PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hey Zues (ranked 3073 p4p, 3769 weight class) and Amarillo Brillo (ranked 389 p4p, 473 weight class). The key to victory for Hey Zues has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Zues
vs
Brillo

182 cm
19
170
2 - 2 - 0

173 cm
19
172
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hey Zues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Amarillo Brillo!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Brillo instigates a clinch.
Brillo tries a body shot but Zues blocks it.
Brillo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zues just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zues stops a takedown attempt from Brillo.
Brillo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brillo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hey Zues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amarillo Brillo.
Brillo tries to score a body lock takedown but Zues shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brillo misses with a body punch.
Zues wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brillo has him pressed against the cage.

Zues has clasped his hands together around Brillo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Zues fails to land a wild elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Zues stands up and beckons Brillo to his feet.
Brillo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zues sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brillo somewhat.
Zues displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brillo throws out the jab.

Zues has closed the distance and engaged Brillo in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zues is trying to break free.
Brillo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zues gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zues is trying to force a seperation but Brillo has the dominant position.
Come on Zues - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Brillo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zues walks away with a smile on his face. Brillo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zues with a hook.
Zues bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brillo's head backwards.
Zues fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zues darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zues throws a series of strikes that have Brillo backpedaling.
Zues lands a lovely overhand right.
Brillo looks to land a right hand but Zues moved out of range.
Brillo tries to move into range but Zues moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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!
Zues fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brillo is out of range.
Amarillo Brillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zues is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good shot there by Zues.

Zues drives through and clinches with Brillo against the cage.
Zues has had enough of the clinch but Brillo keeps him there for the moment.
Brillo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brillo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zues fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zues looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Brillo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brillo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zues paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Brillo tries to sprawl but Zues drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Zues sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brillo defending well though.
Zues throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Brillo to regain full guard.
Zues throws a big right hand that misses.
Zues postures up in Brillo's guard and throws a big left but Brillo blocks it.
Brillo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brillo keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zues throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brillo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brillo lands a decent shot there.
Zues wants to stand but Brillo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Zues wants to control from the top but Brillo keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zues preventing the sweep.
Zues has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brillo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Zues in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zues throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brillo can do anything to dispel that myth.

Brillo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brillo controls Zues momentarily but Zues frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zues working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zues is looking to work some ground and pound but Brillo has wrist control.
Brillo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Brillo slips a nice elbow through Zues's hands, connecting with Zues's forehead.
Brillo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ground and pound from Brillo.
Brillo drops an elbow to the side of Zues's head.
Brillo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Brillo working over Zues with some ground and pound. Zues looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Brillo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zues is looking to improve his position.
Zues gets full guard.
Zues pulls Brillo in to control the position.
Zues is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Brillo is in close to Zues's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Zues lands a lovely overhand right.
Brillo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zues as he jumps to the side.

Brillo moves into the clinch successfully.
A left hand lands to the body for Zues.
Brillo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zues pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zues can't break the clinch.
Zues wants to get back to striking at distance but Brillo won't allow it.
Brillo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hey Zues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amarillo Brillo.
Zues working hard to break the clinch.
Brillo jumps guard but Zues stands there with Brillo around his waist. Brillo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zues is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brillo tries to score a body lock takedown but Zues shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brillo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brillo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zues throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brillo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Brillo is nestled in close to Zues, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zues tries to roll over but Brillo keeps him under control.
Zues is trying to stand up here but Brillo is controlling him well.
Zues misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Brillo prevents Zues from standing back up.
Brillo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Brillo is keen to just control but Zues is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zues pushes Brillo off looking to stand but Brillo dives back in and keeps control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brillo lands a nice short elbow.
Zues has hold of Brillo's hands but Brillo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brillo stops Zues from getting back to his feet.
Zues 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.
Hey Zues overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brillo is nestled in close to Zues, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zues is trying to get back to full guard.
Brillo winds up and cracks Zues with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Brillo working Zues over with strikes.
Brillo working over Zues with some ground and pound. Zues looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zues is trying to stand up here but Brillo is controlling him well.
Brillo wants to control but Zues is keeping him busy.
Zues wants to get back to his feet.
Brillo wants to control but Zues is keeping him busy.

Zues pushes Brillo off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Brillo has managed to clinch.
Zues tries to break the clinch but Brillo is controlling the position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zues.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brillo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brillo goes for a takedown attempt but Zues pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brillo shoots in for a takedown but Zues shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Zues closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Brillo is trying to improve his position.
Brillo is breathing heavily.
Brillo dodges the ground and pound from Zues.
Zues in side control, throwing shots but Brillo defends.
Brillo dodges the ground and pound from Zues.
Zues throws a strike aimed at the side of Brillo's head but Brillo avoids it well.
Zues tries to score with some ground and pound. Brillo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Brillo is trying to improve his position.
Zues knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brillo on the ground.
Brillo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Brillo taking some punishment here, with Zues in his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zues throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brillo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brillo.
Zues working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Brillo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zues defends well.
Brillo tries to strike from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zues accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brillo keeping moving, preventing Zues from controlling successfully.
Brillo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zues trying to control here.
Brillo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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 Hey Zues will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Zues swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brillo.

Brillo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zues sprawls well initially but Brillo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Brillo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zues is pressing down on Brillo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zues looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brillo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zues trying to control the position.
Zues wants to stand up but Brillo is controlling him.
Brillo is in close to Zues's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Brillo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brillo won't allow Zues to get back to his feet.
Brillo is working Zues over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brillo postures up and lands a big shot to Zues's brow.

Zues is rocked!
Brillo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oh Zues is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brillo gets to his feet and stands over Zues, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Zues felt that one! Brillo unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Zues from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amarillo Brillo!