PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Katsuro Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seyran Zeynalabdinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zeynalabdinov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Saku. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Sato
vs
Zeynalabdinov

187 cm
34
196 lbs
32 - 17 - 0

180 cm
32
204 lbs
25 - 15 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Katsuro Sato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Seyran Zeynalabdinov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeynalabdinov misses with a looping left.
Zeynalabdinov moves out of range as Sato throws a body kick.
Zeynalabdinov scores with a jab. Sato acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zeynalabdinov's coach down at Men of Mayhem (1 TPL, 6 DBL, 5 SGL)(55 member cap) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zeynalabdinov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sato throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zeynalabdinov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sato.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sato, as that shot connected.
Sato throws a head kick but Zeynalabdinov moves out of range.
Sato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zeynalabdinov moves away.
Zeynalabdinov misses with a low kick as Sato jumps back.
Zeynalabdinov moves out of range of the body kick from Sato.
Sato takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zeynalabdinov throws a hook to the side of Sato's head but Sato sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sato looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sato.
Zeynalabdinov shoots in for a takedown but Sato shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sato thuds his right hand into Zeynalabdinov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sato shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zeynalabdinov as he avoids it easily.
Sato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zeynalabdinov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Sato misses.
Zeynalabdinov looks for the body kick but Sato saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Sato.
Zeynalabdinov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Sato gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zeynalabdinov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Zeynalabdinov throws a strike but Sato rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Zeynalabdinov is looking for a triangle but Sato pushes his legs off easily.

Zeynalabdinov working for a triangle but Sato defends it easily.

Zeynalabdinov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sato doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sato manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato trying to control but Zeynalabdinov is working from the bottom.
Sato scoring with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sato advances to half guard.
Sato wants to pass to mount but Zeynalabdinov is defending the position.
Sato not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zeynalabdinov trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zeynalabdinov tries to roll over but Sato keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato trying to pass the guard but Zeynalabdinov defending well.
Sato lands with a punch from half guard.
Zeynalabdinov wants to control but Sato is keeping busy.

Sato is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zeynalabdinov is staying active underneath Sato, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zeynalabdinov wants to get back to full guard.
Zeynalabdinov won't allow Sato to pass to mount.
Sato missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov is trying to get back to full guard.

Sato is looking for a kimura but Zeynalabdinov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sato to get the leverage.
Sato has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zeynalabdinov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sato trying to control but Zeynalabdinov is working from the bottom.

Zeynalabdinov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sato is aware though and is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sato loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sato with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Zeynalabdinov working a defensive guard but Sato passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sato looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sato missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sato throwing shots but Zeynalabdinov is blocking nicely.
Sato not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katsuro Sato dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Sato tries to sprawl but Zeynalabdinov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Zeynalabdinov trying to control from half guard but Sato is working away.
Zeynalabdinov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zeynalabdinov connects with a nice short shot to Sato's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zeynalabdinov lands a nice short elbow.

Sato looking for submissions off his back.
Zeynalabdinov trying to control from half guard but Sato is working away.
Zeynalabdinov thows a huge punch but Sato dodges it nicely.
Sato wants to improve his position but Zeynalabdinov is controlling well.
Sato is in trouble now - Zeynalabdinov has advanced to mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

It looks like Katsuro Sato has been cut.
Zeynalabdinov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sato looks a forlorn figure.

Katsuro Sato's cut is getting worse.
Sato tries to reverse the position but Zeynalabdinov maintains control.
Zeynalabdinov is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Katsuro Sato's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Seyran Zeynalabdinov!
Seyran Zeynalabdinov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.