PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Janikowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aout Drogba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Janikowski
vs
Drogba

172 cm
25
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
18
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bob Janikowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aout Drogba!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Janikowski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Janikowski looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Drogba with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Janikowski lands strikes from half guard.
Drogba is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Janikowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drogba keeps working.
Janikowski looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Drogba with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Drogba has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Janikowski lands with a punch from half guard.
Drogba tries to roll over but Janikowski keeps him under control.

Drogba actively working from the bottom here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Janikowski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've been hearing good reports from Janikowski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Janikowski scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Janikowski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Drogba is just riding it out for now. Janikowski eventually gives up the hold.
Drogba is looking to control Janikowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Drogba avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drogba wants to get back to full guard.
Janikowski drops an elbow to the side of Drogba's head.
Drogba is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Janikowski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Janikowski's back!
Janikowski wants to escape the position.
Janikowski trying to control the hands but Drogba breaks the grip.
Janikowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Drogba patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Janikowski rolls, trying to escape but Drogba keeps control of the position.
Janikowski is working hard here to advance position.

Drogba is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Janikowski defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Drogba has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Janikowski is in real trouble here. Drogba gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Janikowski is tapping out! Drogba wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aout Drogba!
A pretty intense looking Aout Drogba took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.