PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antuane Zidane (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.

Tokhtakhounov
vs
Zidane

187 cm
19
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Inexperienced

Australian Xtreme - 159 Energy + Stamina!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Antuane Zidane!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zidane fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zidane is defended easily by Tokhtakhounov.
Zidane shoots in for a takedown but Tokhtakhounov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antuane Zidane.
Zidane shoots in for a takedown but Tokhtakhounov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tokhtakhounov throws a front kick that sends Zidane stumbling back into the cage.
Nice sprawl there from Tokhtakhounov as Zidane shoots in.
Antuane Zidane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zidane takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zidane looks gassed!
Horrible takedown by Zidane or perhaps it was just good defense by Tokhtakhounov which made him look bad.
Nice body kick there by Tokhtakhounov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick lands there from Tokhtakhounov.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zidane walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a spinning back kick!
Tokhtakhounov thumps Zidane with a low kick.

Zidane gets tackled into the cage by Tokhtakhounov. Tokhtakhounov maintains the clinch.
Tokhtakhounov lands an elbow that stopped Zidane in his tracks for a moment.
Zidane takes an elbow to the temple.
Tokhtakhounov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Tokhtakhounov.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov lands an elbow just above Zidane 's eye.
Tokhtakhounov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tokhtakhounov landing knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tokhtakhounov lands an elbow inside that Zidane shrugs off.
Zidane goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tokhtakhounov prevents it.
Tokhtakhounov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zidane takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tokhtakhounov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tokhtakhounov lands an elbow just above Zidane 's eye.
Tokhtakhounov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tokhtakhounov lands an elbow just above Zidane 's eye.
Tokhtakhounov working Zidane over with knees to the body.
Tokhtakhounov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tokhtakhounov obliges.
Tokhtakhounov crunches a lovely knee into Zidane's ribcage.
Tokhtakhounov lands a damaging elbow.
Tokhtakhounov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tokhtakhounov landing knees to the body.
Tokhtakhounov lands an elbow that stopped Zidane in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tokhtakhounov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zidane lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tokhtakhounov lands an elbow inside that Zidane shrugs off.
Tokhtakhounov lands an elbow inside.
Tokhtakhounov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Zidane wants a takedown but no success here.
Tokhtakhounov lands an elbow inside that Zidane shrugs off.
Tokhtakhounov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tokhtakhounov obliges.
Tokhtakhounov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tokhtakhounov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tokhtakhounov is pressed up against the cage. Zidane has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tokhtakhounov down to the mat. Tokhtakhounov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tokhtakhounov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov cracks the inside of Zidane's front leg.
Zidane shoots in for a double leg but Tokhtakhounov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zidane.
Tokhtakhounov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zidane shoots in and drives through. Tokhtakhounov sprawls well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tokhtakhounov. That's going to slow Zidane down.
Tokhtakhounov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zidane. That did some damage!
Zidane's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov lands a high kick!
Tokhtakhounov pushes Zidane away with a front kick.
Tokhtakhounov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zidane's head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tokhtakhounov, right into the meat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tokhtakhounov - that will leave a mark!
Tokhtakhounov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tokhtakhounov scoring well with a low kick there.
Zidane has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tokhtakhounov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Zidane steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tokhtakhounov. That one must have hurt.
Tokhtakhounov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zidane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tokhtakhounov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tokhtakhounov lands a nice looking body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tokhtakhounov. That's going to slow Zidane down.

Zidane gets tackled into the cage by Tokhtakhounov. Tokhtakhounov maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tokhtakhounov scores a nice knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zidane takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tokhtakhounov lands a nice knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tokhtakhounov.
Zidane takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tokhtakhounov crunches a lovely knee into Zidane's ribcage.
Tokhtakhounov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tokhtakhounov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tokhtakhounov lands a nice knee to the body.
Tokhtakhounov lands an elbow that stopped Zidane in his tracks for a moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov lands a damaging elbow.
Tokhtakhounov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Tokhtakhounov.
Zidane is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tokhtakhounov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tokhtakhounov lands a damaging elbow.
Tokhtakhounov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tokhtakhounov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tokhtakhounov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zidane in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Tokhtakhounov.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tokhtakhounov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Zidane shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tokhtakhounov sprawls well. Tokhtakhounov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zidane gets slowly back to his feet.
Zidane fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Tokhtakhounov. No joy for Zidane on that attempt.
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antuane Zidane.
Tokhtakhounov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tokhtakhounov wants it to stay on the feet.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a spinning back kick!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tokhtakhounov connects with a solid leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tokhtakhounov lands a front kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Tokhtakhounov closes the distance and pushes Zidane back into the cage.
Tokhtakhounov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zidane takes an elbow to the temple.
Zidane takes a knee to the side of the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tokhtakhounov scores a nice knee to the body.
Tokhtakhounov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tokhtakhounov lands a knee to the body.
Tokhtakhounov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zidane can do to turn this around?
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tokhtakhounov obliges.
Tokhtakhounov lands an elbow that stopped Zidane in his tracks for a moment.
Tokhtakhounov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tokhtakhounov lands a nice elbow.
Tokhtakhounov lands a nice elbow.
Tokhtakhounov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tokhtakhounov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knees to the body from Tokhtakhounov.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov lands an elbow just above Zidane 's eye.
Tokhtakhounov lands a good knee to the midsection. Zidane won't want to take too many of those.
Tokhtakhounov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tokhtakhounov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zidane is trying desperately to land a takedown but Tokhtakhounov is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Zidane.
Tokhtakhounov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Tokhtakhounov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zidane drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tokhtakhounov pulls his leg out and moves away.

Tokhtakhounov moves into the clinch successfully.
Zidane takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tokhtakhounov lands a nice knee to the body.
Tokhtakhounov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Zidane takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knees to the body from Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov lands an elbow inside.
Zidane takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tokhtakhounov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zidane drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tokhtakhounov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zidane in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tokhtakhounov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tokhtakhounov obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zidane takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tokhtakhounov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tokhtakhounov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zidane's defenses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zidane can't get the takedown.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov lands a knee to the body.
Zidane takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tokhtakhounov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zidane in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Zidane tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tokhtakhounov lands an elbow inside that Zidane shrugs off.
Tokhtakhounov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zidane.
Tokhtakhounov lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov working Zidane over with knees to the body.
Tokhtakhounov crunches a lovely knee into Zidane's ribcage.
Zidane takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tokhtakhounov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zidane in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tokhtakhounov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tokhtakhounov working Zidane over with knees to the body.
Tokhtakhounov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zidane tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tokhtakhounov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tokhtakhounov lands an elbow just above Zidane 's eye.
Tokhtakhounov gets underhooks to prevent Zidane's takedown attempt.
Zidane is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tokhtakhounov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tokhtakhounov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zidane lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tokhtakhounov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Zidane is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tokhtakhounov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tokhtakhounov lands a damaging elbow.
Tokhtakhounov lands an elbow inside.
Tokhtakhounov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tokhtakhounov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Zidane tries to score a body lock takedown but Tokhtakhounov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tokhtakhounov lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov scores a nice knee to the body.
Zidane is trying to drag Tokhtakhounov to the mat but Tokhtakhounov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zidane takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zidane takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zidane tries to score a body lock takedown but Tokhtakhounov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tokhtakhounov lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Tokhtakhounov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tokhtakhounov leaves Zidane with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by Tokhtakhounov.
Antuane Zidane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zidane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tokhtakhounov is fending him off so far but Zidane persists. Nope, Tokhtakhounov circles away and we're back to standing.
Zidane steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tokhtakhounov. That one must have hurt.
Tokhtakhounov connects with a leg kick. Zidane looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tokhtakhounov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tokhtakhounov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
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.
Tokhtakhounov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zidane has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov thuds his shin into the meat of Zidane's side.
Tokhtakhounov lands a leg kick that knocks Zidane off balance momentarily.
A solid body kick from Tokhtakhounov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tokhtakhounov lands a leg kick that knocks Zidane off balance momentarily.
Zidane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tokhtakhounov as he avoids it easily.
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antuane Zidane.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tokhtakhounov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zidane crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tokhtakhounov - the referee stops the clock and Zidane gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tokhtakhounov. Zidane manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tokhtakhounov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zidane's calf.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tokhtakhounov.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov is looking to slow Zidane down with leg kicks.
Tokhtakhounov lands a head kick!
Tokhtakhounov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zidane will feel that in the morning.
Tokhtakhounov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zidane has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tokhtakhounov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zidane chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tokhtakhounov can pounce on him.
Zidane takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tokhtakhounov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Good leg kick by Tokhtakhounov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tokhtakhounov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Horrible takedown by Zidane or perhaps it was just good defense by Tokhtakhounov which made him look bad.

Tokhtakhounov rushes Zidane and presses him up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zidane's defenses.
Tokhtakhounov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tokhtakhounov obliges.
Tokhtakhounov lands an elbow inside.
Tokhtakhounov lands a knee to the body.
Tokhtakhounov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tokhtakhounov is pressed up against the cage. Zidane has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tokhtakhounov down to the mat. Tokhtakhounov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Zidane fails with a takedown attempt.
Tokhtakhounov pushes Zidane away with a front kick.
Tokhtakhounov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tokhtakhounov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick from Tokhtakhounov lands but Zidane takes it in his stride.
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tokhtakhounov fakes the leg kick and cracks Zidane in the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov lands a high kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov throws a leg kick which misses Zidane's front leg but catches the back leg as Zidane tries to avoid it.
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov is winning the standup battle so far.
Zidane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tokhtakhounov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov feints and then cracks Zidane's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zidane down.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Antuane Zidane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tokhtakhounov stuffs the takedown attempt from Zidane. Zidane gets slowly back to his feet.
Tokhtakhounov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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.
Zidane stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov fakes the leg kick and cracks Zidane in the body.

Tokhtakhounov moves into the clinch.
Tokhtakhounov working Zidane over with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tokhtakhounov.
Zidane takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tokhtakhounov gets underhooks to prevent Zidane's takedown attempt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov lands an elbow that stopped Zidane in his tracks for a moment.
Zidane wants a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov lands a knee to the body.
Tokhtakhounov crunches a lovely knee into Zidane's ribcage.
Tokhtakhounov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zidane.
Tokhtakhounov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tokhtakhounov lands an elbow inside.
Zidane looking for a takedown.
Tokhtakhounov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tokhtakhounov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tokhtakhounov lands a good knee to the midsection. Zidane won't want to take too many of those.
Tokhtakhounov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Zidane takes a knee to the side of the body.
Zidane takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tokhtakhounov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tokhtakhounov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zidane's defenses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tokhtakhounov lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov lands a good knee to the midsection. Zidane won't want to take too many of those.
Tokhtakhounov crunches a lovely knee into Zidane's ribcage.
Tokhtakhounov lands an elbow inside.
Tokhtakhounov lands an elbow just above Zidane 's eye.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tokhtakhounov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:24
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:24
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov!