PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jens Wankerzich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Fredriksson
vs
Wankerzich

191 cm
21
210 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

190 cm
21
220 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Fredriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jens Wankerzich!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredriksson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wankerzich counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

Wankerzich has Fredriksson up against the cage in a clinch.
Fredriksson tries to score a body lock takedown but Wankerzich shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fredriksson is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Fredriksson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wankerzich prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fredriksson is looking for a takedown.
Wankerzich content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wankerzich gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fredriksson.

Wankerzich breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wankerzich rushes Fredriksson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fredriksson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wankerzich is defending well.
A right handed body shot lands from Wankerzich.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wankerzich creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Wankerzich manages to break the clinch.

Wankerzich moves into range and clinches up with Fredriksson.
Fredriksson wants to take the fight to the mat but Wankerzich manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fredriksson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wankerzich is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson is trying to drag Wankerzich to the mat but Wankerzich just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fredriksson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wankerzich pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fredriksson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wankerzich prevents it.
Fredriksson can't get the takedown.
Fredriksson is breathing heavily.
Wankerzich digs a right hand into Fredriksson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fredriksson's gas tank.

Wankerzich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fredriksson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wankerzich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like David Fredriksson has been cut.
Jens Wankerzich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wankerzich looks to land a combination. Fredriksson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Wankerzich drops Fredriksson with a right and a left! Wankerzich comes rushing in but Fredriksson regains his composure and manages to keep Wankerzich in guard.

Fredriksson is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wankerzich showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fredriksson keeping moving, preventing Wankerzich from controlling successfully.
Wankerzich pushing down on Fredriksson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wankerzich is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fredriksson sees it coming and defends easily.
Wankerzich trying to pass the guard but Fredriksson defending well.
Wankerzich missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wankerzich not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wankerzich is controlling the pace.
Fredriksson controlling the position well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jens Wankerzich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Fredriksson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Wankerzich throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fredriksson's head.
Wankerzich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wankerzich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wankerzich throws a series of punches but Fredriksson moves out of range.
Fredriksson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wankerzich.
Wankerzich throws a head kick that misses.
Wankerzich lands a nice looking body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wankerzich!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fredriksson with a poor takedown
and Wankerzich counters with a right hand to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wankerzich stalks Fredriksson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fredriksson's face. Fredriksson staggers backwards, shaken.
Wankerzich lands with a slapping head kick.
Wankerzich lands a two punch combo.
Oh Fredriksson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jens Wankerzich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fredriksson with a poor takedown
and Wankerzich makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fredriksson seems to have got his legs back now.

Wankerzich closes the distance and pushes Fredriksson back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Wankerzich breaks the clinch.

Wankerzich gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wankerzich holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wankerzich is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Fredriksson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wankerzich gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A bit of stalling here from Wankerzich.
Fredriksson wants a takedown.

Wankerzich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Wankerzich closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Wankerzich manages to break the clinch.
Wankerzich looks to land a combination. Fredriksson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jens Wankerzich seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wankerzich. Fredriksson shrugs it off though.
Wankerzich throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Wankerzich knocks Fredriksson to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fredriksson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fredriksson looking for a sweep but Wankerzich has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Fredriksson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Wankerzich tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Fredriksson is bucking up trying to escape but Wankerzich cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wankerzich controlling his opponent.
Wankerzich scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Fredriksson?
Wankerzich throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fredriksson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Wankerzich.
Wankerzich looking to control but Fredriksson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wankerzich misses with a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jens Wankerzich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on David Fredriksson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Wankerzich clinches with his opponent.
Wankerzich lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fredriksson backwards.
Wankerzich just leaning against Fredriksson, taking a breather.

Wankerzich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wankerzich closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fredriksson takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Wankerzich instigates a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wankerzich.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fredriksson tries to score a body lock takedown but Wankerzich shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Wankerzich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wankerzich drops Fredriksson with a left and a right! Oh, Fredriksson is hurt - Wankerzich dives into side control looking to finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Wankerzich looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fredriksson tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.

Wankerzich working for a guillotine from mount but Fredriksson is in no mood to give up.
Wankerzich unloads with some shots from mount but Fredriksson bucks and avoids them well.
Fredriksson is squirming around, avoiding Wankerzich's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wankerzich landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wankerzich throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Fredriksson is desperately trying to improve his position but Wankerzich has a good base and remains in mount.
Wankerzich tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fredriksson is squirming around, avoiding Wankerzich's attempts to control the action.
Wankerzich raining down shots from the mount!
Wankerzich controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wankerzich punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fredriksson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Wankerzich tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Fredriksson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Wankerzich tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fredriksson is squirming around, avoiding Wankerzich's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wankerzich controlling from mount.
Fredriksson is looking to get to half guard.
Jens Wankerzich is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wankerzich content just to control the position here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jens Wankerzich was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Fredriksson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wankerzich makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Fredriksson really felt that one!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jens Wankerzich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wankerzich has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 25:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 25:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jens Wankerzich!