PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny Duff (ranked 3703 p4p, 378 weight class) and Liam Jansen (ranked 22972 p4p, 554 weight class). Duff kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kendrick Lamar - Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe. 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?

Duff
vs
Jansen

172 cm
27
156 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

175 cm
21
159 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Duff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Liam Jansen!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Duff misses.
Nice defenses there by Jansen.
Jansen tries a head kick but it misses.
Duff clobbers Jansen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Duff throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jansen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Duff waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jansen.
Jansen throws a big counter head kick but Duff avoids it with no problem.
Duff throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jansen counters with a left to the body.
Duff misses with a straight left.
Duff missing with a left hand there. Jansen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jansen looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Duff throws a shot from downtown. Jansen moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Duff misses its intended target.
Duff has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Danny Duff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jansen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jansen looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Jansen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Duff.
Jansen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jansen staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Jansen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jansen moves away from the strike by Duff.
Duff chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jansen can pounce on him.
Duff cracks Jansen with an open hand slap.
Jansen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Duff throws out the jab.
Jansen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice defenses there by Jansen.
Duff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jansen is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A big left from Duff misses.
Jansen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Duff throws a lazy uppercut
and Jansen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Duff scores with a decent looking hook.
Duff works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jansen throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Duff misses.
Duff lands a really nice looking cross but Jansen seems unphased.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duff darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jansen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duff.
Duff looks to throw the jab but Jansen is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Duff misses the target.
Duff bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jansen's head backwards.
Jansen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jansen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jansen moves away from the strike by Duff.
Duff throws a jab but it's blocked by Jansen.
Jansen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

It looks like Liam Jansen has been cut.
Jansen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duff.
Jansen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jansen ducks under a wild hook from Duff.
Duff looks to land a left hand but Jansen moved out of range nicely.
Danny Duff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duff misses with a straight left.
Jansen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duff.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duff throws an overhand right that lands on Jansen's shoulder, as Jansen tries to avoid the shot.
Jansen is looking for the big counter here.
Jansen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duff.
Duff misses with an uppercut. Jansen saw that one coming.
Jansen tries a quick counter leg kick but Duff is wise to it.
Jansen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Duff misses with a hook. Jansen ducked under it nicely.
Duff jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Duff scores with a decent looking hook.
Jansen slips a straight right by Duff.
Jansen tries a quick counter leg kick but Duff is wise to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Duff misses the target.
Jansen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Duff throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Duff lands the left hand.
Duff misses with a straight right.
Jansen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Duff misses with a straight right.
Jansen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Duff misses with a hook. Jansen ducked under it nicely.
Jansen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Duff throws a right hand that misses

and Jansen counters with a single leg into guard. Duff didn't expect that.
Duff is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jansen dives into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Jansen trying to control the position but Duff is working away.

Jansen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jansen prevents Duff from escaping the position.
Jansen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jansen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jansen prevents Duff from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Duff dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Liam Jansen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Duff jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jansen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Duff lands with a cross.
Duff moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Duff lands with a straight right. Jansen didn't see that one coming.
Jansen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duff.
Jansen fails with a takedown attempt.
Duff is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Duff throws a hook to the side of Jansen's head but Jansen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jansen moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jansen staying out of range there.
Jansen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Duff misses.
Duff throws a jab when Jansen was well out of range.
Duff throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Jansen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Duff won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duff is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duff is not content to let Jansen control the position.
Jansen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Jansen prevents Duff from escaping the position.
Jansen slows the pace down.
Duff is pushing Jansen's head away, looking to escape. Jansen manages to hold on to the position though.
Jansen wants to control but Duff is keeping him busy.
Duff wants to get back to his feet but Jansen is dominant here and he's now got Duff's back!
Duff trying to get back to his feet but Jansen is in full control for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duff trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Duff preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jansen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jansen tightening his grip on Duff, looking for the choke.

Jansen is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Duff trying to get back to his feet but Jansen is in full control for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Duff fending off the submission attempt from Jansen.

Jansen tightening his grip on Duff, looking for the choke.
Duff is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Duff defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Jansen's arms.
Duff is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Duff looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jansen.
Duff trying to get back to his feet but Jansen is in full control for now.

Jansen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Duff knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Duff for a finish.
Duff wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Duff defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Jansen's arms.
Duff wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Jansen has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Duff trying to get back to his feet but Jansen is in full control for now.

Jansen has his opponent's back but Duff is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Jansen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Liam Jansen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Liam Jansen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Duff blocks a head kick by Jansen.
Jansen throws a head kick but Duff moves out of range.
Jansen moves out of range as Duff strikes.
Duff lands with a straight right. Jansen didn't see that one coming.
Duff throws the left hand but Jansen avoids the punch easily.
Jansen slips a straight right by Duff.
Duff bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jansen's head backwards.
Jansen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duff.
Duff moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJansen.
Duff pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jansen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Duff waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jansen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duff rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jansen counters with a right hand to the body.
Danny Duff is winning the standup battle so far.
Jansen ducks under a wild hook from Duff.
Jansen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jansen ducks under a wild hook from Duff.
Jansen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Duff throws out a loose jab but Jansen uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jansen closes the distance and clinches.
Duff tries to break free but Jansen pushes him back against the cage.
Jansen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Duff gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Duff is trying to break the clinch but Jansen is controlling him.

Duff breaks from the clinch.

Jansen closes the distance and pushes Duff back into the cage.
Duff lands a right hand.
Duff scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Duff blocks an uppercut.
Jansen jumps guard but Duff stands there with Jansen around his waist. Jansen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jansen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Duff to keep the fight standing.
Danny Duff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Jansen.

Jansen has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Duff clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duff is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Jansen is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Duff has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Duff is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Liam Jansen has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jansen looking to break Duff's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Duff remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Jansen will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Duff wants to get back to his feet.

Jansen is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Duff wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Duff is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Jansen gets his way!
Duff is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Jansen is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Duff is trying to shake Jansen off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Jansen won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
A big left from Duff misses.
Jansen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jansen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Duff.
Jansen unleashes a big counter combination but Duff bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Duff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jansen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jansen slips under a jab.
Duff jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Duff throws a shot from downtown. Jansen moves away and avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Jansen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Duff throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jansen tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Duff throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Duff scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duff throws a poor cross that misses
and Jansen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Duff throws a lazy right hand but Jansen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Jansen misses.
Jansen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jansen slips under a jab.
Jansen is looking for the big counter here.
Nice defenses there by Jansen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Duff showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Duff has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Duff!