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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Hare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Zentsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roman Zentsov struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 266.7lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Jimmy Hare could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Roman Zentsov's chin.
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235 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Hare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roman Zentsov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hare tries to clinch there but Zentsov circles away.
Some wild striking there from Zentsov.
Hare gets a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hare throws an elbow but misses.
Zentsov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hare pulls Zentsov into guard.
Zentsov throws a big right hand that misses.
Zentsov tries to stand but Hare is controlling from the bottom.
Zentsov stopping the sweep attempt from Hare.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zentsov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hare is proving hard to escape from.
Hare working a defensive guard here.
Hare keeping moving, preventing Zentsov from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Zentsov fails to land the takedown.
Hare shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Zentsov looks gassed!
Hare get's back to his feet.
Hare shoots in and bounces Zentsov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Zentsov keeping moving, preventing Hare from controlling successfully.
Zentsov keeping full guard, as Hare tries to pass.
Zentsov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hare wants to control from the top but Zentsov keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hare is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hare is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Zentsov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hare wants to pass the guard but Zentsov is keeping the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Zentsov fails with the takedown
and Hare counters by moving into the clinch.
Jimmy Hare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Zentsov.
Hare looking for a takedown.
Zentsov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hare has him pressed against the cage.
Zentsov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hare keeps control of Zentsov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hare misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zentsov throws an elbow but it misses.
Hare keeps control of Zentsov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zentsov successfully pulls guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hare trying to control but Zentsov is working from the bottom.
Zentsov is trying to control the position but Hare postures up.
Hare won't allow Zentsov to get back to his feet.
Zentsov looking to control.
Zentsov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hare!
Zentsov controlling from the full mount.
Hare is looking to improve his position but Zentsov isn't that keen on the idea.
Zentsov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hare can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hare tries to buck Zentsov off but he can't manage it.
Zentsov has hold of Hare's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hare manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hare is looking to improve his position but Zentsov isn't that keen on the idea.
Hare somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Zentsov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hare.
Hare scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hare advances to full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Hare dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hare stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zentsov.
Hare with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zentsov counters with a low kick, right behind Hare 's knee.
Zentsov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zentsov scoring well with a low kick there.
A punch lands to the side of Hare 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hare has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zentsov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hare has him pressed against the cage.
Hare has Zentsov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zentsov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hare takes an elbow to the temple.
Zentsov jumps guard but Hare stands there with Zentsov around his waist. Zentsov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hare tightens his grip and picks Zentsov up, before dumping him to the ground. Zentsov manages to land in guard.
Zentsov looking to control.
Hare trying to control the position from guard on top but Zentsov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zentsov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hare wants to control from the top but Zentsov keeps moving.
Hare wants to pass the guard but Zentsov is keeping the position.
Zentsov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hare looking to sit in guard and control but Zentsov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hare has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zentsov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hare is trying to control the position but Zentsov postures up.
Zentsov preventing the sweep.
Hare is looking for a triangle but Zentsov pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hare throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hare is looking to stand up but Zentsov isn't so interested in that idea.
Hare looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zentsov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hare here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Zentsov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Hare. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zentsov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hare counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hare.
Zentsov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zentsov tries to break the clinch but Hare is controlling the position.
Hare pushes Zentsov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zentsov tries for a takedown but Hare manages to get underhooks.
Hare managing to block the knees to the body from Zentsov.
Zentsov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hare smiles and moves away.
Hare gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zentsov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hare's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zentsov preventing the sweep.
Hare working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zentsov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zentsov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hare trying to keep a closed guard but Zentsov is proving a slippery customer.
Hare wants to control the position but Zentsov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Hare tries to roll over but Zentsov keeps him under control.
Hare is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zentsov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zentsov's back!
Hare is riding his opponent, not letting Zentsov buck him off.
Hare trying to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hare has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Hare doesn't have the hooks in and Zentsov manages to turn into his guard.
Zentsov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hare pulls Zentsov in to control the position.
Zentsov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zentsov is looking to stand up but Hare won't let him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hare seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Zentsov won't allow Hare to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Roman Zentsov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hare keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hare gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hare is looking to advance position but Zentsov won't allow it.
Hare controlling the action here.
Zentsov has a hand on Hare's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hare takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Hare stands up from mount. Strange move.
Hare closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hare seems to be working for a kimura but Zentsov defends the submission attempt.
Zentsov tries to kick Hare off but Hare keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hare wants to take a breather but Zentsov is having none of it.
Zentsov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hare content to control rather than advance.
Hare passes to side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zentsov being controlled for a moment.
Jimmy Hare overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zentsov stops Hare from passing to mount.
Zentsov is trying to control Hare's posture but Hare avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hare goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Zentsov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hare but great work by Zentsov.
Zentsov is looking to take a break and control but Hare is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hare regains half guard there - taking advantage of Zentsov's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Zentsov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hare!
Hare sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hare trying to control here.
Hare wants to improve his position but Zentsov is controlling well.
Zentsov wants to pass the guard but Hare is defending well.
Hare works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hare looking for a sweep. Not yet Hare, not yet.
Zentsov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hare is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hare pushes Zentsov off and gets back to his feet.
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.
Zentsov stuffs the takedown attempt from Hare. Hare gets slowly back to his feet.
Zentsov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hare's sensitive parts.
Hare moves in looking to clinch but Zentsov pushes him off.
Hare wants to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Hare or perhaps it was just good defense by Zentsov which made him look bad.
Zentsov dodges the punch combination from Hare.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Zentsov!
Zentsov doesn't manage to clinch there - Hare circles away.
Hare tries to clinch there but Zentsov circles away.
Zentsov throws a push kick but Hare slaps the foot to one side.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Zentsov has eaten all the pies!
Hare shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zentsov as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Hare. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zentsov lands a jab-cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Hare showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hare has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Hare!
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