PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Jiminiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Voronkoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Voronkoff's choice of entrance music: System of a Down-Aerials. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Jiminiy
vs
Voronkoff

193 cm
26
285 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

186 cm
28
260 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid 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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Jiminiy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Voronkoff!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Voronkoff darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Voronkoff is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Well, if Voronkoff is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jiminiy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Voronkoff on the ground.

Voronkoff is looking for a kimura here.
Voronkoff prevents Jiminiy from standing back up.
Voronkoff tries to pass to full mount but Jiminiy defends it.
Voronkoff has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jiminiy wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Voronkoff trying to pass the guard but Jiminiy defending well.
Voronkoff thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Voronkoff not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Voronkoff perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Voronkoff stands up and beckons Jiminiy to join him on the feet.
Jiminiy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Voronkoff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No luck for Voronkoff with that takedown attempt.
Voronkoff swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jiminiy counters with a nice uppercut.
Voronkoff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jiminiy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jiminiy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Voronkoff looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Voronkoff is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Jiminiy. Those never looked like landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiminiy lands a head shot.

It looks like Andrey Voronkoff has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice sprawl there from Jiminiy as Voronkoff shoots in.
Jimmy Jiminiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Voronkoff.
Jiminiy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jiminiy throws a right hand that Voronkoff ducks under and follows up with a left that Voronkoff also avoids with ease.
Voronkoff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Voronkoff with a poor takedown
and Jiminiy counters with a stiff right hand.
Voronkoff shoots in looking for a takedown but Jiminiy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Voronkoff's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jiminiy cracks Voronkoff with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jiminiy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jiminiy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jiminiy throws a solid leg kick but Voronkoff takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jiminiy.
Voronkoff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jiminiy paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voronkoff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jiminiy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jiminiy misses with a series of wild punches.
Voronkoff lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Jimmy Jiminiy has been cut.
Voronkoff tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jiminiy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Voronkoff somewhat.
Voronkoff fails with a takedown attempt.
Voronkoff blocks the body kick.
Voronkoff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Voronkoff fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voronkoff doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Voronkoff looks winded!
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!
Voronkoff tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jiminiy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jiminiy shoots for a takedown but Voronkoff saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Voronkoff moves in looking to clinch but Jiminiy pushes him off.
Jiminiy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Voronkoff eats them both and turns towards Jiminiy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Voronkoff dives in and grabs Jiminiy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jiminiy pushes down on Voronkoff's head and hops out.
Jiminiy lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jiminiy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Voronkoff moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Voronkoff shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jiminiy pinned against the cage. Jiminiy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
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 Jimmy Jiminiy will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Voronkoff misses with a takedown attempt - Jiminiy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Andrey Voronkoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jiminiy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jiminiy ducks under a wild hook from Voronkoff.
Jiminiy stuffs the takedown.
Jiminiy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Voronkoff wants to clinch up but Jiminiy keeps it at a distance.
Voronkoff fails with an attempt to clinch.
Voronkoff takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Voronkoff takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Voronkoff wants to clinch up but Jiminiy keeps it at a distance.
Jiminiy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Voronkoff is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jiminiy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jimmy Jiminiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Voronkoff.
Voronkoff has a takedown stuffed.
Voronkoff is breathing heavily.
Voronkoff waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jiminiy.
Voronkoff lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jiminiy circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice uppercut lands for Jiminiy. That snapped Voronkoff's head back.

That has opened up Andrey Voronkoff's cut even more.

Oooooh!!! Jiminiy has knocked Voronkoff down with a huge combo! Jiminiy steps away and waves a wobbly Voronkoff back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Voronkoff is rocked!
Jimmy Jiminiy is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jiminiy lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Voronkoff out cold! Voronkoff is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jimmy Jiminiy!
After winning the bout, Jimmy Jiminiy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.