PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Havran (ranked 1531 p4p, 2553 weight class) and Jan Skrzetuski (ranked 174 p4p, 285 weight class). Skrzetuski has chosen Krzesimir Dębski - Husaria Ginie as his entrance music. Gabriel Havran has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Havran
vs
Skrzetuski

194 cm
25
255
9 - 7 - 0

193 cm
27
248
4 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gabriel Havran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jan Skrzetuski!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Havran missing with a left hand there. Skrzetuski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Havran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skrzetuski throws out the jab.
Havran lands the left hand.

It looks like Jan Skrzetuski has been cut.
Havran takes a swing at Skrzetuski's ribcage but misses.
Havran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skrzetuski slips under a jab from Havran.
A jab from Havran misses.
Havran looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Havran throws a jab when Skrzetuski was well out of range.
Havran swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skrzetuski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Havran throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Skrzetuski to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Gabriel Havran has been cut.
Gabriel Havran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Havran throws a jab when Skrzetuski was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Havran swinging wildly here.
Skrzetuski scores with a decent looking hook.
Skrzetuski tries to bum rush Havran with a series of wild strikes but Havran uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skrzetuski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Skrzetuski there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skrzetuski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skrzetuski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circle momentarily. Skrzetuski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Havran throws a jab but it's blocked by Skrzetuski.
Skrzetuski misses with a hook. Havran ducked under it nicely.
Havran's jab looks to have found its range, popping Skrzetuski under the eye.
Havran throws a shot from downtown. Skrzetuski moves away and avoids it.
Skrzetuski misses with a looping left.
Havran takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Skrzetuski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Havran.
Havran slips under a jab from Skrzetuski.
Skrzetuski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Gabriel Havran's cut is getting worse.
Havran fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Skrzetuski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Havran is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
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!
Skrzetuski connects with a right hand. Havran shakes it off.

Skrzetuski drops Havran with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Havran looks back up at him and smiles so Skrzetuski waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Havran is rocked!

Gabriel Havran's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Havran blocks a jab.
Oh Havran is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Havran digs a good hook to Skrzetuski's body.
Havran seems to have got his legs back now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Skrzetuski.
Skrzetuski moves forwards but Havran connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That has opened up Jan Skrzetuski's cut even more.
Skrzetuski throws a lazy right hand but Havran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skrzetuski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Skrzetuski misses with a double jab.
Havran lands a jab to Skrzetuski's midsection.
Havran connects with a right hand. Skrzetuski shakes it off.
Skrzetuski dodges the punch combination from Havran.
Skrzetuski cracks Havran with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Jeez, Gabriel Havran's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Havran looks to score with a jab to the body but Skrzetuski is just out of range.
Skrzetuski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Skrzetuski.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gabriel Havran's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jan Skrzetuski!
Jan Skrzetuski decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.