PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dunt Jernit (ranked 3119 p4p, 152 weight class) and Ahed Tamimi (ranked 3562 p4p, 166 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Jernit
vs
Tamimi

169 cm
19
137 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

169 cm
27
134 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dunt Jernit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ahed Tamimi!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tamimi loads up on a big right hand but Jernit slips the punch.
Tamimi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tamimi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A lazy left from Jernit finds it's target.
Jernit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jernit throws a poor cross that misses
and Jernit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tamimi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Jernit counter with a right hand.
A big right from Jernit misses.
Tamimi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jernit as he avoids it easily.
Tamimi connects with a crisp jab.
Tamimi misses with a hook.
Tamimi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jernit.
Jernit moves out of range of the strikes.
Tamimi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jernit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tamimi.
Tamimi just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Jernit misses the target.
Tamimi throws out a loose jab but Jernit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jernit is looking to counter punch.
Tamimi looks to land a combination. Jernit sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tamimi 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.
Tamimi defending well as Jernit loads up on a big left hand.
Tamimi takes a swing at Jernit's ribcage but misses.
Jernit is looking to counter punch.
Tamimi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tamimi blocks a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jernit moves away from the strike by Tamimi.
A jab from Jernit misses.
Tamimi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jernit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jernit connects with the punch.
The fighters circling - Jernit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tamimi defending well as Jernit loads up on a big left hand.
Jernit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tamimi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Jernit was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tamimi.
Jernit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tamimi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jernit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tamimi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tamimi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tamimi swinging wildly here.
Tamimi throws a hook but Jernit avoids it easily.
Jernit lands with a shot to the body.
Tamimi blocks a leg kick.
Tamimi throws an overhand right that lands on Jernit's shoulder, as Jernit tries to avoid the shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamimi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jernit looks to land a right hand but Tamimi moved out of range.
Jernit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tamimi.
Tamimi misses with a looping right.
Tamimi takes a swing at Jernit's ribcage but misses.
Jernit is looking to counter punch.
Jernit jabs Tamimi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tamimi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tamimi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tamimi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ahed Tamimi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jernit loads up on a big right hand but Tamimi slips the punch.
Jernit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Tamimi misses the target.
It looked like Jernit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tamimi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Jernit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jernit slips under a jab from Tamimi.
Tamimi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jernit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tamimi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jernit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Tamimi gets tackled into the cage by Jernit. Jernit maintains the clinch.
Jernit digs a right hand underneath Tamimi's ribcage. Tamimi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Jernit.
Tamimi is trying to break the clinch but Jernit is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Jernit.
Tamimi looking for a takedown.
Jernit lands with a short shot to the head.
Jernit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jernit lands a nice uppercut.
Tamimi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jernit avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dunt Jernit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahed Tamimi.
Jernit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jernit scores with a hook to the body.
Jernit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jernit presses Tamimi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Jernit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jernit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jernit gets underhooks to prevent Tamimi's takedown attempt.
Good body shot from Jernit.
Jernit gets underhooks to prevent Tamimi's takedown attempt.
Jernit gets through Tamimi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jernit lands an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jernit lands with a short shot to the head.
Jernit lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jernit.
Tamimi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jernit gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jernit pushes Tamimi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tamimi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jernit gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tamimi looks winded!
Jernit gets through Tamimi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jernit scores with a shot to the side of Tamimi's head.
Still in the clinch, Jernit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tamimi can't get the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jernit pushes Tamimi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jernit scores with a shoulder strike.
Jernit lands with a right to the head.
Jernit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tamimi backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dunt Jernit dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Tamimi staying out of range there.
Tamimi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jernit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tamimi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jernit.
Tamimi ducks right into an uppercut from Jernit.
A big left from Tamimi misses.
Ahed Tamimi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tamimi missing with a left hand there. Jernit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jernit avoids the body shot from Tamimi.
Tamimi connects with a right hand. Jernit shakes it off.
Jernit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jernit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tamimi doesn't seem bothered though.
Jernit throws a jab when Tamimi was well out of range.
Tamimi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tamimi throws a looping overhand right but Jernit ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Jernit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamimi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tamimi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jernit scores with a jab.
Tamimi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tamimi walks into a left hand.
Tamimi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jernit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tamimi.
Jernit scores with a nice strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jernit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tamimi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jernit digs a good body shot into Tamimi's ribs.
Tamimi tries to bum rush Jernit with a series of wild strikes but Jernit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jernit swings for the body but Tamimi moves out of range.
Tamimi misses with a jab to the body
and Jernit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jernit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tamimi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tamimi throws a body punch but Jernit moves out of range.
Jernit misses with an uppercut. Tamimi saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Tamimi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tamimi takes a swing at Jernit's ribcage but misses.
Tamimi throws a lazy right hand but Jernit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jernit is looking to counter punch.
Jernit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tamimi.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tamimi avoids the body shot from Jernit.
Jernit swings for the body but Tamimi moves out of range.
Jernit throws a series of punches but Tamimi avoids them all with ease.
A nice side step and Tamimi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tamimi thuds his right hand into Jernit's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jernit looks to score with a jab to the body but Tamimi is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jernit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Jernit clinches up against the cage.
Jernit lands with a right to the head.
Jernit lands a hook that snaps the head of Tamimi backwards.
Dunt Jernit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jernit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jernit throws a punch but it's blocked by Tamimi.
A short right from Jernit on the inside.
Tamimi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jernit fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tamimi ducks right into an uppercut from Jernit.
Tamimi misses with a right hand

and Jernit holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jernit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jernit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jernit pushes Tamimi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jernit lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jernit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Jernit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jernit stops a takedown attempt from Tamimi.
Jernit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jernit is leaning against Tamimi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Jernit.
Tamimi looking for a takedown.
Dunt Jernit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahed Tamimi.
Tamimi is breathing heavily.
Jernit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jernit gets through Tamimi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jernit.
Tamimi takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Jernit.
A left hand lands to the body for Jernit.
Jernit lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jernit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jernit misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jernit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tamimi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jernit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jernit gets through Tamimi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jernit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jernit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jernit.
Jernit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jernit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jernit lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jernit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Jernit.
A right handed body shot lands from Jernit.
Jernit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dunt Jernit dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

A looping hook to the body misses from Jernit. Tamimi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jernit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tamimi manages to avoid it.
Tamimi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tamimi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jernit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tamimi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jernit throws out the jab.
Tamimi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jernit.
Tamimi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Jernit.
Jernit blocks a jab.
Tamimi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tamimi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jernit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice takedown defense from Jernit. No joy for Tamimi on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jernit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tamimi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jernit looks to land a left hand but Tamimi moved out of range nicely.
Jernit connects with a solid leg kick.
Jernit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tamimi moves away.
Jernit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tamimi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jernit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamimi misses with a straight right.
Jernit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tamimi throws the left hand but Jernit avoids the punch easily.
Jernit slips a jab from Tamimi.
Dunt Jernit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tamimi slips a jab from Jernit.
Jernit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tamimi's hands.
Tamimi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jernit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tamimi on the side of the head.
Tamimi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tamimi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Tamimi is rocked!
Tamimi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jernit scores with a shot to the body.
Jernit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jernit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tamimi is still on wobbly legs! Can Jernit finish him?
Jernit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tamimi can do to turn this around?
Jernit misses with a straight left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Tamimi misses.
Tamimi seems to have recovered his senses.
Jernit throws a lazy right hand but Tamimi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tamimi throws an overhand right that lands on Jernit's shoulder, as Jernit tries to avoid the shot.
Ahed Tamimi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamimi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jernit.
Tamimi takes one to the side of the head.
Tamimi missing with a left hand there. Jernit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tamimi just misses with a punch to the body.
Tamimi throws out a loose jab but Jernit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tamimi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jernit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tamimi is able to avoid easily.
Tamimi dodges the punch combination from Jernit.
Jernit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jernit looks to land a right hand but Tamimi moved out of range.
Jernit scores with a jab to the head.
Jernit misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tamimi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tamimi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jernit finds it's way round the side to connect with Tamimi's head.
A jab from Tamimi finds it's way through Jernit's defenses.
Tamimi throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Jernit to counter with a crisp jab.
Tamimi misses with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamimi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tamimi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tamimi lands with a cross.
Tamimi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jernit counters with a nice uppercut.
Jernit connects with the punch.
Tamimi throws a shot from downtown. Jernit moves away and avoids it.
Tamimi takes a swing at Jernit's ribcage but misses.
Tamimi takes one on the button.
Tamimi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jernit misses with a wild body shot.
Jernit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tamimi on the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Jernit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tamimi doesn't seem phased though.
Tamimi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jernit.
Tamimi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jernit's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tamimi throws a jab but it's blocked by Jernit.
It looked like Jernit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tamimi misses with a hook to the body
and Jernit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jernit misses with a looping left.
Jernit throws a leg kick but Tamimi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dunt Jernit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jernit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jernit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tamimi was well out of range. Poor timing from Jernit.
Tamimi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jernit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Tamimi.
Tamimi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jernit was well out of range. Poor timing from Tamimi.
A jab from Jernit does it's job there.
Tamimi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tamimi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jernit to score with a decent uppercut.
Tamimi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jernit.
Tamimi looks to land a left hand but Jernit moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Jernit was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tamimi looks to throw the jab but Jernit is out of range.

Jernit has managed to clinch.
A short left from Jernit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jernit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tamimi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jernit scores with a shoulder strike.
Jernit lands with a left to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dunt Jernit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jernit 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dunt Jernit!
Dunt Jernit bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.