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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terrance Maddox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Zukaryian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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214 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terrance Maddox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kurt Zukaryian!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zukaryian gets a double leg takedown into Maddox's guard.
Zukaryian must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Maddox trying to keep a closed guard but Zukaryian is proving a slippery customer.
Zukaryian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maddox keeping moving, preventing Zukaryian from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maddox working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zukaryian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zukaryian manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maddox is trying to keep Zukaryian in close.
Zukaryian not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kurt Zukaryian has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Zukaryian darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddox is looking to improve his position.
Maddox wants to get back to his feet.
Maddox keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zukaryian wants to work for an arm triangle but Maddox is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zukaryian wants to pass to mount but Maddox is defending the position.
Zukaryian is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zukaryian wants to take a breather but Maddox is having none of it.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Kurt Zukaryian hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Maddox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zukaryian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zukaryian gets a double leg takedown into Maddox's guard.
Maddox is trying to control the position but Zukaryian postures up.
Zukaryian tries to free his leg and advance position but Maddox is retaining full guard.
Zukaryian controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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!
Zukaryian tries to free his leg and advance position but Maddox is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zukaryian's corner is telling him to maintain position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Kurt Zukaryian hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Zukaryian dives in and scores a takedown into Maddox's guard.
Maddox is breathing heavily.
Zukaryian has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Maddox is proving hard to escape from.
Maddox wants to get back to his feet but Zukaryian is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Maddox being controlled here, momentarily.
Maddox throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zukaryian drops back, looking for a kneebar! Maddox looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Maddox looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Maddox!
Maddox wants to control but Zukaryian is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Zukaryian's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Zukaryian dominated that round.
That's time! Maddox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zukaryian drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Maddox is not content to let Zukaryian control the position.
Maddox can't do much from the bottom here.
Zukaryian wants to control for a moment but Maddox uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Zukaryian is thwarting Maddox's attempts to control the position.
Zukaryian controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Zukaryian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maddox keeps working.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kurt Zukaryian wasn't active enough on the ground.
Zukaryian shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Maddox is trying to control but can't.
Zukaryian wants to work for an arm triangle but Maddox is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zukaryian sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zukaryian not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zukaryian seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maddox does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zukaryian with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Zukaryian is thwarting Maddox's attempts to control the position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kurt Zukaryian wasn't active enough on the ground.
Zukaryian drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zukaryian stops Maddox from standing up.
Maddox keeping moving, preventing Zukaryian from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zukaryian slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Zukaryian wants to pass the guard but Maddox is keeping the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Zukaryian is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kurt Zukaryian was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Zukaryian drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zukaryian trying to control the position from guard on top but Maddox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zukaryian is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zukaryian trying to control but Maddox is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Zukaryian won't allow Maddox to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kurt Zukaryian was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Maddox throws a series of punches but Zukaryian avoids them all with ease.
Zukaryian closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zukaryian seems to be working for a kimura but Maddox defends the submission attempt.
Zukaryian takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zukaryian stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Zukaryian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Maddox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Zukaryian dives in and scores a takedown into Maddox's guard.
Zukaryian wants to control from the top but Maddox keeps moving.
Maddox controls Zukaryian momentarily but Zukaryian frees himself.
Zukaryian engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Maddox keeping moving, preventing Zukaryian from controlling successfully.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kurt Zukaryian wasn't active enough on the ground.
Zukaryian decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zukaryian thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maddox's head.
Zukaryian keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Maddox wants to improve his position but Zukaryian is controlling well.
Maddox is looking to control Zukaryian's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maddox avoid being mounted?
Zukaryian seems to be looking for submissions.
Zukaryian is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Zukaryian is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maddox wants to stand but Zukaryian is controlling the position.
Zukaryian in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zukaryian controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Maddox is trying to control the position but Zukaryian postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Maddox tries to sprawl but Zukaryian drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zukaryian controlling the action here.
Zukaryian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zukaryian wants to pass the guard but Maddox is defending well.
Maddox looks like he's trying to stand up.
Zukaryian trying to control the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kurt Zukaryian wasn't active enough on the ground.
Zukaryian shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Zukaryian sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maddox is doing well to control the position and prevent Zukaryian from advancing to side control.
Zukaryian performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kurt Zukaryian was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Zukaryian changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Maddox looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Zukaryian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zukaryian has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Zukaryian!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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