PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Krzysztof Szariskis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Dydra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Szariskis kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is 'Sonne' by Rammstein. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Szariskis
vs
Dydra

179 cm
21
154 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
19
160 lbs
2 - 4 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Krzysztof Szariskis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sammy Dydra!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szariskis lands with a slapping head kick.
Dydra shoots in for a double leg but Szariskis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Szariskis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Dydra counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Szariskis has his foot on Dydra's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dydra works his way back into a safe position though.
Szariskis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dydra trying to control the position from guard on top but Szariskis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Szariskis is looking to stand up but Dydra isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dydra tries to free his leg and advance position but Szariskis is retaining full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Szariskis throws a head kick that half lands.
Dydra avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Szariskis.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Szariskis misses with the combination.
Dydra has his takedown stuffed
and Szariskis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Szariskis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
No luck for Dydra with that takedown attempt.
Krzysztof Szariskis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Dydra.
Szariskis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Szariskis tries to clinch but Dydra moves away

and Dydra counters with a shoot takedown. Szariskis fights it but they end up in guard.
Dydra looking to pass the guard.
Szariskis pulls Dydra in close to prevent any damage.
Dydra trying to control the position from guard on top but Szariskis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dydra looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Szariskis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Szariskis seems keen to control Dydra's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dydra passes Szariskis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Szariskis won't allow Dydra to pass to mount.
Dydra prevents Szariskis from improving his position.
Dydra is looking to take a break and control but Szariskis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Szariskis is trying to get back to full guard.
Dydra trying to control from Szariskis's half guard. Szariskis has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szariskis working a defensive guard here.
Szariskis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Szariskis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dydra's guard.
Szariskis wants to get up but he can't break Dydra's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Dydra is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Szariskis stands up from Dydra's guard - Szariskis perhaps looking for a knockout.
Szariskis throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Szariskis throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szariskis throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dydra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Szariskis throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dydra's head.
Szariskis throws a nice head kick!
Szariskis is looking to clinch.
Szariskis lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dydra has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Szariskis.
A chopping leg kick lands by Szariskis.
Szariskis thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dydra if he has to take too many more of those.
Szariskis lands a jab-cross combination.
Szariskis punishes Dydra's body with a nice straight punch.

Szariskis feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Szariskis postures up.

Dydra looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dydra looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Szariskis puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krzysztof Szariskis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Szariskis tries to keep at a distance but Dydra has taken the fight into the clinch.
Szariskis is pressed up against the cage. Dydra has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Szariskis down to the mat. Szariskis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dydra shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Szariskis but Szariskis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Szariskis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dydra pinned against the cage. Dydra gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Szariskis.
Krzysztof Szariskis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Szariskis tries for a takedown but Dydra sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Szariskis doesn't manage to clinch there - Dydra circles away.
Dydra looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Szariskis is fending him off so far but Dydra persists. Nope, Szariskis circles away and we're back to standing.
Krzysztof Szariskis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Dydra.
Dydra shoots in but no luck this time.
Szariskis throws a series of strikes that have Dydra backpedaling.
Szariskis lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dydra shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Szariskis as he avoids it easily.
Dydra is breathing heavily.

Dydra tries to keep at a distance but Szariskis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Szariskis misses with a knee to the head.

Szariskis manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Szariskis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dydra stuffs the takedown.

Szariskis rushes Dydra and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Szariskis throws an elbow but misses.
Dydra tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dydra has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Szariskis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dydra has Szariskis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Szariskis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Szariskis landing knees to the head.
Dydra wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Szariskis tries to land a knee to the head but Dydra blocks with his arms.

Szariskis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Szariskis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dydra counters with a three punch combo that has Szariskis backing up. Szariskis nods at Dydra to acknowledge the strikes.
Dydra tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Szariskis swivels and escapes.
Szariskis lands a high kick!
Dydra throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Dydra scores a takedown into full mount!
Dydra trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szariskis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Szariskis is squirming around, avoiding Dydra's attempts to control the action.
Szariskis tries to hold on but Dydra pushes him away.
Szariskis can't escape the position.
Szariskis is working hard here to advance position.
Dydra avoids the attempt from Szariskis to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szariskis wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Szariskis wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

Szariskis is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Szariskis is trying to get back to his feet but Dydra has full control of the position and if anything, Szariskis has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Dydra is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Szariskis knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Szariskis for a finish.
Szariskis is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

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.

Szariskis is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dydra gets his way!
Dydra doesn't have the hooks in and Szariskis manages to turn into his guard.
Dydra looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Szariskis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dydra's guard.
Szariskis stopping the sweep attempt from Dydra.

Szariskis stands up from Dydra's guard - Szariskis perhaps looking for a knockout.

Szariskis tries to keep at a distance but Dydra has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sammy Dydra will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Dydra closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dydra stalling in the clinch.

Dydra breaks from the clinch.
Szariskis tries to clinch up.
Szariskis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A swing and a miss from Dydra.
Dydra shoots and misses

and Szariskis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Szariskis.
Szariskis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dydra is keeping the position for now.
Szariskis being controlled here momentarily.
Dydra not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Dydra has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Szariskis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dydra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Szariskis wants to control from the top but Dydra keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dydra looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Szariskis passes into side control.
Szariskis just content to control the position.
Szariskis wants to control but Dydra is keeping him busy.
Dydra is looking to regain half guard here but Szariskis keeps moving and retains side control.
Szariskis tries to move to mount but Dydra blocks the move with his legs.
Dydra is looking to regain half guard here but Szariskis keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two 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.
Szariskis trying to control the action but Dydra is working from the bottom.

Szariskis decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dydra to his feet.
Szariskis tries a head kick but it misses.
Dydra has his takedown stuffed

and Szariskis counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Szariskis.
Szariskis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dydra blocks it with crossed arms.

Dydra manages to break the clinch.
Szariskis tries to clinch but Dydra moves away

and Dydra holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dydra.
Dydra tries to pull guard but Szariskis holds him up against the cage and eventually Dydra drops back down to his feet.
Krzysztof Szariskis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Dydra.
Szariskis is looking to break free of the clinch but Dydra has double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szariskis prevents the takedown attempt.
Dydra wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Szariskis has him pressed against the cage.

Dydra tightens his grip and picks Szariskis up, before dumping him to the ground. Szariskis manages to land in guard.
Szariskis keeping moving, preventing Dydra from controlling successfully.
Dydra controls from within his opponent's guard.
Szariskis wants to sweep here but Dydra controlling him for the moment.
Szariskis is pulling down on Dydra's head to control his posture.
Dydra tries to free his leg and advance position but Szariskis is retaining full guard.
Szariskis wants to sweep here but Dydra controlling him for the moment.

Szariskis pushes Dydra off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dydra shoots and misses
and Szariskis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Szariskis throws a nice head kick!
Szariskis tries to clinch there but Dydra circles away.

Szariskis gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Szariskis breaks from the clinch.
Krzysztof Szariskis is winning the standup battle so far.

Szariskis gets a clinch.
Szariskis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A shot in the inside from Szariskis.

Dydra turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dydra manages to end up in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Szariskis is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Szariskis is trying to control Dydra's posture but Dydra avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Dydra decides to stand up, so the ref orders Szariskis to his feet.

Dydra gets a takedown into half guard.

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 Krzysztof Szariskis.
I think Szariskis 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krzysztof Szariskis!