PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nolan Shurygalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Complete MMA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shurygalo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ching Chang Cong-Rucka Rucka Ali. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Shurygalo
vs
MMA

186 cm
23
221 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

175 cm
18
140 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

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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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nolan Shurygalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Complete MMA!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Shurygalo.
Shurygalo tries to clinch but MMA moves out of range.
The fighters circling - MMA throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shurygalo slips a straight right by MMA.
Shurygalo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MMA connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
MMA missing with a left hand there. Shurygalo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shurygalo tries to close the distance and clinch but MMA swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shurygalo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shurygalo tries to clinch there but MMA circles away.
MMA moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
MMA misses with a straight right.
MMA throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shurygalo on the side of the head.
Shurygalo tries to clinch up but MMA circles away and keeps his distance.
Shurygalo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MMA.
Shurygalo tries to clinch up but MMA circles away and keeps his distance.
Shurygalo takes one on the button.
Shurygalo is breathing heavily.
A slow jab from MMA misses its intended target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shurygalo tries to clinch but MMA moves out of range.
Shurygalo tries to clinch but MMA is having none of it.
MMA connects with a right hand. Shurygalo shakes it off.
Nice uppercut there from MMA.
MMA lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shurygalo circles away quickly and effectively.
Shurygalo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MMA.
MMA lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shurygalo moves in looking to clinch but MMA pushes him off.

Shurygalo rushes MMA and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shurygalo scores a nice knee to the body.
MMA slowing the pace effectively.
Shurygalo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MMA avoids a wild elbow strike from Shurygalo.
Shurygalo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shurygalo tries to land a knee to the head but MMA blocks with his arms.
Shurygalo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MMA avoids it.
MMA is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shurygalo is keeping busy.
MMA avoids the elbow strike from Shurygalo, against the cage.
MMA takes a knee to the side of the body.
MMA stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Complete MMA.
MMA pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shurygalo wants to clinch up but MMA keeps it at a distance.
Shurygalo moves out of range of the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by MMA there.
Shurygalo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shurygalo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shurygalo moves away from the strike by MMA.
MMA swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shurygalo.
MMA keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nolan Shurygalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from MMA lands.
Nice defenses there by Shurygalo.
MMA throws a hook to the side of Shurygalo's head but Shurygalo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MMA bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shurygalo's head backwards.
MMA throws a hook but Shurygalo blocks it.
MMA connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shurygalo tries to clinch up.
MMA thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shurygalo tries to clinch there but MMA circles away.
Shurygalo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MMA.
MMA scores with a jab. Shurygalo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab from MMA misses.
Shurygalo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
MMA works the jab nicely.
Shurygalo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by MMA.
Shurygalo tries to clinch up.
MMA scores with a jab.
MMA throws an overhand right that lands on Shurygalo's shoulder, as Shurygalo tries to avoid the shot.
MMA might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
MMA throws a lazy right hand but Shurygalo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MMA lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Complete MMA dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

MMA jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - MMA throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shurygalo is looking to clinch.
MMA throws the left hand but Shurygalo avoids the punch easily.
Shurygalo wants to clinch up but MMA keeps it at a distance.
Shurygalo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shurygalo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shurygalo slips a jab and a cross from MMA.
Shurygalo slips under a jab from MMA.
Shurygalo is looking to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shurygalo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
MMA swats away the attempt to clinch by Shurygalo.
MMA smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
MMA avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MMA lands with a cross.
MMA lands with an overhand left.
Shurygalo tries to clinch there but MMA circles away.
Shurygalo staying out of range there.
Shurygalo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by MMA.
Nolan Shurygalo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shurygalo throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Shurygalo.
MMA throws the left hand but Shurygalo avoids the punch easily.
Shurygalo throws a combination that misses
and MMA counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shurygalo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and MMA counters with a nice uppercut.
Shurygalo moves out of range as MMA strikes.
Shurygalo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
MMA lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shurygalo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MMA.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from MMA does it's job there.
Shurygalo ducks right into an uppercut from MMA.
Shurygalo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
MMA lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by MMA.
MMA misses with an uppercut. Shurygalo saw that one coming.
Shurygalo walks into a left hand.
Shurygalo tries to clinch up
and MMA counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shurygalo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shurygalo slips a straight right by MMA.
Shurygalo wants to clinch but MMA slips to the side
and MMA cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MMA missing with a left hand there. Shurygalo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Danga de danga de dang - MMA scores with a four punch combination!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MMA lands with a cross.
MMA works the jab nicely.
MMA looks to land a right hand but Shurygalo moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Shurygalo.
MMA throws a shot from downtown. Shurygalo moves away and avoids it.
MMA connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shurygalo momentarily.
Shurygalo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shurygalo tries to clinch but MMA moves away
enabling MMA to counter with a crisp jab.
Shurygalo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
MMA pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shurygalo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MMA scores with a sloppy right hand. Shurygalo should have avoided that one.
MMA connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from MMA finds it's target.
MMA throws a shot from downtown. Shurygalo moves away and avoids it.
MMA lands with an uppercut that bounces Shurygalo off the cage and back into rage.
Shurygalo tries to clinch
and MMA counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MMA misses the jab.
MMA scores with the left hand. Shurygalo knows he should have avoided that one.
Shurygalo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
MMA lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
MMA lands an overhand right.
MMA throws a jab but it's blocked by Shurygalo.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shurygalo tries a low kick but MMA avoids it.
MMA misses with an uppercut.
Shurygalo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shurygalo wants to clinch
and MMA cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Complete MMA showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

MMA throws a hook to the side of Shurygalo's head but Shurygalo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shurygalo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and MMA cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shurygalo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and MMA counters with a straight right hand.
Shurygalo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MMA.
Shurygalo wants to clinch
and MMA counters with a stiff right hand.
MMA connects with a single shot there.
Complete MMA seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shurygalo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
MMA lands with an uppercut that bounces Shurygalo off the cage and back into rage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shurygalo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Shurygalo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
MMA scores with a one two! Shurygalo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shurygalo tries a head kick but it misses.
A lazy left from MMA finds it's target.
MMA has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big right from MMA misses.
MMA throws a right hand that Shurygalo ducks under and follows up with a left that Shurygalo also avoids with ease.
MMA connects with a looping right hand.
MMA lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shurygalo blocks a jab.
MMA waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shurygalo.
MMA throws a jab when Shurygalo was well out of range.
Shurygalo wants to clinch but MMA slips to the side
and MMA counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for MMA. That snapped Shurygalo's head back.
Shurygalo throws a combination that misses
and MMA counters with a stiff right hand.
MMA throws a lazy right hand but Shurygalo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shurygalo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MMA.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MMA lands a jab.
MMA lands a jab.
Shurygalo takes one on the button.
Shurygalo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
MMA swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shurygalo.
MMA looks to land a combination. Shurygalo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
MMA pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MMA throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MMA thows a left - swing and a miss!
MMA waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shurygalo.
MMA stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MMA avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shurygalo throws a head kick that MMA semi-blocks.
MMA misses with a looping right.
MMA lands a jab to the head.
MMA connects with a single shot there.
Nice jab there from MMA.
The fighters circling - MMA throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MMA throws a shot from downtown. Shurygalo moves away and avoids it.
MMA bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shurygalo walks into a stiff left hand from MMA.
Shurygalo walks into a stiff left hand from MMA.
MMA lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shurygalo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shurygalo there as he acknowledges the shot.
MMA scores with a jab to the head.
Nolan Shurygalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for MMA. That snapped Shurygalo's head back.
The crowd cheers as MMA lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shurygalo doesn't seem phased though.
Shurygalo drops his hands momentarily and MMA takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
MMA lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
MMA throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shurygalo wants to clinch
and MMA counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MMA throws a jab but it's blocked by Shurygalo.
MMA throws a big shot that misses.
Nice jab there from MMA.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MMA thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shurygalo throws a combination that misses
and MMA counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MMA throws out a loose jab but Shurygalo uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Complete MMA comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got MMA winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Complete MMA!