PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Scholz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zane Zidane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zane Zidane is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Scholz
vs
Zidane

225 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
278 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gustav Scholz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zane Zidane!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scholz blocks a head kick by Zidane.
Scholz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Scholz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zidane is trying to break free.
Scholz tries to score a body lock takedown but Zidane shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zidane is looking to break free of the clinch but Scholz has double underhooks.
Scholz working hard to break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Scholz.
Scholz prevents the takedown attempt.
Zidane takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Zane Zidane has been cut.

Scholz pulls Zidane into guard.
Zidane preventing the sweep.
Scholz keeping full guard, as Zidane tries to pass.

Zidane decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Scholz is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Scholz.
Scholz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zidane.
Zane Zidane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scholz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

It looks like Gustav Scholz has been cut.
Scholz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zidane.
Zidane fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Scholz lands a high kick!
Zidane misses with an uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zidane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zidane closes the distance looking to clinch
and Scholz counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Zidane is lucky that one didn't land flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zidane shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Scholz defends it nicely.
Gustav Scholz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zane Zidane.
Zidane throws a low kick but it's checked well by Scholz.
Zidane falls off balance throwing a combination
and Scholz counters with a flying knee. Nice.

Zidane shoots in and bounces Scholz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Zidane looks gassed!
Scholz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zidane works over Scholz with some ground and pound from guard.
Scholz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zidane stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Scholz lands a two punch combo.
A solid body kick from Scholz.
Scholz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zidane's head.

Scholz clinches.
Come on Scholz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Scholz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zidane gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zidane has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Scholz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scholz.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Scholz.
Zidane with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Scholz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scholz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Scholz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scholz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zidane as he avoids it easily.

Scholz has managed to clinch.
Zidane is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Scholz is defending well for now.
Zidane wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Scholz has him pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Scholz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Scholz clinches up with Zidane and pushes him back against the cage.

Scholz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Scholz dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Zidane tries to clinch but Scholz moves out of range.
Scholz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Scholz lands a two punch combo.

Zidane forces Scholz back against the cage and clinches.

Scholz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scholz throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zidane.
Zidane sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zidane.
Scholz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zidane.
Zidane is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scholz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zidane but Zidane pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Scholz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scholz tries to clinch there but Zidane circles away.
Zidane tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Scholz counters with a good, hard body kick but Zidane shrugs it off.

Zidane tries to keep at a distance but Scholz has taken the fight into the clinch.

Scholz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scholz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Scholz tries to clinch but Zidane moves out of range.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Scholz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zidane has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Scholz finds it's way round the side to connect with Zidane's head.
Scholz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Scholz with a lazy takedown attempt

and Zidane counters with a shoot takedown. Scholz fights it but they end up in guard.
Zidane with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Scholz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zidane is one step ahead there.
Zidane keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Scholz's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zidane decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scholz throws a sloppy head kick

and Zidane counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Zidane stands and throws Scholz's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Zidane decides to stand back up.
Scholz circles away from the clinch attempt
and Scholz counters with a left and a right that stings Zidane.
Gustav Scholz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zidane throws a body punch but Scholz moves out of range.
Scholz misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scholz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Zidane shoots in and bounces Scholz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Scholz is working an open guard so Zidane takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Scholz tries to clinch up but Zidane circles away and keeps his distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scholz lands a high kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zidane throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Scholz counters with a one-two to the body.
Zidane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Zane Zidane will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Scholz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Zidane tries to clinch but Scholz moves out of range.
Scholz lands a head kick!
Good shot there by Scholz.

Scholz clinches.
Zidane is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Scholz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zidane tries to circle away but Scholz has him pinned against the cage.
Scholz wants to break free but Zidane has control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zidane stalling the fight.
Zidane is looking to break free of the clinch but Scholz has double underhooks.
Zidane trying to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zidane looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zidane drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Scholz gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Scholz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Scholz lands a high kick!
Scholz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Zidane gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Zidane is adopting a defensive guard.
Zidane's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zidane wants to sweep here but Scholz controlling him for the moment.
Zidane is looking to sweep but instead, Scholz has passed into half guard.
Scholz is keen to just control but Zidane is a slippery customer.
Zane Zidane has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scholz prevents Zidane from improving his position.
Scholz is thwarting Zidane's attempts to control the position.
Scholz is looking to take a break and control but Zidane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Scholz lands with a slapping head kick.
Scholz lands with a slapping head kick.

Zidane drives through and clinches with Scholz against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zidane tries to score a body lock takedown but Scholz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gustav Scholz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zane Zidane.
Scholz gets underhooks to prevent Zidane's takedown attempt.

Scholz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Scholz closes the distance and pushes Zidane back into the cage.

Scholz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zidane shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gustav Scholz is winning the standup battle so far.
Scholz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Scholz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zidane has a takedown stuffed.
A nice combination there by Scholz.
Scholz throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gustav Scholz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Scholz 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustav Scholz!