PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johny Blaze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Zyekowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Blaze
vs
Zyekowski

180 cm
23
160 lbs
5 - 13 - 1

183 cm
21
170 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

Good wrestler
Good elbows
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johny Blaze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thomas Zyekowski!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Blaze.
Zyekowski moves out of range as Blaze throws a body kick.
Blaze looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zyekowski lands a right hook to the body.
Blaze misses with a body kick.
Blaze misses with a head kick.
Blaze throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zyekowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blaze was well out of range. Poor timing from Zyekowski.
Zyekowski misses with a wild body shot.
Zyekowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blaze throws a low kick but Zyekowski moves out of range easily.
Blaze is looking to land body kicks.
Zyekowski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blaze.
Zyekowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blaze moves out of range as Zyekowski strikes.
Blaze throws a sloppy head kick and Zyekowski moves out of range easily.
Blaze tries to score with a low kick but Zyekowski moves his leg out of the way.
Zyekowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blaze moves away.
Blaze tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Blaze throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

Zyekowski feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Blaze can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zyekowski controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaze wants to get back to his feet but Zyekowski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Blaze is breathing heavily.

Zyekowski stands up and waves to Blaze to follow him.
Nice shot lands for Zyekowski.
Blaze misses with a head kick.
Johny Blaze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blaze throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zyekowski.
Blaze tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zyekowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zyekowski misses the shot to the body.
Zyekowski digs a good hook to Blaze's body.
Zyekowski blocks a head kick by Blaze.
Blaze checks the leg kick.
Zyekowski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blaze looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blaze looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zyekowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaze takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zyekowski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zyekowski lands with a right that hurts Blaze. Blaze looks to clinch but Zyekowski throws a short knee that drops Blaze. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Thomas Zyekowski!