PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zakumi Jabulani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jabulani's entrance music is K'naan - Wavin´ flag. A fine choice. Kent is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by BLUNT- "The Iron Maiden". 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.

Jabulani
vs
Kent

178 cm
23
178 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

182 cm
24
182 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zakumi Jabulani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jim Kent!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kent lands a leg kick that knocks Jabulani off balance momentarily.
Kent steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jabulani.
Kent throws a lazy head kick
and Jabulani counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kent throws a leg kick that misses.
Kent throws a leg kick that is checked

and Jabulani counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kent!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jabulani controlling from the full mount.
Jabulani lands a big elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jabulani sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kent manages to control the position for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabulani dominating with strikes here.
Kent is bucking up trying to escape but Jabulani cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jabulani controlling from the full mount.
Kent is desperately trying to improve his position but Jabulani has a good base and remains in mount.
Jabulani can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kent is looking to escape.
Jabulani throwing strikes here but Kent is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jabulani trying to control but Kent is having none of it.
Kent tries to reverse the position but Jabulani maintains control.
Jabulani takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jabulani trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jabulani throwing strikes here but Kent is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kent is looking to get to half guard.
Kent takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jabulani looking to control but Kent is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Jabulani working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Jabulani tries to control but Kent wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jabulani prevents Kent from getting the reversal.
Jabulani has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jabulani avoids the attempt from Kent to control.
Jabulani looking to control but Kent is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kent wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jabulani.
Kent in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zakumi Jabulani dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kent moves out of range of the strikes.
Jabulani throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jabulani tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jabulani misses with a wild body shot.
Kent scores with a push kick.
Jabulani lands a jab to the head.
Jabulani misses with a wild combination.
Jabulani avoids the head kick by Kent.
Kent lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kent misses with a body kick.
A head kick by Kent misses
and Jabulani makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jabulani scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabulani shoots and misses
and Kent counters with a nice body kick.
Kent throws a leg kick but Jabulani sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kent uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jabulani.
Kent motions for Jabulani to come forward. Kent throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jabulani connects with a right hand. Kent shakes it off.
Jim Kent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kent throws a low kick but Jabulani avoids it.
Kent takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kent throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jabulani blocks a low kick nicely.
Kent takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kent lands with a kick to the temple. Jabulani shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kent throws a low kick but Jabulani moves out of range easily.
Kent looks to land a body kick but Jabulani moved away.
Jabulani misses with a double jab
and Kent counters with a flying knee. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jabulani tries to bum rush Kent with a series of wild strikes but Kent uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick misses from Kent.
Kent throws a push kick but Jabulani slaps the foot to one side.
Jabulani jabs Kent right on the nose. Kent blinks but takes it well.
Jabulani throws the left hand but Kent avoids the punch easily.
Kent misses with a leg kick
and Jabulani counters with a nice uppercut.

Kent is rocked!
Jabulani missing with a left hand there. Kent was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kent is still on wobbly legs! Can Jabulani finish him?
Jim Kent is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Kent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kent lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jabulani stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kent.
Kent seems to have recovered his senses.
Jabulani has his takedown stuffed
and Kent counters with a thumping low kick.
Kent misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jabulani has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kent.
Kent lands a nice looking body kick.
Jim Kent seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Jabulani throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jabulani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kent.
Kent throws a leg kick but Jabulani checks it.
Jabulani fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kent avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zakumi Jabulani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kent plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kent swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jabulani gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kent counters with an inside leg kick.
Jabulani is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kent throws a sloppy head kick
and Jabulani counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jabulani looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kent is fending him off so far but Jabulani persists. Nope, Kent circles away and we're back to standing.
Jabulani tries for a takedown but Kent circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kent lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kent throws a front kick that sends Jabulani stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jim Kent will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Jabulani's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.

Nice takedown defense from Kent. No joy for Jabulani on that attempt.
Jabulani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kent.
Kent misses with a low kick.
Kent looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good leg kick by Kent there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jabulani shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kent as he jumps to the side.
Kent tries a head kick but it misses.
Zakumi Jabulani is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kent throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jabulani changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kent throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kent throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabulani moves out of range of the leg kick from Kent.
Kent uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jabulani.
Kent attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kent misses with a low kick.
Kent throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kent throws a leg kick but Jabulani checks it.
Kent throws a head kick but Jabulani moves out of range.
Kent takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jabulani darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kent looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jabulani darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jabulani closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kent circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zakumi Jabulani. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jabulani blocks the body kick.
Jabulani checks the leg kick.
Kent lunges at Jabulani with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jabulani's hand.

Jabulani shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jabulani trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kent manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Kent is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kent stops Jabulani from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kent trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jabulani is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kent seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kent won't allow Jabulani to sweep him here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Jim Kent has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jabulani avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jabulani fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kent on the side of the head.
A combination from Jabulani does no damage.
Kent takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kent misses with a body kick.
Jabulani misses with the combination.
Jabulani blocks a head kick by Kent.
Kent throws a leg kick which misses Jabulani's front leg but catches the back leg as Jabulani tries to avoid it.
Kent throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kent leaves Jabulani with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kent misses with a kick to the body
enabling Jabulani to counter with a crisp jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kent throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kent pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jabulani throws a jab but it's blocked by Kent.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jim Kent.
I think Kent has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jim Kent!