PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guljigit Asanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paso Leati (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Asanov comes to the cage accompanied by Sail. Leati is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Babylon 5. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Asanov
vs
Leati

190 cm
23
259 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

205 cm
23
274 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Good gas tank

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Fury Nutrition Inc.

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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Guljigit Asanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paso Leati!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Asanov gets tackled into the cage by Leati. Leati maintains the clinch.
Asanov is pressed up against the cage. Leati has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Asanov down to the mat. Asanov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Leati drives through and clinches with Asanov against the cage.
Asanov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leati backwards.
Asanov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Leati blocks an uppercut.
Leati drops down looking for an ankle pick but Asanov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Paso Leati seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leati gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

It looks like Paso Leati has been cut.

Leati closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Asanov to the mat! Asanov manages to get full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Leati looking to pass the guard.
Leati throwing strikes but missing.

Asanov uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leati gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Asanov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Guljigit Asanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paso Leati.
Asanov stops a takedown attempt from Leati.
Asanov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Asanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leati is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Leati prevents a body shot from Asanov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asanov.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Leati drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Leati goes for a takedown in the clinch but Asanov prevents it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asanov.
Leati misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Asanov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asanov has a couple of punches blocked by Leati.
Asanov lands an uppercut.
Asanov controlling the action here for a moment.
Leati's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Asanov stalls.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leati fails to pull guard.
Leati throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Leati jumps guard but Asanov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Asanov scores with a nice short uppercut.

Leati turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Leati manages to end up in side control.
Asanov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Asanov is pushing Leati's head away, looking to escape. Leati manages to hold on to the position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leati trying to control the position but Asanov is working away.

Leati working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Leati misses with the ground and pound.
Asanov controls the position for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asanov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Asanov controlling the action here.
Leati is staying active underneath Asanov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Guljigit Asanov just wasn't active enough.
Asanov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Asanov wants it to stay on the feet.
Asanov lands a nice shot that snaps Leati's head back.
Leati with a lazy takedown attempt

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Asanov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Asanov is stalling here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Asanov prevents a takedown attempt there.
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!
Asanov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Leati or not.
Asanov has Leati pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guljigit Asanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paso Leati's cut.
That's time! Asanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Leati misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Leati fails with a takedown attempt.
Leati shoots in for a double leg but Asanov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Guljigit Asanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paso Leati.
Asanov scores with a nice strike.

Leati darts in and clinches Asanov up against the cage.
Leati wants a takedown.
Asanov pushes Leati back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asanov gets underhooks to prevent Leati's takedown attempt.
Asanov misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Asanov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asanov.
Leati wants to take the fight to the mat but Asanov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Asanov lands a right hand.
Asanov prevents the takedown attempt.
Leati is breathing heavily.
Asanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leati backwards.
Leati drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Asanov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Asanov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Leati gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Asanov is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Asanov wants to hold on but Leati pushes him away.
Asanov gets back to half guard.
Leati prevents Asanov from standing back up.
Paso Leati has got the better of the ground game so far.

Leati is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Asanov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Asanov pushes Leati off looking to stand but Leati dives back in and keeps control.
Leati is looking to take a break and control but Asanov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Leati is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Asanov defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asanov is trying to stand up here but Leati is controlling him well.

Leati is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Asanov is looking to control Leati's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Asanov avoid being mounted?
Asanov wants to improve his position but Leati is controlling well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Leati is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Leati is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Asanov wants to improve his position but Leati is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leati is keen to just control but Asanov is a slippery customer.
Asanov is trying to stand back up but Leati is controlling him
Asanov is pressing down on Leati's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Asanov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Asanov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leati manages to get himself to full guard.
Leati has a closed guard, preventing Asanov from standing up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Asanov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guljigit Asanov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paso Leati's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Leati shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Asanov as he jumps to the side.
Leati shoots in for a takedown but Asanov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Asanov moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Leati goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Asanov lands with a short shot to the head.
Leati has Asanov pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Asanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leati backwards.
Asanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asanov trying to control the position but instead, Leati has worked for underhooks and has pushed Asanov into the cage.
Leati goes for a takedown in the clinch but Asanov prevents it.
Guljigit Asanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paso Leati.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leati is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Asanov is pressed up against the cage. Leati has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Asanov down to the mat. Asanov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Leati circles away from the clinch attempt.

Asanov closes the distance and clinches.
Asanov lands with a light punch inside.
Leati is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Leati wants a takedown.
Leati takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Asanov is pressed up against the cage. Leati has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Asanov down to the mat. Asanov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Asanov throws out a powerful jab.

Asanov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Leati, pushing him back against the cage.
Asanov cracks Leati with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asanov lands a right hand.
Come on Asanov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asanov scores with a shoulder strike.

Leati is rocked!
Asanov creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Leati with a big uppercut! Leati tries to clinch up but Asanov pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Leati to the mat! Leati covers up and Asanov unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Guljigit Asanov!
After the fight, Guljigit Asanov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.