PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Bitaskis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jozef Jankowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bitaskis comes to the cage accompanied by Wuthering Heights - Bad Hobbits Die Hard . 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.

Bitaskis
vs
Jankowski

186 cm
27
220 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

188 cm
27
205 lbs
8 - 7 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jay Bitaskis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jozef Jankowski!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bitaskis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Jozef Jankowski has been cut.
Bitaskis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jankowski backs up against the cage.
Bitaskis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Bitaskis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bitaskis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bitaskis wants to stand but Jankowski is controlling his arm.
Jankowski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Jankowski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bitaskis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jankowski.
Bitaskis pushes Jankowski off looking to stand but Jankowski dives back in and keeps control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jankowski lands a nice short elbow.
Bitaskis is trying to stand.
Jankowski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jankowski stops Bitaskis from getting back to his feet.
Jankowski throwing shots but Bitaskis is blocking nicely.
Jankowski trying to pass the guard but Bitaskis defending well.
Jankowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bitaskis defending well though.
Jankowski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bitaskis is trying to stand up here but Jankowski is controlling him well.
Jankowski passes to full mount!
Jankowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jankowski lands a couple of good shots and Bitaskis has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

Bitaskis is trying to shake Jankowski off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Jankowski won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Bitaskis misses with a body shot.
Bitaskis throws a left and a right that both miss

and Jankowski counters with a takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bitaskis tries to escape but Jankowski is in control.
Bitaskis tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
I've been told that Jankowski has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Will Jankowski go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Bitaskis has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Jankowski lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Jankowski is looking for the choke from the back position but Bitaskis is controlling his hands well.
Jankowski loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Bitaskis hold on?
Jankowski misses with an elbow to the head.
Jankowski trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

Bitaskis defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Jankowski's arms.
Jankowski lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Jankowski.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitaskis holding both Jankowski 's hands and preventing any damage.
Jankowski is riding his opponent, not letting Bitaskis buck him off.
Bitaskis is trying to get back to his feet but Jankowski has full control of the position and if anything, Bitaskis has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jankowski gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Bitaskis is trying to stand back up.
What can Bitaskis do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Bitaskis is trapped and Jankowski is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Bitaskis looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The referee is taking a good look at Bitaskis as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Jankowski!
Bitaskis wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bitaskis trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Jankowski lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Jankowski struggling to keep hold of the position.
Jankowski is punishing Bitaskis with some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jankowski lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Jankowski tries to keep control of the position but Bitaskis is staying busy.

Bitaskis manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Some bone on bone action there as Jankowski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jozef Jankowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jozef Jankowski's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bitaskis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jankowski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bitaskis tries to clinch up.
Jankowski slips a straight right by Bitaskis.
Jankowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bitaskis.
Bitaskis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jay Bitaskis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jankowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bitaskis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A head kick misses from Bitaskis.
Bitaskis misses with a hook.

Jankowski drives through with a takedown into Bitaskis's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitaskis keeping moving, preventing Jankowski from controlling successfully.
Jankowski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bitaskis wants to get back to his feet but Jankowski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jankowski lands a couple of digs.
Jankowski won't allow Bitaskis to get back to his feet.
Jankowski distracts Bitaskis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jankowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Bitaskis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jankowski throws a big right hand that misses.
Bitaskis wants to get back to his feet but Jankowski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bitaskis keeping moving, preventing Jankowski from controlling successfully.
Jankowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jankowski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jankowski trying to control but Bitaskis is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jankowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Bitaskis is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski won't allow Bitaskis to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jankowski postures up in Bitaskis's guard and throws a big left but Bitaskis blocks it.
Jozef Jankowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jankowski content to stall in guard here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jankowski trying to control but Bitaskis is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jozef Jankowski.

Bitaskis gets a clinch.
Bitaskis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jankowski walks away with a smile on his face. Bitaskis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bitaskis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jankowski defends well and Bitaskis ends up having to push Jankowski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Bitaskis. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bitaskis jumps into guard, dragging Jankowski to the mat.
Bitaskis keeping moving, preventing Jankowski from controlling successfully.
Jankowski throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski prevents Bitaskis from getting back to his feet.
Jankowski throwing strikes from guard but Bitaskis blocks nicely.
Jankowski wants to control from the top but Bitaskis keeps moving.

Jankowski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jankowski prevents Bitaskis from getting back to his feet.
Bitaskis seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Jankowski looking to pass the guard.
Jankowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bitaskis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski forces his way into half guard.

Bitaskis manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Jankowski keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Jankowski missing with knees to the body.
Bitaskis managing to block the knees to the body from Jankowski.
Jankowski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bitaskis avoids it.

Jankowski gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jankowski won't allow Bitaskis to get back to his feet.
Bitaskis can't keep his opponent in guard - Jankowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jankowski winds up and cracks Bitaskis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jankowski prevents Bitaskis from standing back up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jankowski stalling.
Bitaskis scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Jankowski manages to mount him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jozef Jankowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jozef Jankowski's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Bitaskis misses with a combination
and Jankowski counters with a nice uppercut.
Bitaskis shoots in and drives through. Jankowski sprawls well.

Jankowski dives in and scores a takedown into Bitaskis's guard.
Jankowski won't allow Bitaskis to get back to his feet.
Jankowski stands up over Bitaskis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bitaskis wants to stand but Jankowski is controlling the position.
Jankowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bitaskis wants to stand up but Jankowski is controlling him.
Jankowski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bitaskis can't keep his opponent in guard - Jankowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitaskis is trying to stand back up but Jankowski is controlling him
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jankowski is looking to take a break and control but Bitaskis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jankowski trying to mount his opponent but Bitaskis defends it.
Bitaskis pushes Jankowski off looking to stand but Jankowski dives back in and keeps control.
Jankowski working Bitaskis over with strikes.
Jankowski prevents Bitaskis from standing back up.
Jankowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bitaskis keeps working.
Jankowski looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jankowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski trying to control from half guard but Bitaskis is working away.
Jankowski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jankowski passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bitaskis!
Jankowski looking to control but Bitaskis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jankowski is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jankowski landing shots from mount.
Jankowski looking to control but Bitaskis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jankowski won't let Bitaskis get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Jankowski tries to control but Bitaskis wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitaskis squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Jankowski controlling his opponent.
Bitaskis is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Jankowski raining down hammerfists from mount.
Jankowski landing strikes from the mount.
Jankowski postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bitaskis looks a forlorn figure.
Jankowski with good strikes from the mount here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jankowski won't let Bitaskis get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Jankowski putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jankowski with good strikes from the mount here!
Jankowski content just to control the position here.
Jay Bitaskis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jankowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bitaskis is trying to stand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jankowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jankowski breaks from Bitaskis's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jozef Jankowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bitaskis throwing hammer fists to the chest of Jankowski. What's that going to do exactly?

And that's the end of the fight!
Jozef Jankowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jankowski winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jozef Jankowski!
A victorious Jozef Jankowski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.