PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Trager (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jano Jarzynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trager comes to the cage accompanied by ;). Jano Jarzynski is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Trager
vs
Jarzynski

174 cm
18
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
21
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Trager!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jano Jarzynski!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jarzynski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trager has his takedown stuffed

and Jarzynski counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Trager's guard now.
Trager is trying to keep Jarzynski in close.
Trager is really struggling to control Jarzynski but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jarzynski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Trager not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Alexander Trager has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Trager is defended easily by Jarzynski.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Trager is defended easily by Jarzynski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Trager. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jarzynski dives in and scores a takedown into Trager's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trager is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Trager utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Trager is trying to keep Jarzynski in close.
Jarzynski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jarzynski won't allow Trager to sweep him here.
Jarzynski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jarzynski fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Trager.
Jarzynski lands with a slapping head kick.
Trager throws the left hand but Jarzynski avoids the punch easily.

Jarzynski shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Trager avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jarzynski.
Trager wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trager is working hard here to advance position.
Jarzynski is thwarting Trager's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarzynski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Trager is looking for a sweep. Jarzynski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Trager makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Trager.
Trager wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jarzynski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jano Jarzynski.
Trager looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarzynski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Trager misses with a hook. Jarzynski ducked under it nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Trager.
Trager shoots for a takedown but Jarzynski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Trager is breathing heavily.
Trager keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice takedown defense from Jarzynski. No joy for Trager on that attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trager has a takedown stuffed.
Trager circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jarzynski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Trager.
Jarzynski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've been informed that Jarzynski has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Jarzynski shoots in and gets a takedown into Trager's guard.
Trager is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jarzynski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Trager looking for a sweep. Not yet Trager, not yet.
Trager manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Trager looking to control but Jarzynski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Trager with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jarzynski just holding on.
Jarzynski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Trager looking to control but Jarzynski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jarzynski gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trager is trying to control. Jarzynski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Trager is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jarzynski is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

We're going to have a standup here because Alexander Trager wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Trager circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jarzynski shoots in looking for a takedown. Trager tries to sprawl out of it but Jarzynski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Trager manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Trager has his takedown stuffed
and Jarzynski counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Trager. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jarzynski stuffs the takedown attempt from Trager. Trager gets slowly back to his feet.
Trager misses with a takedown attempt - Jarzynski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Trager looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jarzynski is fending him off so far but Trager persists. Nope, Jarzynski circles away and we're back to standing.
Alexander Trager seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jarzynski drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Trager can't do much from the bottom here.
Trager taking punishment in the form of punches.
Trager wants to control but Jarzynski postures up.
Jarzynski is staying tight to Trager's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Trager is looking to reverse the position.
Jarzynski controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trager is trying to work for a sweep but Jarzynski has mounted him!

Jarzynski is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Trager has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Trager is looking to improve his position but Jarzynski isn't that keen on the idea.
Jarzynski fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trager is trying to escape the mount.
Trager regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jano Jarzynski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Trager shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jarzynski as he avoids it easily.
Trager fails with a takedown attempt.
Trager swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Trager tries to keep at a distance but Jarzynski has taken the fight into the clinch.

Jarzynski breaks from the clinch.

Jarzynski changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Trager looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Trager is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Trager's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarzynski is staying tight to Trager's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Trager wants to control but Jarzynski postures up.
Jarzynski cracks Trager with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Trager gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Trager works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jarzynski decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Trager, up you get!
Jarzynski blocks a jab.
Horrible takedown by Trager or perhaps it was just good defense by Jarzynski which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Trager. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trager has his takedown stuffed
and Jarzynski counters with a leg kick.
Jarzynski scores with a leg kick.
Trager with a poor takedown

and Jarzynski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Trager won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Jarzynski decides to stand back up.

Jarzynski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jarzynski is stalling in the full guard.
Trager is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarzynski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trager swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trager manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jarzynski tries to hold on but Trager postures up.
Trager looking to control but Jarzynski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarzynski tries to hold on but Trager pushes him away.
Jarzynski is squirming around, avoiding Trager's attempts to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jarzynski tries to reverse the position but Trager maintains control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jano Jarzynski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jarzynski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jano Jarzynski!
In defeat, Alexander Trager stepped up to the mic, saying 'suck me beautiful'.