PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yun Zheng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and vic jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yun Zheng looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Zheng
vs
jensen

175 cm
19
150 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

200 cm
23
133 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Prefers ground

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yun Zheng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, vic jensen!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zheng fails with a takedown attempt.
jensen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Zheng counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for jensen!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zheng tries to control but jensen wriggling away.
jensen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
jensen won't allow Zheng to pass to mount.

jensen actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
jensen trying to control but Zheng postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zheng wants to work for an arm triangle but jensen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
jensen trying to control here.
Zheng wants to pass to mount but jensen is defending the position.
jensen is looking for a sweep. Zheng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

jensen is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Zheng pulls his head out easily.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Zheng shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

so jensen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Zheng is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
jensen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
jensen forces his way into half guard.

jensen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zheng won't allow jensen to pass to mount.
Zheng slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

jensen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Zheng manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now jensen has Zheng in his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zheng looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
jensen can't keep his opponent in guard - Zheng advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Zheng trying to control the pace.
jensen won't allow Zheng to pass to mount.
jensen trying to hold on to Zheng's head to control him but Zheng postures up.
Zheng is controlling the pace.
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 Yun Zheng will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Zheng with a lazy takedown attempt

and jensen counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Zheng's guard now.

jensen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Zheng is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of jensen, into his guard.

jensen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zheng is aware though and is defending well.

jensen has his foot on Zheng's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zheng works his way back into a safe position though.

jensen is looking for a triangle but Zheng pushes his legs off easily.
jensen is breathing heavily.
Zheng passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zheng is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Zheng is trying to work for a kimura but jensen is defending well.

Zheng is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so jensen is just riding it out for now. Zheng eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
jensen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zheng passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zheng is trying to work for a kimura but jensen is defending well.
Zheng stalling.

jensen is defending against the submission attempts here by Zheng.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zheng wants to take a breather but jensen is having none of it.

Zheng is looking for a kimura but jensen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zheng to get the leverage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zheng is taking a breather. jensen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

jensen looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but vic jensen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Zheng shoots and misses

and jensen counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Zheng's guard now.
jensen wants to control from the top but Zheng keeps moving.
jensen pushing down on Zheng's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zheng might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zheng is refusing to be controlled, as jensen sits in half guard.

Zheng is defending against the submission attempts here by jensen.
Zheng wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

jensen is trying to work for a kimura but Zheng is defending well.
Zheng blocking the ground and pound attempt from jensen.
Zheng holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
jensen prevents Zheng from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

jensen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zheng sees it coming and defends easily.

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

Zheng shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

jensen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

jensen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zheng works his way into side control.
A lull in the action here as Zheng stalls from top position.
jensen trying to control but Zheng flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
jensen staying busy and making it hard for Zheng to control.

Zheng is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
jensen turns into Zheng and is now in his guard.
jensen wants to control from the top but Zheng keeps moving.
Zheng trying to control the position here.
Yun Zheng overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
jensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Zheng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yun Zheng.
I think Zheng has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yun Zheng!