PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Roofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seyran Zeynalabdinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roofer comes to the cage accompanied by Jonesmann Feat. Azad - Der Soldat James Rhyme. Zeynalabdinov has chosen Saku as his entrance music. Seyran Zeynalabdinov struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Seyran Zeynalabdinov was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Roofer
vs
Zeynalabdinov

188 cm
31
194 lbs
21 - 10 - 0

180 cm
37
204 lbs
30 - 23 - 3

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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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 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Roofer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 23 - 3, fighting out of New York, Seyran Zeynalabdinov!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roofer lands a front kick.
Roofer lands a leg kick that knocks Zeynalabdinov off balance momentarily.
Roofer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

It looks like Seyran Zeynalabdinov has been cut.
Zeynalabdinov blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Roofer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zeynalabdinov takes one to the chin there.
Good standup being displayed there by Roofer as he connects with a hook.

Zeynalabdinov is rocked!
Roofer throws a body kick that misses.
Roofer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zeynalabdinov's head backwards.
Zeynalabdinov is still on wobbly legs! Can Roofer finish him?

Zeynalabdinov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Roofer on his heels. He'll look to pass Roofer's guard now, I'm sure.
Zeynalabdinov seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roofer pulls Zeynalabdinov in close to prevent any damage.
Roofer's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Roofer 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov scoring with some ground and pound.
Zeynalabdinov throwing strikes but missing.
Zeynalabdinov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zeynalabdinov throws an elbow that misses. Roofer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zeynalabdinov's guard. Nice move by Roofer!
Roofer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Roofer throws a big right hand that misses.

Zeynalabdinov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Roofer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Zeynalabdinov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Zeynalabdinov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Roofer escapes and throws Zeynalabdinov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Roofer cracks Zeynalabdinov with a big elbow.
Zeynalabdinov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Roofer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Roofer controlling from side mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Zeynalabdinov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zeynalabdinov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zeynalabdinov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Zeynalabdinov prevents Roofer from improving his position.
Zeynalabdinov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Roofer gets full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov stops Roofer from standing up.
Zeynalabdinov throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zeynalabdinov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Roofer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zeynalabdinov manages to get himself to full guard.

Roofer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zeynalabdinov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roofer has managed to get both his arms back between Zeynalabdinov's legs - danger averted.
Roofer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Zeynalabdinov has an active guard here but Roofer has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Roofer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Seyran Zeynalabdinov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Roofer.
Zeynalabdinov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Roofer throws a poor cross that misses
and Zeynalabdinov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Roofer misses with a head kick.
Zeynalabdinov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zeynalabdinov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
An inside leg kick from Zeynalabdinov misses.
Roofer looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Zeynalabdinov misses with a looping left.
Roofer misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeynalabdinov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Roofer but Roofer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A left lands for Zeynalabdinov.
Roofer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zeynalabdinov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Roofer defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Zeynalabdinov misses its intended target.
Zeynalabdinov misses with a wild combination.
Zeynalabdinov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roofer.
Zeynalabdinov works the jab nicely.
Zeynalabdinov shoots in looking for a takedown but Roofer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zeynalabdinov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Roofer. That's going to slow Zeynalabdinov down.
Roofer keeps Zeynalabdinov at a distance using the push kick.
Roofer lands a nice looking body kick.
Zeynalabdinov is breathing heavily.
Roofer lands with a nice body punch.
Roofer scores with a nice head shot.
Zeynalabdinov misses with a body shot.
Roofer is looking to counter punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roofer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zeynalabdinov checks it well.
Roofer lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zeynalabdinov darts in looking for a takedown but Roofer gets double underhooks and turns Zeynalabdinov into the cage.
Ben Roofer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seyran Zeynalabdinov.
Roofer misses the shot to the body.
Roofer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zeynalabdinov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Roofer thumps Zeynalabdinov with a low kick.
Zeynalabdinov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zeynalabdinov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Roofer throws an off balance right hand
and Zeynalabdinov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Zeynalabdinov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Roofer but Roofer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ben Roofer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roofer scores with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov misses with a lunging right hand
and Roofer counters with a thumping low kick.
Roofer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Roofer scores with a hook.
Roofer throws a predictable looking body shot

and Zeynalabdinov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Roofer won't be happy with that.
Roofer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
I wouldn't like to be where Roofer is right now.
Zeynalabdinov working the ground and pound but Roofer is defending the strikes.

Zeynalabdinov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Roofer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sloppy strikes there by Zeynalabdinov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov laying and praying for a moment but Roofer takes advantage and regains half guard.
Roofer tries to roll over but Zeynalabdinov keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roofer pushes Zeynalabdinov off looking to stand but Zeynalabdinov dives back in and keeps control.
Zeynalabdinov is trying to control. Roofer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zeynalabdinov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Zeynalabdinov is working for a kimura but Roofer is defending it quite comfortably.
Roofer controlling the position well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Roofer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Seyran Zeynalabdinov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Roofer throws a leg kick
and Zeynalabdinov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zeynalabdinov blocks the body kick.
Zeynalabdinov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zeynalabdinov avoids the body shot from Roofer.
A low kick from Roofer is predictable there
letting Zeynalabdinov counter with a right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Roofer. That's going to slow Zeynalabdinov down.
Good work by Roofer as he checks the leg kick.
Roofer tried to counter with a leg kick but Zeynalabdinov avoided it.
Zeynalabdinov connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roofer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Roofer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zeynalabdinov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zeynalabdinov.

Zeynalabdinov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Roofer has one foot on Zeynalabdinov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roofer cracks the inside of Zeynalabdinov's front leg.
Roofer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Roofer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ben Roofer is winning the standup battle so far.
Roofer moves forwards but Zeynalabdinov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Roofer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A nice side step and Zeynalabdinov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zeynalabdinov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Roofer misses with a body kick.
Zeynalabdinov misses with a low kick.
Roofer misses the shot to the body.
Zeynalabdinov with the counter takedown but Roofer avoids it easily.
Seyran Zeynalabdinov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Roofer misses

and Zeynalabdinov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Seyran Zeynalabdinov has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!

Roofer pushes Zeynalabdinov off and gets back to his feet.
Roofer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Roofer, right into the meat.
Zeynalabdinov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roofer is fending him off so far but Zeynalabdinov persists. Nope, Roofer circles away and we're back to standing.
Zeynalabdinov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A lazy body kick from Roofer
and Zeynalabdinov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roofer swings widly with a right hand

and Zeynalabdinov counters with a shoot takedown. Roofer fights it but they end up in guard.
Zeynalabdinov throws an elbow that misses. Roofer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zeynalabdinov's guard. Nice move by Roofer!

Zeynalabdinov is looking for a triangle but Roofer pushes his legs off easily.
Ben Roofer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zeynalabdinov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roofer forces his way into half guard.
Zeynalabdinov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Roofer manages to pass to mount!
Zeynalabdinov wants to control but Roofer is having none of it.
Zeynalabdinov is trying to escape the mount.
Roofer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Zeynalabdinov is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Roofer controlling from mount.
Zeynalabdinov is trying desperately to improve position.
Roofer controlling the pace for now.
Roofer prevents Zeynalabdinov from getting the reversal.
Roofer trying to control but he's not successful this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Roofer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Roofer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Roofer!
A relieved looking Ben Roofer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.