PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Javier Janos (ranked 3794 p4p, 95 weight class) and Android Seventeen Version Two (ranked 7557 p4p, 140 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?

Janos
vs
Seventeen Version Two

168 cm
25
151 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

150 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Javier Janos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Android Seventeen Version Two!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seventeen Version Two stuns Janos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Janos clinches up with Seventeen Version Two and pushes him back against the cage.

Janos gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Janos wants to pass the guard but Seventeen Version Two is defending well.
Janos working the head and body with strikes.
Janos looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Seventeen Version Two with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Janos winds up and cracks Seventeen Version Two with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Janos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Janos is looking for a kimura but Seventeen Version Two is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Janos to get the leverage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Janos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Seventeen Version Two's head.
Janos scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Seventeen Version Two really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Janos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Janos tries to pass to full mount but Seventeen Version Two defends it.
Janos 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.
Seventeen Version Two on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Janos thows a huge punch but Seventeen Version Two dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seventeen Version Two avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Janos.
Janos trying to control the pace.
Janos has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Janos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Janos working the head and body with strikes.

Janos seems to be working for a kimura but Seventeen Version Two defends the submission attempt.
Janos working over Seventeen Version Two with some ground and pound. Seventeen Version Two looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Seventeen Version Two is not content to let Janos control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Janos is working for a submission of some sort.

Janos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Seventeen Version Two sees it coming and defends easily.
Seventeen Version Two tries to get to full guard but Janos has control of the leg.
Janos is trying to control. Seventeen Version Two wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Janos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Janos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seventeen Version Two is looking for a sweep. Janos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Janos stalling.
Seventeen Version Two on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Well, if Janos is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Seventeen Version Two tries to get to full guard but Janos has control of the leg.
Janos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Janos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Janos maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Seventeen Version Two could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Janos has cracked it and Seventeen Version Two is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Janos!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Javier Janos!