PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jens Wankerzich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Singlet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Wankerzich
vs
Singlet

190 cm
20
220 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

180 cm
21
222 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

Olympic wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

xXx - iForce Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jens Wankerzich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Singlet!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Wankerzich. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Singlet darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wankerzich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Singlet's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wankerzich under the eye.
Singlet cracks Wankerzich with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Wankerzich moves into range and clinches up with Singlet.
Singlet goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wankerzich prevents it.
Singlet drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wankerzich pulls his leg out and moves away.
Singlet fails with a takedown attempt.
Jens Wankerzich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Singlet.
Singlet fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Singlet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wankerzich was well out of range. Poor timing from Singlet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Singlet. Wankerzich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wankerzich lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Singlet circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wankerzich throws a low kick but it's checked well by Singlet.
Singlet works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wankerzich keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Singlet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wankerzich was well out of range. Poor timing from Singlet.

Wankerzich has managed to clinch.
Singlet swings wildly with an uppercut but Wankerzich uses good head movement to avoid it.

Wankerzich manages to break the clinch.

Wankerzich clinches with his opponent.
Wankerzich is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Singlet wants to stall.
Singlet is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singlet lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wankerzich backwards.
Singlet drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wankerzich pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wankerzich lands with a kick to the temple. Singlet shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Johnny Singlet has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Wankerzich rushes Singlet and presses him up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Singlet.
Wankerzich stops a takedown attempt from Singlet.
Singlet lands a body shot.
Singlet keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wankerzich's efforts to push away.
Singlet can't find room to land a body shot as Wankerzich controls the action.
Singlet lands a left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singlet can't find room to land a body shot as Wankerzich controls the action.
Singlet is trying to drag Wankerzich to the mat but Wankerzich just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wankerzich using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Singlet has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wankerzich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wankerzich gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Singlet.

Singlet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wankerzich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Singlet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wankerzich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Singlet misses with a two punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wankerzich fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Singlet has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wankerzich lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Singlet backs up against the cage.
Singlet connects with a body shot that sends Wankerzich's belly button to the back.

Wankerzich has taken the fight to the clinch.
Singlet prevents a body shot from Wankerzich.
A hook to the body from Singlet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Singlet goes for a takedown attempt but Wankerzich pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wankerzich throws a head kick that half lands.
Wankerzich takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Wankerzich gets tackled into the cage by Singlet. Singlet maintains the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nice body punch from Singlet - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Johnny Singlet will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johnny Singlet's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Singlet shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wankerzich pinned against the cage. Wankerzich gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A cross from Singlet lands.

Wankerzich moves into the clinch successfully.
Wankerzich tries a body shot but Singlet blocks it.
Singlet is trying to push Wankerzich away but Wankerzich has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Singlet is looking to take this one to the mat.
Singlet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Singlet drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jens Wankerzich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Singlet.
Singlet tries for a takedown but Wankerzich manages to get underhooks.
Singlet drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wankerzich pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wankerzich looks to land a left hand but Singlet moved out of range nicely.
Jens Wankerzich is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Singlet takes a swing at Wankerzich's ribcage but misses.
Singlet shoots in and drives through. Wankerzich sprawls well.
Wankerzich throws a series of punches but Singlet avoids them all with ease.

Wankerzich forces Singlet back against the cage and clinches.
Singlet has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wankerzich is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Singlet is breathing heavily.
Wankerzich lands an elbow inside that Singlet shrugs off.
Singlet can't break the clinch.
Singlet being controlled against the cage.

Wankerzich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Wankerzich moves into range and clinches up with Singlet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wankerzich scores with a knee to the head.

Wankerzich manages to break the clinch.

Wankerzich rushes Singlet and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Singlet gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Wankerzich regains guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wankerzich is looking to stand up but Singlet isn't so interested in that idea.
Singlet throwing strikes from guard but Wankerzich blocks nicely.
Wankerzich pulls Singlet in close to his closed guard and prevents Singlet from doing any damage or advancing position.
Singlet throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wankerzich works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wankerzich has his foot on Singlet's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Singlet works his way back into a safe position though.
Singlet looking to sit in guard and control but Wankerzich gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Singlet tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Singlet is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Singlet trying to control the position.
Wankerzich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Singlet works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singlet tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Singlet working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wankerzich.
Wankerzich wants to get up but he can't break Singlet's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Wankerzich postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Singlet is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wankerzich, into his guard.

Wankerzich has an active guard here but Singlet has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Wankerzich looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jens Wankerzich will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johnny Singlet's cut.
That's time! Wankerzich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Singlet fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Singlet looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wankerzich is fending him off so far but Singlet persists. Nope, Wankerzich circles away and we're back to standing.
Wankerzich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Singlet thows a body shot but no joy.

Wankerzich forces Singlet back against the cage and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Singlet as Wankerzich tries to tie him up.
Singlet looking for a takedown.
Jens Wankerzich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Singlet.
Singlet tries to score a body lock takedown but Wankerzich shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Wankerzich breaks the clinch.
Wankerzich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Singlet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Singlet shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wankerzich pinned against the cage. Wankerzich gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Singlet takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Singlet swings for the body but Wankerzich moves out of range.

Singlet has taken the fight to the clinch.
Singlet goes for a takedown attempt but Wankerzich pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wankerzich tries a head kick but it misses.
Wankerzich lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jens Wankerzich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Wankerzich rushes Singlet and presses him up against the cage.
Singlet has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wankerzich is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Singlet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wankerzich's elbow.

Wankerzich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wankerzich closes the distance and clinches.

Wankerzich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Wankerzich darts in and clinches Singlet up against the cage.
Singlet lands a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Wankerzich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Singlet gets tackled into the cage by Wankerzich. Wankerzich maintains the clinch.
Singlet tries to throw a body punch but Wankerzich avoids it by throwing Singlet back against the cage.
Wankerzich prevents a body shot from Singlet.
Wankerzich lands a nice shot to the body.
Singlet is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wankerzich gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wankerzich with a knee to the head.
Singlet is looking to take this one to the mat.

Wankerzich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wankerzich moves into the clinch.
Singlet is looking to take this one to the mat.

Wankerzich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Singlet lands the left hand.

Wankerzich clinches with his opponent.
Singlet tries a body shot but Wankerzich blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wankerzich creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Singlet drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wankerzich pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wankerzich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Wankerzich closes the distance and clinches.
Singlet tries to score a body lock takedown but Wankerzich shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wankerzich is stalling here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wankerzich is pressed up against the cage. Singlet has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wankerzich down to the mat. Wankerzich avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Wankerzich moves into the clinch successfully.

Wankerzich manages to break the clinch.
Wankerzich scores with a kick to the midsection.

Wankerzich moves into the clinch.
Jens Wankerzich has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Wankerzich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jens Wankerzich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wankerzich works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Singlet looking for a takedown.

Wankerzich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Singlet fails to land the takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jens Wankerzich showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wankerzich 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jens Wankerzich!