PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zachariah Jabari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jabari comes to the cage accompanied by Run this town. Fernandez has chosen Eye of the Tiger as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Jabari
vs
Fernandez

179 cm
22
159 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

168 cm
22
160 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Grappling Pro Gear
EFC 150Q recovery, 147Q stamina/strength CHEAP!!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zachariah Jabari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Fernandez!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jabari moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fernandez shoots in for a double leg but Jabari sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fernandez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jabari misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Jabari darts in and clinches Fernandez up against the cage.
Jabari looking for a takedown.
Jabari wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zachariah Jabari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jabari is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fernandez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandez tries to work over Jabari's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fernandez is pressed up against the cage. Jabari has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fernandez down to the mat. Fernandez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fernandez looks to clinch

and Jabari moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabari can't get the takedown.
Jabari looking for a takedown.
Jabari goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fernandez prevents it.
Jabari blocks an uppercut.
Fernandez is pressed up against the cage. Jabari has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fernandez down to the mat. Fernandez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fernandez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fernandez tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Jabari counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jabari.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jabari wants to stand but Fernandez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jabari gets to his feet - Fernandez follows without any prompting.
Jabari falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fernandez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fernandez works over Jabari's head and body with a nice combination.
Jabari shoots for a double leg takedown but Fernandez sprawls well. He's pushed Jabari's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jabari is looking to clinch.
Fernandez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jabari.
Jabari is breathing heavily.
Fernandez tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Jabari counters by moving into the clinch.
Jabari changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fernandez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fernandez swings for the body but Jabari moves out of range.
Mark Fernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fernandez fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fernandez darts in trying to clinch

and Jabari counters by clinching up.
Jabari goes for a takedown attempt but Fernandez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fernandez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jabari moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandez tries to clinch but Jabari moves away
and Jabari counters with a straight right hand.
Jabari fails with the takedown
and Fernandez counters with a right hand to the body.
Jabari shoots and misses
enabling Fernandez to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zachariah Jabari. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Jabari counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fernandez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jabari is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fernandez tries to score a body lock takedown but Jabari shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jabari drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jabari prevents Fernandez from breaking the clinch.
Jabari gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fernandez.
Jabari drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jabari goes for a takedown attempt but Fernandez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jabari shoots in but no luck this time.
Fernandez clinches but Jabari breaks the clinch

so Jabari counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fernandez wants to get back to his feet but Jabari is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jabari gets to his feet - Fernandez follows without any prompting.
Fernandez stuffs the takedown.
Fernandez wants to clinch

and Jabari counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jabari has Fernandez pressed against the cage, preventing Fernandez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fernandez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jabari is trying to drag Fernandez to the mat but Fernandez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zachariah Jabari dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Jabari instigates a clinch.
Fernandez is working for takedown but Jabari is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fernandez has had enough of the clinch but Jabari keeps him there for the moment.
Fernandez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jabari.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jabari turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jabari has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fernandez.
Fernandez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fernandez tries to clinch up

and Jabari moves into the clinch.
Jabari is trying to drag Fernandez to the mat but Fernandez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fernandez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jabari is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zachariah Jabari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Fernandez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jabari drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fernandez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fernandez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jabari is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fernandez can't get the takedown.
Zachariah Jabari is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fernandez tries to break free but Jabari pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jabari can't get the takedown.
Jabari tries to score a body lock takedown but Fernandez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mark Fernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fernandez can't break the clinch.
Jabari has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fernandez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jabari tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jabari tries to score a body lock takedown but Fernandez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jabari has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fernandez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jabari tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fernandez wants to get back to striking at distance but Jabari won't allow it.
Fernandez prevents the takedown attempt.
Jabari has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fernandez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jabari drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fernandez misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zachariah Jabari showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jabari, 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zachariah Jabari!