PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Tretiak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mykal Zulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zulu has chosen Shyne ft. Barrington Levy - Bad Boyz as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Tretiak
vs
Zulu

195 cm
20
210 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

188 cm
25
218 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vladimir Tretiak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mykal Zulu!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tretiak connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zulu's hands.
Zulu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good exchange - Tretiak coming out on top.
Zulu cracks Tretiak with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zulu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zulu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zulu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Zulu gets a clinch.
Tretiak wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tretiak prevents a body shot from Zulu.
Tretiak is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zulu is leaning against Tretiak and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tretiak is breathing heavily.
Zulu struggles to land a body shot inside as Tretiak controls his hands.
Zulu tries a body shot but Tretiak blocks it.
Zulu tries a body shot but Tretiak blocks it.
Tretiak has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zulu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tretiak misses with some punches.
Tretiak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zulu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zulu lands a body punch.
Tretiak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zulu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zulu pushes Tretiak back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zulu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zulu misses with a punch to the body.
Zulu pushes Tretiak back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zulu lands a shot to the body.
Zulu lands a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zulu stalls.
Zulu misses with a punch to the body.
Zulu pressing his opponent against the cage.
Zulu lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Zulu.
Zulu taking a breather.
Zulu lands a body shot.
Zulu lands a body punch.
Zulu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zulu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zulu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zulu lands a shot to the body.
Zulu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zulu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tretiak's elbow.
Zulu is leaning against Tretiak and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zulu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tretiak.
Zulu tries a body shot but Tretiak blocks it.
Zulu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zulu digs a right hand underneath Tretiak's ribcage. Tretiak let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zulu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tretiak.
The is referee keeping an eye on Zulu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A right handed body shot lands from Zulu.
Zulu stalling.
Zulu misses with a punch to the body.
Tretiak is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zulu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A hook to the body from Zulu.
Zulu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zulu's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nice body punch from Zulu - that landed with a thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zulu.
Zulu lands a nice shot to the body.
Zulu is working Tretiak over against the cage.
Zulu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zulu presses Tretiak against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Zulu.
Zulu tries to work over Tretiak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zulu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zulu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zulu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tretiak or not.
Zulu digs a right hand underneath Tretiak's ribcage. Tretiak let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zulu tries to throw a body punch but Tretiak avoids it by throwing Zulu back against the cage.
Zulu lands an uppercut.
Zulu tries to throw a body punch but Tretiak avoids it by throwing Zulu back against the cage.
Zulu scores with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zulu. Tretiak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tretiak misses with a looping left.
Zulu throws a head kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zulu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zulu misses with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tretiak takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A clash of legs there as Tretiak blocks the low kick.
Tretiak shoots for a takedown but Zulu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Tretiak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zulu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
No joy there for Tretiak, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zulu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tretiak.
Zulu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zulu throws out a leg kick but Tretiak moves out of range and Zulu only half commits.
Zulu throws a sloppy head kick and Tretiak moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mykal Zulu dominated that round.
That's time! Tretiak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Zulu tries a head kick but it misses.
Tretiak throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zulu's waist but Zulu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tretiak off to one side.
Zulu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zulu slips under a jab.
Tretiak slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tretiak lands a slapping body shot.
Tretiak darts in trying to clinch
and Zulu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zulu. That's going to slow Tretiak down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tretiak misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab, jab by Tretiak - just one landing.
Mykal Zulu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zulu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tretiak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vladimir Tretiak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tretiak stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zulu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zulu lands with a nice body punch.

Zulu moves into the clinch successfully.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tretiak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zulu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tretiak backwards.
Tretiak misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Zulu.
Zulu misses with a body punch.
Zulu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zulu just leaning against Tretiak, taking a breather.
Tretiak prevents a body shot from Zulu.
Zulu gets underhooks to prevent Tretiak's takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zulu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zulu taking a breather.
Zulu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zulu misses with a punch to the body.
Zulu tries to throw a body punch but Tretiak avoids it by throwing Zulu back against the cage.
Zulu stalling in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zulu gets through Tretiak's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zulu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A hook to the body from Zulu.
Tretiak letting Zulu take a breather here.
Tretiak wants to stall.
Zulu tries to throw a body punch but Tretiak avoids it by throwing Zulu back against the cage.
Zulu scores with a shot to the side of Tretiak's head.
Tretiak presses Zulu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zulu stalling the fight.
Zulu digs a right hand into Tretiak's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tretiak's gas tank.
Zulu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zulu is struggling to control the position.
Zulu presses Tretiak against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zulu lands a nice shot to the body.
Zulu tries to throw a body punch but Tretiak avoids it by throwing Zulu back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Zulu.
Tretiak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zulu works on Tretiak's body with a couple of short punches.
Zulu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tretiak's elbow.
Zulu has Tretiak pushed against the cage.
Zulu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zulu is leaning against Tretiak and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tretiak struggles to land a body shot inside as Zulu controls his hands.
Zulu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zulu scores with a hook to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Zulu.
Tretiak tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Tretiak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A body shot lands from Zulu.
Zulu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tretiak.
Zulu lands a hook that snaps the head of Tretiak backwards.
Zulu misses with a body punch.
Tretiak tries to stall but Zulu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zulu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zulu cracks Tretiak with a nice body shot.
Zulu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A body shot lands from Zulu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zulu lands a nice shot to the body.
Zulu is working Tretiak over against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zulu.
Nice body punch from Zulu - that landed with a thud.
Tretiak blocks a body shot from Zulu.
Zulu cracks Tretiak with a nice body shot.
Zulu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Zulu.
A hook to the body from Zulu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zulu.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zulu.
Zulu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zulu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zulu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tretiak.
Zulu pushes Tretiak back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right handed body shot lands from Zulu.
Zulu scores with a hook to the body.
Zulu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tretiak.
Zulu scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mykal Zulu 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!

Tretiak tries to move into range but Zulu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zulu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zulu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tretiak tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zulu counters with a one-two to the body.
Tretiak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zulu with a hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zulu tries to clinch up but Tretiak circles away and keeps his distance.
Tretiak connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tretiak throws a lazy right hand but Zulu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mykal Zulu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tretiak moves in looking to clinch but Zulu pushes him off.
Zulu tries to work over Tretiak's front leg with a kick but Tretiak checks it.
Zulu throws a leg kick but Tretiak moved away.
Zulu throws a head kick that half lands.
Zulu tries to clinch up but Tretiak circles away and keeps his distance.
Tretiak lands a two punch combo.
Tretiak blocks a low kick nicely.
Tretiak swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Zulu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zulu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zulu pushes Tretiak back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tretiak jumps guard but Zulu stands there with Tretiak around his waist. Tretiak gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zulu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tretiak's elbow.
Zulu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Zulu receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Zulu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zulu misses with a punch to the body.
Zulu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zulu scores with a hook to the body.
Zulu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zulu struggles to land a body shot inside as Tretiak controls his hands.
Zulu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Zulu as the two fighters clinch.
Zulu cracks Tretiak with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good body shot from Zulu.
Zulu lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Zulu.
Nice body punch from Zulu - that landed with a thud.
Zulu lands a body shot.
Zulu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zulu misses with a punch to the body.
Zulu can't find room to land a body shot as Tretiak controls the action.
Vladimir Tretiak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zulu is leaning against Tretiak and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Zulu.
Zulu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zulu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tretiak.
Mykal Zulu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zulu is working Tretiak over against the cage.
Zulu leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tretiak wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zulu has him pressed against the cage.
Zulu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zulu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tretiak looking to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zulu.
A right handed body shot lands from Zulu.
Zulu scores with a shot to the side of Tretiak's head.
Zulu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zulu lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zulu tries to work over Tretiak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zulu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zulu tries a body shot but Tretiak blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zulu lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Zulu.
Zulu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zulu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tretiak backwards.
Mykal Zulu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Zulu.
A hook to the body from Zulu.
Zulu is leaning against Tretiak and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tretiak is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zulu pushes Tretiak back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zulu lands a nice shot to the body.
Zulu digs a right hand into Tretiak's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tretiak's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zulu.
Zulu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mykal Zulu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zulu 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mykal Zulu!