|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jima Jamm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilya Dragunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
|
|
|
179 cm
31
198 lbs
20 - 5 - 1 |
|
185 cm
32
190 lbs
18 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
|
Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
20 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Jima Jamm! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Ilya Dragunov! The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jamm is looking to score with low kicks. Dragunov connects with a body shot that sends Jamm's belly button to the back. Jamm throws a head kick that Dragunov semi-blocks.
Jamm throws a head kick but Dragunov moves out of range.
Dragunov throws a body shot but no joy. Dragunov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jamm just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Jamm misses. Dragunov takes a swing at Jamm's ribcage but misses. Jamm appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Jamm throws a hook to the side of Dragunov's head but Dragunov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dragunov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Jamm fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jamm tries to clinch but Dragunov moves away and Dragunov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jamm's guard. Jamm is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dragunov tries to free his leg and advance position but Jamm is retaining full guard. Jamm keeping moving, preventing Dragunov from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jamm wants to get back to his feet but Dragunov is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Dragunov stopping the sweep attempt from Jamm. Jamm keeping full guard, as Dragunov tries to pass. Jamm escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dragunov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Dragunov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jamm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dragunov is one step ahead there. Dragunov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Jamm wants to sweep but no luck. Jamm is controlling Dragunov's posture. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Jamm working a defensive guard here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Jamm takes one to the side of the head.
Dragunov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Jima Jamm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Dragunov misses with a hook to the body
and Jamm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Jamm throws the left hand but Dragunov avoids the punch easily. Dragunov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jamm manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Jamm keeping moving, preventing Dragunov from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Jamm is looking for a triangle but Dragunov pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jamm trying to keep a closed guard but Dragunov is proving a slippery customer.
Dragunov controls from within his opponent's guard. Jamm has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Dragunov should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Jamm has tightened it up now! Dragunov should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jima Jamm! Jima Jamm gave a mention to BioPharm Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
38% |
|
|
|
|
|
|