PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vernon Creed (ranked 2834 p4p, 23695 weight class) and Jan Skrzetuski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Skrzetuski's choice of entrance music: Krzesimir Dębski - Husaria Ginie. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Creed
vs
Skrzetuski

194 cm
24
206
2 - 0 - 0

193 cm
21
225
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vernon Creed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jan Skrzetuski!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skrzetuski throws a right hand that misses
and Creed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Skrzetuski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Skrzetuski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Creed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Creed closes the distance and pushes Skrzetuski back into the cage.
Creed has a couple of punches blocked by Skrzetuski.
Creed swings wildly with an uppercut but Skrzetuski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skrzetuski blocks a body shot from Creed.

Skrzetuski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Skrzetuski swings widly with a right hand
and Skrzetuski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Jan Skrzetuski has been cut.
Skrzetuski lands a head shot.
Skrzetuski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Skrzetuski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skrzetuski is looking to chop away at Creed's legs.
Creed walks into a stiff left hand from Skrzetuski.
Skrzetuski jabs Creed to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Creed moves into the clinch successfully.
Creed softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skrzetuski.
Still in the clinch, Creed scores with a nice short uppercut.

Skrzetuski manages to break the clinch.
Skrzetuski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Creed closes the distance and pushes Skrzetuski back into the cage.

Skrzetuski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skrzetuski tries to land a leg kick but Creed saw it coming and moves away.
Creed tried to counter with a leg kick but Skrzetuski avoided it.

Creed clinches with his opponent.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Creed.
Skrzetuski misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Creed creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Creed throws a punch but it's blocked by Skrzetuski.
Skrzetuski pushes Creed back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Creed.
Creed lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Creed.
A nice left hand lands by Creed.
Creed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skrzetuski's elbow.
Creed tries a body shot but Skrzetuski blocks it.
Creed misses with a punch to the body.
Creed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skrzetuski backwards.
Creed struggles to land a body shot inside as Skrzetuski controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Creed.
Creed tries a body shot but Skrzetuski blocks it.
Creed tries to work over Skrzetuski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Creed can't find room to land a body shot as Skrzetuski controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed misses with a hook to the ribs.
Creed blocking some punches.
Creed lands a body shot.
Creed misses with a punch to the body.
Creed working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Creed.
Creed throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Creed swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Skrzetuski breaks the clinch.

Creed has Skrzetuski up against the cage in a clinch.
Creed lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Creed throws a head punch that misses.
Creed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Skrzetuski breaks the clinch.
Skrzetuski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Creed.
Skrzetuski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skrzetuski throws a big shot that misses.
Skrzetuski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skrzetuski lands a jab to the nose.
Skrzetuski misses with a hook
and Creed counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Creed is looking to clinch.
Skrzetuski throws out a loose jab but Creed uses good head movement to avoid it.

Creed clinches with his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Creed scores with a nice short uppercut.
Skrzetuski lands a left hand.
Skrzetuski wants to stall.
Creed lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Skrzetuski or not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vernon Creed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jan Skrzetuski's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Skrzetuski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Creed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skrzetuski can do to turn this around?
Skrzetuski misses the jab.

Creed has Skrzetuski up against the cage in a clinch.
Creed lands with a light punch inside.

Skrzetuski manages to break the clinch.
We've been told by Creed's head coaches at Convicted Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Skrzetuski throws a hook but Creed avoids it easily.
Skrzetuski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Creed.

Skrzetuski tries to keep at a distance but Creed has taken the fight into the clinch.
Creed pushes Skrzetuski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skrzetuski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Creed lands a shoulder strike.
Creed doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Creed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed misses with a body punch.
Creed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skrzetuski backwards.
Creed blocking some punches.
Creed misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skrzetuski working aggressively here.
Creed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Creed can't find room to land a body shot as Skrzetuski controls the action.
Creed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Skrzetuski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Creed is leaning against Skrzetuski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Creed lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skrzetuski misses with some punches.
Creed lands a body punch.
Skrzetuski is breathing heavily.
Skrzetuski misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed lands with a right to the head.
Skrzetuski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Skrzetuski taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Creed.
Creed working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Creed works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Skrzetuski blocking some punches.
Skrzetuski blocks an uppercut.
Creed scores with a shot to the side of Skrzetuski's head.
Skrzetuski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Creed digs a right hand into Skrzetuski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Skrzetuski's gas tank.
Creed tries to work over Skrzetuski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skrzetuski.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Creed.
Skrzetuski blocking some punches.
Creed lands a body punch in the clinch.
Creed misses with the head strike.
Creed scores with a shoulder strike.
Creed lands a hook to the side of the head.
Creed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Creed swings wildly with an uppercut but Skrzetuski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vernon Creed has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Creed scores with a nice hook to the head.
Creed tries a body shot but Skrzetuski blocks it.
Skrzetuski blocks an uppercut.
Creed misses with a short punch on the inside.
Creed blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skrzetuski backwards.
Creed stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Creed lands with a right to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Creed lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Creed working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Creed lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Creed.

Skrzetuski is rocked!
Creed gets through Skrzetuski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Skrzetuski is still on wobbly legs! Can Creed finish him?
Creed misses with a short punch on the inside.
Creed misses with the head strike.
Skrzetuski seems to have recovered his senses.
Creed lands a right hand.
Creed lands a left hand.
Creed misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vernon Creed dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jan Skrzetuski's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Creed clinches up against the cage.
Creed digs a right hand into Skrzetuski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Skrzetuski's gas tank.
Creed misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Creed lands a left hand that snaps the head of Skrzetuski backwards.
Creed softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Creed working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Skrzetuski blocks an uppercut.
Creed lands a left hand that snaps the head of Skrzetuski backwards.
Creed misses with a hook to the ribs.
Creed throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creed scores with a shoulder strike.

That has opened up Jan Skrzetuski's cut even more.
Skrzetuski misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Creed.
Skrzetuski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Creed misses with some punches.
Creed lands a left hand.
Creed misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skrzetuski is trying to maintain a safe position but Creed gets an underhook and turns Skrzetuski into the cage.
Creed can't find room to land a body shot as Skrzetuski controls the action.
Skrzetuski prevents a body shot from Creed.
Creed throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Creed.
Creed doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skrzetuski.
A short body shot lands from Creed as the two fighters clinch.
Creed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Creed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Creed.
Skrzetuski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Creed lands a nice uppercut.
Creed lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Creed doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Creed.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Creed working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Creed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Creed.
Creed gets through Skrzetuski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Creed scores with a shoulder strike.
Creed lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Creed softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skrzetuski's elbow.
Creed lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skrzetuski throws a head punch that misses.
Creed gets through Skrzetuski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Creed.
Creed lands a body shot in the clinch.
Creed lands a hook that snaps the head of Skrzetuski backwards.
Creed scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Creed.
Creed throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skrzetuskis head.

The cut above Jan Skrzetuski's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A short body shot lands from Creed as the two fighters clinch.
Creed digs a right hand into Skrzetuski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Skrzetuski's gas tank.
Creed scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Creed lands a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Creed stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Creed is leaning against Skrzetuski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Creed.
Creed lands a left hand that snaps the head of Skrzetuski backwards.
Creed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Creed unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Skrzetuski! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Creed is unloading with more strikes now! Skrzetuski drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vernon Creed!
A less than humble Vernon Creed misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.