PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Smart Killer (ranked 6088 p4p, 4774 weight class) and Jo Janham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Killer
vs
Janham

185 cm
18
190
0 - 1 - 0

182 cm
20
184
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Smart Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jo Janham!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Donatello Bradman and Ron Honeybunn.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer tries to clinch there but Janham circles away.
Killer looks to land a left hand but Janham moved out of range nicely.

Janham has Killer up against the cage in a clinch.
Janham keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Killer's efforts to push away.
Killer is looking to break free of the clinch but Janham has double underhooks.
Janham has Killer pushed against the cage.
Janham tries to pull guard but Killer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Janham has a couple of punches blocked by Killer.
Janham drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janham stalling in the clinch.

Janham gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Killer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Janham is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Janham winds up and cracks Killer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Janham prevents Killer from standing back up.
Janham perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Janham thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Killer trying to control here.
Killer gets full guard.
Janham prevents Killer from getting back to his feet.
Killer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Janham tries to free his leg and advance position but Killer is retaining full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Killer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Janham must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Janham gets to his feet. Killer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Killer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Killer wants to land a leg kick but Janham is out of range.
Killer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Janham counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Janham moves in looking to clinch but Killer pushes him off.
Janham jabs Killer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Killer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Janham fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Killer to the ground. Janham is now in Killer's guard.
Janham tries to free his leg and advance position but Killer is retaining full guard.
Janham slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Janham is one step ahead there.
Janham content to stall in guard here.
Janham missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Killer working a defensive guard here.
Janham in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Janham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Janham misses with a wild combination.
Smart Killer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Janham looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smart Killer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jo Janham.

Janham changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Killer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Janham looks winded!
Killer trying his best to control but Janham has mounted him.
Janham content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Janham looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jo Janham dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A big left from Janham misses.
Killer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Killer.
Killer swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Janham fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Killer, pushing him back against the cage.
Killer has had enough of the clinch but Janham keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Killer's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Janham breaks the clinch.
Killer misses with a head kick.

Janham shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Killer napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Janham working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Janham swings around for an armbar but Killer sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Janham's guard.
Janham is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer tries to free his leg and advance position but Janham is retaining full guard.
Janham is adopting a defensive guard.

Janham manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Killer is trying to break the clinch but Janham has him pressed against the cage.
Killer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Janham is trying to pull guard but Killer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Janham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Janham tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Killer swivels and escapes.
Killer throws a wild body kick that Janham sees coming a mile off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Janham looks for a takedown but Killer sprawls well.
Smart Killer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jo Janham.
Killer wants to clinch.
Smart Killer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Janham tries to score a power double leg takedown but Killer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Janham somewhat.
Killer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Janham.
Killer is looking to clinch but Janham is avoiding it.
Killer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Killer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Killer is looking to clinch.
Janham keeps the fight on the outside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Janham shoots in and bounces Killer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jo Janham has got the better of the ground game so far.
Killer trying to keep a closed guard but Janham is proving a slippery customer.
Killer wants to get back to his feet but Janham is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Killer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Janham is one step ahead there.
Janham prevents Killer from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Janham not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Janham missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Janham's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Killer misses with an attempted mid kick.

Janham moves into the clinch successfully.
Killer is trying to break free.
Janham is looking to take this one to the mat.
Killer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Janham breaks the clinch.
Killer misses with a hook.
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 Smart Killer will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Killer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Killer wants to clinch up but Janham keeps it at a distance.

Janham looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Janham is taking a breather. Killer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Killer tries to roll over but Janham keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer being controlled here, momentarily.
Killer is trying to control the position but Janham postures up.
Janham in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A head kick misses from Janham.

Janham darts in and clinches Killer up against the cage.

Janham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Killer throws a series of punches but Janham moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Killer wants it to stay on the feet.
Janham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Killer looks to throw the jab but Janham is out of range.
Killer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Janham doesn't manage to clinch there - Killer circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Killer. That snapped Janham's head back.
Killer dips to his left and cracks Janham with an uppercut!
Killer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

It looks like Jo Janham has been cut.
Janham uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Killer.
Janham fails with an attempt to clinch.
Killer misses with a few strikes there.
Killer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Killer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Janham is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Janham throws a lazy head kick
and Killer rattles Janham with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Janham tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Killer dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Janham stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Smart Killer!