PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jumaidi Junet (ranked 2940 p4p, 4044 weight class) and Zhang Yu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Junet
vs
Yu

177 cm
25
300
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
23
302
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jumaidi Junet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zhang Yu!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Yu darts in and clinches Junet up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Yu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Yu lands a hook that snaps the head of Junet backwards.
Yu avoiding damage.
Junet fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yu lands with a right to the head.
Yu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Yu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Yu to work.
Junet wants to get back to striking at distance but Yu won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Yu.
Junet wants a takedown but no success here.
Yu stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Junets head.
Junet wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jumaidi Junet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Junet being controlled against the cage.
Yu stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Zhang Yu.

Yu moves into range and clinches up with Junet.
Junet tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Yu is pushing Junet up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Yu effectively controlling the action here.
Junet is trying to drag Yu to the mat but Yu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yu lands a hook that snaps the head of Junet backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yu keeps control of Junet as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Junet has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Junet looking to stall.
Junet is trying to pull guard but Yu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Yu stalling against the cage.
Yu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Junet backwards.
Junet is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Yu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yu.
Junet has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yu after a bit of a struggle.
Yu pushes Junet back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yu.
Yu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Junet up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Zhang Yu.

Yu has managed to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yu.
Junet has Yu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Junet can't get the takedown.
Yu lands an uppercut.
Yu stalling the fight.
Junet can't get the takedown.
Yu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Come on Yu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short right from Yu.
Yu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Junet is trying to break the clinch but Yu has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zhang Yu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Yu has Junet up against the cage in a clinch.
Junet tries to pull guard but Yu won't allow it.
Zhang Yu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yu effectively controlling the action here.
Yu stalling in the clinch.
Junet is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yu.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Zhang Yu.
Junet shoots in looking for a takedown but Yu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Junet's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jumaidi Junet. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Yu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Junet, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yu keeps control of Junet as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Yu.
Yu avoiding damage.
Yu has Junet pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Yu.
Junet looking to stall.
Yu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yu.
A nice left hand lands by Yu.
Yu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Junet backwards.
Junet's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yu leaning his opponent against the cage.
Junet tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yu smiles and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short left from Yu.
Yu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Junet is trying to push Yu away but Yu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Yu stops a takedown attempt from Junet.
Junet is looking for a takedown.
Junet jumps guard but Yu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Junet being controlled against the cage.
Junet tries to score a body lock takedown but Yu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junet drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yu scores with a shot to the side of Junet's head.
Yu lands with a left to the head.
Yu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Junets head.
Junet tries for a takedown. No joy.
Junet is trying to break the clinch but Yu has him pressed against the cage.
Yu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yu.
Yu stalls.
Junet being controlled against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yu leaning his opponent against the cage.
Junet jumps guard but Yu stands there with Junet around his waist. Junet gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yu slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Zhang Yu.

Yu has closed the distance and engaged Junet in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Junet wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yu has him pressed against the cage.
Junet is trying to pull guard but Yu has him pressed against the cage.
Junet has had enough of the clinch but Yu keeps him there for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zhang Yu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Yu closes the distance and clinches.
Junet being controlled against the cage.
Junet tries to pull guard but Yu won't allow it.
Junet is trying to drag Yu to the mat but Yu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yu has Junet pressed against the cage.
Yu stops a takedown attempt from Junet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jumaidi Junet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Yu keeps control of Junet as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yu stalling in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Yu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yu stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Zhang Yu.

Yu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Junet, pushing him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Yu lands an uppercut.
Junet is working for takedown but Yu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Yu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Junet up against the cage.
Yu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yu pushes Junet back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yu lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yu pushes Junet back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Junet has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Junet is trying to pull guard but Yu has him pressed against the cage.
Yu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Junet wants to take the fight to the mat but Yu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yu effectively controlling the action here.
Yu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Junet wants a takedown but no success here.
Yu lands a shoulder strike.
Junet letting Yu take a breather here.
Yu pushes Junet back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yu slows down the pace here.
Yu pressing his opponent against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Yu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Zhang Yu.
Junet misses with a two punch combination.

Yu instigates a clinch.
Yu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yu scores with a shot to the side of Junet's head.
Yu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Junet tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junet can't get the takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Yu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Junet is looking to break free of the clinch but Yu has double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yu pressing his opponent against the cage.
Yu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yu prevents Junet from breaking the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yu stalling.
Yu has Junet pressed against the cage, preventing Junet from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jumaidi Junet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Junet tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zhang Yu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yu 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 24:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 24:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zhang Yu!