PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cyrus Prix (ranked 577 p4p, 622 weight class) and Zahbit Lovanov (ranked 75 p4p, 80 weight class). Cyrus Prix had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Prix
vs
Lovanov

205 cm
26
265
14 - 5 - 0

199 cm
32
265
29 - 16 - 1

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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 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cyrus Prix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zahbit Lovanov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Lovanov lands.

It looks like Cyrus Prix has been cut.
Lovanov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lovanov avoids the body shot from Prix.
Lovanov lands with a shot to the body.
Lovanov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Prixs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Prix ducks under a wild hook from Lovanov.
Lovanov blocks a low kick nicely.
Prix throws a right hand that misses
and Lovanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Prix connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lovanov. Prix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Prix throws a body shot but no joy.
Prix uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lovanov has time to react.
A slow jab from Prix misses its intended target.
Lovanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Prix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lovanov throws a hook but Prix avoids it easily.
Prix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lovanov.
The crowd cheers as Prix lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lovanov doesn't seem phased though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prix takes a swing at Lovanov's ribcage but misses.
Cyrus Prix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lovanov walks into a left hand.
Lovanov's corner calls for a 1-2. Lovanov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Prix tries to move into range but Lovanov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Cyrus Prix's cut is getting worse.
Lovanov throws out a loose jab but Prix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Prix scores with a body shot.
Lovanov checks a low kick from Prix.

Lovanov scores with a takedown into Prix's guard.
Prix wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Lovanov manages to pass to side control.

We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lovanov prevents Prix from standing back up.
Lovanov slips a nice elbow through Prix's hands, connecting with Prix's forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prix is trying to stand back up but Lovanov is controlling him
Lovanov slows the pace down in half guard.
Lovanov is looking to take a break and control but Prix is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Prix knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lovanov on the ground.
Prix wants to get back to his feet.
Prix is trying to escape back to his feet but Lovanov uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prix wants to get back to his feet but Lovanov is dominant here and he's now got Prix's back!
Prix is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Lovanov lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Prix hold on?!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Lovanov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prix is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Lovanov lands a shot to the head.
Prix trying to get back to his feet but Lovanov is in full control for now.
Lovanov is looking to control Prix but Prix is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Prix is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lovanov.
Let's hope that Lovanov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Prix wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lovanov controls the action.
Prix is trying to get back to his feet but Lovanov has full control of the position and if anything, Prix has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Prix manages to escape to his feet.
Prix slips a jab from Lovanov.
A slow jab from Lovanov misses its intended target.
Lovanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Prix throws a shot from downtown. Lovanov moves away and avoids it.
Lovanov misses with a straight right.
Lovanov slips under a jab from Prix.
Lovanov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Prix defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zahbit Lovanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cyrus Prix's cut.
That's time! Prix's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lovanov misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lovanov.
Prix staying out of range there.
Prix rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lovanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Prix scores with a jab. Lovanov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Prix lands a nice shot that snaps Lovanov's head back.
Prix moves out of range as Lovanov strikes.
Prix swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Prix throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lovanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lovanov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lovanov walks into a jab.
Lovanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lovanov lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prix lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Prix thumps Lovanov with a low kick.
Lovanov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Prix.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Prix misses.
Lovanov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lovanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lovanov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Prix works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Prix lands with a straight right. Lovanov didn't see that one coming.
Prix tries to land a front kick but Lovanov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Prix connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Lovanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looks like Prix has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lovanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Prix.
Lovanov walks into a straight right hand from Prix.
Lovanov lands with an uppercut that bounces Prix off the cage and back into range.

Cyrus Prix's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lovanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Prix moves away.
Prix misses with an uppercut. Lovanov saw that one coming.
Lovanov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lovanov misses with a hook.
Prix walks into a straight right hand from Lovanov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lovanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lovanov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zahbit Lovanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lovanov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cyrus Prix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lovanov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Prix throws a jab but it's blocked by Lovanov.
Lovanov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jab, jab by Lovanov - just one landing.
Prix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lovanov.
Prix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lovanov.
Lovanov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Prix tries to land a leg kick but Lovanov saw it coming and moves away.
Lovanov misses with a hook.
Prix needs to keep his hands up - Lovanov had a free shot at his head there.

Jeez, Cyrus Prix's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A swing and a miss from Prix.
A shot to the body from Lovanov misses
and Prix counters with a stiff right hand.
Prix wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lovanov. Prix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lovanov misses with a hook.
A shot to the body from Lovanov misses
and Prix counters with a stiff right hand.
Lovanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Prix throws an overhand right that lands on Lovanov's shoulder, as Lovanov tries to avoid the shot.
Prix takes a jab right on the kisser.
Prix missing with a left hand there. Lovanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lovanov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Prix on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zahbit Lovanov!
Our winner, Zahbit Lovanov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.