PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hovon Jankens (ranked 6335 p4p, 5926 weight class) and Fredo Beepideeboppedeebo (ranked 566 p4p, 553 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Jankens
vs
Beepideeboppedeebo

187 cm
25
270
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
270
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hovon Jankens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fredo Beepideeboppedeebo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jankens is defended easily by Beepideeboppedeebo.
Jankens tries to close the distance and clinch but Beepideeboppedeebo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Beepideeboppedeebo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jankens to the mat! Jankens manages to get full guard.
Jankens trying to control the position.
Beepideeboppedeebo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Beepideeboppedeebo 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.
Jankens has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Beepideeboppedeebo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beepideeboppedeebo looking to sit in guard and control but Jankens gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Beepideeboppedeebo wants to stand and escape but Jankens is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jankens trying to control the position from guard on top but Beepideeboppedeebo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jankens working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jankens in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jankens wants to control from the top but Beepideeboppedeebo keeps moving.
Beepideeboppedeebo pulls Jankens in to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Beepideeboppedeebo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jankens throws a big right hand that misses.
Beepideeboppedeebo keeping moving, preventing Jankens from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jankens gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Beepideeboppedeebo throws a head kick that misses.
Beepideeboppedeebo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
No luck for Jankens with that takedown attempt.
Jankens misses with a takedown attempt - Beepideeboppedeebo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hovon Jankens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beepideeboppedeebo tried to score with a low kick but Jankens checks it.

Beepideeboppedeebo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Beepideeboppedeebo lands in his opponent's guard.
Jankens is looking to stand back up but Beepideeboppedeebo counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jankens.

Jankens trying to hold on to Beepideeboppedeebo's head to control him but Beepideeboppedeebo postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jankens moves into full guard.
Jankens throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Jankens has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jankens working a defensive guard here.
Beepideeboppedeebo lands a couple of elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Beepideeboppedeebo throws an elbow that misses. Jankens uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Beepideeboppedeebo's guard. Nice move by Jankens!

Beepideeboppedeebo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jankens. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Beepideeboppedeebo pushes Jankens off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've been informed that Beepideeboppedeebo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Beepideeboppedeebo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jankens's half guard.
Jankens is trying to maintain the position but Beepideeboppedeebo is very close to passing his half guard.
Jankens moves into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jankens is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fredo Beepideeboppedeebo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jankens tries to clinch but Beepideeboppedeebo moves out of range.

Beepideeboppedeebo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fredo Beepideeboppedeebo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jankens wants to control but Beepideeboppedeebo is keeping busy.

Jankens looking for submissions off his back.
Jankens trying to control but Beepideeboppedeebo postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jankens regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Beepideeboppedeebo.
Jankens wants to sweep but no luck.
Jankens working a defensive guard here.
Beepideeboppedeebo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Beepideeboppedeebo trying to control but Jankens is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jankens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beepideeboppedeebo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Beepideeboppedeebo! But no joy.
Beepideeboppedeebo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jankens shoots in but Beepideeboppedeebo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Beepideeboppedeebo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Beepideeboppedeebo throws a lazy right hand but Jankens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Beepideeboppedeebo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jankens misses with some strikes from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beepideeboppedeebo wants to advance to full mount but Jankens doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Beepideeboppedeebo controlling from the top position.
Jankens is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Beepideeboppedeebo wants to get back to his feet.
Jankens seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beepideeboppedeebo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jankens throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jankens is trying to control. Beepideeboppedeebo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Beepideeboppedeebo tries to roll over but Jankens keeps him under control.
Beepideeboppedeebo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jankens thows a huge punch but Beepideeboppedeebo dodges it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jankens prevents Beepideeboppedeebo from standing back up.
Jankens trying to control the action but Beepideeboppedeebo is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hovon Jankens will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Beepideeboppedeebo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jankens swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice takedown defense from Beepideeboppedeebo. No joy for Jankens on that attempt.
Beepideeboppedeebo raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Beepideeboppedeebo misses with a looping right.
Jankens doesn't manage to clinch there - Beepideeboppedeebo circles away.
Fredo Beepideeboppedeebo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Jankens gets caught flat footed, as Beepideeboppedeebo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jankens trying to keep a closed guard but Beepideeboppedeebo is proving a slippery customer.
Jankens trying to strike off his back.
Beepideeboppedeebo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jankens controls Beepideeboppedeebo momentarily but Beepideeboppedeebo frees himself.
Jankens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beepideeboppedeebo is looking to work some ground and pound but Jankens has wrist control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jankens is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Beepideeboppedeebo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jankens struggling a bit here.
Beepideeboppedeebo has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jankens!
Jankens wants to control but Beepideeboppedeebo is having none of it.
Beepideeboppedeebo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jankens?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jankens wants to control but Beepideeboppedeebo is having none of it.
Jankens regains half guard.
Jankens is looking to control Beepideeboppedeebo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jankens avoid being mounted?
Jankens throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Beepideeboppedeebo stops Jankens from getting back to his feet.
Beepideeboppedeebo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beepideeboppedeebo drops an elbow to the side of Jankens's head.
Jankens has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Beepideeboppedeebo is working away from the top position though.
Jankens moves into full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jankens manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Beepideeboppedeebo manages to get himself to full guard.

A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Beepideeboppedeebo holds on and takes a little breather.
Jankens passes Beepideeboppedeebo's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beepideeboppedeebo manages to get to full guard.
Jankens passes into half guard.
Beepideeboppedeebo is trying to escape back to his feet but Jankens uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Jankens decides to stand back up. Jankens steps back and let's Beepideeboppedeebo get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fredo Beepideeboppedeebo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Beepideeboppedeebo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fredo Beepideeboppedeebo!