelditeez stops Socks from standing up.
Zelditeez wants to control from the top but Socks keeps moving.
Zelditeez looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Socks wants to stand up but Zelditeez is controlling him.
MIlky Socks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dominance Zelditeez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Socks trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

And that's the end of the fight!
MIlky Socks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zelditeez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominance Zelditeez !