PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seyran Zeynalabdinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zeynalabdinov has chosen Saku as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Hong
vs
Zeynalabdinov

173 cm
32
196 lbs
28 - 12 - 0

180 cm
31
204 lbs
22 - 14 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best 160

KAISER

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 28 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Hong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Seyran Zeynalabdinov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeynalabdinov cracks the inside of Hong's front leg.
A telegraphed right hand from Zeynalabdinov misses the target.
Zeynalabdinov throws a leg kick but Hong sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zeynalabdinov shoots in looking for a takedown but Hong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zeynalabdinov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hong misses with a low kick.
Hong has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mandirigmang Pilipino in the buildup to the fight.
Hong thumps Zeynalabdinov with a low kick.
Hong misses the shot to the body.
Zeynalabdinov slips under a jab from Hong.
Hong misses with a low kick.
Zeynalabdinov works over Hong's head and body with a nice combination.
Zeynalabdinov avoids the body shot from Hong.
Hong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zeynalabdinov staying out of range there.
Hong slaps away a takedown attempt from Zeynalabdinov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zeynalabdinov shoots in for a takedown but Hong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Antonio Hong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seyran Zeynalabdinov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zeynalabdinov staying out of range there.
Hong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hong misses with a body kick.
Hong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zeynalabdinov to score with a decent uppercut.
Hong thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Hong.
Zeynalabdinov checks a leg kick.
Zeynalabdinov throws a low kick, looking for Hong's leg but Hong calmly moves out of range.
Zeynalabdinov misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Hong counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hong.
Zeynalabdinov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hong backwards.
Hong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zeynalabdinov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zeynalabdinov swings wildly with an uppercut but Hong uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hong.
Hong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zeynalabdinov has a couple of punches blocked by Hong.
Hong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hong tries to work over Zeynalabdinov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zeynalabdinov lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zeynalabdinov misses with a punch on the inside.

Zeynalabdinov jumps into guard, dragging Hong to the mat.

Zeynalabdinov has his foot on Hong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hong works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zeynalabdinov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Zeynalabdinov looking for a guillotine here but Hong defends easily.
Hong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hong looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hong passes into half guard.
Hong prevents Zeynalabdinov from improving his position.
Zeynalabdinov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zeynalabdinov swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Zeynalabdinov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Zeynalabdinov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hong defends it easily.
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!

Zeynalabdinov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hong wants to control from the top but Zeynalabdinov keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hong lands a couple of digs.

Zeynalabdinov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hong defends well.
Zeynalabdinov working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seyran Zeynalabdinov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Hong slips under a jab.
Hong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zeynalabdinov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zeynalabdinov shoots in but no luck this time.
Zeynalabdinov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hong throws a hook to the side of Zeynalabdinov's head but Zeynalabdinov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zeynalabdinov lands a glancing blow to the side of Hong's head.
Zeynalabdinov has his takedown stuffed

and Hong counters by clinching up.
Antonio Hong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seyran Zeynalabdinov.
Zeynalabdinov can't find room to land a body shot as Hong controls the action.
Zeynalabdinov wants to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov avoiding damage.
Hong lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Hong as the two fighters clinch.
Hong tries to pull guard but Zeynalabdinov won't allow it.
Hong is trying to pull guard but Zeynalabdinov has him pressed against the cage.
Zeynalabdinov misses with a body punch.
Zeynalabdinov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hong fails to pull guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov looking for a takedown.

Hong gets control of Zeynalabdinov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hong will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Zeynalabdinov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hong's head.
Seyran Zeynalabdinov has got the better of the ground game so far.

Hong is looking for a triangle but Zeynalabdinov pushes his legs off easily.

Hong working for a triangle but Zeynalabdinov defends it easily.
Zeynalabdinov is working Hong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zeynalabdinov landing some decent shots from guard.

Hong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zeynalabdinov defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zeynalabdinov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zeynalabdinov throwing strikes from guard but Hong blocks nicely.
Zeynalabdinov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zeynalabdinov trying to control but Hong is working from the bottom.
Hong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong keeping moving, preventing Zeynalabdinov from controlling successfully.
Zeynalabdinov throws an elbow that misses. Hong uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zeynalabdinov's guard. Nice move by Hong!

Zeynalabdinov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zeynalabdinov keeping moving, preventing Hong from controlling successfully.

Zeynalabdinov working for a triangle but Hong defends it easily.
Hong showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Zeynalabdinov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seyran Zeynalabdinov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Hong throws a head kick that misses.
Hong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zeynalabdinov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hong. Hong obviously looking to wear him down.
Hong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zeynalabdinov. That did some damage!
Hong throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zeynalabdinov.
Zeynalabdinov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jab from Zeynalabdinov.
Hong throws a hook but Zeynalabdinov avoids it easily.
Hong lands with a cross.
Hong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hong swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov scores with a punch to the head.
Hong is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Zeynalabdinov's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Zeynalabdinov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hong misses with a lunging right hand
and Zeynalabdinov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zeynalabdinov.
Hong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hong wants it to stay on the feet.
Zeynalabdinov misses with a series of wild punches.
Hong leaves Zeynalabdinov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Antonio Hong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seyran Zeynalabdinov.
Zeynalabdinov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zeynalabdinov slips a jab from Hong.
Hong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Hong.
Hong throws a solid leg kick but Zeynalabdinov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hong.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong tries a low kick but Zeynalabdinov avoids it.
Zeynalabdinov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hong circles away.
Zeynalabdinov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zeynalabdinov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zeynalabdinov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hong at a distance.
Antonio Hong is winning the standup battle so far.
Zeynalabdinov moves away from the strike by Hong.
Zeynalabdinov misses with a wild combination.
Hong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zeynalabdinov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zeynalabdinov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zeynalabdinov moves out of range of the body kick from Hong.
Zeynalabdinov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zeynalabdinov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hong but Hong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zeynalabdinov misses with a body punch

and Hong counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hong.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong works on Zeynalabdinov's body with a couple of short punches.
Hong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zeynalabdinov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hong fails to pull guard.
Zeynalabdinov working aggressively here.
Zeynalabdinov tries a body shot but Hong blocks it.
Zeynalabdinov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zeynalabdinov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zeynalabdinov tries a body shot but Hong blocks it.
Zeynalabdinov throws a head punch that misses.
Zeynalabdinov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Antonio Hong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hong scores with a shoulder strike.
Zeynalabdinov scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zeynalabdinov is trying to drag Hong to the mat but Hong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zeynalabdinov tries a body shot but Hong blocks it.
Zeynalabdinov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short uppercut from Hong.
Hong working aggressively here.
Hong blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Hong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zeynalabdinov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seyran Zeynalabdinov!
A relieved looking Seyran Zeynalabdinov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.