PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Super Salajudin Ii (ranked 296 p4p, 1043 weight class) and Paulius Zurauskas (ranked 39 p4p, 121 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Salajudin Ii
vs
Zurauskas

192 cm
29
240
19 - 8 - 0

195 cm
33
239
17 - 14 - 0

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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 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Super Salajudin Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Paulius Zurauskas!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salajudin Ii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Zurauskas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zurauskas throws a right and a left that Salajudin Ii avoids nicely.
Salajudin Ii throws a right hand that misses
and Zurauskas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Salajudin Ii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zurauskas.
Salajudin Ii uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Salajudin Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zurauskas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Salajudin Ii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salajudin Ii throws a jab when Zurauskas was well out of range.
Salajudin Ii takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Salajudin Ii misses with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zurauskas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Salajudin Ii takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zurauskas blocks a jab.
Zurauskas throws a shot to the body.
Zurauskas ducks under a wild hook from Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii missing with a left hand there. Zurauskas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zurauskas with the counter takedown but Salajudin Ii avoids it easily.
Salajudin Ii lands with a right hand.
Salajudin Ii throws a lazy right hand but Zurauskas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Salajudin Ii darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Zurauskas misses.
Zurauskas ducks under a wild hook from Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salajudin Ii is looking to counter punch.
Zurauskas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salajudin Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Zurauskas.
A telegraphed right hand from Zurauskas misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Salajudin Ii tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zurauskas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii throws a right hand that misses
and Zurauskas counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zurauskas throws an off balance right hand
and Salajudin Ii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Salajudin Ii is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Zurauskas moves in looking to clinch but Salajudin Ii pushes him off.
Zurauskas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zurauskas throws a looping overhand right but Salajudin Ii ducks down to avoid it.
Salajudin Ii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zurauskas.
Zurauskas misses with a hook.
Salajudin Ii thuds a left hand into Zurauskas's body.
Zurauskas darts in looking for a takedown but Salajudin Ii gets double underhooks and turns Zurauskas into the cage.
Zurauskas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Salajudin Ii.
Zurauskas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Salajudin Ii punishes Zurauskas's body with a nice straight punch.
Salajudin Ii misses with a hook.
Zurauskas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Salajudin Ii with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salajudin Ii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zurauskas.
Salajudin Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but Zurauskas is just out of range.
Zurauskas throws a hook but Salajudin Ii blocks it.
Zurauskas ducks under a wild hook from Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii slips under a jab.
Super Salajudin Ii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Salajudin Ii with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zurauskas to score with a decent uppercut.
Zurauskas catches Salajudin Ii with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salajudin Ii digs a good body shot into Zurauskas's ribs.
Salajudin Ii walks into a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Super Salajudin Ii will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Salajudin Ii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zurauskas moves away.
A little jabbing left from Zurauskas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zurauskas slips a straight right by Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii misses with a hook.
Zurauskas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Zurauskas.
Zurauskas doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zurauskas misses with a straight left.
Zurauskas throws the left hand but Salajudin Ii avoids the punch easily.
Salajudin Ii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zurauskas.
A quick step to the side and Salajudin Ii tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zurauskas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Salajudin Ii misses the jab.
Salajudin Ii ducks under a wild hook from Zurauskas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zurauskas slips a jab from Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zurauskas! But no joy.
Salajudin Ii scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zurauskas looks to score with a jab to the body but Salajudin Ii is just out of range.
Zurauskas throws the left hand but Salajudin Ii avoids the punch easily.
Salajudin Ii swings for the body but Zurauskas moves out of range.
Salajudin Ii swings for the body but Zurauskas moves out of range.
Salajudin Ii avoids the body shot from Zurauskas.
Zurauskas misses with an uppercut
and Salajudin Ii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Salajudin Ii lands a beautiful left hook that drops Zurauskas. Zurauskas tries to recover but Salajudin Ii is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Zurauskas lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Super Salajudin Ii!
During a confident post fight interview, Super Salajudin Ii thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.