PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Soor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akimbo Jabbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Soor
vs
Jabbar

190 cm
19
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

217 cm
22
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fred Soor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Akimbo Jabbar!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jabbar clinches up with Soor and pushes him back against the cage.
Jabbar lands an elbow inside that Soor shrugs off.

It looks like Fred Soor has been cut.
Soor looking to stall.
Soor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jabbar pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jabbar stops a takedown attempt from Soor.
Jabbar is trying to maintain a safe position but Soor gets an underhook and turns Jabbar into the cage.
Soor drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Soor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soor with a knee to the head.
Soor tries to score a body lock takedown but Jabbar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jabbar is trying to break the clinch but Soor has him pressed against the cage.

Jabbar jumps into guard, dragging Soor to the mat.
Jabbar wants to control the position but Soor says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Jabbar tries to get to full guard but Soor has control of the leg.
Jabbar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jabbar manages to get to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabbar wants to sweep here but Soor controlling him for the moment.
Soor postures up in Jabbar's guard and throws a big left but Jabbar blocks it.
Jabbar has momentary wrist control but Soor slips an elbow through the middle.
Jabbar wants to hit a switch here but Soor passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jabbar there!

Soor working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Soor has hold of Jabbar's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jabbar manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Soor is breathing heavily.
Jabbar tries to lock up and control but Soor gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Soor throws a sloppy strike and Jabbar uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Jabbar has ended up in Soor's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar stays in close to Soor's body and controls the position.
Jabbar trying to control but Soor is working from the bottom.
Soor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Soor can't keep his opponent in guard - Jabbar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jabbar looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Soor with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soor gets full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jabbar wants to control from the top but Soor keeps moving.
Soor looking for a sweep. Not yet Soor, not yet.
Jabbar trying to control the position from guard on top but Soor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soor lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jabbar!
Jabbar manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akimbo Jabbar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fred Soor'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.

A head kick from Jabbar lands but Soor takes it in his stride.
Horrible takedown by Soor or perhaps it was just good defense by Jabbar which made him look bad.
Jabbar drops Soor with a right and a left! Jabbar comes rushing in but Soor regains his composure and manages to keep Jabbar in guard.

Soor is rocked!

Jabbar stands up and waves to Soor to follow him.
Oh Soor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Soor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jabbar dances in with a quick combination. Soor is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Jabbar snaps Soor's head back. Soor stumbles backwards against the cage. Jabbar steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Soor's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Soor just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Akimbo Jabbar!