PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Jankens (ranked 4784 p4p, 4647 weight class) and Dennis Greene (ranked 565 p4p, 547 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jankens
vs
Greene

187 cm
25
280
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
270
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jerry Jankens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dennis Greene!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Greene shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jankens manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Jankens looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jankens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jankens manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Greene manages to get himself to full guard.

Jankens trying to control the position from guard on top but Greene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jankens controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene is trying to control the position but Jankens postures up.
Jankens sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Greene 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.
Greene wants to get back to his feet but Jankens is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jankens loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Jankens stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jankens shoots in looking for a takedown. Greene tries to sprawl out of it but Jankens keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Greene manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

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.

Greene darts in and clinches Jankens up against the cage.
Jankens tries to pull guard but Greene won't allow it.

Greene breaks the clinch.

Greene looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Greene wants to pass the guard but Jankens is keeping the position.

Jankens has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Greene can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Greene content to stall in guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jankens throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Greene preventing the sweep.
Greene controls from within his opponent's guard.
Greene working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jankens keeping moving, preventing Greene from controlling successfully.
Jankens is pulling down on Greene's head to control his posture.

Jankens is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jankens wants to get back to his feet but Greene is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Greene showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Greene gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jerry Jankens will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jankens gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Greene to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Greene trying to move into half guard but instead Jankens has managed to sweep!

Greene 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.
Greene keeping moving, preventing Jankens from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Greene is working an open guard so Jankens takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dennis Greene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Greene moves into the clinch.
Jankens can't find room to land a body shot as Greene controls the action.
Jankens tries to pull guard but Greene forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Greene breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jerry Jankens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Greene drives through with a takedown into guard.
Greene wants to control from the top but Jankens keeps moving.
Greene must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Greene's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jankens has momentary wrist control but Greene slips an elbow through the middle.
Jankens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Greene controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Greene clinches with his opponent.
Jankens tries to circle away but Greene has him pinned against the cage.
Greene stalling.
Greene gets underhooks to prevent Jankens's takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Greene.
Jankens misses with an elbow over the top.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Greene.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene has Jankens pressed against the cage.

Greene gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Greene controlling the action here.
Jankens is refusing to be controlled, as Greene sits in half guard.
Greene wants to pass to mount but Jankens is defending the position.
Jankens is trying to control but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Greene in particular looking to stall.
Greene's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jankens misses with some strikes from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Jankens gets caught flat footed, as Greene shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Jankens manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Greene as Jankens tries to tie him up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Greene showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Jankens shoots in looking for a takedown. Greene tries to sprawl out of it but Jankens keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Greene manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Greene drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jankens lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Greene is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jankens dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Who's going to make the next move?
Jankens is looking to take a break and control but Greene is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene holding on.
Jankens wants to control but Greene is keeping him busy.
Greene is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jankens has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Greene is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Greene's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Greene dodges the ground and pound from Jankens.
Jankens controlling from side mount.

Jankens is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Greene has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jankens could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Jankens trying to control the position but Greene is working away.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Greene wants to get back to his feet but Jankens is dominant here and he's now got Greene's back!
Greene trying to get back to his feet but Jankens is in full control for now.
Greene is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Jankens off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

Jankens working for the choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Greene is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Jankens gets his way!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Greene looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jankens.
I really don't envy Greene right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Jankens is persistently looking for the submission but Greene is defending it well.
Greene trying to control the hands but Jankens won't let him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jerry Jankens showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jankens 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jerry Jankens!