PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack TheRipper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janko Zwyzke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zwyzke is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Primal Concrete Sledge. Jack TheRipper has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

TheRipper
vs
Zwyzke

198 cm
21
256 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
20
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Pacheco Labratories Inc

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack TheRipper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Janko Zwyzke!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TheRipper fails with the takedown.
TheRipper shoots for a takedown but Zwyzke saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zwyzke throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around TheRipper's waist but TheRipper gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zwyzke off to one side.
TheRipper shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zwyzke pinned against the cage. Zwyzke gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack TheRipper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Zwyzke with that takedown attempt.

Zwyzke feints and as TheRipper raises his hands in defense, Zwyzke changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
TheRipper wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

TheRipper looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

TheRipper is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zwyzke looking to pass the guard.
Zwyzke trying to control the position from guard on top but TheRipper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
TheRipper seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Zwyzke won't allow TheRipper to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
TheRipper is breathing heavily.
Zwyzke trying to control the position from guard on top but TheRipper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Zwyzke misses with a takedown
and TheRipper counters with a good low kick that Zwyzke was not able to check.
TheRipper throws a head kick but Zwyzke moves out of range.
TheRipper takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jack TheRipper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zwyzke misses with a takedown attempt - TheRipper sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Zwyzke shoots in and bounces TheRipper off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Zwyzke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
TheRipper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zwyzke not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zwyzke keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of TheRipper's head.
Zwyzke pushes down on TheRipper's leg and manages to get into half guard.
TheRipper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
TheRipper trying to control from the bottom.
Zwyzke should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Zwyzke is looking for a kimura but TheRipper is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zwyzke to get the leverage.
Zwyzke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zwyzke is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zwyzke perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Zwyzke is trying to control the action in half guard but TheRipper is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zwyzke content to control rather than advance.
Zwyzke passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for TheRipper!
Zwyzke controlling from mount.
TheRipper really wants to buck Zwyzke off and get back to his feet.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Zwyzke has eaten all the pies!
TheRipper wants to control but Zwyzke is having none of it.
TheRipper is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
TheRipper is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
TheRipper is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Zwyzke trying to control but TheRipper is having none of it.
Zwyzke postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. TheRipper looks a forlorn figure.
TheRipper wants to control but Zwyzke is having none of it.
Zwyzke tries to control but TheRipper wriggling away.
TheRipper is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Janko Zwyzke dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

TheRipper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

TheRipper shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
TheRipper not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
TheRipper would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Zwyzke pushes TheRipper off and scrambles back to his feet.
Zwyzke throws a head kick but TheRipper moves out of range.
Zwyzke darts in trying to clinch

and TheRipper counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Zwyzke!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zwyzke tries to reverse the position but TheRipper maintains control.
TheRipper controlling the position easily from mount.
TheRipper wants to take Zwyzke's back but he can't do it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

TheRipper stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

Zwyzke has closed the distance and engaged TheRipper in a clinch.
Zwyzke wants to get back to striking at distance but TheRipper won't allow it.
Zwyzke fails to pull guard.
TheRipper throws an elbow that misses.
TheRipper has Zwyzke pushed against the cage.
TheRipper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zwyzke.
TheRipper is trying to break the clinch but Zwyzke has him pressed against the cage.
Zwyzke can't get the takedown.
TheRipper has Zwyzke pushed against the cage.
TheRipper is trying to break free.
TheRipper is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zwyzke drops down looking for an ankle pick but TheRipper pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jack TheRipper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janko Zwyzke.
Nice takedown defense from Zwyzke. No joy for TheRipper on that attempt.
Zwyzke shoots in looking for a takedown. TheRipper tries to sprawl out of it but Zwyzke keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. TheRipper manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zwyzke has a takedown stuffed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

TheRipper scores a takedown into full mount!

TheRipper gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

Zwyzke gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
TheRipper slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
TheRipper wants to control from the top but Zwyzke keeps moving.
Zwyzke controlling TheRipper's posture.
Zwyzke looking to hit a scissor sweep but TheRipper is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zwyzke trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Zwyzke keeping moving, preventing TheRipper from controlling successfully.
TheRipper 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.
Zwyzke is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst TheRipper is controlling him.
TheRipper wants to pass the guard but Zwyzke is keeping the position.
TheRipper is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

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.
Zwyzke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zwyzke wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and TheRipper manages to pass to side control.
TheRipper is controlling the pace.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting TheRipper here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Zwyzke trying to control here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack TheRipper dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Zwyzke lands with a straight right. TheRipper didn't see that one coming.
Zwyzke wants to clinch up but TheRipper keeps it at a distance.
TheRipper looks for the body kick but Zwyzke saw that one coming.
Zwyzke shoots for a takedown but TheRipper saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
TheRipper throws a right and a left that Zwyzke avoids nicely.
Zwyzke checks the leg kick nicely there.

Zwyzke looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for TheRipper!
TheRipper is desperately trying to improve his position but Zwyzke has a good base and remains in mount.
Zwyzke scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish TheRipper?
Zwyzke trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zwyzke sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
TheRipper takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
TheRipper tries to reverse the position but Zwyzke maintains control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Zwyzke has control of TheRipper's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and TheRipper regains control of the situation pretty easily.
TheRipper gets back to half guard.
TheRipper wants to get back to full guard but Zwyzke has passed into side control.
TheRipper tries to hold on but Zwyzke pushes him away.
TheRipper tries to reverse the position but Zwyzke maintains control.
TheRipper wants to get back to his feet.
Zwyzke tries to control but TheRipper wriggling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
TheRipper tries to lock up and control but Zwyzke gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
You get the feeling that TheRipper really doesn't like being in this position too much.
TheRipper tries to hold on but Zwyzke pushes him away.
TheRipper is looking to improve his position but Zwyzke isn't that keen on the idea.
Zwyzke cracks TheRipper with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
TheRipper is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
TheRipper keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Zwyzke goes for an armbar but he's not got it… TheRipper turns into him and now he's in Zwyzke's guard.
TheRipper passes Zwyzke's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zwyzke tries to get to full guard but TheRipper has control of the leg.
TheRipper with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Zwyzke manages to get to full guard.
Zwyzke wants to sweep here but TheRipper controlling him for the moment.
TheRipper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zwyzke looking for a sweep. Not yet Zwyzke, not yet.
TheRipper has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
TheRipper controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
TheRipper trying to control but Zwyzke is working from the bottom.
TheRipper will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as TheRipper accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
TheRipper wants to control from the top but Zwyzke keeps moving.
Zwyzke working a defensive guard here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Zwyzke darts in trying to clinch

so TheRipper counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Zwyzke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zwyzke being controlled here, momentarily.

TheRipper stands and steps away. Zwyzke gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack TheRipper showed his dominance in that final round.
I think TheRipper 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack TheRipper!