PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Muhammad Zulfiqar (ranked 3094 p4p, 24959 weight class) and Sss Sss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muhammad Zulfiqar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Zulfiqar
vs
Sss

170 cm
25
130
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
19
143
0 - 12 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Muhammad Zulfiqar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sss Sss!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zulfiqar tries a head kick but it misses.
Zulfiqar tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Zulfiqar. Those never looked like landing.
Sss now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zulfiqar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zulfiqar connects with a solid leg kick.
Zulfiqar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zulfiqar misses with a double jab.
Zulfiqar works over Sss's head and body with a nice combination.
Sss takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Zulfiqar fails to land with a series of punches.
Muhammad Zulfiqar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by Zulfiqar misses

and Sss counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Zulfiqar is wriggling around but Sss manages to pass to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Sss seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sss stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Zulfiqar to get to his feet.
Zulfiqar wants to clinch

and Sss counters with a takedown into side control.

Sss stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Zulfiqar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zulfiqar throws a nice looking combination but Sss bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sss let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sss sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sss takes a kick to the side of the head.
Zulfiqar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sss doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zulfiqar tries to bum rush Sss with a series of wild strikes but Sss uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zulfiqar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Muhammad Zulfiqar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zulfiqar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zulfiqar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sss paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sss takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Zulfiqar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sss now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Sss.
Zulfiqar is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sss is controlling him well.

Sss decides to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zulfiqar cracks Sss with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zulfiqar moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Zulfiqar.
Zulfiqar throws a shot from downtown. Sss moves away and avoids it.
Sss now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zulfiqar misses with a double jab

and Sss counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sss.
Zulfiqar wants to get back to his feet but Sss passes into half guard.

Sss sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sss stands up and beckons Zulfiqar to join him on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zulfiqar scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Zulfiqar misses with a double jab
and Sss counters with a body kick that stops Zulfiqar in his tracks momentarily.
Zulfiqar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sss let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zulfiqar misses with a shot to the body
and Sss makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zulfiqar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sss circles away quickly and effectively.
Zulfiqar lands with a nice combination. Sss backs away looking to recover.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sss slips a jab and a cross from Zulfiqar.
Sss now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Some wild striking there from Zulfiqar.
Sss is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Zulfiqar goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sss slips a jab and a cross from Zulfiqar.
Zulfiqar lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sss takes a step back to recover.
Zulfiqar throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sss counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zulfiqar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Sss counters with a single leg into guard. Zulfiqar didn't expect that.
Zulfiqar is looking to stand back up but Sss counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Zulfiqar.

We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sss controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sss's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Sss stands up and beckons Zulfiqar to join him on the feet.
Zulfiqar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sss let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zulfiqar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Zulfiqar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice side step and Sss releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sss blocks a head kick by Zulfiqar.
Sss avoids the head kick by Zulfiqar.
Sss now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Muhammad Zulfiqar is winning the standup battle so far.
Zulfiqar closes the distance but Sss moves to the side
and Sss counters with a right hand to the body.
Muhammad Zulfiqar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zulfiqar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sss appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zulfiqar throws a combination that misses

so Sss counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sss is standing up over Zulfiqar. Zulfiqar looks to escape but Sss dives into side control.

The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Sss stands up and beckons Zulfiqar to his feet.

Sss changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zulfiqar looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zulfiqar seems a little lost for a moment, as Sss dominates the positioning.
Sss trying to control the position but Zulfiqar is working away.
Zulfiqar is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sss has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sss stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zulfiqar lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick by Zulfiqar misses
and Sss counters with a straight right hand.
Sss tries for a takedown but Zulfiqar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zulfiqar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sss makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sss slips a jab and a cross from Zulfiqar.
Sss appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zulfiqar tries to clinch there but Sss circles away.
Sss doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zulfiqar misses with a low kick.
Sss now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zulfiqar throws a lazy body kick
and Sss counters with a left to the body.
Sss blocks a head kick by Zulfiqar.
Zulfiqar throws a series of punches but Sss moves out of range.
Zulfiqar misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Muhammad Zulfiqar will probably get the nod.
That's time! Zulfiqar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Zulfiqar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zulfiqar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zulfiqar is looking to land body kicks.
Nice sprawl there from Zulfiqar as Sss shoots in.
Zulfiqar misses with a double jab

and Sss decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zulfiqar's guard.
Zulfiqar is looking to stand back up but Sss counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Zulfiqar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sss trying to control from half guard but Zulfiqar is working away.
Well, if Sss is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sss stands up out of the half guard.
Sss goes for a double leg but Zulfiqar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zulfiqar continues to drive forward.
Zulfiqar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sss let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

Sss gets the takedown into side control.
Sss wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zulfiqar keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sss decides to stand back up.
Sss is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zulfiqar rather than just go for the knockout.
That kick from Zulfiqar tenderised Sss's leg. Sss is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zulfiqar throws a series of punches but Sss moves out of range.
Sss doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zulfiqar throws a wild body kick that Sss sees coming a mile off.
Zulfiqar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sss can do to turn this around?
The fighters circling - Zulfiqar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sss is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zulfiqar with a body shot.
Zulfiqar misses with a combination
and Sss counters with a three punch combo that has Zulfiqar backing up. Zulfiqar nods at Sss to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zulfiqar misses with a double jab

and Sss counters with a takedown into side control.

Sss stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zulfiqar throws a sloppy head kick
and Sss connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zulfiqar moves in looking to clinch but Sss pushes him off.
Zulfiqar scores with a head kick.
Zulfiqar tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sss cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zulfiqar swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Sss counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Zulfiqar is wriggling around but Sss manages to pass to half guard.

Zulfiqar manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Muhammad Zulfiqar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sss changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zulfiqar tries to avoid it but Sss manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zulfiqar to the ground. Zulfiqar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Muhammad Zulfiqar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sss Sss.
Sss closes the distance and clinches up with Zulfiqar, looking for a takedown. Sss pushes Zulfiqar against the cage but Zulfiqar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zulfiqar fails to land with a series of punches.
Zulfiqar tries a head kick but it misses.
Zulfiqar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sss has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zulfiqar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sss doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zulfiqar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Sss counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Zulfiqar tries to kick Sss off in order to stand up. Sss Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Sss Sss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zulfiqar is pushing Sss's head away, looking to escape. Sss manages to hold on to the position though.

Sss decides to stand back up. Sss steps back and let's Zulfiqar get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sss Sss.
I think Zulfiqar has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Muhammad Zulfiqar!