PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Bouldershoulder (ranked 5235 p4p, 4982 weight class) and Max Zeraq (ranked 597 p4p, 581 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bouldershoulder
vs
Zeraq

178 cm
19
187
2 - 1 - 0

193 cm
18
185
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

The Stuff
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ivan Bouldershoulder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Zeraq !
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeraq tries for a takedown but Bouldershoulder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zeraq shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bouldershoulder but Bouldershoulder pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zeraq shoots in for a double leg but Bouldershoulder sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ivan Bouldershoulder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Zeraq .
Zeraq has his takedown stuffed
and Bouldershoulder counters with a straight right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Bouldershoulder has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bouldershoulder displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zeraq .

Bouldershoulder throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zeraq was covering up waiting for the punch and Bouldershoulder finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bouldershoulder pushes down on Zeraq 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bouldershoulder perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bouldershoulder takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bouldershoulder connects with a nice short shot to Zeraq 's temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bouldershoulder is trying to control. Zeraq wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bouldershoulder controlling the action here.
Bouldershoulder winds up and cracks Zeraq with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zeraq can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bouldershoulder looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zeraq with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bouldershoulder working the head and body with strikes.
Zeraq is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bouldershoulder scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zeraq really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bouldershoulder. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bouldershoulder winds up and cracks Zeraq with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Zeraq has hold of Bouldershoulder's hands but Bouldershoulder slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bouldershoulder winds up and cracks Zeraq with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bouldershoulder is controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bouldershoulder lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zeraq looks winded!
Bouldershoulder is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bouldershoulder is nestled in close to Zeraq , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bouldershoulder lands a nice short elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zeraq on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bouldershoulder working over Zeraq with some ground and pound. Zeraq looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bouldershoulder slips a nice elbow through Zeraq 's hands, connecting with Zeraq 's forehead.
Bouldershoulder takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bouldershoulder working Zeraq over with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bouldershoulder connects with a nice short shot to Zeraq 's temple.
Zeraq has hold of Bouldershoulder's hands but Bouldershoulder slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bouldershoulder is taking a breather. Zeraq says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bouldershoulder working Zeraq over with strikes.
Bouldershoulder working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bouldershoulder has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bouldershoulder lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bouldershoulder is nestled in close to Zeraq , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zeraq is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bouldershoulder scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bouldershoulder working the head and body with strikes.

Zeraq is rocked!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bouldershoulder lands a nice short elbow.
Zeraq is still in real trouble! Can Bouldershoulder finish him?
Bouldershoulder working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bouldershoulder is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Zeraq seems to have recovered his senses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bouldershoulder seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bouldershoulder seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bouldershoulder scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Well, if Bouldershoulder is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bouldershoulder looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Bouldershoulder dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bouldershoulder shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zeraq napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bouldershoulder is looking to take a break and control but Zeraq is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zeraq is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bouldershoulder connects with a decent elbow.
Bouldershoulder taking a breather here.
Bouldershoulder lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Zeraq down.
Bouldershoulder grinds an elbow into Zeraq 's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bouldershoulder lands a nice forearm strike.
Zeraq is not content to let Bouldershoulder control the position.
Bouldershoulder moves into full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeraq is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zeraq is breathing heavily.
Bouldershoulder scoring with strikes but Zeraq is staying in there.
Bouldershoulder with good strikes from the mount here!
Bouldershoulder with a couple of short strikes.
Bouldershoulder lands a big shot to the head and Zeraq winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ivan Bouldershoulder!