PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniels Drinkis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jozef Jankowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Drinkis
vs
Jankowski

178 cm
25
220 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

188 cm
25
205 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements (q160)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniels Drinkis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jozef Jankowski!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Drinkis.
Drinkis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Daniels Drinkis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jankowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drinkis.

Jankowski looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Drinkis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jankowski is aware though and is defending well.
Drinkis keeping moving, preventing Jankowski from controlling successfully.
Drinkis trying to control the position here.
Jankowski lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Drinkis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jankowski wants to control from the top but Drinkis keeps moving.

Jankowski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Drinkis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jankowski has Drinkis in his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drinkis postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drinkis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jankowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drinkis is one step ahead there.
Drinkis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jankowski keeping moving, preventing Drinkis from controlling successfully.
Drinkis postures up in Jankowski's guard and throws a big left but Jankowski blocks it.
Jankowski 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.
Drinkis throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski is trying to keep Drinkis in close.
Drinkis forces his way into half guard.
Jankowski tries to roll over but Drinkis keeps him under control.
Jankowski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Drinkis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Drinkis throws an elbow that misses. Jankowski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Drinkis's guard. Nice move by Jankowski!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jankowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Drinkis has wrist control.
Jankowski wants to control from the top but Drinkis keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jankowski looking to pass the guard.
Drinkis pulls Jankowski in close to his closed guard and prevents Jankowski from doing any damage or advancing position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jozef Jankowski wasn't active enough on the ground.

Drinkis gets a double leg takedown into Jankowski's guard.
Drinkis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Drinkis's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drinkis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jankowski 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.
Drinkis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drinkis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drinkis trying to control the position from guard on top but Jankowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drinkis stopping the sweep attempt from Jankowski.
Drinkis lands a couple of elbows.
Drinkis stands up over Jankowski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Drinkis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jankowski avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Drinkis.
Drinkis 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drinkis looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jankowski is avoiding damage well.
Drinkis tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniels Drinkis dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Drinkis blocks a low kick nicely.

Jankowski closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Drinkis quickly recovers to half guard.
Daniels Drinkis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jankowski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Drinkis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jankowski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Drinkis manages to get to full guard.
Jankowski stands up over Drinkis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jankowski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Drinkis trying to keep a closed guard but Jankowski is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jankowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jankowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jankowski slips nicely into half guard.
Jankowski is keen to just control but Drinkis is a slippery customer.
Drinkis desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jankowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Jankowski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Drinkis defends it well.
Drinkis tries to roll over but Jankowski keeps him under control.
Drinkis trying to hold on to Jankowski's head to control him but Jankowski postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jankowski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Drinkis defends it well.
Jankowski working over Drinkis with some ground and pound. Drinkis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Drinkis is looking for a sweep. Jankowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Jankowski is working for a submission of some sort.
Drinkis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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!
Drinkis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski with a flurry of punches that miss.

Drinkis has his foot on Jankowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jankowski works his way back into a safe position though.
Jankowski throwing strikes from guard but Drinkis blocks nicely.
Jankowski throws a strike but Drinkis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Drinkis wants to control from the top but Jankowski keeps moving.
Drinkis stands up over Jankowski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Drinkis is stalling in the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski keeping moving, preventing Drinkis from controlling successfully.
Jankowski keeping full guard, as Drinkis tries to pass.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jankowski is trying to control the position but Drinkis postures up.
Jankowski is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Daniels Drinkis.

Jankowski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jankowski showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drinkis keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jozef Jankowski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!

Drinkis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jankowski.
Jankowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drinkis.

Drinkis moves into the clinch.
Jankowski trying to control the position but instead, Drinkis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jankowski into the cage.

Jankowski manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Drinkis tries to free his leg and advance position but Jankowski is retaining full guard.
Drinkis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jankowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jankowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Drinkis wants to control from the top but Jankowski keeps moving.

Drinkis is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jankowski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jankowski has escaped and now he's on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Drinkis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jankowski is aware though and is defending well.
Jankowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Drinkis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drinkis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jankowski wants to control from the top but Drinkis keeps moving.

Drinkis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jankowski throws a big right hand that misses.

Jankowski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drinkis is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drinkis looking to pass the guard.
Jankowski is trying to control the position but Drinkis postures up.
Drinkis lands a couple of elbows.
Jankowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Jankowski trying to keep a closed guard but Drinkis is proving a slippery customer.
Drinkis postures up in Jankowski's guard and throws a big left but Jankowski blocks it.
Drinkis wants to control from the top but Jankowski keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drinkis wants to pass the guard but Jankowski is keeping the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Drinkis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drinkis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Drinkis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Drinkis wants to control from the top but Jankowski keeps moving.
Drinkis postures up in Jankowski's guard and throws a big left but Jankowski blocks it.

Drinkis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Drinkis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drinkis trying to control the position from guard on top but Jankowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jankowski can't keep his opponent in guard - Drinkis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jankowski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Drinkis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Drinkis's back!

Jankowski looking for the choke but no joy.
Jankowski is looking to control Drinkis but Drinkis is wriggling around and keeping busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Drinkis is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Drinkis is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniels Drinkis clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Drinkis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Drinkis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Drinkis feints and as Jankowski raises his hands in defense, Drinkis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Drinkis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Drinkis throws a strike but Jankowski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Drinkis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Drinkis is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jankowski is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jankowski connects with a couple of short punches.
Drinkis keeping moving, preventing Jankowski from controlling successfully.

Jankowski drops back looking for a leg! Drinkis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Drinkis manages to kick Jankowski off! Jankowski jumps back into Drinkis's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Drinkis is looking for a triangle but Jankowski pushes his legs off easily.
Drinkis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jankowski.

Drinkis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jankowski defends well.
Drinkis working a defensive guard here.
Drinkis pulls Jankowski in close to his closed guard and prevents Jankowski from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jankowski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski with a nice head shot there.
Jankowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Drinkis has wrist control.
Drinkis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jankowski.
Drinkis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Drinkis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Still in half guard, Drinkis seems content to control.
Jankowski wants to improve his position but Drinkis is controlling well.
Drinkis wants to pass to mount but Jankowski is defending the position.
Jankowski is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drinkis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jankowski defending well though.
Jankowski has hold of Drinkis's hands but Drinkis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jankowski is looking to improve his position.

Drinkis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Drinkis seems to be working for a kimura but Jankowski defends the submission attempt.

Jankowski looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drinkis trying to control from half guard but Jankowski is working away.
Drinkis trying to pass the guard but Jankowski defending well.
Jankowski wants to get back to full guard but Drinkis has passed into side control.

Drinkis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloppy strikes there by Drinkis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniels Drinkis had his way with Jozef Jankowski in that round.
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!

Jankowski tries to clinch there but Drinkis circles away.

Drinkis shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jankowski trying to hold on to Drinkis's head to control him but Drinkis postures up.
Jankowski gets full guard.
Drinkis stopping the sweep attempt from Jankowski.
Drinkis trying to control but Jankowski is working from the bottom.
Jankowski 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drinkis trying to control the position from guard on top but Jankowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drinkis postures up in Jankowski's guard and throws a big left but Jankowski blocks it.
Jankowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jankowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drinkis is one step ahead there.
Drinkis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Drinkis throws a big elbow that misses.
Jankowski controlling Drinkis's posture.
Drinkis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drinkis postures up in Jankowski's guard and throws a big left but Jankowski blocks it.
Drinkis stopping the sweep attempt from Jankowski.
Drinkis stands up over Jankowski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Drinkis wants to pass the guard but Jankowski is keeping the position.
Drinkis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drinkis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Drinkis postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drinkis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jankowski's head.
Drinkis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Drinkis wants to control from the top but Jankowski keeps moving.
Drinkis distracts Jankowski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jankowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Jankowski, not yet.
Drinkis trying to control the position from guard on top but Jankowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jankowski working a defensive guard but Drinkis passes into half guard.
Drinkis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Drinkis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jankowski trying to control from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski is in trouble now - Drinkis has advanced to mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BOOM! Drinkis connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Drinkis putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Jankowski is rocked!

Drinkis has isolated one of Jankowski's arms. Jankowski looking to fight him off but Drinkis twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniels Drinkis!
An out of breath Daniels Drinkis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.