PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dooper Jankin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Hetherington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jankin
vs
Hetherington

173 cm
18
137 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
143 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dooper Jankin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Hetherington!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hetherington clinches up with Jankin and pushes him back against the cage.
Hetherington prevents a body shot from Jankin.
Jankin can't break the clinch.
Jankin tries to break free but Hetherington pushes him back against the cage.
Jankin prevents a body shot from Hetherington.
Hetherington scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hetherington lands a left hand.
Jankin looking for a takedown.
Jankin tries to pull guard but Hetherington holds him up against the cage and eventually Jankin drops back down to his feet.
Hetherington tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hetherington gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jankin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dooper Jankin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jankin blocks an uppercut.
Hetherington is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hetherington throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jankin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hetherington is defending well.
Hetherington can't find room to land a body shot as Jankin controls the action.
Hetherington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hetherington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hetherington can't find room to land a body shot as Jankin controls the action.
Hetherington throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hetherington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hetherington misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jankin.
Jankin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hetherington swings wildly with an uppercut but Jankin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jankin tries to pull guard but Hetherington holds him up against the cage and eventually Jankin drops back down to his feet.
Jankin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jankin tries to break the clinch but Hetherington is controlling the position.
Hetherington misses with an elbow over the top.
Hetherington misses with a punch to the body.
Jankin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hetherington after a bit of a struggle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jankin working hard to break the clinch.
Hetherington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hetherington lands a shot to the body.
Hetherington misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Hetherington fails to land.
Hetherington stops a takedown attempt from Jankin.
Hetherington can't find room to land a body shot as Jankin controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jankin.
Jankin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hetherington is defending well.
Jankin blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Hetherington fails to land.
Hetherington misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jankin blocks an uppercut.
Jankin blocks a body shot from Hetherington.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jankin.
Hetherington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jankin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hetherington misses with the head strike.
Jankin avoids the elbow strike from Hetherington, against the cage.
Jankin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jankin tries to stall but Hetherington uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hetherington working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hetherington.
Hetherington struggles to land a body shot inside as Jankin controls his hands.
Hetherington misses with a punch on the inside.
Jankin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jankin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hetherington avoids it.
Hetherington looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jankin tries to pull guard but Hetherington forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jankin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hetherington lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jankin.
Hetherington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jankin blocks the elbow strike.
Good body shot from Hetherington.
Hetherington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hetherington throws a punch but it's blocked by Jankin.
Hetherington misses with a punch on the inside.
Hetherington lands with a light punch inside.
Jankin misses with a body punch.
Jankin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hetherington has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hetherington is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jankin is defending well for now.
Hetherington scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jankin trying to stall but Hetherington improves his position.
Hetherington works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jankin.
Hetherington throws a punch but it's blocked by Jankin.
Jankin tries to pull guard but Hetherington holds him up against the cage and eventually Jankin drops back down to his feet.
Hetherington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Hetherington dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Jankin tries for a takedown but Hetherington circles away easily

and Hetherington counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hetherington.
Jankin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hetherington is keeping busy.
A nice left hand lands by Hetherington.
Hetherington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jankin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hetherington after a bit of a struggle.
Jankin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hetherington walks away with a smile on his face. Jankin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dooper Jankin. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jankin tries to keep at a distance but Hetherington has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hetherington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hetherington misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Hetherington.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hetherington lands an uppercut.
Hetherington missing with knees to the body.
Jankin blocking some punches.
Hetherington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hetherington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jankin's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jankin tries to work over Hetherington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hetherington lands a hook that snaps the head of Jankin backwards.
Jankin blocks an uppercut.
Hetherington can't find room to land a body shot as Jankin controls the action.
Jankin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hetherington to keep the fight standing.
Jankin throws a head punch that misses.
Hetherington tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hetherington lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jankin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hetherington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hetherington misses with a punch on the inside.
Hetherington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hetherington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jankin tries to pull guard but Hetherington won't allow it.
Jankin is trying to pull guard but Hetherington turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hetherington.
A right hand to the body from Hetherington.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hetherington scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Hetherington.
Jankin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hetherington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jankin's elbow.
A short uppercut from Hetherington.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jankin managing to block the knees to the body from Hetherington.
Jankin is trying to pull guard but Hetherington turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hetherington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jankin.
Hetherington lands a nice uppercut.
Hetherington lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hetherington with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hetherington struggles to land a body shot inside as Jankin controls his hands.
Hetherington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hetherington misses with a punch to the body.
Hetherington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
John Hetherington seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hetherington pushes Jankin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jankin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hetherington to keep the fight standing.
Hetherington misses with a body punch.
Hetherington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hetherington lands a shot to the body.
Jankin tries to circle away but Hetherington has him pinned against the cage.
Jankin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hetherington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hetherington tries to throw a body punch but Jankin avoids it by throwing Hetherington back against the cage.
Jankin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hetherington prevents it.
Jankin looking to slow down the pace here.
Jankin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hetherington lands a right hand.
Hetherington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jankin's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hetherington keeps control of Jankin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hetherington has a couple of punches blocked by Jankin.
Hetherington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jankin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hetherington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hetherington presses Jankin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hetherington lands with a light punch inside.
Hetherington misses with a punch on the inside.
Hetherington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hetherington struggles to land a body shot inside as Jankin controls his hands.
Hetherington works on Jankin's body with a couple of short punches.
Hetherington misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Hetherington on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hetherington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hetherington swings wildly with an uppercut but Jankin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jankin tries to pull guard but Hetherington forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Hetherington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Hetherington moves into the clinch.
Hetherington working aggressively here.
Hetherington scores with a shoulder strike.
Jankin blocks an uppercut.
Hetherington has Jankin pressed against the cage, preventing Jankin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hetherington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hetherington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jankin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hetherington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hetherington scores with a shot to the side of Jankin's head.
Jankin tries to break the clinch but Hetherington is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hetherington swings wildly with an uppercut but Jankin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hetherington misses with the head strike.
Hetherington working aggressively here.
Hetherington working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hetherington misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hetherington lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hetherington looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jankin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hetherington just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jankin is trying to pull guard but Hetherington has him pressed against the cage.
Jankin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jankin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hetherington lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hetherington fails to land.
Hetherington prevents Jankin from breaking the clinch.
Hetherington prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dooper Jankin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hetherington misses with a punch to the body.
Jankin wants to get back to striking at distance but Hetherington won't allow it.
Hetherington works on Jankin's body with a couple of short punches.
Hetherington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jankin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hetherington.
Hetherington gets through Jankin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hetherington lands a shoulder strike.
Hetherington digs a right hand underneath Jankin's ribcage. Jankin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hetherington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hetherington works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hetherington lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Hetherington on the inside.
Hetherington tries to work over Jankin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jankin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hetherington lands with a short shot to the head.
Hetherington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hetherington lands a shoulder strike.
Hetherington lands a body shot.
Jankin blocking some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jankin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hetherington is defending well.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hetherington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hetherington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hetherington working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hetherington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hetherington.

Jankin is rocked!
Hetherington working aggressively here.
Oh Jankin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hetherington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hetherington cracks Jankin with a nice body shot.
Jankin seems to have got his legs back now.
Hetherington looking to throw knees to the head but Jankin is blocking nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hetherington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hetherington lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jankin.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hetherington.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hetherington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jankin blocks a body shot from Hetherington.
Hetherington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jankin backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jankin wants a takedown.
Hetherington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hetherington throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hetherington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hetherington tries to throw a body punch but Jankin avoids it by throwing Hetherington back against the cage.
Hetherington tries to work over Jankin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hetherington lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jankin or not.
Jankin blocks an uppercut.
Hetherington tries a knee to the head but Jankin blocks it.
Hetherington cracks Jankin with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Hetherington.
Hetherington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jankin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hetherington lands with a left to the head.
Dooper Jankin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Hetherington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hetherington.
Hetherington misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Hetherington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hetherington 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight for John Hetherington!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for John Hetherington!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for John Hetherington!

John Hetherington wins by unanimous decision!