PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boubakar JurJok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Robinson (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.

JurJok
vs
Robinson

190 cm
24
300 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

225 cm
25
300 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Olympic wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boubakar JurJok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jerry Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Robinson gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
JurJok makes his way to full guard. A much better position for JurJok.
JurJok working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Robinson.
JurJok utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Robinson throws a big elbow that misses.
Robinson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Robinson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
JurJok has momentary wrist control but Robinson slips an elbow through the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

JurJok is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Robinson throws an elbow that misses. JurJok uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Robinson's guard. Nice move by JurJok!
JurJok won't allow Robinson to get back to his feet.
JurJok postures up in Robinson's guard and throws a big left but Robinson blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson wants to get back to his feet but JurJok is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
JurJok sitting in guard, not really doing much.
JurJok prevents Robinson from getting back to his feet.
Robinson keeping full guard, as JurJok tries to pass.
JurJok throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Robinson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
JurJok looking to sit in guard and control but Robinson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
JurJok is trying to control the position but Robinson postures up.
JurJok looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robinson is one step ahead there.
Robinson postures up in JurJok's guard and throws a big left but JurJok blocks it.

JurJok looking for a guillotine here but Robinson defends easily.
Robinson distracts JurJok with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

JurJok working for a triangle but Robinson defends it easily.
Robinson is looking to work some ground and pound but JurJok has wrist control.
Robinson is looking to work some ground and pound but JurJok has wrist control.
Robinson chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Robinson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Robinson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
JurJok is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Robinson landing some decent shots from guard.
JurJok wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
JurJok trying to keep a closed guard but Robinson is proving a slippery customer.
Robinson throwing strikes from guard but JurJok blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
JurJok lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Robinson!
This has been an exciting period of action!
JurJok can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Robinson is looking to escape.
Robinson tries to buck JurJok off but he can't manage it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
JurJok tries to control but Robinson wriggling away.
JurJok with shots to the head and body - Robinson looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jerry Robinson will probably get the nod.
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.

Robinson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
JurJok is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

JurJok working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Robinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but JurJok is tightening it up a little... Robinson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Robinson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Robinson taps out! Nice BJJ there by JurJok!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Boubakar JurJok!
Boubakar JurJok was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.