PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jan Zelenka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitry Nugzarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nugzarov has chosen Hollywood Undead-Dove & Grenade as his entrance music. 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.

Zelenka
vs
Nugzarov

182 cm
23
163 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

168 cm
33
154 lbs
22 - 13 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Granite chin

Demonic Steel Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jan Zelenka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dmitry Nugzarov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zelenka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zelenka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nugzarov counters with an outside leg kick.
Zelenka with a nice cross.
Nugzarov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice shot lands for Zelenka.

It looks like Dmitry Nugzarov has been cut.
Nugzarov's corner calls for a 1-2. Nugzarov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nugzarov takes a swing at Zelenka's ribcage but misses.
Zelenka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nugzarov throws a lazy head kick
and Zelenka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zelenka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zelenka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zelenka misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Nugzarov.
Zelenka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zelenka throws a leg kick which misses Nugzarov's front leg but catches the back leg as Nugzarov tries to avoid it.
Zelenka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zelenka misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Nugzarov counters by clinching up.
Nugzarov blocks a body shot from Zelenka.
Zelenka lands a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zelenka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zelenka changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nugzarov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nugzarov misses with a body shot.
Zelenka lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nugzarov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zelenka lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Zelenka finds it's target.
Some wild striking there from Nugzarov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Nugzarov.
Jan Zelenka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zelenka just misses with a punch to the body.
Zelenka is looking to wear down Nugzarov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nugzarov throws out a loose jab but Zelenka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zelenka throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nugzarov.
A right-left combo lands from Nugzarov.
Nugzarov throws a series of punches but Zelenka avoids them all with ease.
Zelenka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nugzarov.
Nugzarov tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Nugzarov.
Zelenka throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zelenka blocks a head kick by Nugzarov.
Zelenka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Zelenka takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nugzarov blocking some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nugzarov trying to control the position but instead, Zelenka has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nugzarov into the cage.
Nugzarov is trying to break the clinch but Zelenka has him pressed against the cage.
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 Jan Zelenka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dmitry Nugzarov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Nugzarov throws a nice looking combination but Zelenka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nugzarov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nugzarov blocks a head kick by Zelenka.
Nugzarov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zelenka tries a head kick but it misses.
Zelenka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nugzarov's calf.
Zelenka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nugzarov's calf.
Zelenka moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zelenka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Zelenka does it's job there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nugzarov throws a lazy right hand but Zelenka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zelenka throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Zelenka lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zelenka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nugzarov's sensitive parts.
Zelenka is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nice body kick from Zelenka.
Zelenka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nugzarov is breathing heavily.
A good leg kick by Zelenka.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zelenka scores with a leg kick.
Zelenka is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nugzarov checks a leg kick nicely.
Nugzarov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zelenka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nugzarov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zelenka finds it's way round the side to connect with Nugzarov's head.
Nugzarov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zelenka throws a series of punches but Nugzarov moves out of range.
Nugzarov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zelenka circles away quickly and effectively.
Nugzarov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zelenka counters with a good low kick that Nugzarov was not able to check.

Nugzarov closes the distance and pushes Zelenka back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zelenka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nugzarov backwards.
Zelenka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nugzarov's elbow.
Zelenka is working Nugzarov over against the cage.
Zelenka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nugzarov working hard to break the clinch.
Zelenka prevents a body shot from Nugzarov.

Nugzarov breaks from the clinch.

Zelenka lands a big head kick that sends Nugzarov tumbling to the mat! Zelenka takes a step backwards and waves Nugzarov back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Nugzarov is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zelenka flashes Nugzarov a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Nugzarov's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Nugzarov crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Zelenka punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jan Zelenka!
Jan Zelenka is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Jan Zelenka thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.