PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Buster Hines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandar Jankovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jankovic has chosen Guru Josh Project - Infinity as his entrance music. Aleksandar Jankovic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hines
vs
Jankovic

190 cm
24
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
24
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Buster Hines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aleksandar Jankovic!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jankovic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hines, pushing him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Jankovic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jankovic is trying to break the clinch but Hines is controlling him.
Jankovic prevents the takedown attempt.
Jankovic managing to block the knees to the body from Hines.
Jankovic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jankovic avoiding damage as Hines throws knees to the body.
Jankovic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hines really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jankovic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hines is defending well.
Jankovic lands a left hand.
Hines wants a takedown.
Hines tries to throw a body punch but Jankovic avoids it by throwing Hines back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hines tries to score a body lock takedown but Jankovic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buster Hines. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hines gets underhooks to prevent Jankovic's takedown attempt.
Jankovic has Hines pressed against the cage, preventing Hines from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Jankovic successfully pulls guard.
Hines trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Hines gets to his feet - Jankovic follows without any prompting.
Hines throws a lazy right hand but Jankovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Jankovic darts in and clinches Hines up against the cage.

Jankovic pulls Hines into guard.
Hines loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jankovic has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hines is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Hines drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jankovic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hines is working for takedown but Jankovic is calmly controlling the position for now.

Jankovic manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jankovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Hines swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jankovic misses with a kick to the body

and Hines moves into the clinch.
Hines is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hines swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hines has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jankovic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Jankovic manages to pull guard.
Hines prevents Jankovic from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hines accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Jankovic has his feet on Hines's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hines misses with a body shot.
Jankovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hines defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jankovic.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jankovic shoots in looking for a takedown. Hines tries to sprawl out of it but Jankovic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hines manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Hines as Jankovic shoots in.
Jankovic looks winded!
Hines stuffs the takedown.

Hines closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Hines's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hines drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jankovic pulls his leg out and moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jankovic misses with a takedown

and Hines holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aleksandar Jankovic will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jankovic misses with a takedown
and Hines counters with a series of strikes. Jankovic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jankovic throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hines counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jankovic lunges at Hines with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hines's hand.

Jankovic gets tackled into the cage by Hines. Hines maintains the clinch.
Hines looking for a takedown.

Hines breaks the clinch.
Hines throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Jankovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jankovic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hines pinned against the cage. Hines gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jankovic throws a series of punches but Hines moves out of range.
Jankovic is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hines doesn't manage to clinch there - Jankovic circles away.
Jankovic closes the distance and clinches up with Hines, looking for a takedown. Jankovic pushes Hines against the cage but Hines circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Buster Hines has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandar Jankovic.
Jankovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jankovic tries to clinch up but Hines circles away and keeps his distance.
Aleksandar Jankovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jankovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Hines tries to clinch up.
Jankovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hines fails with an attempt to clinch.

Hines has Jankovic up against the cage in a clinch.
Hines prevents the takedown attempt.
Hines tries to score a body lock takedown but Jankovic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hines drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jankovic pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jankovic fails with a takedown attempt.
Jankovic tries to clinch there but Hines circles away.
Buster Hines is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hines swats away the attempt to clinch by Jankovic.
Jankovic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hines tries to avoid it but Jankovic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hines to the ground. Hines escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hines is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jankovic can't break the clinch.
Hines jumps guard but Jankovic stands there with Hines around his waist. Hines gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hines wants to break free but Jankovic has control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jankovic lands with a left to the head.

Jankovic manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jankovic has a closed guard, preventing Hines from standing up.
Jankovic wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hines manages to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jankovic actively working from the bottom here.
Hines is thwarting Jankovic's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Aleksandar Jankovic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jankovic has a takedown stuffed.
Jankovic tries to clinch but Hines is having none of it.
Jankovic shoots in looking for a takedown but Hines manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jankovic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jankovic misses with a takedown attempt
and Hines counters with a straight right hand.
Buster Hines has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandar Jankovic.
Jankovic looks for a takedown but Hines sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Jankovic as Hines shoots in.
Hines throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jankovic.
Jankovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Jankovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hines is trying to drag Jankovic to the mat but Jankovic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jankovic tries to break free but Hines pushes him back against the cage.

Hines breaks the clinch.
Jankovic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hines but Hines pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Hines has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jankovic missing with knees to the body.
Hines is trying to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jankovic manages to pull guard.
Hines with a flurry of punches that miss.

Jankovic manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Hines is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jankovic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hines is looking to take this one to the mat.

Hines pulls Jankovic into guard.

Jankovic gets to his feet. Hines looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jankovic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hines as he jumps to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jankovic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hines as he avoids it easily.

Hines takes the fight into the clinch.
Jankovic is trying to break the clinch but Hines has him pressed against the cage.
Hines drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hines can't get the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hines is trying to pull guard but Jankovic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hines can't get the takedown.
Jankovic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hines avoids it.
Jankovic tries to circle away but Hines has him pinned against the cage.
Hines is looking for a takedown.
Jankovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jankovic working hard to break the clinch.
Buster Hines has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aleksandar Jankovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hines has a couple of punches blocked by Jankovic.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aleksandar Jankovic.
I've got Jankovic winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Aleksandar Jankovic!
A very excited looking Aleksandar Jankovic made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.