PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Webb Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Zeller (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.

Webb Jr
vs
Zeller

194 cm
26
245 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

210 cm
29
270 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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Spartan Nutrition

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 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Webb Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cody Zeller!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webb Jr tries to work over Zeller's front leg with a kick but Zeller checks it.
Webb Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zeller. That did some damage!
Zeller is looking to chop away at Webb Jr's legs.
Webb Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Zeller is quick to defend against it.
Webb Jr missing with a left hand there. Zeller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zeller tries to land a front kick but Webb Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zeller tries a low kick but Webb Jr avoids it.
Zeller takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Webb Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zeller throws a jab but it's blocked by Webb Jr.
Webb Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Webb Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Webb Jr takes a swing at Zeller's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webb Jr misses with a low kick.
Zeller throws a leg kick
and Webb Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crunch! Webb Jr slams his shin into Zeller's torso.
Zeller has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Webb Jr throws a head kick but Zeller moves out of range.
Zeller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeller looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Webb Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Webb Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zeller checks it well.
Webb Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Zeller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cody Zeller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zeller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Webb Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Zeller's head.
Zeller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zeller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zeller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Webb Jr at a distance.
Jimmy Webb Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Webb Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zeller.
Zeller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Webb Jr.
Webb Jr moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromZeller.
Zeller throws a nice outside leg kick.
Webb Jr scores with a punch to the head.

Zeller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Webb Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Zeller.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webb Jr tries to circle away but Zeller has him pinned against the cage.
Zeller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Webb Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Webb Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zeller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Webb Jr backwards.
Zeller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Webb Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Webb Jr working aggressively here.
Webb Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Webb Jr is trying to stall.
Webb Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Zeller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Webb Jr is trying to break the clinch but Zeller is controlling him.
Zeller keeps control of Webb Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zeller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zeller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeller keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Webb Jr's efforts to push away.
Zeller lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Webb Jr.
Zeller tries to work over Webb Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Webb Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zeller prevents a body shot from Webb Jr.
Webb Jr being controlled against the cage.
Webb Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zeller leaning against his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Webb Jr.
Zeller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zeller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Webb Jr working aggressively here.
Webb Jr is working Zeller over against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webb Jr works on Zeller's body with a couple of short punches.
Webb Jr is trying to break the clinch but Zeller is controlling him.
Zeller is trying to maintain a safe position but Webb Jr gets an underhook and turns Zeller into the cage.

Webb Jr breaks from the clinch.
Webb Jr misses with a hook.
Webb Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Zeller drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Webb Jr defends it well.
Zeller delivers a nice body kick.
Webb Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Webb Jr misses with a straight left.
Webb Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zeller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zeller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Webb Jr.
Zeller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Webb Jr.
Webb Jr moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromZeller.
Zeller misses with a low kick as Webb Jr jumps back.
It looked like Webb Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zeller.
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 Jimmy Webb Jr will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Webb Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zeller steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Webb Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zeller finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Webb Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Zeller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zeller scoring well with a low kick there.
Zeller looks for a takedown but Webb Jr sprawls well.
Jimmy Webb Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Zeller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zeller throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Webb Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Webb Jr throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Zeller counters with a nice kick to the body.
Zeller throws a hook to the side of Webb Jr's head but Webb Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webb Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Webb Jr lands a body shot.
Zeller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zeller tries a low kick but Webb Jr avoids it.
Webb Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Zeller.
Zeller throws the kick towards the body but Webb Jr avoids it.
Zeller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick from Zeller is predictable there
and Webb Jr counters with a nice body kick.
Zeller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Webb Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Webb Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zeller manages to avoid it.
Webb Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Zeller thinks about the counter body kick.
Zeller falls off balance throwing a combination
and Webb Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That kick from Webb Jr tenderised Zeller's leg. Zeller is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zeller throws a head kick that half lands.
Webb Jr tries to work over Zeller's front leg with a kick but Zeller checks it.
Webb Jr throws a looping overhand right but Zeller ducks down to avoid it.
Webb Jr takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeller slips a jab from Webb Jr.
Webb Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zeller missing with a left hand there. Webb Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Webb Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zeller misses the jab.

A head kick lands from Zeller that sends Webb Jr to the canvas. Webb Jr tries to scramble back to his feet but Zeller brings him back down into side control.

Webb Jr is rocked!
Webb Jr is trying to improve his position.
Oh Webb Jr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Webb Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zeller trying to control the position but Webb Jr is working away.
Webb Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Zeller tries to advance to mount but Webb Jr denies him.
Zeller trying to control the action but Webb Jr is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zeller thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Zeller is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Webb Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Webb Jr gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Webb Jr wants to hold on but Zeller pushes him away.

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.
Webb Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zeller landing strikes from the mount.
Zeller working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Zeller! Webb Jr is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cody Zeller!
Jimmy Webb Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'Another Tough Loss but I will be back. '.