PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shamil Abdurahimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terryn Dall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abdurahimov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Michael Jackson - Thriller. Dall has chosen Skin for Skin as his entrance music. Terryn Dall has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Shamil Abdurahimov's chin.

Abdurahimov
vs
Dall

208 cm
24
243 lbs
10 - 7 - 1

195 cm
23
290 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition
Spartan Nutrition

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 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shamil Abdurahimov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Terryn Dall!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dall scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Abdurahimov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Abdurahimov slips a jab from Dall.
Abdurahimov throws a series of strikes that have Dall backpedaling.
Dall has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Abdurahimov finds it's way round the side to connect with Dall's head.
A head kick misses from Dall.
Dall checks a leg kick.
Dall is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abdurahimov was well out of range. Poor timing from Dall.
Dall tries to move into range but Abdurahimov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Abdurahimov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dall throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Abdurahimov's head.

It looks like Shamil Abdurahimov has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dall blocks a head kick by Abdurahimov.
Shamil Abdurahimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abdurahimov throws a hook but Dall blocks it.
Abdurahimov scores with a leg kick.
Abdurahimov throws a wild body kick that Dall sees coming a mile off.
Abdurahimov scores with a spinning back kick!
Abdurahimov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Abdurahimov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Abdurahimov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdurahimov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Abdurahimov duly obliges.
Dall avoids the head kick by Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov just misses with a punch to the body.
Abdurahimov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Abdurahimov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Dall to counter with a crisp jab.
Abdurahimov thuds his right hand into Dall's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dall throws an overhand right that lands on Abdurahimov's shoulder, as Abdurahimov tries to avoid the shot.
Dall steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Abdurahimov. That one must have hurt.
Dall tries to land a leg kick but Abdurahimov saw it coming and moves away.
A big right from Abdurahimov misses.
Abdurahimov scores with a push kick.
Abdurahimov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
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!

Dall drives through with a takedown into Abdurahimov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Abdurahimov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dall is aware though and is defending well.
Dall postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Abdurahimov keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Abdurahimov is looking for a triangle but Dall pushes his legs off easily.
Dall forces his way into half guard.
Dall is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Abdurahimov reverses the position - he's now on top in Dall's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdurahimov tries to free his leg and advance position but Dall is retaining full guard.

Dall working for submissions but it's allowed Abdurahimov to get to half guard.

Abdurahimov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dall wants to control but Abdurahimov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dall actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dall is looking to improve his position.
Dall moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Dall working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Abdurahimov has passed into half guard!
Dall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Abdurahimov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Abdurahimov's back!
Abdurahimov rolls, trying to escape but Dall keeps control of the position.

Abdurahimov fending off the submission attempt from Dall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shamil Abdurahimov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shamil Abdurahimov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Abdurahimov scores with a nice head shot.
Abdurahimov throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Abdurahimov. That's going to slow Dall down.
Dall avoids the body shot from Abdurahimov.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dall checks a leg kick.
Dall with the counter takedown but Abdurahimov avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dall.
Abdurahimov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dall.
Abdurahimov works over Dall's head and body with a nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdurahimov is looking to slow Dall down with leg kicks.
Abdurahimov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
Dall shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dall tries a head kick but it misses.
Dall looks to land a right hand but Abdurahimov moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdurahimov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dall's head.
Abdurahimov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Abdurahimov avoids the head kick by Dall.
Dall has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dall there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dall throws a leg kick
and Abdurahimov counters with a body kick.
Dall is breathing heavily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov connects with a nice looking jab.
Abdurahimov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dall if he has to take too many more of those.

Dall ducks straight into an uppercut from Abdurahimov and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Dall manages to regain guard straight away.

Dall is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Abdurahimov stands up and waves to Dall to follow him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dall lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Abdurahimov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Abdurahimov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Abdurahimov is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Abdurahimov shuts the power down on Dall. Lights out, game over! Abdurahimov is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shamil Abdurahimov!
Shamil Abdurahimov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.