PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Seyran Zeynalabdinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taco Bueno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zeynalabdinov comes to the cage accompanied by Saku. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Taco Bueno enters the cage!

Zeynalabdinov
vs
Bueno

180 cm
33
204 lbs
26 - 17 - 1

182 cm
30
199 lbs
17 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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Fury Nutrition Inc.

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 26 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Seyran Zeynalabdinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Taco Bueno!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Zeynalabdinov misses.
Bueno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zeynalabdinov.
Bueno blocks a low kick nicely.

Zeynalabdinov dives in and scores a takedown into Bueno's guard.
Bueno has Zeynalabdinov pulled in close to control his posture.
Bueno keeping full guard, as Zeynalabdinov tries to pass.
Bueno is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bueno is pulling down on Zeynalabdinov's head. It's preventing any offense from Zeynalabdinov, at least for the moment.
Zeynalabdinov connects with a couple of short punches.
Zeynalabdinov is pushing down on Bueno's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bueno is fighting to maintain full guard but Zeynalabdinov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zeynalabdinov is keen to just control but Bueno is a slippery customer.
Zeynalabdinov is thwarting Bueno's attempts to control the position.
Bueno is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zeynalabdinov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bueno sees it coming and defends easily.

Zeynalabdinov is trying to work for a kimura but Bueno is defending well.
Bueno is trying to maintain the position but Zeynalabdinov is very close to passing his half guard.
Zeynalabdinov thows a huge punch but Bueno dodges it nicely.
Bueno has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zeynalabdinov is working away from the top position though.
Zeynalabdinov prevents Bueno from improving his position.
Zeynalabdinov working over Bueno with some ground and pound. Bueno looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zeynalabdinov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bueno does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zeynalabdinov prevents Bueno from improving his position.
Bueno trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bueno is looking for a sweep. Zeynalabdinov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zeynalabdinov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bueno is pressing down on Zeynalabdinov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bueno utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zeynalabdinov looking to pass the guard.
Zeynalabdinov pushes down on Bueno's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bueno wants to improve his position but Zeynalabdinov is controlling well.
Zeynalabdinov thows a huge punch but Bueno dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bueno is looking for a sweep. Zeynalabdinov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bueno keeps trying to improve his position.
Bueno is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zeynalabdinov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zeynalabdinov's back!
Zeynalabdinov tries to break free.
Bueno is trying to stick to Zeynalabdinov's back but Zeynalabdinov is turning into Bueno. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bueno's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Zeynalabdinov.
Zeynalabdinov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zeynalabdinov throws a big elbow that misses.
Bueno is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Zeynalabdinov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Bueno has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Zeynalabdinov is looking to defend but Bueno has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Zeynalabdinov! Bueno pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Zeynalabdinov taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Taco Bueno!
In his post fight interview, Taco Bueno started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.