PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Seyran Zeynalabdinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominickoy Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zeynalabdinov comes to the cage accompanied by Saku. Maia is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: techno viking. 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 Dominickoy Maia was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Zeynalabdinov
vs
Maia

180 cm
26
204 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

183 cm
25
203 lbs
11 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Brawler
Good gas tank

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 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seyran Zeynalabdinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dominickoy Maia!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maia takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Zeynalabdinov jabs at Maia's body.

Zeynalabdinov closes the distance and pushes Maia back into the cage.
Zeynalabdinov lands a hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Dominickoy Maia has been cut.
Maia tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zeynalabdinov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maia avoiding damage as Zeynalabdinov throws knees to the body.
Zeynalabdinov tries to land a knee to the head but Maia blocks with his arms.
Zeynalabdinov missing with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zeynalabdinov tries to throw a body punch but Maia avoids it by throwing Zeynalabdinov back against the cage.
Zeynalabdinov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maia blocks it with crossed arms.
Zeynalabdinov lands with a right to the head.
Zeynalabdinov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maia blocks it with crossed arms.
Zeynalabdinov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maia is defending well for now.
Zeynalabdinov misses with a knee strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Zeynalabdinov.
Zeynalabdinov misses with an elbow strike.
Maia tries to pull guard but Zeynalabdinov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zeynalabdinov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zeynalabdinov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Zeynalabdinov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Maia clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Zeynalabdinov throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Maia wants to escape the position.
Zeynalabdinov loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Maia hold on?
Maia tries to break free.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maia is taking damage to the body and head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Maia tries to escape but Zeynalabdinov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Zeynalabdinov is trying to stick to Maia's back but Maia is turning into Zeynalabdinov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Zeynalabdinov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Maia.
Zeynalabdinov wants to sweep but no luck.
Maia tries to free his leg and advance position but Zeynalabdinov is retaining full guard.

Maia stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Maia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zeynalabdinov pinned against the cage. Zeynalabdinov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Seyran Zeynalabdinov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominickoy Maia.
Maia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zeynalabdinov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maia looks gassed!
An inside leg kick lands from Zeynalabdinov.
Zeynalabdinov lands an overhand right.

Maia is rocked!
Maia drops his hands for a split second and Zeynalabdinov immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Maia face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Zeynalabdinov follows up with a right hand that knocks Maia into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Seyran Zeynalabdinov!
Seyran Zeynalabdinov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.