PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between bobby lashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seyran Zeynalabdinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seyran Zeynalabdinov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with bobby lashley's chin.

lashley
vs
Zeynalabdinov

186 cm
23
265 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
18
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, bobby lashley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Seyran Zeynalabdinov!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for lashley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

lashley drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
lashley throwing strikes from guard but Zeynalabdinov blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zeynalabdinov trying to keep a closed guard but lashley is proving a slippery customer.
Zeynalabdinov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
lashley throwing strikes from guard but Zeynalabdinov blocks nicely.
lashley throws a strike but Zeynalabdinov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
lashley keeping moving, preventing Zeynalabdinov from controlling successfully.
Zeynalabdinov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. lashley is keeping the position for now.
Zeynalabdinov wants to control from the top but lashley keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
lashley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zeynalabdinov's waist but Zeynalabdinov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing lashley off to one side.
Zeynalabdinov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from lashley.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from lashley.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for bobby lashley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
lashley is breathing heavily.

Zeynalabdinov drives through and clinches with lashley against the cage.

Zeynalabdinov wants the takedown. lashley is fighting it off but Zeynalabdinov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in lashley's guard against the cage.
lashley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zeynalabdinov is working lashley over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zeynalabdinov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
lashley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zeynalabdinov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zeynalabdinov trying to control the position from guard on top but lashley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
lashley wants to stand and escape but Zeynalabdinov is having none of it.
Zeynalabdinov forces his way into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zeynalabdinov connects with a nice short shot to lashley's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov wants to take a breather but lashley is having none of it.

Zeynalabdinov is looking for a kimura here.

Zeynalabdinov stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from lashley is defended easily by Zeynalabdinov.
bobby lashley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zeynalabdinov wants to clinch.
lashley closes the distance and clinches up with Zeynalabdinov, looking for a takedown. lashley pushes Zeynalabdinov against the cage but Zeynalabdinov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zeynalabdinov feints and as lashley raises his hands in defense, Zeynalabdinov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zeynalabdinov connects with a couple of short punches.
Zeynalabdinov trying to control the position from guard on top but lashley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
lashley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zeynalabdinov on the ground.
lashley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zeynalabdinov is controlling him.
Zeynalabdinov is in close to lashley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
lashley wants to stand up but Zeynalabdinov is controlling him.
Zeynalabdinov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

lashley kicks Zeynalabdinov off and gets to his feet.
Zeynalabdinov dodges the punch combination from lashley.
Zeynalabdinov fails to land the takedown.
lashley doesn't succeed with the takedown

so Zeynalabdinov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

lashley kicks Zeynalabdinov off and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Zeynalabdinov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Zeynalabdinov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
lashley is staying active underneath Zeynalabdinov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
lashley is looking to escape.
Ground and pound from Zeynalabdinov.

lashley kicks Zeynalabdinov off and gets back to his feet.

lashley drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seyran Zeynalabdinov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Zeynalabdinov shoots in for a takedown but lashley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Zeynalabdinov gets caught flat footed, as lashley shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
lashley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
lashley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
lashley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
lashley with a flurry of punches that miss.
lashley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Seyran Zeynalabdinov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zeynalabdinov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
lashley is working Zeynalabdinov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zeynalabdinov looking to hit a scissor sweep but lashley is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
lashley leaves Zeynalabdinov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov fails in his attempt to clinch.
lashley doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Zeynalabdinov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in lashley's guard now.
lashley keeping moving, preventing Zeynalabdinov from controlling successfully.
Zeynalabdinov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
lashley has a closed guard, preventing Zeynalabdinov from standing up.
lashley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if lashley tries to get out of the position.
Zeynalabdinov stops lashley from standing up.
Zeynalabdinov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zeynalabdinov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
lashley wants to stand up but Zeynalabdinov is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

lashley drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zeynalabdinov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
lashley lands a decent elbow from side control.
The ground and pound from lashley seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
lashley lands a decent elbow from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
lashley lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
lashley grinds an elbow into Zeynalabdinov's temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
lashley is working Zeynalabdinov over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
lashley tries to score with some ground and pound. Zeynalabdinov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
lashley cracks Zeynalabdinov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
lashley throwing strikes but Zeynalabdinov manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
lashley wants to get back to his feet but Zeynalabdinov drags him back down.
Zeynalabdinov working the head and body with strikes.
lashley is trying to buck Zeynalabdinov off.
Zeynalabdinov trying to control the action but lashley is working from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Zeynalabdinov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has lashley pinned against the cage. lashley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
bobby lashley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seyran Zeynalabdinov.

lashley closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
lashley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zeynalabdinov's head.
lashley is thwarting Zeynalabdinov's attempts to control the position.
lashley thows a huge punch but Zeynalabdinov dodges it nicely.
Zeynalabdinov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from lashley.
lashley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from lashley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

bobby lashley dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Nice takedown defense from Zeynalabdinov. No joy for lashley on that attempt.
lashley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zeynalabdinov counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like bobby lashley has been cut.
lashley throws a right and a left that both miss.

Zeynalabdinov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming lashley to the mat! lashley manages to get full guard.
lashley wants to stand up but Zeynalabdinov is controlling him.
lashley trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Zeynalabdinov is pushing down on lashley's leg trying to pass to half guard. lashley is fighting to maintain full guard but Zeynalabdinov has managed to sneak the leg through.

Zeynalabdinov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zeynalabdinov wants to take a breather but lashley is having none of it.

lashley makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
lashley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Zeynalabdinov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov goes for a takedown in the clinch but lashley prevents it.
Zeynalabdinov tries for a takedown but lashley manages to get underhooks.
lashley drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for bobby lashley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zeynalabdinov is pressed up against the cage. lashley has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zeynalabdinov down to the mat. Zeynalabdinov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Zeynalabdinov shoots in for a takedown but lashley shows good takedown defense.
lashley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Zeynalabdinov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Zeynalabdinov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. lashley is keeping the position for now.
Zeynalabdinov wants to control from the top but lashley keeps moving.
lashley wants to stand up but Zeynalabdinov is controlling him.
Zeynalabdinov wants to pass the guard but lashley is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
lashley wants to get back to his feet but Zeynalabdinov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
lashley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

lashley pushes Zeynalabdinov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
lashley misses with a takedown

and Zeynalabdinov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zeynalabdinov trying to control but lashley is working from the bottom.
Zeynalabdinov stops lashley from standing up.
lashley keeping full guard, as Zeynalabdinov tries to pass.
Zeynalabdinov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov prevents lashley from getting back to his feet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
lashley has his takedown stuffed

and Zeynalabdinov counters with a single leg into guard. lashley didn't expect that.

Zeynalabdinov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zeynalabdinov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
lashley wants to stand but Zeynalabdinov is controlling the position.
Zeynalabdinov wants to get up but he can't break lashley's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
lashley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov looking to pass the guard.

Zeynalabdinov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

lashley darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Zeynalabdinov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from lashley.
lashley 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.
lashley landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
lashley not landing any meaningful shots this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seyran Zeynalabdinov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zeynalabdinov 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seyran Zeynalabdinov!