PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danza Kuduro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amirezza Pourramenazanali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pourramenazanali has chosen Godsmack - Cryin' Like A Bitch!! as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Kuduro
vs
Pourramenazanali

180 cm
40
189 lbs
34 - 13 - 2

179 cm
29
187 lbs
16 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed

Voodoo Nutrition
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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 34 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danza Kuduro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Amirezza Pourramenazanali!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pourramenazanali fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pourramenazanali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuduro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID250K) in the buildup to the fight.
Pourramenazanali throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pourramenazanali comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big left from Kuduro misses.
Kuduro lands with a nice body kick.
Pourramenazanali looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuduro is just out of range.
Pourramenazanali lands a jab to Kuduro's midsection.
Pourramenazanali misses with the combination.
Kuduro scores with a sloppy right hand. Pourramenazanali should have avoided that one.
Kuduro looks to land a left hand but Pourramenazanali moved out of range nicely.
Kuduro throws the left hand but Pourramenazanali avoids the punch easily.
Pourramenazanali tries to clinch but Kuduro is having none of it.
Pourramenazanali misses with an uppercut. Kuduro saw that one coming.
Pourramenazanali ducks right into an uppercut from Kuduro.
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!
Pourramenazanali misses with a looping right.
Amirezza Pourramenazanali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pourramenazanali avoids a kick to the body.
Kuduro tries to clinch there but Pourramenazanali circles away.
Kuduro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pourramenazanali was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuduro.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuduro shoots in and drives through. Pourramenazanali sprawls well.
Pourramenazanali jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kuduro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pourramenazanali can pounce on him.
Pourramenazanali darts in looking for a takedown but Kuduro gets double underhooks and turns Pourramenazanali into the cage.
Pourramenazanali ducks under a wild hook from Kuduro.
Kuduro throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kuduro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pourramenazanali stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kuduro.
Kuduro stalls.
Kuduro can't break the clinch.
Pourramenazanali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pourramenazanali lands with a right to the head.
Kuduro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pourramenazanali breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Kuduro.
Pourramenazanali missing with a left hand there. Kuduro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pourramenazanali doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuduro circles away.
Pourramenazanali checks a leg kick.
Kuduro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pourramenazanali tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuduro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kuduro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kuduro lands with a cross.
Pourramenazanali chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kuduro can pounce on him.
Kuduro shoots in for a takedown but Pourramenazanali shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danza Kuduro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuduro jabs Pourramenazanali right on the nose. Pourramenazanali blinks but takes it well.
Pourramenazanali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pourramenazanali blocks a leg kick.
Kuduro tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pourramenazanali is able to avoid easily.
A low kick from Kuduro is predictable there
and Pourramenazanali counters with a straight right hand.
Jab by Kuduro.
Pourramenazanali fails with the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuduro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pourramenazanali takes one on the button.
Pourramenazanali takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kuduro looks to land a right hand but Pourramenazanali moved out of range.
Kuduro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pourramenazanali throws a hook but Kuduro avoids it easily.
Pourramenazanali lands the left hand.

Pourramenazanali closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kuduro as Pourramenazanali tries to tie him up.
Pourramenazanali misses with the head strike.
Kuduro lands with a light punch inside.
Pourramenazanali lands a left hand.

Kuduro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pourramenazanali checks a leg kick.
Pourramenazanali closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuduro shoots for a double leg takedown but Pourramenazanali sprawls well. He's pushed Kuduro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pourramenazanali! But no joy.
Kuduro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pourramenazanali in his tracks.
A leg kick checked by Kuduro.
Pourramenazanali checks a leg kick.
Kuduro tries to clinch up.
Pourramenazanali will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pourramenazanali jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Kuduro. Those never looked like landing.
Kuduro moves in looking to clinch but Pourramenazanali pushes him off.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuduro throws a push kick but Pourramenazanali slaps the foot to one side.
Kuduro keeps Pourramenazanali at a distance using the push kick.
Kuduro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pourramenazanali tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pourramenazanali's corner calls for a 1-2. Pourramenazanali obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pourramenazanali displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kuduro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Danza Kuduro will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Pourramenazanali looks to land a right hand but Kuduro moved out of range.
Pourramenazanali avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pourramenazanali appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pourramenazanali takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kuduro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pourramenazanali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pourramenazanali throws a lazy right hand but Kuduro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuduro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pourramenazanali can pounce on him.
Pourramenazanali lands a head shot.
Kuduro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pourramenazanali ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pourramenazanali lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kuduro throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pourramenazanali misses with a series of wild punches.
Kuduro looks to score with a jab to the body but Pourramenazanali is just out of range.
Kuduro avoids the body shot from Pourramenazanali.
A slow jab from Pourramenazanali misses its intended target.
Pourramenazanali will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pourramenazanali avoids the head kick by Kuduro.
Amirezza Pourramenazanali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuduro scores with a leg kick.
Pourramenazanali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Kuduro.
Pourramenazanali swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuduro jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Pourramenazanali lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuduro circles away quickly and effectively.
Kuduro tries to close the distance and clinch but Pourramenazanali swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuduro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuduro just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuduro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kuduro slips a straight right by Pourramenazanali.
Kuduro keeps the fight on the outside.
Pourramenazanali throws a head kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pourramenazanali, right into the meat.
Kuduro throws a hook but Pourramenazanali avoids it easily.
Kuduro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pourramenazanali rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuduro makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
That kick from Kuduro tenderised Pourramenazanali's leg. Pourramenazanali is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pourramenazanali lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuduro circles away quickly and effectively.
Pourramenazanali doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuduro circles away.

Kuduro drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kuduro landing some decent shots from guard.
Pourramenazanali trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuduro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kuduro's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pourramenazanali is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kuduro wants to stand but Pourramenazanali is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kuduro trying to control the position from guard on top but Pourramenazanali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuduro is really struggling to control Pourramenazanali but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Pourramenazanali looking to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pourramenazanali misses with a wild combination.

Pourramenazanali moves into the clinch successfully.
Pourramenazanali taking a breather.
Pourramenazanali lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuduro blocks the elbow strike.

Kuduro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Kuduro.
Kuduro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good leg kick by Pourramenazanali there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kuduro misses with a low kick.
Pourramenazanali misses with a body kick.
Kuduro misses the body punch
and Pourramenazanali cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pourramenazanali pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kuduro back to the cage. Pourramenazanali follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pourramenazanali moves out of range of the body kick from Kuduro.
Pourramenazanali throws a right and a left that Kuduro avoids nicely.
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!
Pourramenazanali throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body punch from Kuduro.
Kuduro fails to land the takedown.
Donk. Pourramenazanali catches Kuduro right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amirezza Pourramenazanali showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kuduro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Kuduro swings for the body but Pourramenazanali moves out of range.
Pourramenazanali swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pourramenazanali misses the shot to the body.
Pourramenazanali moves out of range of the strikes.
Pourramenazanali let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kuduro throws a low kick but Pourramenazanali avoids it.
Kuduro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pourramenazanali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuduro lands a really nice looking cross but Pourramenazanali seems unphased.
Amirezza Pourramenazanali seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuduro moves out of range as Pourramenazanali strikes.
A swing and a miss from Pourramenazanali.

Pourramenazanali darts in and clinches Kuduro up against the cage.
Pourramenazanali is looking to take this one to the mat.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuduro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kuduro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Pourramenazanali shoots in and bounces Kuduro off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pourramenazanali landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pourramenazanali throws a strike but Kuduro rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Kuduro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kuduro distracts Pourramenazanali with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pourramenazanali keeping moving, preventing Kuduro from controlling successfully.
Pourramenazanali manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kuduro manages to get himself to full guard.

Kuduro wants to get back to his feet but Pourramenazanali is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pourramenazanali looking to sit in guard and control but Kuduro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Pourramenazanali looking for subs off his back but Kuduro has passed one foot through into half guard.
Pourramenazanali has hold of Kuduro's hands but Kuduro slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kuduro is nestled in close to Pourramenazanali, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pourramenazanali is refusing to be controlled, as Kuduro sits in half guard.
Kuduro working Pourramenazanali over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuduro lands with a punch from half guard.
Pourramenazanali is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Pourramenazanali wants to improve his position but Kuduro is controlling well.
Kuduro is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pourramenazanali is looking for a sweep. Kuduro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kuduro trying to control from half guard but Pourramenazanali is working away.
Pourramenazanali trying to control from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pourramenazanali gets back to full guard.
Kuduro advances to half guard.
Pourramenazanali has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kuduro is working away from the top position though.
Kuduro performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kuduro slips a nice elbow through Pourramenazanali's hands, connecting with Pourramenazanali's forehead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pourramenazanali makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pourramenazanali.
Kuduro postures up and lands a big shot to Pourramenazanali's brow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danza Kuduro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kuduro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Danza Kuduro!