PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deontay DJ (ranked 1356 p4p, 1481 weight class) and Paulius Zurauskas (ranked 159 p4p, 174 weight class). DJ comes to the cage accompanied by Lil Scrappy - No Problem. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

DJ
vs
Zurauskas

193 cm
34
255
18 - 22 - 1

195 cm
32
239
16 - 14 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very quick

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Sakura Style
Shadow Realm Apparel

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 18 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Deontay DJ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Paulius Zurauskas!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DJ scores with a punch to the head.
DJ misses with a head kick.
Zurauskas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
DJ misses with a wild combination.
Zurauskas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Deontay DJ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zurauskas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DJ misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zurauskas! But no joy.
Zurauskas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Zurauskas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
DJ throws an off balance right hand
and Zurauskas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zurauskas thuds a left hand into DJ's body.
Zurauskas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
DJ takes a body punch but keeps moving.
No joy there for DJ, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DJ lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zurauskas will feel that in the morning.
DJ misses the shot to the body.
DJ slips under a jab.
DJ swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DJ throws a leg kick but Zurauskas checks it.
Zurauskas checks a low kick from DJ.
DJ tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Zurauskas does it's job there.
A looping hook to the body misses from DJ. Zurauskas does a little dance to reset his feet.
DJ takes a swing at Zurauskas's ribcage but misses.
DJ tries to land a front kick but Zurauskas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DJ's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and DJ duly obliges.
DJ throws a poor cross that misses

and Zurauskas counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

DJ is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zurauskas pulls his head out easily.

Zurauskas is trying to work for a kimura but DJ is defending well.

Zurauskas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but DJ sees it coming and defends easily.

DJ kicks Zurauskas off and gets back to his feet.
DJ swings for the body but Zurauskas moves out of range.
Zurauskas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. DJ doesn't seem bothered though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DJ throws a big shot that misses.
Zurauskas lands a front kick.
Zurauskas blocks a head kick by DJ.
DJ finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A solid body kick from Zurauskas.
DJ is breathing heavily.
Zurauskas takes a swing at DJ's ribcage but misses.
Zurauskas jabs at DJ's body.

Zurauskas cracks DJ with a big right hand and DJ goes down!

It looks like Deontay DJ has been cut.
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!
Zurauskas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Zurauskas passes DJ's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DJ is not content to let Zurauskas control the position.

Zurauskas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. DJ doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zurauskas.
DJ is not content to let Zurauskas control the position.

DJ looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Zurauskas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, DJ has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulius Zurauskas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Deontay DJ's cut.
That's time! DJ's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Zurauskas throws a jab but it's blocked by DJ.
DJ throws a counter high kick but Zurauskas was just alert enough to avoid it.
Zurauskas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zurauskas throws an overhand right that lands on DJ's shoulder, as DJ tries to avoid the shot.
Paulius Zurauskas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zurauskas looks to score with a jab to the body but DJ is just out of range.
DJ loads up on a big right hand but Zurauskas slips the punch.
DJ ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zurauskas throws a body punch but DJ moves out of range.
DJ throws a sloppy head kick and Zurauskas moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zurauskas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zurauskas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from DJ.
DJ throws a body kick that misses.
Zurauskas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
DJ dives in for a single leg takedown but Zurauskas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zurauskas looks like he wants to counter punch here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DJ is trying to break the clinch but Zurauskas is controlling him.
Zurauskas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zurauskas lands a nice uppercut.
DJ lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zurauskas throws a punch but it's blocked by DJ.
DJ looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zurauskas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zurauskas throws a head punch that misses.
Zurauskas tries a body shot but DJ blocks it.
Zurauskas misses with a punch to the body.

DJ manages to break the clinch.
DJ swings widly with a right hand
and Zurauskas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zurauskas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
DJ throws a nice looking combination but Zurauskas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zurauskas drops DJ with a huge uppercut! DJ drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Zurauskas is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulius Zurauskas!
Paulius Zurauskas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.