PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gil Dos Jaques (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Ronald Kernspecht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gil Dos Jaques has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Dos Jaques
vs
Ronald Kernspecht

169 cm
23
164 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

178 cm
21
172 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

St. Paul's Apparel

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gil Dos Jaques!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Keith Ronald Kernspecht!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Kernspecht or perhaps it was just good defense by Dos Jaques which made him look bad.
Horrible takedown by Kernspecht or perhaps it was just good defense by Dos Jaques which made him look bad.
Kernspecht shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dos Jaques as he jumps to the side.
Gil Dos Jaques has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Ronald Kernspecht.
Dos Jaques swinging wilding here.
Dos Jaques throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Keith Ronald Kernspecht has been cut.
Dos Jaques lands a right hook to the body.
Kernspecht looks gassed!
Dos Jaques swinging wilding here.

Dos Jaques shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Dos Jaques decides to stand up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Dos Jaques closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kernspecht to the mat! Kernspecht manages to get full guard.
Dos Jaques throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Dos Jaques decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dos Jaques works Kernspecht's body with a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Jaques stuns Kernspecht with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dos Jaques lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kernspecht circles away quickly and effectively.
Kernspecht fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dos Jaques cracks Kernspecht with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kernspecht takes a body punch but keeps moving.
No joy there for Dos Jaques, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kernspecht with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dos Jaques counters with a right hand to the body.
Dos Jaques lands a jab-cross combination.

Dos Jaques closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dos Jaques lands in his opponent's guard.
Dos Jaques showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dos Jaques wants to control from the top but Kernspecht keeps moving.
Kernspecht 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.
Dos Jaques knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kernspecht on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kernspecht lands some strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kernspecht manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dos Jaques manages to get himself to full guard.
Dos Jaques wants to stand and escape but Kernspecht is having none of it.

Dos Jaques is working an open guard so Kernspecht takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dos Jaques.
Kernspecht shoots and misses
and Dos Jaques counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dos Jaques does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dos Jaques rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kernspecht moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kernspecht tries to clinch up but Dos Jaques circles away and keeps his distance.
Kernspecht tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dos Jaques swivels and escapes.
Kernspecht tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dos Jaques swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dos Jaques is looking to wear down Kernspecht with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dos Jaques throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kernspecht tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dos Jaques swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dos Jaques.
Kernspecht shoots in but no luck this time.
Dos Jaques shoots in for a double leg but Kernspecht sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dos Jaques throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Kernspecht, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Dos Jaques feints and as Kernspecht raises his hands in defense, Dos Jaques changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dos Jaques pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kernspecht is keeping the position for now.
Dos Jaques wants to stand but Kernspecht has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Kernspecht wriggles free and stands up.

Dos Jaques shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kernspecht moves into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Jaques stops Kernspecht from standing up.

Kernspecht is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Dos Jaques breaks from the clinch.
Kernspecht tries for a takedown but Dos Jaques sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dos Jaques will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kernspecht is trying desperately to land a takedown but Dos Jaques is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kernspecht.

Kernspecht changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dos Jaques looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Kernspecht decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Dos Jaques throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kernspecht shoots in looking for a takedown. Dos Jaques tries to sprawl out of it but Kernspecht keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Dos Jaques manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dos Jaques fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kernspecht tries for a takedown but Dos Jaques circles away easily
and Dos Jaques counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gil Dos Jaques dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keith Ronald Kernspecht's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kernspecht will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dos Jaques fails to land with a series of punches.

Dos Jaques scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Dos Jaques decides to stand back up. Dos Jaques steps back and let's Kernspecht get back to his feet.
Kernspecht falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dos Jaques counters with a three punch combo that has Kernspecht backing up. Kernspecht nods at Dos Jaques to acknowledge the strikes.
Dos Jaques misses with a double jab.
Kernspecht tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dos Jaques swivels and escapes.
Kernspecht shoots and misses

and Dos Jaques counters with a takedown into side control.
Gil Dos Jaques has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Ronald Kernspecht.
Dos Jaques wants to stand but Kernspecht is controlling his arm.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kernspecht wants to get back to his feet.
Kernspecht is not content to let Dos Jaques control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kernspecht sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kernspecht is looking to escape.
Dos Jaques thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dos Jaques not landing any meaningful shots this time.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kernspecht shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dos Jaques counters with a nice body shot.
Dos Jaques changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kernspecht tries to avoid it but Dos Jaques manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kernspecht to the ground. Kernspecht escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Kernspecht scores a takedown into full mount!
Kernspecht trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kernspecht controlling from mount.
Dos Jaques is squirming around, avoiding Kernspecht's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Jaques wants to control but Kernspecht is having none of it.
Kernspecht tries to control but Dos Jaques wriggling away.
Dos Jaques really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kernspecht trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dos Jaques is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dos Jaques is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kernspecht trying to control but Dos Jaques is having none of it.
Kernspecht content just to control the position here.

Despite being in the dominant position, Keith Ronald Kernspecht just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dos Jaques swats away the attempt to clinch by Kernspecht.
Kernspecht moves in looking to clinch but Dos Jaques pushes him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kernspecht with a poor takedown
and Dos Jaques counters with a right hand to the body.
Dos Jaques has a takedown stuffed.
Kernspecht shoots and misses
and Dos Jaques counters with a three punch combo that has Kernspecht backing up. Kernspecht nods at Dos Jaques to acknowledge the strikes.
Dos Jaques avoids the head kick by Kernspecht.
Gil Dos Jaques is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dos Jaques swats away the attempt to clinch by Kernspecht.
Dos Jaques fails to land with a series of punches.

Dos Jaques closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dos Jaques lands in his opponent's guard.
Dos Jaques pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kernspecht is keeping the position for now.
Dos Jaques wants to stand but Kernspecht is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gil Dos Jaques overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kernspecht preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gil Dos Jaques dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Keith Ronald Kernspecht's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Dos Jaques circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kernspecht wants to clinch up but Dos Jaques keeps it at a distance.
Kernspecht tries to clinch but Dos Jaques is having none of it.

Dos Jaques clinches with his opponent.
Dos Jaques is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kernspecht goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dos Jaques prevents it.
Kernspecht is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dos Jaques is trying to break the clinch but Kernspecht has him pressed against the ropes.
Kernspecht keeps control of Dos Jaques as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kernspecht misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kernspecht tries for a takedown but Dos Jaques manages to get underhooks.
Gil Dos Jaques has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Ronald Kernspecht.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Jaques wants to break free but Kernspecht has control.
Kernspecht tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kernspecht tries to stall but Dos Jaques uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Dos Jaques lands a takedown into guard.
Kernspecht wants to get back to his feet but Dos Jaques is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kernspecht not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kernspecht wants to stand and escape but Dos Jaques is having none of it.
Dos Jaques landing with the ground and pound.

Kernspecht manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Dos Jaques swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dos Jaques moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Dos Jaques gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dos Jaques throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Kernspecht decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nice takedown defense from Kernspecht. No joy for Dos Jaques on that attempt.
Kernspecht will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Jaques misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dos Jaques wants to land a leg kick but Kernspecht is out of range.

Dos Jaques shoots in and bounces Kernspecht off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Dos Jaques prevents Kernspecht from getting back to his feet.
Kernspecht looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dos Jaques is one step ahead there.

Kernspecht manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kernspecht throws a series of punches but Dos Jaques avoids them all with ease.
Kernspecht shoots in for a takedown but Dos Jaques shows good takedown defense.
Kernspecht tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Dos Jaques paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dos Jaques shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kernspecht as he avoids it easily.
Kernspecht misses with a takedown
and Dos Jaques counters with a two punch combo.
Keith Ronald Kernspecht has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kernspecht shoots in looking for a takedown. Dos Jaques tries to sprawl out of it but Kernspecht keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Dos Jaques manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gil Dos Jaques is winning the standup battle so far.
Kernspecht misses with a takedown
and Dos Jaques counters with a two punch combo.
Kernspecht fails with the takedown.

Dos Jaques fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kernspecht sprawls well initially but Dos Jaques persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dos Jaques stops Kernspecht from getting back to his feet.
Dos Jaques trying to pass the guard but Kernspecht defending well.
Dos Jaques wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kernspecht keeps working.
Kernspecht pushes Dos Jaques off looking to stand but Dos Jaques dives back in and keeps control.
Dos Jaques wants to pass to mount but Kernspecht is defending the position.
Nice strikes from Dos Jaques there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Jaques trying to control from half guard but Kernspecht is working away.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dos Jaques throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kernspecht shoots and misses
enabling Dos Jaques to counter with a crisp jab.
Kernspecht changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dos Jaques tries to avoid it but Kernspecht manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dos Jaques to the ground. Dos Jaques escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dos Jaques connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kernspecht tries to clinch but Dos Jaques moves out of range.
Kernspecht doesn't manage to clinch there - Dos Jaques circles away.
Kernspecht shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dos Jaques but Dos Jaques pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dos Jaques looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dos Jaques lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kernspecht misses with a series of wild punches.
Dos Jaques closes the distance and lands a one-two.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gil Dos Jaques showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dos Jaques 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gil Dos Jaques!