PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keno Mellberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kane Jauncey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jauncey is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Hard Road - Hilltop Hoods. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mellberg
vs
Jauncey

178 cm
20
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
201 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Cage Wars: Rocha Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keno Mellberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kane Jauncey!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jauncey dives in and grabs Mellberg's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mellberg pushes down on Jauncey's head and hops out.

Jauncey closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jauncey prevents Mellberg from escaping the position.
Mellberg can't do much from the bottom here.
The ground and pound from Jauncey seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mellberg is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jauncey working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
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.
Mellberg avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jauncey.
Jauncey scores with punches from side control.
Jauncey prevents Mellberg from escaping the position.
Jauncey is looking to take a break and control but Mellberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mellberg is trying to control Jauncey's posture but Jauncey avoids it.
Mellberg is pushing Jauncey's head away, looking to escape. Jauncey manages to hold on to the position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jauncey goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mellberg has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jauncey but great work by Mellberg.
Mellberg wants to control but Jauncey is keeping him busy.
Jauncey gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Jauncey is trying to reverse the position but instead Mellberg has taken his back - oops!

Jauncey is trying to shake Mellberg off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Mellberg won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Horrible takedown by Jauncey or perhaps it was just good defense by Mellberg which made him look bad.
Mellberg scores with a hook to the body. Jauncey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mellberg misses with a double jab.
Jauncey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Keno Mellberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kane Jauncey.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Mellberg.
Jauncey looks gassed!
Jauncey is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Mellberg has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mellberg working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Mellberg decides to stand back up. Mellberg steps back and let's Jauncey get back to his feet.
Mellberg getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mellberg misses with a head kick.
Jauncey tries for a takedown but Mellberg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jauncey is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mellberg.
Keno Mellberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jauncey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jauncey there as he acknowledges the shot.
Horrible takedown by Mellberg or perhaps it was just good defense by Jauncey which made him look bad.
Mellberg shoots in for a double leg but Jauncey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jauncey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mellberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mellberg stuffs the takedown.
Mellberg wants to clinch.
Mellberg lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jauncey is defended easily by Mellberg.
Mellberg connects with the punch.
Mellberg scores with a decent looking hook.
Jauncey checks a leg kick nicely.
Jauncey fails with a takedown attempt.
Mellberg lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Jauncey is rocked!
Mellberg pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Mellberg does no damage.
Mellberg throws a right hand that Jauncey ducks under and follows up with a left that Jauncey also avoids with ease.
Jauncey shoots in for a double leg but Mellberg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Mellberg looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mellberg stops Jauncey from standing up.
Mellberg 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.

Mellberg stands up and waves to Jauncey to follow him.
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!
Jauncey tries to move into range but Mellberg moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mellberg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jauncey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mellberg's waist but Mellberg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jauncey off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keno Mellberg dominated that round.
That's time! Mellberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Mellberg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Jauncey counters with a shoot takedown. Mellberg fights it but they end up in guard.
Jauncey is standing up over Mellberg. Mellberg looks to escape but Jauncey dives into side control.
Mellberg prevents Jauncey from improving position.

Jauncey is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mellberg has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Mellberg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
An elbow from Jauncey crashes against the mat.
Sloppy strikes there by Jauncey.
Jauncey is chipping away with strikes.
Jauncey tries to score with some ground and pound. Mellberg controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jauncey is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jauncey throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kane Jauncey has got the better of the ground game so far.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jauncey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mellberg lands a two punch combo.
Mellberg throws a nice looking combination but Jauncey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jauncey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Mellberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Mellberg walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jauncey checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jauncey fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jauncey is defended easily by Mellberg.

Jauncey gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mellberg to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mellberg wants to control from the top but Jauncey keeps moving.
Mellberg is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jauncey is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mellberg stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mellberg closes the distance but Jauncey moves to the side

and Jauncey counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mellberg's guard now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mellberg wants to stand up but Jauncey is controlling him.
Mellberg keeping full guard, as Jauncey tries to pass.
Jauncey working some strikes from top position.
Jauncey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jauncey trying to control the position from guard on top but Mellberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mellberg is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jauncey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mellberg gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jauncey.
Keno Mellberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kane Jauncey.
Jauncey can't get the takedown.
Mellberg is trying to break the clinch but Jauncey is controlling him.
Jauncey keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mellberg's efforts to push away.
Mellberg prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mellberg tries to break the clinch but Jauncey is controlling the position.

Mellberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mellberg looks to land a body kick but Jauncey moved away.
Mellberg lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mellberg throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mellberg fails with an attempt to clinch.

Jauncey closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jauncey wants to take a breather but Mellberg manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Jauncey.
Jauncey looking to sit in guard and control but Mellberg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mellberg not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mellberg throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mellberg preventing the sweep.
Jauncey wants to stand but Mellberg is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kane Jauncey will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Mellberg with a lazy takedown attempt

and Jauncey counters with a single leg into guard. Mellberg didn't expect that.
Mellberg keeping full guard, as Jauncey tries to pass.
Mellberg keeping moving, preventing Jauncey from controlling successfully.
Jauncey's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jauncey is pushing down on Mellberg's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mellberg is fighting to maintain full guard but Jauncey has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mellberg wants to get back to his feet.
Jauncey wants to stand up but Mellberg has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Mellberg is trying to maintain the position but Jauncey is very close to passing his half guard.
Jauncey with the ground and pound but Mellberg uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mellberg wants to stand but Jauncey is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mellberg kicks Jauncey off and gets to his feet.

Jauncey scores with a takedown into Mellberg's guard.
Jauncey must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mellberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mellberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mellberg wants to stand and escape but Jauncey is having none of it.
Jauncey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mellberg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jauncey stands up over Mellberg, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mellberg wants to stand and escape but Jauncey is having none of it.
Mellberg wants to sweep here but Jauncey controlling him for the moment.
Jauncey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mellberg is keeping the position for now.
Jauncey working some strikes from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mellberg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jauncey.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mellberg tries to clinch up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mellberg.
Jauncey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mellberg sprawls well. Mellberg wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jauncey gets slowly back to his feet.

Mellberg decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Mellberg stands up out of the half guard.
Jauncey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mellberg's head.
Mellberg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jauncey at a distance.
Mellberg throws a right and a left that Jauncey avoids nicely.
Jauncey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mellberg circles away.
Mellberg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jauncey darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mellberg is looking to control Jauncey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mellberg avoid being mounted?
Mellberg wants to improve his position but Jauncey is controlling well.
Mellberg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jauncey is trying to control the action in half guard but Mellberg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mellberg is trying to stand.
Jauncey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mellberg wants to get back to his feet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mellberg looks to clinch

and Jauncey counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jauncey.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jauncey wants to pass the guard but Mellberg is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jauncey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mellberg is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jauncey is controlling him.
Jauncey postures up.
Mellberg wants to stand but Jauncey is controlling the position.
Jauncey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mellberg is keeping the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mellberg keeping moving, preventing Jauncey from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kane Jauncey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jauncey 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kane Jauncey!