PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jozef Jankowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baldomir Zsofka Jr (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.

Jankowski
vs
Zsofka Jr

188 cm
27
205 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

188 cm
24
210 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jozef Jankowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Baldomir Zsofka Jr!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zsofka Jr swings widly with a right hand

and Jankowski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zsofka Jr's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jankowski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jankowski postures up in Zsofka Jr's guard and throws a big left but Zsofka Jr blocks it.
Zsofka Jr wants to sweep here but Jankowski controlling him for the moment.
Jankowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Zsofka Jr has wrist control.
Jankowski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zsofka Jr controlling Jankowski's posture.
Zsofka Jr 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.
Zsofka Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jankowski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zsofka Jr's head.
Jankowski is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rape Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Jankowski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zsofka Jr is looking to sweep but instead, Jankowski has passed into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jankowski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jankowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zsofka Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zsofka Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zsofka Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jankowski is one step ahead there.
Jankowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jankowski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jankowski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jankowski lands a couple of digs.
Zsofka Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zsofka Jr wants to stand but Jankowski is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsofka Jr keeping full guard, as Jankowski tries to pass.
Jankowski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jankowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Zsofka Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jankowski 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.
Zsofka Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jankowski's guard.
Zsofka Jr is working Jankowski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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!
Zsofka Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Jankowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jankowski throws a big elbow that misses.
Jankowski trying to control but Zsofka Jr is working from the bottom.
Zsofka Jr pulls Jankowski in close to his closed guard and prevents Jankowski from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jankowski lands an elbow.
Jankowski wants to control but Zsofka Jr is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zsofka Jr is trying to get back to half guard.
Jankowski trying to control the position but Zsofka Jr is working away.

Jankowski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zsofka Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zsofka Jr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Zsofka Jr told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Zsofka Jr tries to roll over but Jankowski keeps him under control.

Zsofka Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zsofka Jr is looking to improve his position.

Jankowski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zsofka Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jankowski is looking to take a break and control but Zsofka Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jankowski is trying to work for a kimura but Zsofka Jr is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jozef Jankowski dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Zsofka Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jankowski walks into a left hand.

It looks like Jozef Jankowski has been cut.
Baldomir Zsofka Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zsofka Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Jankowski moves out of range easily.
Zsofka Jr misses with a double jab.
Zsofka Jr delivers a nice body kick.
Zsofka Jr misses with a hook to the body

so Jankowski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jankowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jankowski lands a couple of digs.
Jankowski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jankowski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zsofka Jr keeping moving, preventing Jankowski from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsofka Jr looking to control but Jankowski passes into half guard.
Zsofka Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jankowski is working away from the top position though.
Zsofka Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Zsofka Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jankowski.
Jankowski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zsofka Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jankowski postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jankowski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski postures up.
Jankowski throws an elbow that misses. Zsofka Jr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jankowski's guard. Nice move by Zsofka Jr!
Zsofka Jr postures up in Jankowski's guard and throws a big left but Jankowski blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zsofka Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Jankowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jankowski keeping full guard, as Zsofka Jr tries to pass.
Zsofka Jr trying to control but Jankowski is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zsofka Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zsofka Jr being controlled here momentarily.
Zsofka Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jankowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Jankowski, not yet.
Jankowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zsofka Jr throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zsofka Jr throws an elbow that misses. Jankowski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zsofka Jr's guard. Nice move by Jankowski!
Zsofka Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Jankowski is proving a slippery customer.
Zsofka Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zsofka Jr wants to improve his position but instead Jankowski has moved into half guard.
Zsofka Jr tries to roll over but Jankowski keeps him under control.
Jankowski controlling the action here.
Jankowski trying to control the action but Zsofka Jr is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zsofka Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Baldomir Zsofka Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jozef Jankowski's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Zsofka Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Jankowski moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Zsofka Jr.
A head kick misses from Zsofka Jr.
Zsofka Jr misses the shot to the body.
Zsofka Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Zsofka Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Jankowski moves out of range easily.
Zsofka Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Zsofka Jr throws a head kick that misses.

Jankowski changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zsofka Jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Zsofka Jr tries to buck Jankowski off but Jankowski is having none of it.
Jankowski postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jankowski scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jankowski wants to control but Zsofka Jr is keeping him busy.
Zsofka Jr is trying to control Jankowski's posture but Jankowski avoids it.
Jankowski working the ground and pound but Zsofka Jr is defending the strikes.
Jozef Jankowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zsofka Jr is trying to improve his position.
Jankowski in side control lands a decent elbow.
Zsofka Jr sneaks back into half guard.
Zsofka Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jankowski.

Jankowski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zsofka Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zsofka Jr is trying is best to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsofka Jr is trying to get back to full guard.

Jankowski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zsofka Jr is looking to improve his position.
Jankowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Well, if Jankowski is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jankowski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Zsofka Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jankowski is looking to advance position but Zsofka Jr won't allow it.
Zsofka Jr wants to control but Jankowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jankowski slows the pace down in half guard.
Zsofka Jr is looking to improve his position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jankowski avoids the head kick by Zsofka Jr.
Jankowski blocks a head kick by Zsofka Jr.
A head kick misses from Zsofka Jr.
Zsofka Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Jankowski circles away.
Zsofka Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zsofka Jr takes a swing at Jankowski's ribcage but misses.
Zsofka Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Jankowski moves out of range easily.
Jankowski has a takedown stuffed.
Zsofka Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jankowski counters with a stiff right hand.
Jankowski blocks a head kick by Zsofka Jr.
Zsofka Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jankowski.
Zsofka Jr misses with a head kick.
Zsofka Jr misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jankowski looks for a takedown but Zsofka Jr sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jozef Jankowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zsofka Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jozef Jankowski.
I think Jankowski 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!