PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jozef Jankowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Howard has chosen Manafest - Fire In The Kitchen as his entrance music. John Howard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jankowski
vs
Howard

188 cm
29
205 lbs
11 - 9 - 1

185 cm
39
221 lbs
35 - 17 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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 11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jozef Jankowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Howard!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard tries to bum rush Jankowski with a series of wild strikes but Jankowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jankowski darts in looking for a takedown but Howard gets double underhooks and turns Jankowski into the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jankowski wants a takedown but no success here.
Howard is trying to break the clinch but Jankowski is controlling him.
Jankowski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Howard is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jozef Jankowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Howard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Howard thows a body shot but no joy.
Howard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Howard misses with a two punch combination.
Howard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jankowski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Howard throws a combination that misses

and Jankowski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Howard's guard.
Jankowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Howard has wrist control.
Howard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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!
Jankowski throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard keeping moving, preventing Jankowski from controlling successfully.
Jankowski sitting in guard here, content to control.
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.
Jankowski throws a big elbow that misses.
Howard keeping moving, preventing Jankowski from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jozef Jankowski.
Howard misses with a left hand
and Howard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Howard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Howard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard falls off balance throwing a combination

and Jankowski counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Howard!
Howard is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jankowski connects with a decent elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Jankowski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Howard has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jankowski connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Howard some visible discomfort.
Jankowski advances to full mount.
Jankowski with good strikes from the mount here!

Jankowski swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Howard is now in Jankowski's guard. A big mistake from Jankowski there, giving up the dominant position!
Howard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard is looking to stand up but Jankowski won't let him.
Howard is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Howard wants to stand and escape but instead Jankowski has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Jankowski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jankowski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Howard's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Howard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jankowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Howard wants to get back to his feet but Jankowski passes into half guard.
Jankowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Howard 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.
Howard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jankowski.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jankowski in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jozef Jankowski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Some bone on bone action there as Jankowski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Howard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jankowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Howard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Howard throws a series of punches but Jankowski moves out of range.
Howard throws a shot from downtown. Jankowski moves away and avoids it.
Jankowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Howard misses with an uppercut

and Jankowski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Howard's guard.
Jozef Jankowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Howard wants to stand but Jankowski is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jankowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Howard has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jankowski throwing strikes from guard but Howard blocks nicely.
Jankowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jankowski throwing strikes but missing.
Jankowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jankowski working some strikes from top position.
Jankowski is in close to Howard's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jankowski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Howard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jankowski is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard keeping moving, preventing Jankowski from controlling successfully.
Howard can't keep his opponent in guard - Jankowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Howard looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jankowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Howard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jankowski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jankowski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jankowski lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jankowski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jankowski connects with a nice short shot to Howard's temple.
Jankowski slows the pace down in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Howard is staying active underneath Jankowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jankowski content to control rather than advance.
Jankowski is looking to take a break and control but Howard 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 stops Howard from getting back to his feet.

Jozef Jankowski has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Howard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jozef Jankowski dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Howard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Howard throws a combination that misses

and Jankowski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jankowski goes for a takedown attempt but Howard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Howard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jankowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Howard throws a sloppy head kick and Jankowski moves out of range easily.

Jankowski throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Howard tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jankowski is in Howard's guard.
Howard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jankowski looking to sit in guard and control but Howard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Howard gets to his feet. Jankowski looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jankowski instigates a clinch.
Jankowski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Howard prevents it.
Jankowski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jozef Jankowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jankowski tries for a takedown but Howard manages to get underhooks.
Howard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Howard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Our sources have told us that Jankowski has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Jankowski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Howard manages to break the clinch.
John Howard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howard throws a lazy uppercut

and Jankowski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jankowski.
Jankowski is stalling in the full guard.
Jankowski prevents Howard from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jankowski postures up in Howard's guard and throws a big left but Howard blocks it.
Jankowski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jankowski wants to pass the guard but Howard is keeping the position.
Jankowski pushes down on Howard's leg and manages to get into half guard.
John Howard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jankowski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski winds up and cracks Howard with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jankowski is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jankowski lands a big shot there that rocks Howard but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jankowski lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jankowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Howard can do to turn this around?

Jankowski swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Howard is now in Jankowski's guard. A big mistake from Jankowski there, giving up the dominant position!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Howard has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jankowski is proving hard to escape from.

Howard 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Jankowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jankowski throwing strikes but missing.
Jankowski is stalling in the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jankowski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jozef Jankowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jankowski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jozef Jankowski!
An out of breath Jozef Jankowski thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.