PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Henry Jimenez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gasan Ibragimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Jimenez
vs
Ibragimov

173 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

176 cm
26
155 lbs
1 - 7 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Prefers standup

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Henry Jimenez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gasan Ibragimov!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ibragimov avoids a punch combination nicely.

Ibragimov tries to keep at a distance but Jimenez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ibragimov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jimenez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ibragimov is defended easily by Jimenez.
Jimenez misses with the combination.
Jimenez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ibragimov.
Henry Jimenez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gasan Ibragimov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibragimov shoots for a takedown but Jimenez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ibragimov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jimenez.
Jimenez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jimenez stuffs the takedown.
Jimenez stuffs the takedown.
Jimenez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ibragimovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jimenez throws a series of punches but Ibragimov avoids them all with ease.

Jimenez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ibragimov, pushing him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibragimov takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Jimenez.
Jimenez gets underhooks to prevent Ibragimov's takedown attempt.
Ibragimov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jimenez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jimenez is pressed up against the cage. Ibragimov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jimenez down to the mat. Jimenez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jimenez misses with a two punch combination.
Ibragimov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Jimenez closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jimenez lands a hook that snaps the head of Ibragimov backwards.
Jimenez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jimenez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jimenez pushes Ibragimov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jimenez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jimenez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibragimov being controlled against the cage.
Jimenez lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Jimenez.
Jimenez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ibragimov backwards.
Jimenez effectively controlling the action here.
Jimenez gets through Ibragimov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jimenez stops a takedown attempt from Ibragimov.
Jimenez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ibragimov.
A short right from Jimenez.
Jimenez has Ibragimov pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jimenez.
Ibragimov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jimenez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Jimenez.
Jimenez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ibragimov is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jimenez scores with a shot to the side of Ibragimov's head.
Jimenez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jimenez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ibragimov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jimenez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jimenez avoiding damage.
Jimenez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Jimenez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ibragimov dodges the punch combination from Jimenez.

Ibragimov gets tackled into the cage by Jimenez. Jimenez maintains the clinch.
Jimenez lands a hook that snaps the head of Ibragimov backwards.
Ibragimov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jimenez stops a takedown attempt from Ibragimov.
Ibragimov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jimenez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Henry Jimenez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gasan Ibragimov.
A shot in the inside from Jimenez.
Jimenez stalls.
Jimenez lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Jimenez - that landed with a thud.
Ibragimov goes for a takedown attempt but Jimenez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jimenez takes the fight into the clinch.
Henry Jimenez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jimenez lands a nice shot to the body.
Jimenez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jimenez lands a shoulder strike.
Ibragimov tries to score a body lock takedown but Jimenez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A right hand to the body from Jimenez.
Ibragimov is breathing heavily.
Jimenez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jimenez works on Ibragimov's body with a couple of short punches.
Jimenez is leaning against Ibragimov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jimenez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ibragimov up against the cage.
Jimenez lands a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibragimov wants a takedown but no success here.
Jimenez lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Jimenez.
A short right from Jimenez.
Ibragimov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ibragimov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ibragimov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jimenez prevents it.
Jimenez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ibragimov up against the cage.
Jimenez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ibragimov backwards.
Jimenez taking a breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibragimov goes for a takedown attempt but Jimenez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jimenez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ibragimov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Jimenez rushes Ibragimov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ibragimov letting Jimenez take a breather here.
Ibragimov has Jimenez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jimenez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Good body shot from Jimenez.
Jimenez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jimenez is working Ibragimov over against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Jimenez.
A hook to the body from Jimenez.
Jimenez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ibragimov letting Jimenez take a breather here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Jimenez for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Henry Jimenez.
Jimenez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ibragimov eats them both and turns towards Jimenez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Jimenez dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Ibragimov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ibragimov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ibragimov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jimenez misses with a double jab.
Jimenez catches Ibragimov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Jimenez instigates a clinch.
Jimenez stalling the fight.
Jimenez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jimenez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ibragimov being controlled against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Jimenez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Jimenez.
A left hand lands to the body for Jimenez.
Jimenez is working Ibragimov over against the cage.
Ibragimov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jimenez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jimenez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ibragimov can do to turn this around?
Jimenez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ibragimov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jimenez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jimenez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ibragimov backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez lands with a left to the head.
Jimenez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ibragimov can't get the takedown.
Jimenez is leaning against Ibragimov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jimenez gets through Ibragimov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jimenez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jimenez lands with a right to the head.

Ibragimov is rocked!
Ibragimov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jimenez prevents it.
Ibragimov is still on wobbly legs! Can Jimenez finish him?
Henry Jimenez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gasan Ibragimov.
Jimenez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jimenez stalling against the cage.
Ibragimov seems to have recovered his senses.
Jimenez works on Ibragimov's body with a couple of short punches.
Gasan Ibragimov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez is working Ibragimov over against the cage.
Jimenez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right from Jimenez on the inside.
Jimenez lands with a light punch inside.
Jimenez scores with a shoulder strike.
Jimenez lands a right hand.
Jimenez scores with a shoulder strike.
Jimenez lands with a light punch inside.
Jimenez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jimenez pushes Ibragimov against the cage. Jimenez is working some dirty boxing. Jimenez pushes off with a quick right hook! Ibragimov goes down! Ibragimov tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Jimenez moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Jimenez!
A relieved looking Henry Jimenez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.