PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paulius Zurauskas (ranked 2891 p4p, 5935 weight class) and Ron Minlt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zurauskas has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Paulius Zurauskas could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ron Minlt's chin.

Zurauskas
vs
Minlt

195 cm
28
239
7 - 8 - 0

170 cm
25
265
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

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 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Paulius Zurauskas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ron Minlt!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minlt misses with an uppercut

and Zurauskas counters with a shoot takedown. Minlt fights it but they end up in guard.
Minlt looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Minlt wants to sweep here but Zurauskas controlling him for the moment.
Minlt controlling the position.

Zurauskas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Zurauskas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Zurauskas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Minlt is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Minlt has escaped and now he's on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Minlt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zurauskas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Minlt has managed to get both his arms back between Zurauskas's legs - danger averted.
Minlt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Zurauskas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Minlt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Zurauskas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Minlt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Zurauskas is tightening it up a little... Minlt has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Minlt reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Minlt taps out! Nice BJJ there by Zurauskas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Paulius Zurauskas!
Paulius Zurauskas thanked the fans post fight for their support.