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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roderick Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gianmarco Zaniboni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins comes to the cage accompanied by Uppercut--2pac. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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149 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roderick Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Gianmarco Zaniboni!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaniboni lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jenkins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jenkins blocks a jab.
No luck for Zaniboni with that takedown attempt.
Zaniboni throws an off balance right hand
and Jenkins counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zaniboni connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zaniboni misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Jenkins counter with a right hand.
Zaniboni clinches with his opponent.
Jenkins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaniboni.
Zaniboni misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jenkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jenkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zaniboni backwards.
Jenkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaniboni.
Zaniboni is working Jenkins over against the cage.
Zaniboni misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Jenkins as the two fighters clinch.
Zaniboni is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jenkins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jenkins misses with a punch to the body.
Zaniboni is looking to break free of the clinch but Jenkins has double underhooks.
Zaniboni tries to pull guard but Jenkins holds him up against the cage and eventually Zaniboni drops back down to his feet.
Roderick Jenkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gianmarco Zaniboni.
Zaniboni tries a body shot but Jenkins blocks it.
Jenkins trying to stall but Zaniboni improves his position.
Jenkins breaks from the clinch.
Zaniboni looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jenkins tries to kick Zaniboni off but Zaniboni keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Zaniboni throwing shots but Jenkins is blocking nicely.
Jenkins is looking for a sweep. Zaniboni is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zaniboni is thwarting Jenkins's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins tries to roll over but Zaniboni keeps him under control.
Zaniboni trying to mount his opponent but Jenkins defends it.
Zaniboni uses his free foot to push down on Jenkins's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jenkins.
Zaniboni swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Jenkins is now in Zaniboni's guard. A big mistake from Zaniboni there, giving up the dominant position!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenkins gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Zaniboni takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaniboni throws a shot to the body.
Zaniboni digs a good hook to Jenkins's body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jenkins.
Jenkins misses with a body shot.
Zaniboni tries to clinch there but Jenkins circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jenkins.
Zaniboni swings for the body but Jenkins moves out of range.
Zaniboni has closed the distance and engaged Jenkins in a clinch.
Jenkins misses with some punches.
Zaniboni is looking to break free of the clinch but Jenkins has double underhooks.
Jenkins tries to throw a body punch but Zaniboni avoids it by throwing Jenkins back against the cage.
Jenkins is leaning against Zaniboni and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zaniboni lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Jenkins.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jenkins misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaniboni tries a body shot but Jenkins blocks it.
Jenkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zaniboni backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaniboni.
A head punch on the inside from Jenkins fails to land.
Jenkins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaniboni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jenkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaniboni.
Zaniboni pushes off an throws an elbow but Jenkins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Zaniboni lands a hook that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards.
Zaniboni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaniboni blocking some punches.
Jenkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaniboni.
Jenkins managing to block the knees to the body from Zaniboni.
Jenkins tries a body shot but Zaniboni blocks it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Jenkins.
Jenkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jenkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Zaniboni backwards.
Zaniboni scores with a shoulder strike.
Zaniboni letting Jenkins take a breather here.
Zaniboni drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jenkins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jenkins scores with a jab to the body.
Jenkins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zaniboni throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zaniboni scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jenkins feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zaniboni's calf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaniboni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jenkins manages to avoid it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jenkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zaniboni sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jenkins avoids the body shot from Zaniboni.
Jenkins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jenkins is looking to wear down Zaniboni with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jenkins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zaniboni closes the distance and clinches up with Jenkins, looking for a takedown. Zaniboni pushes Jenkins against the cage but Jenkins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zaniboni throws a jab when Jenkins was well out of range.
Jenkins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zaniboni takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gianmarco Zaniboni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaniboni checks a leg kick nicely.
Jenkins throws a body punch but Zaniboni moves out of range.
Jenkins scores with the left hand. Zaniboni knows he should have avoided that one.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jenkins crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Zaniboni - the referee stops the clock and Jenkins gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Zaniboni. Jenkins manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaniboni is just out of range.
Zaniboni throws an off balance right hand
and Jenkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jenkins throws a body punch but Zaniboni moves out of range.
Zaniboni misses with a wild body shot.
Jenkins walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zaniboni checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zaniboni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jenkins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Roderick Jenkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jenkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jenkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaniboni manages to avoid it.
Jenkins thows a body shot but no joy.
Zaniboni works over Jenkins's head and body with a nice combination.
Zaniboni pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jenkins looks to land a right hand but Zaniboni moved out of range.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Zaniboni attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jenkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaniboni shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Zaniboni was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jenkins is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Zaniboni thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jenkins is trying to escape the mount.
Zaniboni can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jenkins is looking to escape.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is desperately trying to improve his position but Zaniboni has a good base and remains in mount.
Zaniboni avoids the attempt from Jenkins to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jenkins is looking to improve his position but Zaniboni isn't that keen on the idea.
Jenkins is working hard here to advance position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zaniboni punishing his opponent with strikes.
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 Roderick Jenkins will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jenkins scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Roderick Jenkins has been cut.
Jenkins throws a lazy right hand but Zaniboni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zaniboni shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jenkins defends it nicely.
Zaniboni tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jenkins lands with a cross.
Jenkins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A lazy body kick from Jenkins
and Zaniboni counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Zaniboni trying to control the action but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
Jenkins trying to control but Zaniboni postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins won't allow Zaniboni to pass to mount.
Gianmarco Zaniboni has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zaniboni throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jenkins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zaniboni.
Jenkins moves into full guard.
Zaniboni being controlled here momentarily.
Jenkins keeping moving, preventing Zaniboni from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaniboni stands and throws Jenkins's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jenkins regains half guard there - taking advantage of Zaniboni's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Zaniboni looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jenkins wants to control but Zaniboni is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is looking for a sweep. Zaniboni is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zaniboni sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jenkins defending well though.
Jenkins won't allow Zaniboni to pass to mount.
Jenkins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zaniboni is working away from the top position though.
Jenkins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zaniboni.
Jenkins moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaniboni pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jenkins is keeping the position for now.
Zaniboni trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaniboni missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zaniboni looking to pass the guard.
Jenkins pulls Zaniboni in close to his closed guard and prevents Zaniboni from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Roderick Jenkins.
Jenkins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zaniboni on the side of the head.
Zaniboni tried to score with a low kick but Jenkins checks it.
Jenkins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zaniboni changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaniboni drops his hands momentarily and Jenkins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zaniboni's corner calls for a 1-2. Zaniboni obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zaniboni takes a swing at Jenkins's ribcage but misses.
Zaniboni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jenkins moves away.
Jenkins scores with a body shot.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Zaniboni misses the shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Zaniboni blocks the low kick.
Roderick Jenkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Jenkins blocks a leg kick.
Zaniboni scores with a decent looking hook.
Zaniboni steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jenkins. That one must have hurt.
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!
Zaniboni avoids the body shot from Jenkins.
Zaniboni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jenkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A lazy left from Jenkins finds it's target.
Jenkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaniboni was well out of range. Poor timing from Jenkins.
Jenkins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zaniboni lands a jab to the head.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins misses with a hook.
Jenkins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zaniboni looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jenkins!
Zaniboni misses with a head shot.
Zaniboni throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Zaniboni lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jenkins hang on?
Zaniboni looking to control but Jenkins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jenkins is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins tries to hold on but Zaniboni postures up.
Jenkins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Zaniboni thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jenkins is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaniboni looking to ground and pound but Jenkins is blocking nicely.
Zaniboni goes for an armbar but Jenkins turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jenkins.
Zaniboni keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins wants to get up but he can't break Zaniboni's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jenkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Zaniboni is retaining full guard.
Jenkins has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zaniboni is proving hard to escape from.
Jenkins preventing the sweep.
Zaniboni is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jenkins slips nicely into half guard.
Zaniboni wants to get back to full guard.
Zaniboni moves into full guard.
Zaniboni keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jenkins wants to get up but he can't break Zaniboni's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gianmarco Zaniboni will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Roderick Jenkins's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jenkins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jenkins throws a body punch but Zaniboni moves out of range.
Zaniboni checks a low kick from Jenkins.
Jenkins stuffs the takedown attempt from Zaniboni. Zaniboni gets slowly back to his feet.
Zaniboni fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jenkins to the ground. Zaniboni is now in Jenkins's guard.
Zaniboni pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jenkins is keeping the position for now.
Jenkins working a defensive guard here.
Jenkins is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaniboniis looking to pass into half guard but Jenkins pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jenkins is in guard.
Zaniboni working a defensive guard here.
Zaniboni keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully.
Jenkins won't allow Zaniboni to sweep him here.
Zaniboni looking to control.
Zaniboni working for a triangle but Jenkins defends it easily.
Zaniboni takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jenkins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jenkins decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Zaniboni, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jenkins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jenkins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zaniboni misses with a body shot.
Jenkins avoids the body shot from Zaniboni.
Zaniboni avoids the body shot from Jenkins.
Zaniboni throws a jab when Jenkins was well out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jenkins - that will leave a mark!
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!
Jenkins scores with a jab.
Jenkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaniboni.
Jenkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zaniboni.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaniboni swings for the body but Jenkins moves out of range.
Jenkins misses with a body shot.
Jenkins takes a swing at Zaniboni's ribcage but misses.
Jenkins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Zaniboni.
Jenkins throws out a leg kick but Zaniboni moves out of range and Jenkins only half commits.
Jenkins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zaniboni. That did some damage!
Zaniboni thumps Jenkins with a low kick.
A big left from Zaniboni misses.
Zaniboni missing with a left hand there. Jenkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zaniboni is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jenkins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jenkins throws a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaniboni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaniboni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jenkins.
Jenkins throws a jab when Zaniboni was well out of range.
Jenkins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jenkins turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jenkins throws a hook but Zaniboni avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Zaniboni.
Zaniboni misses with a hook. Jenkins ducked under it nicely.
Jenkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Jenkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaniboni manages to avoid it.
Zaniboni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jenkins. Zaniboni does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zaniboni scores with a shot to the body.
Zaniboni tries to move into range but Jenkins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jenkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zaniboni swings for the body but Jenkins moves out of range.
Zaniboni changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jenkins looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jenkins dodges the ground and pound from Zaniboni.
Zaniboni working the body and head with strikes.
Zaniboni throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Jenkins is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Zaniboni lands some shots froms side control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zaniboni off and has taken his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaniboni trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Zaniboni tries to roll but Jenkins sticks to his back.
Zaniboni has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jenkins controls the position.
Zaniboni is in bad spot here.
Jenkins trying to control momentarily.
Zaniboni manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jenkins's guard. Nice work there by Zaniboni.
Jenkins wants to hit a switch here but Zaniboni passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jenkins there!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is looking to get to half guard.
Zaniboni cracks Jenkins with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Zaniboni unloads with some shots from mount but Jenkins bucks and avoids them well.
Zaniboni is landing with some decent strikes but Jenkins is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jenkins is rocked!
Zaniboni drops a big elbow. That's hurt Jenkins! More shots from Zaniboni and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gianmarco Zaniboni!
After the big win, Gianmarco Zaniboni made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors [CBK] The Smashwear Corporation and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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