PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Janek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Biamonte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diego Biamonte is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Janek
vs
Biamonte

179 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ivan Janek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Diego Biamonte!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Biamonte. Janek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Janek misses with the body kick
and Biamonte counters with a stiff right hand.
Janek fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Biamonte is out of range.
Biamonte misses with a body kick.

Biamonte moves into the clinch successfully.
Biamonte throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Janek blocks an elbow strike from Biamonte.
Biamonte blocks an uppercut.
Janek blocks the elbow strike.
Janek dodges an elbow strike from Biamonte.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Biamonte.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Janek.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Biamonte just misses with a elbow thrown towards Janek's brow.

Janek jumps guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Janek looking for a sweep. Not yet Janek, not yet.
Biamonte trying to control but Janek is working from the bottom.
Biamonte won't allow Janek to sweep him here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biamonte wants to control from the top but Janek keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Diego Biamonte wasn't active enough on the ground.
Biamonte avoids a kick to the body.
Janek misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Janek throws a leg kick but Biamonte checks it.
Biamonte tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Janek with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diego Biamonte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Janek misses with a body shot.
Biamonte fails in his attempt to clinch.
Biamonte is looking to clinch but Janek is avoiding it.
Biamonte tries to close the distance and clinch up but Janek swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Janek thows a leg kick but Biamonte checks it

and Biamonte counters by moving into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janek is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Biamonte is defending well.
Janek is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Janek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Janek tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Biamonte just stands there and leans against the cage.
Janek is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Biamonte gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Janek has Biamonte pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Janek pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Biamonte tumbling to the mat - Janek dives into Biamonte's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biamonte manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Biamonte controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janek tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Biamonte looking to control and managing it successfully.
Biamonte can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Janek is looking to escape.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Diego Biamonte was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Biamonte gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Janek to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Biamonte utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Janek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Biamonte swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Janek chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Janek throws a big right hand that misses.

Janek has gone for a leg lock! Biamonte slips out almost immediately though and dives into Janek's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Janek is on top in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Janek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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!
Biamonte can't keep his opponent in guard - Janek advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ivan Janek will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Janek finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Janek pivots, looking for a leg kick but Biamonte is out of range and Janek settles back down.

Biamonte moves into the clinch successfully.

Janek lands a takedown into guard.
Janek scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Biamonte trying to control the position here.
Janek preventing the sweep.
Biamonte working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Janek.
Janek chips away with some ground and pound.
Janek landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Janek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Biamonte swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Janek landing some decent shots from guard.
Janek won't allow Biamonte to get back to his feet.
Biamonte working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Janek.
Janek throws a big elbow that misses.
Janek is stalling in the full guard.
Biamonte 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.
Ivan Janek overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Janek with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janek passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Biamonte is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Janek off and has taken his back!
Biamonte is hanging on to Janek's back as he tries to escape.
Biamonte gets his hands free as Janek looks to control.
Janek tries to roll but Biamonte sticks to his back.
Janek rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Biamonte moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Janek.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janek is looking to reverse the position.
Janek has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Biamonte tries to move to mount but Janek blocks the move with his legs.
Janek tries to buck Biamonte off but Biamonte is having none of it.
Janek is working hard here to advance position.
Biamonte working away.
Janek is not content to let Biamonte control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Janek tries to buck Biamonte off but Biamonte is having none of it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Janek is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Biamonte's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Biamonte is trying to control the action in half guard but Janek is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Diego Biamonte.
Horrible takedown by Janek or perhaps it was just good defense by Biamonte which made him look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Janek dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Janek throws a head kick that misses.
Janek ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Janek throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Janek misses with a wild body shot.
Biamonte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Janek moves away.
Janek throws a sloppy head kick and Biamonte moves out of range easily.
Biamonte fails with an attempt to clinch.
Biamonte checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Biamonte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Janek moves away.

Biamonte gets a clinch.
Janek is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Biamonte is defending well.
Biamonte is pressed up against the cage. Janek has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Biamonte down to the mat. Biamonte avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Janek throws a low kick but Biamonte avoids it.
Janek fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Janek tried to score with a low kick but Biamonte checks it.
Janek avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Biamonte doesn't manage to clinch there - Janek circles away.
Biamonte misses the shot to the body.
Janek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Biamonte tries a head kick but it misses.
Biamonte scores with a push kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Biamonte tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Janek manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Biamonte fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Janek.
Biamonte misses with a low kick.
Janek swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Janek. Those never looked like landing.
Biamonte blocks a low kick nicely.
Diego Biamonte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Biamonte closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Biamonte stalling the fight.
Biamonte misses with an elbow over the top.
Biamonte lands an elbow inside that Janek shrugs off.
Janek is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Biamonte pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Janek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biamonte tries to land knees in the clinch but Janek avoids the damage to the body.
Biamonte lands a damaging elbow.
Biamonte lands an elbow inside.
Janek avoids a wild elbow strike from Biamonte.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Biamonte.
Biamonte throws an elbow but it misses.

Janek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Biamonte wants to clinch up but Janek keeps it at a distance.
Janek thows a body shot but no joy.
Janek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Biamonte.

Biamonte clinches up with Janek and pushes him back against the cage.
Biamonte throws an elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janek drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Biamonte gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Biamonte throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Janek blocks it with crossed arms.
Biamonte lands an elbow just above Janek 's eye.
Janek jumps guard but Biamonte stands there with Janek around his waist. Janek gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Biamonte gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Janek has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Biamonte is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Biamonte throws an elbow that misses.
Janek goes for a takedown in the clinch but Biamonte prevents it.
Biamonte creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Janek takes an elbow to the temple.
Janek is trying to break the clinch but Biamonte is controlling him.
Janek blocks an uppercut.
Biamonte trying to land knees to the body.
Biamonte creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Janek's defenses.
Biamonte is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Janek is defending well for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biamonte lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Biamonte lands an elbow inside that Janek shrugs off.
Biamonte lands an elbow inside that Janek shrugs off.
Janek tries for a takedown. No joy.
Biamonte gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Janek looking for a takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Janek blocks an elbow strike from Biamonte.
Biamonte lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Janek takes an elbow to the temple.
Janek goes for a takedown attempt but Biamonte pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Janek circles away from the clinch attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Janek slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from Janek.
Ivan Janek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Janek tries to land a front kick but Biamonte steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Biamonte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Janek 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Janek!