PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lee Sawaguchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janusz Tytanowy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sawaguchi
vs
Tytanowy

225 cm
22
175 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

180 cm
20
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lee Sawaguchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Janusz Tytanowy!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tytanowy clinches.
Tytanowy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Tytanowy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sawaguchi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee Sawaguchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tytanowy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sawaguchi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tytanowy counters with a low kick, right behind Sawaguchi 's knee.
Tytanowy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Tytanowy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sawaguchi prevents a body shot from Tytanowy.
Tytanowy stops a takedown attempt from Sawaguchi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tytanowy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sawaguchi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tytanowy has him pressed against the cage.
Tytanowy gets underhooks to prevent Sawaguchi's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Sawaguchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tytanowy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Tytanowy breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tytanowy has closed the distance and engaged Sawaguchi in a clinch.

Tytanowy breaks from the clinch.
Sawaguchi misses with a takedown attempt

and Tytanowy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sawaguchi's guard.
Tytanowy wants to stand but Sawaguchi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sawaguchi looking to control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tytanowy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tytanowy wants to get up but he can't break Sawaguchi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tytanowy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tytanowy trying to control the position from guard on top but Sawaguchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Janusz Tytanowy wasn't active enough on the ground.
A head kick misses from Sawaguchi.

Tytanowy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sawaguchi, pushing him back against the cage.
Sawaguchi jumps guard but Tytanowy stands there with Sawaguchi around his waist. Sawaguchi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sawaguchi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tytanowy pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Tytanowy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sawaguchi swings for the body but Tytanowy moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tytanowy avoids the head kick by Sawaguchi.
Sawaguchi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tytanowy sprawls well. Tytanowy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sawaguchi gets slowly back to his feet.
Sawaguchi fails with the takedown

and Tytanowy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tytanowy.
Sawaguchi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sawaguchi is breathing heavily.
Tytanowy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Sawaguchi looking for a guillotine here but Tytanowy defends easily.
Tytanowy is in close to Sawaguchi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Sawaguchi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tytanowy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tytanowy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Janusz Tytanowy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Tytanowy gets a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tytanowy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Tytanowy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sawaguchi fails with the takedown
and Tytanowy counters with a slapping leg kick.

Tytanowy closes the distance and pushes Sawaguchi back into the cage.

Tytanowy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Sawaguchi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sawaguchi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tytanowy throws a head kick that misses.
Sawaguchi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tytanowy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sawaguchi just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sawaguchi is defended easily by Tytanowy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tytanowy tries a head kick but it misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sawaguchi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Sawaguchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sawaguchi.
Sawaguchi fails with the takedown

so Tytanowy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tytanowy stays in close to Sawaguchi's body and controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tytanowy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Sawaguchi is looking for a triangle but Tytanowy pushes his legs off easily.
Tytanowy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tytanowy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sawaguchi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tytanowy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sawaguchi being controlled here, momentarily.
Tytanowy won't allow Sawaguchi to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tytanowy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Sawaguchi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sawaguchi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tytanowy.
Tytanowy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tytanowy trying to control the position from guard on top but Sawaguchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Sawaguchi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tytanowy passes into half guard.
Tytanowy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sawaguchi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tytanowy prevents Sawaguchi from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sawaguchi looking for submissions off his back.
Sawaguchi has hold of Tytanowy's hands but Tytanowy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Janusz Tytanowy has got the better of the ground game so far.

Sawaguchi actively working from the bottom here.
Sawaguchi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tytanowy is working away from the top position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Tytanowy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
It looks like Tytanowy is going to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Janusz Tytanowy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Sawaguchi shoots in looking for a takedown but Tytanowy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sawaguchi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sawaguchi throws a head kick that misses.

Tytanowy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sawaguchi tries to score a body lock takedown but Tytanowy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sawaguchi is trying to break the clinch but Tytanowy is controlling him.
Sawaguchi has Tytanowy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tytanowy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Sawaguchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sawaguchi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Tytanowy breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sawaguchi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tytanowy sprawls well. Tytanowy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sawaguchi gets slowly back to his feet.
Janusz Tytanowy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Tytanowy darts in and clinches Sawaguchi up against the cage.
Sawaguchi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Tytanowy breaks the clinch.

Tytanowy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sawaguchi, pushing him back against the cage.
Sawaguchi is trying to pull guard but Tytanowy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Tytanowy breaks the clinch.

Tytanowy gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tytanowy has Sawaguchi pressed against the cage.
Tytanowy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sawaguchi.
Sawaguchi being controlled against the cage.

Tytanowy has hold of one of Sawaguchi's legs. Sawaguchi is fighting the takedown attempt but Tytanowy gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sawaguchi working for a triangle but Tytanowy defends it easily.
Tytanowy wants to control from the top but Sawaguchi keeps moving.
Sawaguchi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tytanowy is controlling him.
Tytanowy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tytanowy looks up at the clock and then as Sawaguchi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tytanowy smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Tytanowy prevents Sawaguchi from escaping the position.
Tytanowy controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sawaguchi struggling a bit here.

Tytanowy has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Tytanowy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tytanowy scores with a head kick. Sawaguchi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tytanowy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sawaguchi.
Sawaguchi tries for a takedown but Tytanowy circles away easily

and Tytanowy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sawaguchi's guard.
Tytanowy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tytanowy trying to control the position from guard on top but Sawaguchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sawaguchi trying to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Janusz Tytanowy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tytanowy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Janusz Tytanowy!