PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brazzer Jay Jay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joel Abadi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brazzer Jay Jay had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Jay Jay
vs
Abadi

191 cm
24
272 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

207 cm
20
248 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brazzer Jay Jay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joel Abadi!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abadi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jay Jay checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jay Jay checks a low kick from Abadi.

Jay Jay throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Abadi was covering up waiting for the punch and Jay Jay finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jay Jay looking to sit in guard and control but Abadi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Abadi wants to control from the top but Jay Jay keeps moving.
Jay Jay is trying to control the position but Abadi postures up.
Abadi wants to control from the top but Jay Jay keeps moving.
Jay Jay might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jay Jay is trying to keep Abadi in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abadi stopping the sweep attempt from Jay Jay.

Jay Jay throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jay Jay throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Abadi's waist but Abadi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jay Jay off to one side.
Jay Jay fails to land the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Abadi. No joy for Jay Jay on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brazzer Jay Jay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abadi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jay Jay backs up against the cage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jay Jay.
Jay Jay on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jay Jay moves away from the strike by Abadi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abadi keeps Jay Jay at a distance using the push kick.
Jay Jay is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abadi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abadi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abadi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jay Jay defending well as Abadi loads up on a big left hand.
Abadi throws a nice looking combination but Jay Jay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Abadi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jay Jay's calf.
Abadi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jay Jay avoids the head kick by Abadi.
Abadi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joel Abadi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abadi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jay Jay manages to avoid it.
Abadi misses with a kick to the body.
Abadi throws a body punch but Jay Jay moves out of range.
Jay Jay shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Abadi defends it nicely.
Abadi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abadi scores with a push kick.
Abadi throws a head kick but Jay Jay moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abadi thuds a left hand into Jay Jay's body.
Abadi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jay Jay's sensitive parts.
Abadi delivers a nice body kick.
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!
Abadi works the jab nicely.
Abadi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jay Jay on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Abadi. Abadi obviously looking to wear him down.
Abadi scores with a spinning back kick!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Abadi.
Abadi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Abadi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jay Jay. That did some damage!
Abadi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jay Jay takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jay Jay tries for a takedown but Abadi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Abadi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Abadi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Abadi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jay Jay.
Abadi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jay Jay rather than just go for the knockout.
Abadi throws a right hand that Jay Jay ducks under and follows up with a left that Jay Jay also avoids with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abadi throws a leg kick which misses Jay Jay's front leg but catches the back leg as Jay Jay tries to avoid it.
Abadi misses with an uppercut. Jay Jay saw that one coming.
Abadi lands a front kick.
Jay Jay slips under a jab from Abadi.
Abadi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Abadi - that will leave a mark!
Abadi punishes Jay Jay's body with a nice straight punch.
Abadi looks for the body kick but Jay Jay saw that one coming.
Abadi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jay Jay moves away.
Jay Jay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abadi.
Jay Jay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abadi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jay Jay.
Jay Jay will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Abadi is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Abadi throws out a leg kick but Jay Jay moves out of range and Abadi only half commits.

Jay Jay fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Abadi sprawls well initially but Jay Jay persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Abadi is trying to control but can't.

Jay Jay is working for a kimura but Abadi is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joel Abadi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jay Jay chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Abadi can pounce on him.
Abadi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jay Jay takes a step back to recover.
Nice shot by Abadi.
Jay Jay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Abadi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Abadi keeps Jay Jay at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abadi connects with a high kick.
A solid body kick from Abadi.
Jay Jay defending well as Abadi loads up on a big left hand.
Abadi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Abadi connects with a looping right hand.
Abadi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Abadi looks to land a combination. Jay Jay sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Abadi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay Jay moves out of range as Abadi strikes.
Jay Jay shoots for a double leg takedown but Abadi sprawls well. He's pushed Jay Jay's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Abadi.
A clash of legs there as Jay Jay blocks the low kick.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Abadi. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Abadi lands a high kick!
Jay Jay takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abadi scores with a head kick.
Abadi throws a right and a left that both miss.
A chopping leg kick lands by Abadi.
Abadi lands a nice shot to the body.
Abadi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Joel Abadi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Abadi connects with a solid leg kick.
Abadi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jay Jay takes a kick to the side of the head.
Abadi scores with a nice strike.
Abadi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jay Jay looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abadi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Abadi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Abadi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jay Jay.
Abadi connects with a solid leg kick.
Abadi digs a good body shot into Jay Jay's ribs.
Jay Jay blocks a head kick by Abadi.
Jay Jay on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Abadi. Abadi obviously looking to wear him down.
Abadi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Abadi.
A slapping leg kick lands for Abadi.
Abadi throws a nice head kick!

Abadi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Abadi showed some decent athleticism there.
Jay Jay slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay Jay tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jay Jay lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Abadi!
Jay Jay prevents Abadi from getting the reversal.

Jay Jay wants to finish this one by submission but Abadi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jay Jay.

Jay Jay jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Abadi is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Abadi and Jay Jay has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Jay Jay is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Abadi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Jay Jay is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Abadi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Abadi wants to control but Jay Jay postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joel Abadi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Abadi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Abadi throws a body kick that misses.
Jay Jay is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

Jay Jay shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jay Jay showed some decent athleticism there.
Abadi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jay Jay's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jay Jay's back!
Abadi is looking to control Jay Jay but Jay Jay is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Abadi looking to hold on to the position here but Jay Jay rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Jay Jay working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Abadi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Abadi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Abadi looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Abadi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Jay Jay throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Abadi looking to pass the guard.
Abadi won't allow Jay Jay to sweep him here.
Abadi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

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.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Abadi looks for the body kick but Jay Jay saw that one coming.

Jay Jay drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Jay Jay is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Abadi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Abadi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Abadi is defending against the submission attempts here by Jay Jay.

Jay Jay seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abadi trying to hold on to Jay Jay's head to control him but Jay Jay postures up.
Abadi gets full guard.
Jay Jay pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abadi is keeping the position for now.
Abadi is trying to control the position but Jay Jay postures up.
Jay Jay wants to control from the top but Abadi keeps moving.

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.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jay Jay has a takedown stuffed.
Abadi is looking to slow Jay Jay down with leg kicks.
Abadi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brazzer Jay Jay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abadi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jay Jay's head.
Abadi swinging wildly here.
Abadi lands a nice shot to the body.
Abadi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jay Jay moves away.
Abadi misses the shot to the body.
Abadi swings for the body but Jay Jay moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Abadi.
Jay Jay takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Abadi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jay Jay's calf.
Joel Abadi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abadi scores with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joel Abadi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Abadi 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 25:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joel Abadi!