PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Fantastico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Regio Zorro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fantastico
vs
Zorro

179 cm
24
174 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

182 cm
22
180 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roberto Fantastico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Regio Zorro!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fantastico ducks under a wild hook from Zorro.
Zorro throws a nice looking combination but Fantastico bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zorro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fantastico. Fantastico circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

It looks like Roberto Fantastico has been cut.
Good exchange - Zorro coming out on top.

Zorro gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fantastico to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Zorro seems keen to control Fantastico's posture.
Zorro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastico controlling from the top position.
Zorro pulls Fantastico in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zorro is looking to sweep but instead, Fantastico has passed into half guard.
Zorro trying to control from the bottom.
Zorro tries to roll over but Fantastico keeps him under control.
Zorro wants to control but Fantastico is keeping busy.
Zorro is trying to control but Fantastico manages to pass to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zorro tries to reverse the position but Fantastico maintains control.
Zorro wants to hold on but Fantastico pushes him away.
Fantastico controlling from mount.
Zorro is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fantastico controlling from the full mount.
Zorro is desperately trying to improve his position but Fantastico has a good base and remains in mount.
Fantastico can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zorro is looking to escape.
Zorro wants to control but Fantastico is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zorro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fantastico takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Zorro wants to hold on but Fantastico pushes him away.

Fantastico is working for a guillotine from mount but Zorro frees his head quite easily.
Zorro tries to lock up and control but Fantastico gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Regio Zorro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roberto Fantastico's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Fantastico takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastico shoots in looking for a takedown. Zorro tries to sprawl out of it but Fantastico keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zorro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zorro swings for the body but Fantastico moves out of range.
Zorro misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastico takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zorro moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantastico slips a jab and a cross from Zorro.
Zorro closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Zorro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fantastico takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Roberto Fantastico's cut is getting worse.
Zorro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zorro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fantastico in his tracks.
Fantastico closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zorro circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zorro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Regio Zorro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zorro misses with a series of wild punches.
Fantastico avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fantastico throws a jab but it's blocked by Zorro.
A punch combination from Zorro misses.
A punch combination from Zorro misses.
Zorro tries to bum rush Fantastico with a series of wild strikes but Fantastico uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zorro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fantastico.
Zorro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zorro throws a nice looking combination but Fantastico bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A combination from Zorro does no damage.
Zorro works the jab nicely.
No joy there for Zorro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zorro looks to land a combination but Fantastico avoids it well.
Fantastico avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zorro is breathing heavily.
Fantastico dives in and grabs Zorro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zorro pushes down on Fantastico's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Fantastico. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastico uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zorro.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zorro.

Fantastico throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zorro was covering up waiting for the punch and Fantastico finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fantastico wants to pass the guard but Zorro is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zorro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fantastico is controlling him.
Zorro wants to hit a switch here but Fantastico passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Zorro there!
Zorro wants to control but Fantastico is having none of it.

Fantastico has hold of Zorro's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Zorro manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zorro can't escape the position.
Zorro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Regio Zorro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roberto Fantastico's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Zorro moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Zorro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zorro thuds his right hand into Fantastico's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Roberto Fantastico's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Zorro looks to land a right hand but Fantastico moved out of range.
Zorro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fantastico moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zorro misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastico tries to clinch there but Zorro circles away.
Fantastico throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zorro's waist but Zorro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fantastico off to one side.
Zorro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zorro cracks Fantastico with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zorro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horrible takedown by Fantastico or perhaps it was just good defense by Zorro which made him look bad.
Fantastico fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Fantastico. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fantastico wants to clinch up but Zorro keeps it at a distance.
Zorro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fantastico.
Regio Zorro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastico dodges the punch combination from Zorro.
Zorro misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fantastico is defended easily by Zorro.
Zorro looks to land a combination but Fantastico avoids it well.
Zorro slips under a jab.
Fantastico misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nice uppercut there from Zorro.
Zorro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastico is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zorro.

Jeez, Roberto Fantastico's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Fantastico showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zorro.
Zorro throws a combination. Fantastico tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Roberto Fantastico's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Regio Zorro!