PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andre Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valera Zugin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valera Zugin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Andre Winner's chin.

Winner
vs
Zugin

178 cm
24
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
149 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Winner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Valera Zugin!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
No joy there for Winner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Winner throws a right hand that misses
and Zugin counters with a nice uppercut.
Winner throws a looping overhand right but Zugin ducks down to avoid it.
Winner misses with a right hand
and Zugin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zugin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Winner pinned against the cage. Winner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zugin throws a jab but it's blocked by Winner.
Winner's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zugin under the eye.
Winner scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zugin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zugin manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Winner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Valera Zugin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zugin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Winner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Zugin is rocked!
Zugin shoots in but no luck this time.

Zugin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Winner is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Winner is letting Zugin control him for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner wants to get back to his feet but Zugin drags him back down.
Zugin misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Zugin tries to advance to mount but Winner instead regains half guard.
Zugin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Winner is staying active underneath Zugin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Winner is trying to stand.

Winner has one foot on Zugin's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zugin shoots in looking for a takedown but Winner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zugin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Andre Winner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valera Zugin.
Zugin looks gassed!
Winner digs a good hook to Zugin's body.
Zugin moves forwards but Winner connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Winner lands a left and a right that sends Zugin crashing to the canvas! Winner dives into mount looking to finish!
Zugin is still in real trouble! Can Winner finish him?

It looks like Valera Zugin has been cut.

Winner stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Zugin glances at the clock... BAM! Winner nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Zugin crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Zugin is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andre Winner!