PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zenek Ziemski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Olov Hermansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zenek Ziemski has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Ziemski
vs
Olov Hermansson

187 cm
22
155 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

178 cm
22
158 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zenek Ziemski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jan Olov Hermansson!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermansson throws a right hand that Ziemski ducks under and follows up with a left that Ziemski also avoids with ease.
Hermansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ziemski moves away.
Ziemski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hermansson pinned against the cage. Hermansson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Hermansson takes the fight into the clinch.
Hermansson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ziemski backwards.
Ziemski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hermansson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hermansson swinging wildly here.
Ziemski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zenek Ziemski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hermansson cracks Ziemski with a right hand to the side of the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ziemski.
Hermansson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ziemski misses with a takedown
and Hermansson counters with a nice uppercut.
Ziemski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hermansson lands with a nice body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hermansson gets a clinch.
Hermansson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ziemski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Hermansson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ziemski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hermansson circles away.
Ziemski shoots in looking for a takedown. Hermansson tries to sprawl out of it but Ziemski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hermansson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ziemski is breathing heavily.
Ziemski takes one to the side of the head.
Hermansson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ziemski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hermansson fails to land with a series of punches.
Hermansson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ziemski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Hermansson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hermansson struggles to land a body shot inside as Ziemski controls his hands.
Hermansson struggles to land a body shot inside as Ziemski controls his hands.
Hermansson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hermansson misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Hermansson scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermansson tries to work over Ziemski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Hermansson.
Hermansson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hermansson misses with a punch to the body.
Hermansson tries to work over Ziemski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Hermansson breaks the clinch.
Ziemski shoots for a takedown but Hermansson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Ziemski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ziemski lands in his opponent's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hermansson managing to control the position.

Hermansson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ziemski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Ziemski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hermansson has his foot on Ziemski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ziemski works his way back into a safe position though.
Hermansson controls Ziemski momentarily but Ziemski frees himself.

Ziemski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hermansson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ziemski has managed to get both his arms back between Hermansson's legs - danger averted.

Ziemski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Hermansson looking for a guillotine here but Ziemski defends easily.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ziemski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ziemski tries to free his leg and advance position but Hermansson is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ziemski passes Hermansson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hermansson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Ziemski drops back looking for a leg! Hermansson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hermansson manages to kick Ziemski off! Ziemski jumps back into Hermansson's guard.

Ziemski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Ziemski drops back looking for a leg! Hermansson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hermansson manages to kick Ziemski off! Ziemski jumps back into Hermansson's guard.
Hermansson is pulling down on Ziemski's head. It's preventing any offense from Ziemski, at least for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hermansson controls Ziemski momentarily but Ziemski frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Olov Hermansson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hermansson gets caught flat footed, as Ziemski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Ziemski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ziemski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Hermansson working for a triangle but Ziemski defends it easily.
Ziemski works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Ziemski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hermansson defends it well.
Hermansson has his hands clasped together around Ziemski's back. He's all about the action.
Hermansson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hermansson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Ziemski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ziemski prevents Hermansson from improving his position.

Ziemski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hermansson defends it well.

Hermansson is defending against the submission attempts here by Ziemski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermansson trying to control but Ziemski postures up.
Hermansson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

Ziemski maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Hermansson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Ziemski has cracked it and Hermansson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Ziemski!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zenek Ziemski!
After winning the bout, Zenek Ziemski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.