PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jan Jansson (ranked 2522 p4p, 132 weight class) and Earl Ravenberg (ranked 1632 p4p, 94 weight class). Jansson comes to the ring accompanied by PAIN - Bye / Die. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Jansson
vs
Ravenberg

165 cm
24
143 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

170 cm
22
140 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jan Jansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Earl Ravenberg!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ravenberg moves away.
Jansson sets himself, and Ravenberg steps forward looking for the clinch! Jansson avoids it this time.
Ravenberg fails with a takedown attempt.
Jansson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ravenberg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jansson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ravenberg somewhat.
A quick step to the side and Jansson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ravenberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ravenberg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jansson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ravenberg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Jansson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jan Jansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Earl Ravenberg.
Ravenberg slips under a jab from Jansson.
Ravenberg lands an overhand right.

Jansson cracks Ravenberg with a big right hand and Ravenberg goes down!

Ravenberg is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jansson being controlled here momentarily.
Ravenberg is still in real trouble! Can Jansson finish him?
Jansson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jansson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jansson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jansson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jansson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ravenberg seems to have recovered his senses.
Jansson throwing strikes from guard but Ravenberg blocks nicely.
Ravenberg wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jansson wants to control from the top but Ravenberg keeps moving.
Jansson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jansson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ravenberg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ravenberg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jansson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ravenberg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jansson manages to get himself to full guard.

Ravenberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Jansson has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ravenberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ravenberg throws a big elbow that misses.
Ravenberg throws a big right hand that misses.
Ravenberg throws a big elbow that misses.
Ravenberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ravenberg's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jansson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ravenberg throwing strikes but missing.
Ravenberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jansson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ravenberg trying to control but Jansson is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ravenberg stops Jansson from standing up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ravenberg uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ravenberg lands with a nice body punch.

Ravenberg moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Jansson goes down! Can Ravenberg finish him!?

Jansson is rocked!
Ravenberg is in close to Jansson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oh Jansson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ravenberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Jansson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ravenberg cracks Jansson with a solid left hand.
Ravenberg is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ravenberg throws a big elbow that misses.
Ravenberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ravenberg wants to control from the top but Jansson keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Earl Ravenberg will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ravenberg throws out a loose jab but Jansson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jansson seems to have got his legs back now.
A big left from Ravenberg misses.
Jansson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ravenberg connects with a crisp jab.
Jansson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ravenberg throws a lazy uppercut
and Jansson counters with a two punch combo.
Ravenberg shoots in and drives through. Jansson sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ravenberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Jansson is just out of range.
Jansson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ravenberg misses with a hook. Jansson ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ravenberg throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jansson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Earl Ravenberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Jansson misses its intended target.
Ravenberg drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jansson defends it well.
Ravenberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jansson.
A countering left hand to the body from Ravenberg misses.
Jan Jansson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ravenberg is defended easily by Jansson.
Ravenberg doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jansson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jan Jansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Earl Ravenberg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ravenberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ravenberg shoots in and drives through. Jansson sprawls well.
Ravenberg throws a jab when Jansson was well out of range.
Jansson avoids the body shot from Ravenberg.
Ravenberg throws a combination that misses
and Ravenberg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jansson walks into a jab.

Ravenberg drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ravenberg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
My spies in Natty Vincere inform me that Ravenberg has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ravenberg lands a couple of elbows.
Jansson keeping full guard, as Ravenberg tries to pass.
Ravenberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Jansson has wrist control.
Ravenberg throws a big right hand that misses.
Ravenberg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ravenberg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Earl Ravenberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ravenberg stops Jansson from standing up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ravenberg tries for a takedown but Jansson circles away easily
and Ravenberg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ravenberg is defended easily by Jansson.
Ravenberg throws an off balance right hand
and Jansson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jansson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ravenberg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jansson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ravenberg eats them both and turns towards Jansson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ravenberg throws a poor cross that misses
and Jansson counters with a huge left! Ravenberg is in big trouble! He's backing up but Jansson isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Ravenberg from any more damage. A dominating finish by Jansson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Jansson!
An out of breath Jan Jansson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.