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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Zabijaka (ranked 3387 p4p, 402 weight class) and Jose Barbosa (ranked 9500 p4p, 709 weight class). Jose Barbosa told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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190 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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187 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Zabijaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zabijaka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barbosa is looking to break free of the clinch but Zabijaka has double underhooks.
Zabijaka lands with a light punch inside.
Zabijaka effectively controlling the action here.
Nice body punch from Zabijaka - that landed with a thud.
Zabijaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zabijaka has Barbosa pressed against the cage.
Zabijaka breaks from the clinch.
Zabijaka tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbosa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zabijaka wants to clinch.
Barbosa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barbosa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zabijaka moves into range and clinches up with Barbosa.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Zabijaka.
Zabijaka breaks from the clinch.
Zabijaka seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Zabijaka pushes Barbosa up against the cage in a clinch.
Zabijaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barbosa blocking some punches.
Zabijaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zabijaka displaying some good clinch control by pressing Barbosa up against the cage.
Zabijaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zabijaka tries to clinch but Barbosa is having none of it.
Barbosa unleashes a big counter combination but Zabijaka bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Zabijaka has Barbosa up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zabijaka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zabijaka.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zabijaka pushes Barbosa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zabijaka stalling in the clinch.
Barbosa takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Jose Barbosa has been cut.
Barbosa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Barbosa being controlled against the cage.
Zabijaka has Barbosa pushed against the cage.
Barbosa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zabijaka misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zabijaka lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Zabijaka - that landed with a thud.
Zabijaka manages to break the clinch.
Zabijaka tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbosa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barbosa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Zabijaka clinches up against the cage.
Zabijaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zabijaka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barbosa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Zabijaka forces Barbosa back against the cage and clinches.
Zabijaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Zabijaka.
Zabijaka is struggling to control the position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zabijaka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zabijaka pressing his opponent against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zabijaka takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zabijaka lands an elbow that stopped Barbosa in his tracks for a moment.
Zabijaka slowing the pace effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zabijaka.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zabijaka.
Barbosa takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zabijaka lands a body punch.
Zabijaka effectively controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Zabijaka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jose Barbosa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zabijaka tries to clinch but Barbosa is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zabijaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zabijaka wants to clinch.
Barbosa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jack Zabijaka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barbosa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zabijaka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zabijaka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zabijaka misses with a body punch.
Zabijaka lands a good knee to the midsection. Barbosa won't want to take too many of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zabijaka presses Barbosa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zabijaka tries to land a knee to the head but Barbosa blocks with his arms.
Zabijaka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Zabijaka as the two fighters clinch.
Barbosa is breathing heavily.
Zabijaka manages to break the clinch.
Zabijaka clinches up with Barbosa and pushes him back against the cage.
Zabijaka breaks the clinch.
Barbosa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zabijaka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zabijaka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barbosa is looking for the big counter here.
Barbosa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zabijaka.
Barbosa throws a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zabijaka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barbosa.
Zabijaka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zabijaka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barbosa throws a counter combo.
Zabijaka wants to clinch
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combo that has Zabijaka backing up. Zabijaka nods at Barbosa to acknowledge the strikes.
Zabijaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbosa can do to turn this around?
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!
Barbosa slips a jab and a cross from Zabijaka.
Barbosa keeps the fight on the outside.
Barbosa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zabijaka tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbosa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Barbosa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jack Zabijaka is winning the standup battle so far.
Zabijaka tries to clinch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zabijaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Zabijaka rushes Barbosa and presses him up against the cage.
Zabijaka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zabijaka taking a breather.
Barbosa takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zabijaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zabijaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zabijaka wants to clinch up but Barbosa keeps it at a distance.
As Zabijaka backs off Barbosa throws a huge counter combo but Zabijaka manages to avoid it all.
Zabijaka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barbosa throws a counter combo.
Zabijaka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barbosa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Zabijaka throws a nice looking combination but Barbosa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zabijaka throws a nice looking combination but Barbosa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barbosa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Barbosa keeps the fight on the outside.
Zabijaka tries to clinch up but Barbosa circles away and keeps his distance.
Barbosa swats away the attempt to clinch by Zabijaka.
Zabijaka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Despite the aggression on Barbosa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zabijaka tries to clinch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Barbosa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Barbosa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot lands for Zabijaka.
Barbosa swats away the attempt to clinch by Zabijaka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Zabijaka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jose Barbosa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Zabijaka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zabijaka tries to clinch up.
Barbosa throws a counter combo.
Zabijaka pushes Barbosa up against the cage in a clinch.
Zabijaka controlling the action here for a moment.
Zabijaka is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Barbosa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zabijaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zabijaka wants to clinch.
As Zabijaka backs off Barbosa throws a huge counter combo but Zabijaka manages to avoid it all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zabijaka clinches up against the cage.
Zabijaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Barbosa is trying to force a seperation but Zabijaka has the dominant position.
Zabijaka stalling the fight.
Zabijaka will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Barbosa up against the cage.
Zabijaka lands with a right to the head.
Zabijaka displaying some good clinch control by pressing Barbosa up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zabijaka takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zabijaka seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Zabijaka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Zabijaka lands a shoulder strike.
Zabijaka looking to throw knees to the head but Barbosa is blocking nicely.
Zabijaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zabijaka tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbosa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zabijaka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zabijaka lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa is trying to push Zabijaka away but Zabijaka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa takes a shot to the head.
Zabijaka looking to throw knees to the head but Barbosa is blocking nicely.
Jack Zabijaka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zabijaka stalling against the cage.
Zabijaka lands an elbow that stopped Barbosa in his tracks for a moment.
Barbosa takes a shot to the head.
Zabijaka lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zabijaka lands an uppercut.
Barbosa is rocked!
Barbosa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right from Zabijaka.
Barbosa is still on wobbly legs! Can Zabijaka finish him?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zabijaka.
Zabijaka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barbosa or not.
Zabijaka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barbosa.
Barbosa seems to have recovered his senses.
Zabijaka slows down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zabijaka displaying some good clinch control by pressing Barbosa up against the cage.
Zabijaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jack Zabijaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zabijaka rushes Barbosa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zabijaka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zabijaka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barbosa's efforts to push away.
Jose Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zabijaka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Zabijaka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zabijaka has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:25
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Zabijaka!
A relieved looking Jack Zabijaka thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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