PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Wasson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sunny Jangwal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy Wasson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Wasson
vs
Jangwal

170 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

179 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tommy Wasson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sunny Jangwal!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jangwal tries to land a front kick but Wasson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jangwal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wasson.
Jangwal throws a hook to the side of Wasson's head but Wasson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jangwal lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wasson at a distance.
Jangwal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wasson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jangwal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wasson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wasson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jangwal.

Jangwal darts in and clinches Wasson up against the ropes.
Jangwal misses with a body punch.
Jangwal is trying to break the clinch but Wasson has him pressed against the ropes.
Wasson prevents a body shot from Jangwal.
Wasson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jangwal lands a body shot.

Jangwal breaks from the clinch.
Wasson throws out a loose jab but Jangwal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wasson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jangwal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasson takes one on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jangwal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jangwal lands a head kick!
Jangwal misses with the combination.
Jangwal lands with a kick to the temple. Wasson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sunny Jangwal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Jangwal.
Jangwal scores with a shot to the body.
Jangwal closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wasson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jangwal has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Sunny Jangwal has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jangwal moves away from the strike by Wasson.
Jangwal misses with a series of wild punches.
Jangwal throws a lazy right hand but Wasson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wasson blocks a jab.
Jangwal connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jangwal fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wasson.
Jangwal lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wasson tries to clinch up.
Jangwal throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wasson's head.

It looks like Tommy Wasson has been cut.
Jangwal misses with a combination
and Wasson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wasson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jangwal.
Wasson staying out of range there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jangwal misses with a shot to the body
and Wasson counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick from Jangwal lands but Wasson takes it in his stride.
Jangwal looks to clinch
and Wasson counters with a nice uppercut.
A lazy left from Jangwal finds it's target.
Jangwal scores with a head kick.
Wasson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wasson blocks a head kick by Jangwal.
Jangwal stuffs the takedown attempt from Wasson. Wasson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jangwal gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jangwal lands with a slapping head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jangwal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jangwal scores with a head kick.

Wasson is rocked!
Wasson throws a looping overhand right but Jangwal ducks down to avoid it.
Wasson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jangwal closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wasson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jangwal.
Jangwal doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Wasson counter with a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wasson misses with a two punch combination.
Jangwal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wasson throws a looping overhand right but Jangwal ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sunny Jangwal dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jangwal tries to clinch but Wasson moves away
enabling Wasson to counter with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Wasson.
Wasson defending well as Jangwal loads up on a big left hand.
Jangwal throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jangwal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wasson.
Wasson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jangwal throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wasson's head.
Jangwal slips a jab and a cross from Wasson.
Jangwal throws an overhand right that lands on Wasson's shoulder, as Wasson tries to avoid the shot.
Jangwal scores with a head kick.
Sunny Jangwal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jangwal swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Wasson counters with a shoot takedown. Jangwal fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jangwal is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wasson stopping the sweep attempt from Jangwal.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jangwal looking to control.
Wasson stopping the sweep attempt from Jangwal.
Wasson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wasson won't allow Jangwal to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jangwal is on top in guard.

That's two 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.
Jangwal tries to free his leg and advance position but Wasson is retaining full guard.
Wasson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wasson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wasson tries to get out of the position.

Jangwal stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jangwal goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jangwal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Wasson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jangwal wants to clinch but Wasson slips to the side
and Wasson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wasson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jangwal throws a body punch but Wasson moves out of range.
Jangwal tries to land a front kick but Wasson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Jangwal.
Wasson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That has opened up Sunny Jangwal's cut even more.
Wasson scores with a decent looking hook.
Wasson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wasson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jangwal misses the jab.
Wasson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jangwal throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wasson counters with a straight right hand.
Wasson avoids the head kick by Jangwal.
Jangwal lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wasson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jangwal.
Wasson defending well as Jangwal loads up on a big left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jangwal throws a sloppy head kick and Wasson moves out of range easily.
Jangwal loads up on a big right hand but Wasson slips the punch.
Wasson throws a lazy body kick
and Jangwal counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Wasson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wasson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jangwal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wasson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jangwal tries to avoid it but Wasson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jangwal to the ground. Jangwal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jangwal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wasson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jangwal is defended easily by Wasson.
Jangwal scores with a hook.
Tommy Wasson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jangwal scores with a jab to the head.
Wasson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jangwal throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
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 Tommy Wasson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jangwal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wasson drops his hands momentarily and Jangwal takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jangwal cracks the inside of Wasson's front leg.
Jangwal paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wasson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jangwal tries to avoid it but Wasson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jangwal to the ground. Jangwal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wasson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jangwal looks to clinch
and Wasson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jangwal misses with a looping left.
Jangwal connects with a high kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Jangwal. That snapped Wasson's head back.
Jangwal tries to bum rush Wasson with a series of wild strikes but Wasson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jangwal throws a head kick that half lands.
Oh Wasson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jangwal misses with a double jab

and Wasson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wasson.
Wasson seems to have got his legs back now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Jangwal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wasson is trying to force a seperation but Jangwal has the dominant position.
Jangwal tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jangwal.
Jangwal misses with a knee strike.
Jangwal is trying to break the clinch but Wasson has him pressed against the ropes.
Wasson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jangwal is trying to break the clinch but Wasson is controlling him.
Wasson looking for a takedown.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Jangwal throws an elbow but misses.
Jangwal will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wasson up against the ropes.
Jangwal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jangwal keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wasson's efforts to push away.

Wasson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wasson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

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.
Wasson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jangwal backs up against the ropes.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jangwal.
Jangwal fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wasson.
Wasson slips a straight right by Jangwal.
Wasson moves in looking to clinch but Jangwal pushes him off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jangwal.
Jangwal throws a combination that misses
and Wasson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wasson blocks a head kick by Jangwal.
Wasson circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Wasson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jangwal lands a head kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jangwal lands with a slapping head kick.
Jangwal fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wasson on the side of the head.
Wasson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jangwal momentarily.
Jangwal throws a combination that misses
and Wasson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

The cut above Sunny Jangwal's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jangwal throws a right hand that Wasson ducks under and follows up with a left that Wasson also avoids with ease.
Wasson wants to clinch up but Jangwal keeps it at a distance.
Jangwal looks to land a combination but Wasson avoids it well.
Jangwal takes a swing at Wasson's ribcage but misses.
Jangwal has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jangwal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wasson.
Jangwal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jangwal throws a sloppy head kick and Wasson moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jangwal throws an overhand right that lands on Wasson's shoulder, as Wasson tries to avoid the shot.
Wasson connects with a single shot there.
Jangwal throws a big shot that misses.
Jangwal has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jangwal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wasson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wasson moves out of range as Jangwal strikes.
Wasson tries to bum rush Jangwal with a series of wild strikes but Jangwal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jangwal lands with a nice body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wasson throws a looping overhand right but Jangwal ducks down to avoid it.
Jangwal throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wasson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jangwal is looking to clinch but Wasson is avoiding it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tommy Wasson.
I think Wasson 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Wasson!