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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otocanin Zmija (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.
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250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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199 cm
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265 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bob Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Otocanin Zmija!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zmija rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jenkins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab by Zmija.
It looks like Bob Jenkins has been cut.
Zmija getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jenkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jenkins is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zmija throws a hook but Jenkins avoids it easily.
Zmija lunges at Jenkins with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jenkins's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zmija. Jenkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jenkins clobbers Zmija with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jenkins closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jenkins lands in his opponent's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zmija had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jenkins defends it easily.
Jenkins postures up in Zmija's guard and throws a big left but Zmija blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zmija manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jenkins manages to get himself to full guard.
Jenkins keeping moving, preventing Zmija from controlling successfully.
Jenkins controls Zmija momentarily but Zmija frees himself.
Zmija drops back looking for a leg! Jenkins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jenkins manages to kick Zmija off! Zmija jumps back into Jenkins's guard.
Jenkins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zmija on the ground.
Jenkins keeping full guard, as Zmija tries to pass.
Zmija drops back looking for a leg! Jenkins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jenkins manages to kick Zmija off! Zmija jumps back into Jenkins's guard.
Zmija working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zmija with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zmija is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Zmija advances position into side control!
Zmija lands an elbow.
Zmija wants to control but Jenkins is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zmija looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zmija wants to control but Jenkins is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zmija in side control lands a decent elbow.
Zmija thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jenkins tries to bench press Zmija off him but Zmija keeps the position.
Zmija looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jenkins is avoiding damage well.
Jenkins is not content to let Zmija control the position.
Jenkins managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Zmija.
Zmija is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Jenkins looks calm but he's in trouble here. Zmija gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Jenkins is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Zmija lets go of the hold and Jenkins can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Otocanin Zmija!
Otocanin Zmija made sure to mention his sponsor, Highland Clothing in his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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