PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zutsikyuo Zakamodo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Stone
vs
Zakamodo

203 cm
25
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Randy Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zutsikyuo Zakamodo!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Stone as he connects with a hook.

It looks like Zutsikyuo Zakamodo has been cut.
Stone throws a hook but Zakamodo blocks it.
Stone just misses with a punch to the body.
Zakamodo ducks under a wild hook from Stone.
Zakamodo misses with a kick to the body.

Stone waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Zakamodo. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Zakamodo to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zakamodo pulls Stone in close to prevent any damage.
Zakamodo is trying to control the position but Stone postures up.
Zakamodo managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zakamodo is trying to keep Stone in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zakamodo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Stone has picked Zakamodo up and slammed him! Zakamodo can't keep hold of the triangle and Stone manages to pass to side control!
Zakamodo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zakamodo tries to bench press Stone off him but Stone keeps the position.
Zakamodo is still trying to improve position.
You can see the frustration on Zakamodo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zakamodo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Stone has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Zakamodo wants to control but Stone postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Stone goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Zakamodo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Stone's guard! Nice work there by Zakamodo!
Zakamodo tries to free his leg and advance position but Stone is retaining full guard.
Zakamodo prevents Stone from getting back to his feet.
Zakamodo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zakamodo won't allow Stone to get back to his feet.

Zakamodo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stone, up you get!
Stone fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zakamodo sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zakamodo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stone!
Stone tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Zakamodo is looking to control Stone but Stone is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Stone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stone is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Zakamodo scores with punches from the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone prevents Zakamodo from getting a body triangle.
Zakamodo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Stone preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Zakamodo.
Zakamodo is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Stone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zutsikyuo Zakamodo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Stone is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stone throws a hook but Zakamodo avoids it easily.
Stone misses with a straight right.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stone misses with a hook.
Zakamodo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stone.

Zakamodo clinches.

Stone breaks the clinch.
Stone loads up on a big right hand but Zakamodo slips the punch.
Zakamodo with the counter takedown but Stone avoids it easily.

Stone throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Zakamodo tumbling to the canvas!

That has opened up Zutsikyuo Zakamodo's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zakamodo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stone has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zakamodo looking for a sweep. Not yet Zakamodo, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zakamodo striking from the bottom here.
Zakamodo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zakamodo pulls Stone in close to his closed guard and prevents Stone from doing any damage or advancing position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zakamodo as he avoids it easily.
Stone throws a series of punches but Zakamodo avoids them all with ease.
Zakamodo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

The cut above Zutsikyuo Zakamodo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Stone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zakamodo can do to turn this around?
Sloppy strikes from Stone. Those never looked like landing.
Zakamodo unleashes a big counter combination but Stone bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Zakamodo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Stone gets tackled into the cage by Zakamodo. Zakamodo maintains the clinch.
Zakamodo prevents Stone from breaking the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stone wants to break the clinch but can't.

Zakamodo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zakamodo misses with a body kick.
A big left from Stone misses.
Stone is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Zakamodo doesn't manage to clinch there - Stone circles away.
Stone throws a right and a left that Zakamodo avoids nicely.
Stone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zakamodo.

Stone tries to sprawl but Zakamodo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Zakamodo stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Stone to get to his feet.

Zakamodo scores with a takedown into Stone's guard.
Stone is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Zakamodo dives into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

A lull in the action here as Zakamodo stalls from top position.
Zutsikyuo Zakamodo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zakamodo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Zakamodo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zakamodo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Stone's legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zakamodo taking a breather here.
Zakamodo throws a strike aimed at the side of Stone's head but Stone avoids it well.
Zakamodo trying to control the action but Stone is working from the bottom.

Zakamodo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Stone dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zutsikyuo Zakamodo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Stone gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zakamodo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Stone is wriggling around but Zakamodo manages to pass to half guard.

Zakamodo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakamodo trying to control from half guard but Stone is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zakamodo is taking a breather. Stone says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Zakamodo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zakamodo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Stone is staying active underneath Zakamodo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Zakamodo seems to be looking for submissions.
Stone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zakamodo.
Zakamodo is taking a breather. Stone says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Zakamodo wants to free his trapped foot but Stone is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Zakamodo decides to stand up.
Stone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone misses with a low kick as Zakamodo jumps back.
Randy Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A slow jab from Stone misses its intended target.
A big left from Stone misses.
Stone doesn't manage to clinch there - Zakamodo circles away.
Randy Stone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stone throws the left hand but Zakamodo avoids the punch easily.

Zakamodo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Stone tries to kick Zakamodo off in order to stand up. Zakamodo Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

Zakamodo stands up and beckons Stone to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Stone.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone looks to throw the jab but Zakamodo is out of range.
Zakamodo tries to counter with a clinch but Stone shakes him off and moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stone, as that shot connected.
A slow jab from Stone misses its intended target.
Randy Stone is winning the standup battle so far.
Zakamodo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zakamodo ducks under a wild hook from Stone.
Stone misses with a hook. Zakamodo ducked under it nicely.
Zakamodo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Zakamodo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stone's guard.

Zakamodo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stone, up you get!

Zakamodo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Zakamodo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Zutsikyuo Zakamodo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Zakamodo decides to stand back up. Zakamodo steps back and let's Stone get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zutsikyuo Zakamodo.
I think Stone 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Stone!