PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Klincko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Auron Janvier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Klincko
vs
Janvier

182 cm
19
197 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

188 cm
23
210 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Fighters First Nutrition

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dave Klincko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Auron Janvier!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Janvier throws a combination that misses
and Klincko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Janvier fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Klincko.
Klincko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Klincko tries to clinch but Janvier is having none of it.
Klincko with a hook.
A head kick by Klincko misses

and Janvier counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Klincko lands a damaging elbow.
Janvier pushes Klincko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Janvier tries to work over Klincko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Klincko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dave Klincko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klincko lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Auron Janvier has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Janvier wants to slow Klincko down by chopping away at his legs.
A slow jab from Klincko misses its intended target.
Klincko throws a poor cross that misses

and Janvier moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klincko struggles to land a body shot inside as Janvier controls his hands.
Klincko misses with a knee to the head.
Klincko stops a takedown attempt from Janvier.
Klincko missing with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Klincko as Janvier tries to tie him up.
Klincko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Janvier avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Janvier trying to control the position but instead, Klincko has worked for underhooks and has pushed Janvier into the cage.
Klincko wants a takedown.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Maybe Klincko would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Janvier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Klincko backwards.
Janvier tries for a takedown. No joy.
Klincko gets through Janvier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janvier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Janvier has Klincko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Klincko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dave Klincko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Auron Janvier.
A knee to the head by Janvier.
Janvier wants to take the fight to the mat but Klincko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Janvier wants to break free but Klincko has control.
Janvier dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Janvier letting Klincko take a breather here.
Klincko prevents the takedown attempt.
Janvier is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Janvier tries for a takedown but Klincko manages to get underhooks.
Janvier is looking to control Klincko's arms but Klincko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Janvier has his back to the cage.
Klincko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klincko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Janvier is trying to drag Klincko to the mat but Klincko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Klincko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Janvier lands a shot to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Klincko as Janvier tries to tie him up.
Janvier is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Klincko is defending well.
Klincko jumps guard but Janvier turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Janvier tries to work over Klincko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Klincko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Klincko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Janvier is defending well for now.
A body shot lands from Janvier.
Klincko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klincko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Janvier managing to block the knees to the body from Klincko.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Klincko.
Janvier wants to get back to striking at distance but Klincko won't allow it.
Janvier is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Klincko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Klincko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Janvier drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Klincko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Janvier avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klincko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Klincko tries to land a knee to the head but Janvier blocks with his arms.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Janvier struggles to land a body shot inside as Klincko controls his hands.
Janvier stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Janvier prevents a body shot from Klincko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Klincko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Auron Janvier's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Klincko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Janvier.
Klincko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Klincko.
Janvier shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Klincko but Klincko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Klincko closes the distance and clinches up with Janvier, looking for a takedown. Klincko pushes Janvier against the cage but Janvier circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Klincko tries to clinch up but Janvier circles away and keeps his distance.
Janvier finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Klincko lands a really nice looking cross but Janvier seems unphased.
Klincko throws a series of punches but Janvier moves out of range.
Klincko misses with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Klincko as he checks the leg kick.
Janvier takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Klincko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Janvier is in all sorts of trouble here.

Klincko wants to finish this one by submission but Janvier is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Klincko.
Klincko prevents Janvier from getting the reversal.
Klincko looking to control but Janvier is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Janvier is in all sorts of trouble here.
Klincko wants to control the pace but Janvier is squirming around nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janvier tries to reverse the position but Klincko maintains control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klincko wants to take Janvier's back but he can't do it this time.
Janvier tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Klincko looking to control but Janvier is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Klincko looking to secure an arm triangle but Janvier defends it well.
Klincko wants to control the pace but Janvier is squirming around nicely.
Janvier tries to hold on but Klincko postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janvier manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Klincko wants to control but Janvier is keeping him busy.
Klincko trying to pass the guard but Janvier defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Klincko is looking for a kimura here.
Janvier looks like he's trying to stand up.

Klincko wants to work for an arm triangle but Janvier is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Janvier is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klincko frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Janvier is trying to reverse the position but instead Klincko has taken his back - oops!

Janvier is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Janvier rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Klincko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Janvier is just riding it out for now. Klincko eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Janvier wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Klincko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Auron Janvier's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Janvier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Klincko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Klincko throws a hook but Janvier blocks it.
Janvier throws a jab when Klincko was well out of range.
Janvier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Klincko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Klincko tries to clinch up.
Klincko wants to land a leg kick but Janvier is out of range.
Janvier looks to land a combination but Klincko avoids it well.
Janvier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Klincko misses with the combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Janvier checks a leg kick.
Klincko throws a leg kick but Janvier checks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klincko cracks Janvier with an open hand slap.
Dave Klincko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Klincko jabs at Janvier's body.
Janvier misses with a head kick.
Janvier looks to land a combination but Klincko avoids it well.
Klincko swinging wildly here.
Klincko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Janvier slips a straight right by Klincko.
Janvier tries to clinch there but Klincko circles away.
Janvier tries to clinch but Klincko moves out of range.
Janvier wants to clinch
and Klincko counters with a stiff right hand.
Dave Klincko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janvier shoots for a takedown but Klincko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Janvier fails with a takedown attempt.
Klincko throws a chopping leg kick but Janvier manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Janvier avoids a kick to the body.
Klincko tries for a takedown but Janvier sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Janvier avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

Janvier pushes Klincko up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Janvier wants to get back to striking at distance but Klincko won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Janvier - that landed with a thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janvier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Janvier is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Klincko is keeping busy.
Janvier tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dave Klincko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Auron Janvier.
Klincko has Janvier pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Janvier manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Janvier can't find room to land a body shot as Klincko controls the action.
Janvier tries for a takedown but Klincko manages to get underhooks.
Janvier gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Klincko.
Klincko blocks a body shot from Janvier.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Janvier leaning his opponent against the cage.
Janvier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Auron Janvier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Janvier creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Klincko's defenses.
Janvier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Klincko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klincko attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Klincko tries to clinch up but Janvier circles away and keeps his distance.
Janvier throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Klincko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Auron Janvier.
I think Klincko 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Klincko!
Dave Klincko gave a mention to Fighters First Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).