PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Pablo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Radomir Jareszczuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Pablo
vs
Jareszczuk

175 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

182 cm
27
204 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ultimate Fighting Gear

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Pablo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Radomir Jareszczuk!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pablo takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Jareszczuk fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pablo sprawls well initially but Jareszczuk persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pablo is trying to control but Jareszczuk passes into side control!
Jareszczuk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pablo keeps working.
Jareszczuk is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pablo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Let's hope that Jareszczuk has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Pablo is not content to let Jareszczuk control the position.
Jareszczuk wants to stand but Pablo is controlling his arm.
Jareszczuk working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pablo can't do much from the bottom here.
Pablo is letting Jareszczuk control him for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jareszczuk working away.
You can see the frustration on Pablo's face as Jareszczuk controls the position.

Jareszczuk working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Pablo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pablo is looking to reverse the position.
Jareszczuk controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Radomir Jareszczuk hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Jareszczuk closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jareszczuk lands in his opponent's guard.
Pablo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pablo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
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!
Jareszczuk throws a big elbow that misses.
Pablo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pablo controlling the position.
Pablo is breathing heavily.
Pablo keeping moving, preventing Jareszczuk from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Jareszczuk shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pablo's guard.
Jareszczuk is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jareszczuk trying to control but Pablo is working from the bottom.
Jareszczuk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pablo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jareszczuk postures up and lands a big shot to Pablo's brow.
Pablo wants to sweep but no luck.
Pablo is trying to control the position but Jareszczuk postures up.
Jareszczuk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pablo swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Jareszczuk gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jareszczuk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Jareszczuk gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jareszczuk is thwarting Pablo's attempts to control the position.
Jareszczuk is looking to advance position but Pablo won't allow it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jareszczuk connects with a nice short shot to Pablo's temple.
Pablo tries to roll over but Jareszczuk keeps him under control.
Jareszczuk keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Radomir Jareszczuk dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Pablo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jareszczuk to the ground. Pablo is now in Jareszczuk's guard.

Jareszczuk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pablo wants to control from the top but Jareszczuk keeps moving.

Jareszczuk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pablo is aware though and is defending well.
Jareszczuk wants to sweep but no luck.
Pablo is fighting to break Jareszczuk's control of his arms but Jareszczuk is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pablo wants to control from the top but Jareszczuk keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jareszczuk wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jareszczuk wants to stand up but Pablo is controlling him.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jareszczuk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Pablo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jareszczuk is trying to defend but Pablo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pablo is trying to control the action in half guard but Jareszczuk is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jareszczuk looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pablo wants to control but Jareszczuk is keeping him busy.
Jareszczuk trying to control from the bottom.
Jareszczuk holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pablo is thwarting Jareszczuk's attempts to control the position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Radomir Jareszczuk hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Pablo instigates a clinch.

Jareszczuk has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Pablo regains guard immediately.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Jareszczuk drops back looking for a leg! Pablo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pablo manages to kick Jareszczuk off! Jareszczuk jumps back into Pablo's guard.
Jareszczuk is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pablo keeping moving, preventing Jareszczuk from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pablo has control of Jareszczuk's left arm, preventing Jareszczuk from doing any damage.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Radomir Jareszczuk wasn't active enough on the ground.
Pablo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jareszczuk.
Pablo looks for the body kick but Jareszczuk saw that one coming.

Jareszczuk gets caught napping as Pablo dives in and scores a takedown. Jareszczuk manages to retain guard.
Pablo trying to control but Jareszczuk is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jareszczuk holds on and takes a little breather.

Jareszczuk has his foot on Pablo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pablo works his way back into a safe position though.
Pablo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pablo wants to control from the top but Jareszczuk keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jareszczuk has his hands on Pablo's head, controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pablo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Pablo Pablo has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Jareszczuk gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Jareszczuk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jareszczuk wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Jareszczuk pushes Pablo off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Jareszczuk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Radomir Jareszczuk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Jareszczuk shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pablo wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jareszczuk in particular looking to stall.
Jareszczuk wants to stand but Pablo has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Jareszczuk is keen to just control but Pablo is a slippery customer.
Pablo trying to control from the bottom.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Radomir Jareszczuk hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Pablo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pablo there as he acknowledges the shot.

Jareszczuk throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pablo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jareszczuk is in Pablo's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jareszczuk works over Pablo with some ground and pound from guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Pablo is looking for a triangle here but Jareszczuk uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

Jareszczuk decides to stand back up.
Jareszczuk lands with a nice body punch.

Jareszczuk shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pablo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jareszczuk is working away from the top position though.
Jareszczuk perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pablo trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jareszczuk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jareszczuk moves into full mount! Pablo won't be happy about that!
Radomir Jareszczuk has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jareszczuk tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jareszczuk looking to control but Pablo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Jareszczuk is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Pablo is surviving well by controlling Jareszczuk's body position as best he can.
Pablo wants to control but Jareszczuk is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pablo gets back to half guard.

Pablo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jareszczuk pulls his head out easily.
Jareszczuk is thwarting Pablo's attempts to control the position.
Jareszczuk looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Pablo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jareszczuk sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pablo Pablo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Radomir Jareszczuk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jareszczuk is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pablo is doing well to control the position and prevent Jareszczuk from advancing to side control.
Jareszczuk controlling the action here.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Radomir Jareszczuk.

Jareszczuk scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pablo is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jareszczuk controls the position.
Pablo throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Radomir Jareszczuk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jareszczuk 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Radomir Jareszczuk!
A very excited looking Radomir Jareszczuk made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.