PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Amirezza Pourramenazanali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Duarte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pourramenazanali kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Godsmack - Cryin' Like A Bitch!!. Duarte has chosen Go 2 Sleep by Ludacris as his entrance music. Amirezza Pourramenazanali could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marcos Duarte's chin.

Pourramenazanali
vs
Duarte

179 cm
31
187 lbs
19 - 13 - 0

181 cm
40
194 lbs
33 - 21 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

MayheM sportswear

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 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Amirezza Pourramenazanali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 21 - 2, fighting out of New York, Marcos Duarte!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duarte scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Duarte clinches up against the cage.
Duarte fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Duarte lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Duarte throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Duarte missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pourramenazanali tries to roll over but Duarte keeps him under control.
Pourramenazanali is holding on to half guard well.
Duarte sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pourramenazanali defending well though.
Duarte working Pourramenazanali over with strikes.
Pourramenazanali wants to improve his position but Duarte is controlling well.
Pourramenazanali trying to control here.
Duarte is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Duarte missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duarte sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pourramenazanali defending well though.
Duarte not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pourramenazanali is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Duarte scores with a couple of nice shots.
Duarte prevents Pourramenazanali from improving his position.
Duarte throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Duarte prevents Pourramenazanali from improving his position.
Pourramenazanali regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pourramenazanali trying to keep a closed guard but Duarte is proving a slippery customer.
Duarte wants to pass the guard but Pourramenazanali is keeping the position.
Duarte in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pourramenazanali pulls Duarte in close to prevent any damage.
Pourramenazanali is trying to keep Duarte in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duarte trying to control the position from guard on top but Pourramenazanali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pourramenazanali 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.
Duarte postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Duarte has gone for a leg lock! Pourramenazanali slips out almost immediately though and dives into Duarte's guard.

Pourramenazanali stopping the sweep attempt from Duarte.
Pourramenazanali trying to control but Duarte is working from the bottom.

Pourramenazanali avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pourramenazanali wants to control from the top but Duarte keeps moving.
Pourramenazanali postures up.
Pourramenazanali connects with a couple of short punches.
Pourramenazanali working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pourramenazanali missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pourramenazanali connects with a couple of short punches.
Duarte controls Pourramenazanali momentarily but Pourramenazanali frees himself.
Pourramenazanali working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pourramenazanali won't allow Duarte to sweep him here.

Duarte is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Duarte bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pourramenazanali's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pourramenazanali looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Duarte throwing strikes from guard but Pourramenazanali blocks nicely.
Pourramenazanali is pulling down on Duarte's head to control his posture.
Pourramenazanali wants to sweep but no luck.
Duarte with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Pourramenazanali is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pourramenazanali wants to sweep here but Duarte controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duarte looking to pass the guard.
Duarte with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcos Duarte dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Pourramenazanali misses the jab.
A combination from Pourramenazanali does no damage.
Duarte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Duarte misses
and Pourramenazanali counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Duarte defending well as Pourramenazanali loads up on a big left hand.
Pourramenazanali looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pourramenazanali throws a right and a left that Duarte avoids nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Duarte shoots for a double leg takedown but Pourramenazanali sprawls well. He's pushed Duarte's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pourramenazanali throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pourramenazanali misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pourramenazanali will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pourramenazanali takes a swing at Duarte's ribcage but misses.
Pourramenazanali chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duarte. Pourramenazanali does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Duarte misses.
Pourramenazanali slips a jab from Duarte.
Duarte throws a series of punches but Pourramenazanali moves out of range.
Pourramenazanali connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pourramenazanali throws a lazy right hand but Duarte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Amirezza Pourramenazanali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pourramenazanali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pourramenazanali takes a swing at Duarte's ribcage but misses.
A punch lands to the side of Pourramenazanali 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Duarte throws a shot from downtown. Pourramenazanali moves away and avoids it.
Pourramenazanali lands with a straight right. Duarte didn't see that one coming.

Duarte drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pourramenazanali wants to sweep here but Duarte controlling him for the moment.
Pourramenazanali utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pourramenazanali is on top in guard.

Pourramenazanali loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Duarte looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pourramenazanali passes into side control.
Pourramenazanali is looking to take a break and control but Duarte is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pourramenazanali is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Duarte is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pourramenazanali is putting a hurting on Duarte here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pourramenazanali tries to move into full mount but can't pass Duarte's legs.
Duarte tries to improve position but can't.
Duarte dodges the ground and pound from Pourramenazanali.
Duarte regains half guard, as Pourramenazanali was trying to land strikes.

Duarte is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pourramenazanali pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duarte slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Duarte is trying to keep Pourramenazanali in close.
Pourramenazanali with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Duarte is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Duarte has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pourramenazanali keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Duarte's head.
Pourramenazanali throwing strikes from guard but Duarte blocks nicely.
Pourramenazanali trying to control the position from guard on top but Duarte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duarte trying to keep a closed guard but Pourramenazanali is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pourramenazanali looking to pass the guard.
Marcos Duarte has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pourramenazanali wants to control from the top but Duarte keeps moving.
Duarte wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Duarte is on top in guard.

Duarte throws a big right hand that misses.
Duarte throwing strikes but missing.
Pourramenazanali seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pourramenazanali is trying to keep Duarte in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amirezza Pourramenazanali dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Pourramenazanali jabs at Duarte's body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Duarte, as that shot connected.
Pourramenazanali ducks under a wild hook from Duarte.
Duarte throws a hook but Pourramenazanali avoids it easily.
Duarte slips a jab and a cross from Pourramenazanali.
Duarte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Pourramenazanali clinches.
Pourramenazanali misses with some punches.

Pourramenazanali escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pourramenazanali fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pourramenazanali closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pourramenazanali misses with an uppercut.
Amirezza Pourramenazanali is winning the standup battle so far.
Duarte is looking to clinch.
Pourramenazanali throws a body punch but Duarte moves out of range.
Pourramenazanali will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duarte looks to throw the jab but Pourramenazanali is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pourramenazanali tried to score with a low kick but Duarte checks it.
Duarte feints the counter takedown.
Nice shot lands for Duarte.
Pourramenazanali shoots in looking for a takedown. Duarte tries to sprawl out of it but Pourramenazanali keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Duarte manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Duarte throws the left hand but Pourramenazanali avoids the punch easily.
Pourramenazanali stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Duarte throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pourramenazanali tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Duarte is in Pourramenazanali's guard.
Duarte preventing the sweep.
Duarte keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pourramenazanali's head.
Duarte postures up in Pourramenazanali's guard and throws a big left but Pourramenazanali blocks it.
Pourramenazanali has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Duarte throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duarte trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Duarte looking to pass the guard.
Pourramenazanali seems keen to control Duarte's posture.
Duarte preventing the sweep.
Duarte missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pourramenazanali working a defensive guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Duarte's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Duarte distracts Pourramenazanali with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pourramenazanali keeping moving, preventing Duarte from controlling successfully.
Duarte stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pourramenazanali swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pourramenazanali has control of Duarte's left arm, preventing Duarte from doing any damage.
Duarte throws a strike but Pourramenazanali rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Duarte utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pourramenazanali loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pourramenazanali works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pourramenazanali throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Duarte manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Duarte is looking for a triangle but Pourramenazanali pushes his legs off easily.

Pourramenazanali drops back looking for a leg! Duarte is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Duarte manages to kick Pourramenazanali off! Pourramenazanali jumps back into Duarte's guard.
Pourramenazanali wants to control from the top but Duarte keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pourramenazanali won't allow Duarte to sweep him here.
Pourramenazanali trying to control but Duarte is working from the bottom.
Pourramenazanali postures up and lands a big shot to Duarte's brow.
Pourramenazanali trying to control but Duarte is working from the bottom.
Duarte tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Duarte looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pourramenazanali with a nice head shot there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marcos Duarte.
I think Duarte has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcos Duarte!
Marcos Duarte decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.