PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce McBrain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amirezza Pourramenazanali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pourramenazanali is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Godsmack - Cryin' Like A Bitch!!. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

McBrain
vs
Pourramenazanali

175 cm
37
184 lbs
37 - 26 - 0

179 cm
28
187 lbs
15 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 26 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce McBrain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Amirezza Pourramenazanali!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pourramenazanali scores with a one two! McBrain had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McBrain lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pourramenazanali throws a right hand that McBrain ducks under and follows up with a left that McBrain also avoids with ease.
McBrain circles away from the clinch attempt.
McBrain thows a leg kick but Pourramenazanali checks it
and Pourramenazanali counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pourramenazanali tries to clinch up.
McBrain tries a head kick but it misses.
Pourramenazanali shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McBrain but McBrain pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Good leg kick by McBrain there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
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!
McBrain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pourramenazanali keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McBrain throws a leg kick but Pourramenazanali sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Amirezza Pourramenazanali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pourramenazanali fails to land with a series of punches.
McBrain shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McBrain has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McBrain there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pourramenazanali misses with a two punch combination.
McBrain is looking to score with low kicks.
A swing and a miss from McBrain.
Pourramenazanali tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McBrain counters with a thumping low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McBrain throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McBrain feints a jab promting Pourramenazanali to slip. McBrain then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pourramenazanali slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pourramenazanali lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McBrain at a distance.
McBrain throws a leg kick but Pourramenazanali sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McBrain moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Pourramenazanali misses
and McBrain counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Pourramenazanali is rocked!
McBrain tries to bum rush Pourramenazanali with a series of wild strikes but Pourramenazanali uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McBrain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pourramenazanali throws a combination. McBrain tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pourramenazanali throws a nice looking combination but McBrain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McBrain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali scores with a one two! McBrain had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McBrain slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McBrain throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McBrain feints and then cracks Pourramenazanali's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pourramenazanali down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pourramenazanali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pourramenazanali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McBrain thumps Pourramenazanali with a low kick.
Pourramenazanali misses the body punch
enabling McBrain to counter with a crisp jab.
Pourramenazanali is still on wobbly legs! Can McBrain finish him?
A looping hook to the body misses from Pourramenazanali. McBrain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pourramenazanali seems to have recovered his senses.
Pourramenazanali avoids the head kick by McBrain.
Pourramenazanali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McBrain fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pourramenazanali checks it well.
Pourramenazanali throws out a counter right but McBrain avoids it with no problem.
Pourramenazanali tries to close the distance and clinch but McBrain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pourramenazanali throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pourramenazanali dodges the punch combination from McBrain.
Pourramenazanali tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pourramenazanali rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McBrain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pourramenazanali fails to land the takedown.

Pourramenazanali clinches.
McBrain missing with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pourramenazanali wants a takedown.
Bruce McBrain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amirezza Pourramenazanali.
Stalling in the clinch from Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McBrain up against the cage.
McBrain taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Pourramenazanali manages to break the clinch.
McBrain on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McBrain throws a leg kick that misses.
McBrain lands with a kick to the temple. Pourramenazanali shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McBrain lands a leg kick that knocks Pourramenazanali off balance momentarily.
McBrain throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bruce McBrain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McBrain throws a low kick but Pourramenazanali avoids it.
Donk. Pourramenazanali catches McBrain right on the button with a cross.
McBrain feints and then cracks Pourramenazanali's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pourramenazanali down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by McBrain.

Pourramenazanali clinches with his opponent.
A right hook to the body lands for McBrain.
Pourramenazanali misses with a punch on the inside.
Pourramenazanali wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pourramenazanali wants to stall.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
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!
Pourramenazanali wants to break free but McBrain has control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McBrain.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pourramenazanali.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bruce McBrain will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Pourramenazanali lands a nice shot that snaps McBrain's head back.
McBrain connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pourramenazanali throws a quick inside leg kick.

Pourramenazanali has managed to clinch.
McBrain struggles to land a body shot inside as Pourramenazanali controls his hands.
Pourramenazanali content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McBrain avoids a wild elbow strike from Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali blocks a body shot from McBrain.
Pourramenazanali is trying to break the clinch but McBrain has him pressed against the cage.
Pourramenazanali is looking to control McBrain's arms but McBrain gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pourramenazanali has his back to the cage.
Pourramenazanali pushes off an throws an elbow but McBrain leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pourramenazanali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pourramenazanali pushes off an throws an elbow but McBrain leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McBrain keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pourramenazanali's efforts to push away.
Pourramenazanali looking to throw knees to the head but McBrain is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pourramenazanali throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McBrain.
Pourramenazanali scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McBrain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McBrain lands an uppercut.
Pourramenazanali looking to stall.
Pourramenazanali landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McBrain leaning against his opponent.
Pourramenazanali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Amirezza Pourramenazanali seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pourramenazanali leaning against his opponent.
McBrain lands a left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pourramenazanali creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McBrain lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali has McBrain pushed against the cage.
McBrain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pourramenazanali - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pourramenazanali lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McBrain lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pourramenazanali is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McBrain pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McBrain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pourramenazanali swings wildly with an uppercut but McBrain uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBrain blocking some punches.
Pourramenazanali is trying to break the clinch but McBrain has him pressed against the cage.
McBrain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pourramenazanali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McBrain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pourramenazanali slowing the pace effectively.
Pourramenazanali misses with a hook from the clinch.
McBrain misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Pourramenazanali fails to land.
Pourramenazanali working aggressively here.
McBrain leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pourramenazanali taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pourramenazanali has had enough of the clinch but McBrain keeps him there for the moment.
Pourramenazanali can't find room to land a body shot as McBrain controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pourramenazanali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on McBrain - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McBrain prevents Pourramenazanali from breaking the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McBrain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amirezza Pourramenazanali showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!

McBrain misses with a leg kick.
Pourramenazanali lands a nice shot to the body.
McBrain throws a one two combo.
Pourramenazanali takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pourramenazanali lands with an overhand left.
McBrain throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pourramenazanali swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McBrain looks to land a body kick but Pourramenazanali moved away.
The fighters circling - Pourramenazanali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pourramenazanali scores with a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali tries to close the distance and clinch but McBrain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pourramenazanali throws a low kick but McBrain avoids it.
Pourramenazanali fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McBrain is out of range.
McBrain is looking to chop away at Pourramenazanali's legs.
McBrain scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McBrain misses with a low kick.
Pourramenazanali tries to clinch up but McBrain circles away and keeps his distance.
Pourramenazanali looks to land a left hand but McBrain moved out of range nicely.
Pourramenazanali throws a lazy uppercut
and McBrain counters with a three punch combo that has Pourramenazanali backing up. Pourramenazanali nods at McBrain to acknowledge the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pourramenazanali gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McBrain.

Pourramenazanali shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McBrain napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pourramenazanali misses with the ground and pound.
McBrain manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McBrain is looking to control Pourramenazanali's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McBrain avoid being mounted?

McBrain actively working from the bottom here.
Pourramenazanali trying to control the action but McBrain is working from the bottom.
Pourramenazanali thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pourramenazanali scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McBrain trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBrain keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pourramenazanali blocks the strikes from McBrain.
McBrain is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McBrain is refusing to be controlled, as Pourramenazanali sits in half guard.

McBrain looking for submissions off his back.
Pourramenazanali working over McBrain with some ground and pound. McBrain looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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!
McBrain trying to hold on to Pourramenazanali's head to control him but Pourramenazanali postures up.
McBrain is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pourramenazanali is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pourramenazanali throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing McBrain to regain full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
McBrain working a defensive guard here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pourramenazanali throws a hook but McBrain blocks it.
Jab by Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali misses with a hook. McBrain ducked under it nicely.
McBrain misses with a few strikes there.
Bruce McBrain is winning the standup battle so far.
Pourramenazanali is looking to clinch.
Pourramenazanali cracks McBrain with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by McBrain.
Pourramenazanali swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Pourramenazanali looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pourramenazanali landing with the ground and pound.
Pourramenazanali postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBrain lands with a heel strike from the guard.
McBrain is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pourramenazanali postures up.
Pourramenazanali looking to pass the guard.
Pourramenazanali working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McBrain's head.
McBrain manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pourramenazanali manages to get himself to full guard.

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!
McBrain throwing strikes but missing.
Pourramenazanali striking off his back, scoring a few points.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Amirezza Pourramenazanali.
I think Pourramenazanali has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amirezza Pourramenazanali!
Our winner, Amirezza Pourramenazanali, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.