PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sandro Zito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry fist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Zito
vs
fist

186 cm
22
194 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

170 cm
22
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sandro Zito!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Harry fist!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
fist takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No joy there for Zito, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zito misses with a takedown attempt - fist sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zito showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from fist.
Zito shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zito shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sandro Zito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zito shoots in looking for a takedown. fist tries to sprawl out of it but Zito keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. fist manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
fist blocks a leg kick.
Zito fails with the takedown.
fist throws a right hand that Zito ducks under and follows up with a left that Zito also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harry fist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zito misses with an uppercut. fist saw that one coming.
Zito will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
fist looks to throw the jab but Zito is out of range.
fist doesn't manage to clinch there - Zito circles away.
fist tries to clinch up.
Zito misses with a wild combination.
Zito throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The fighters circling - fist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zito tries for a takedown but fist sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

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.
fist throws a leg kick which misses Zito's front leg but catches the back leg as Zito tries to avoid it.
fist tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zito swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zito throws a combination but it was largely blocked by fist.
Zito keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab by Zito.
Zito lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
fist falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zito counters with a series of strikes. fist will be more careful next time no doubt.
Zito shoots in for a double leg but fist sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zito smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A shot to de liver by fist. Beautiful body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zito.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zito has a takedown stuffed.
fist connects with a nice looking jab.
Zito fails to land with a series of punches.
Zito is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
fist misses with a two punch combination.
fist looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
fist stuffs the takedown.
Zito shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says fist as he avoids it easily.
Zito avoids the head kick by fist.
Zito misses with a double jab
and fist counters with a two punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
fist tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

fist moves into range and clinches up with Zito.
fist scores a nice knee to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as fist takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Good body shot from fist.
Zito is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
fist prevents the takedown attempt.
The is referee keeping an eye on fist - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are getting on fist's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
fist tries a knee to the head but Zito blocks it.
fist landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Zito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
fist using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zito has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zito fails to pull guard.
Zito tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. fist just stands there and leans against the cage.
fist prevents Zito from breaking the clinch.
Zito has had enough of the clinch but fist keeps him there for the moment.
Zito is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zito fails to pull guard.
Zito fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry fist dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A head kick misses from fist.
Zito circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zito fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Horrible takedown by Zito or perhaps it was just good defense by fist which made him look bad.
A swing and a miss from Zito.
Zito swinging wilding here.
fist throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
fist looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sandro Zito is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
fist throws a right hand that Zito ducks under and follows up with a left that Zito also avoids with ease.
Sandro Zito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zito works fist's body with a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for fist.
fist misses with a head kick.
Zito circles away from the clinch attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Zito there.
fist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zito.
fist misses with a head kick.
fist pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zito throws a combination. fist tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Zito is on the wrong end of a nice combination from fist.
Zito connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zito lands with a nice combination. fist backs away looking to recover.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zito throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zito with a nice cross.
Zito misses with a double jab.
Zito misses with a wild combination.
Zito shoots in looking for a takedown. fist tries to sprawl out of it but Zito keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. fist manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Some wild striking there from Zito.
Zito connects with the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
fist lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by fist.
Zito shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with fist but fist pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sandro Zito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zito stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from fist.
Zito tries to land a leg kick but fist saw it coming and moves away.
Zito takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Zito finds it's way through fist's defenses.
Zito throws a combination but it was largely blocked by fist.
Harry fist seems to be getting the better of the standup.
fist throws a head kick that misses.
Zito swings for the body but fist moves out of range.
Zito shoots and misses

and fist moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
fist wants to stall.
fist misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zito.
fist is struggling to control the position.
Zito drops down looking for an ankle pick but fist pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zito with a lazy takedown attempt
and fist counters with a three punch combo that has Zito backing up. Zito nods at fist to acknowledge the strikes.
Zito lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
fist takes a swing at Zito's ribcage but misses.
Horrible takedown by Zito or perhaps it was just good defense by fist which made him look bad.
A punch combination from Zito misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
fist slips a jab and a cross from Zito.
fist closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zito counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry fist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

fist looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zito throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zito throws a nice head kick!
Zito shoots in for a double leg but fist sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
fist misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch lands to the side of fist 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zito throws a shot to the body.
Zito takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Zito blocks a head kick by fist.
Zito blocks a head kick by fist.
fist fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zito looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
fist just misses with a punch to the body.
Zito shoots in and drives through. fist sprawls well.
Zito circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zito slips a jab and a cross from fist.
fist moves out of range of the strikes.
Zito avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zito misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Zito does no damage.

fist takes the fight into the clinch.
fist connects with a knee to the head.

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.
Zito is looking to break free of the clinch but fist has double underhooks.
Zito is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zito is trying to break the clinch but fist has him pressed against the cage.
Zito drops to a knee looking for a takedown but fist gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sandro Zito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
fist unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zito lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zito tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. fist just stands there and leans against the cage.
fist with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
fist lands a knee to the head.
fist connects with a knee to the head.
fist unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zito lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
fist using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zito goes for a takedown attempt but fist pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Zito steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from fist. That one must have hurt.
Zito shoots in but no luck this time.
fist throws a head kick but Zito moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
fist slips a jab from Zito.
fist slips under a jab from Zito.
Zito shoots in for a double leg but fist sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zito fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
fist cracks the inside of Zito's front leg.

fist clinches.
fist tries a knee to the head but Zito blocks it.
fist is pushing Zito up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Zito tries to score a body lock takedown but fist shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zito wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but fist has him pressed against the cage.
fist lands a nice knee to the body.
fist using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
fist lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
fist lands a nice knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
fist lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zito backwards.
Nice body punch from fist - that landed with a thud.
Zito can't break the clinch.
fist landing knees to the head.
fist landing knees to the body.
fist content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
fist crunches a lovely knee into Zito's ribcage.
fist scores a nice knee to the body.
fist tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zito drops to a knee looking for a takedown but fist gets the underhooks and prevents it.
fist will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zito up against the cage.
Zito wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zito tries to pull guard but fist holds him up against the cage and eventually Zito drops back down to his feet.
Knees in the clinch landing for fist.
fist prevents Zito from breaking the clinch.
fist tries to land knees in the clinch but Zito avoids the damage to the body.
fist is working Zito over against the cage.
Zito avoiding damage as fist throws knees to the body.
Zito wants to break free but fist has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry fist really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Zito throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and fist counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zito's knee momentarily.
Zito just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Zito, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zito throws a lazy right hand but fist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
fist shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zito connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
fist blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zito misses with a double jab.
Zito will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but fist moves away.
Zito tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but fist swivels and escapes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zito fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sandro Zito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Zito misses with a wild body shot.
Zito thows a body shot but no joy.
Zito slips a straight right by fist.
Zito throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around fist's waist but fist gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zito off to one side.
fist scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zito in his tracks.
Zito will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zito takes one on the button.
fist throws a big shot that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zito throws a one two combo.
fist bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Zito. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
fist effectively controlling the action here.
fist with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
fist slows down the pace here.
Zito is trying to break the clinch but fist has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, fist creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
fist landing knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
fist crunches a lovely knee into Zito's ribcage.
Knees to the body from fist.
fist lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for fist.
fist lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zito tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. fist just stands there and leans against the cage.
fist using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zito is working for takedown but fist is calmly controlling the position for now.
Zito fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Knees to the body from fist.
Zito has had enough of the clinch but fist keeps him there for the moment.
Zito tries to pull guard but fist won't allow it.
Harry fist seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
fist pushes Zito back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
fist keeps control of Zito as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
fist lands a knee to the body.

Zito escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
fist throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Zito counter with a right hand.
Zito shoots in looking for a takedown. fist tries to sprawl out of it but Zito keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. fist manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zito lands a nice shot to the body.
A punch combination from Zito misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zito cracks fist with an open hand slap.
No luck for Zito with that takedown attempt.
fist throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zito cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
fist tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zito paws at him with a jab and circles away.

fist moves into the clinch.
Zito is trying to work for a single leg takedown but fist pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zito wants to break free but fist has control.
A left hand lands to the body for fist.
fist landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
fist content to slow the pace in the clinch.
fist continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
fist prevents Zito from breaking the clinch.
fist working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
fist lands a body punch in the clinch.
fist has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A knee to the head by fist.
fist prevents Zito from breaking the clinch.

Zito works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry fist dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

fist doesn't manage to clinch there - Zito circles away.
Zito shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

fist gets a clinch.
fist unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zito lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
fist with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zito jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as fist walks away with a smile on his face. Zito gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Horrible takedown by Zito or perhaps it was just good defense by fist which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sandro Zito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
fist throws a head kick that misses.
fist tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zito paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zito moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Zito misses with a double jab
and fist counters with an inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zito swats away the attempt to clinch by fist.
Zito swings for the body but fist moves out of range.
Zito closes the distance and clinches up with fist, looking for a takedown. Zito pushes fist against the cage but fist circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
fist avoids the head kick by Zito.
fist tries to clinch
and Zito counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zito slips under a jab from fist.
Zito slips under a jab.
fist throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zito.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Zito tries for a takedown but fist sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zito throws a looping overhand right but fist ducks down to avoid it.
Zito scores with a hook.
Zito misses with a hook. fist ducked under it nicely.
Zito fails to land the takedown.
fist lands a lovely overhand right.
Zito looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice defenses there by fist.
Zito shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts fist as he jumps to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
fist tries to move into range but Zito moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
fist throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zito throws a hook but fist blocks it.
fist wants to clinch up but Zito keeps it at a distance.
Sandro Zito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zito shoots for a takedown but fist saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zito gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and fist counters with an inside leg kick.
fist wants to clinch up but Zito keeps it at a distance.
Good leg kick by fist there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
fist tries to clinch but Zito is having none of it.
fist punishes Zito's body with a nice straight punch.
fist stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zito moves forwards but fist connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zito rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but fist moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
fist tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zito swats him away and circles back towards the center.
fist scores with a nice body kick.
Zito is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

fist has managed to clinch.
fist unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zito lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for fist.
fist lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zito has a couple of punches blocked by fist.
Harry fist is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
fist crunches a lovely knee into Zito's ribcage.
fist landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harry fist comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got fist winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 45:50
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 45:50
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry fist!
Harry fist is the new middleweight champion!