PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Midget (ranked 1381 p4p, 165 weight class) and Shamil Zavurov (ranked 3178 p4p, 342 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Zavurov's choice of entrance music: DMX - The Rain. Shamil Zavurov will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Midget
vs
Zavurov

160 cm
38
160 lbs
28 - 17 - 0

175 cm
32
169 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Sin City Allstars

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Midget!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shamil Zavurov!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zavurov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Midget looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zavurov is fending him off so far but Midget persists. Nope, Zavurov circles away and we're back to standing.
Zavurov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Zavurov misses the target.
Midget misses with a takedown attempt
and Zavurov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Midget looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Zavurov misses.
Zavurov takes a swing at Midget's ribcage but misses.
Midget half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Crunch! Zavurov slams his shin into Midget's torso.
Zavurov thuds his right hand into Midget's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Zavurov finds it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - Zavurov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zavurov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Midget gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zavurov lands a head kick. Midget smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Zavurov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Midget.
Zavurov's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zavurov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zavurov. Midget shrugs it off though.
Zavurov throws a head kick that misses

and Midget counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Midget drops back, looking for a kneebar! Zavurov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Zavurov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Zavurov!

Midget is looking to regain half guard here but Zavurov keeps moving and retains side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Midget wants to control but Zavurov postures up.
Midget tries to buck Zavurov off but Zavurov is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zavurov avoids the strikes from the bottom by Midget.
Midget is trying to get back to half guard.

Zavurov stands up and beckons Midget to his feet.
Zavurov lands with an uppercut that bounces Midget off the cage and back into range.
Zavurov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zavurov throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Midget counters with a takedown into side control.
Midget wants to control but Zavurov is keeping him busy.
Zavurov is looking to get back to his feet here but Midget is keeping cool and he's managed to take Zavurov's back.

Zavurov is trying to defend against the choke here but Midget has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Midget Tightens the hold and Zavurov taps out furiously! Midget displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Justin Midget!