PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krzysztof Szczepansky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ervis Januzaj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ervis Januzaj will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Szczepansky
vs
Januzaj

200 cm
20
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Krzysztof Szczepansky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ervis Januzaj!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Januzaj throws a hook but Szczepansky blocks it.
Szczepansky will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Szczepansky tries to clinch but Januzaj is having none of it.
Januzaj throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Januzaj scores with a jab. Szczepansky acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Januzaj swinging wildly here.
Januzaj is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Szczepansky.
Januzaj misses with a jab, cross combination.
Januzaj throws a jab when Szczepansky was well out of range.
Szczepansky displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Januzaj throws out the jab.
Januzaj scores with a sloppy right hand. Szczepansky should have avoided that one.
Januzaj lands with a straight right. Szczepansky didn't see that one coming.

It looks like Krzysztof Szczepansky has been cut.
Szczepansky looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Januzaj is fending him off so far but Szczepansky persists. Nope, Januzaj circles away and we're back to standing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Szczepansky closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Januzaj quickly recovers to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Szczepansky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Januzaj defending well though.
Januzaj works his way to full guard. Good work.
Januzaj is pulling down on Szczepansky's head to control his posture.
Szczepansky trying to control the position from guard on top but Januzaj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Szczepansky scoring with punches to the head and body.

Januzaj pushes Szczepansky off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Januzaj connects with a body shot that sends Szczepansky's belly button to the back.
Januzaj misses with the combination.
Januzaj jabs Szczepansky right on the nose. Szczepansky blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szczepansky tries a head kick but it misses.
Szczepansky shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Januzaj as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krzysztof Szczepansky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Januzaj looks to score with a jab to the body but Szczepansky is just out of range.

Szczepansky shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Szczepansky showed some decent athleticism there.
Januzaj controlling the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szczepansky wants to control but Januzaj is keeping him busy.
Januzaj is looking to control Szczepansky's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Januzaj avoid being mounted?
Januzaj has his hands clasped together around Szczepansky's back. He's all about the action.
Szczepansky prevents Januzaj from improving his position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Ervis Januzaj hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Szczepansky fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Januzaj cracks Szczepansky with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Januzaj fails in his attempt to clinch.
Januzaj scores with a jab to the body.
Januzaj throws a shot to the body.
Januzaj's coach down at HARRY'S was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Januzaj's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Januzaj lands with an overhand left.
Szczepansky is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Januzaj swinging wildly here.
Januzaj throws a series of punches but Szczepansky avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Szczepansky goes for a double leg but Januzaj avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Januzaj continues to drive forward.
Szczepansky tries for a takedown but Januzaj manages to get underhooks.
Szczepansky tries to break the clinch but Januzaj is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ervis Januzaj dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Krzysztof Szczepansky's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Januzaj lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Szczepansky at a distance.
Januzaj is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Szczepansky shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Szczepansky shoots in for a takedown but Januzaj shows good takedown defense.
Szczepansky shoots in for a double leg but Januzaj sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krzysztof Szczepansky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Szczepansky takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Januzaj cracks Szczepansky with a right hand to the side of the head.

Szczepansky tries to keep at a distance but Januzaj has taken the fight into the clinch.

Januzaj breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Januzaj. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Januzaj with a nice cross.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Januzaj swinging wildly here.
Januzaj connects with a jab.

Krzysztof Szczepansky's cut is getting worse.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Januzaj forces Szczepansky back against the cage and clinches.
Szczepansky goes for a takedown in the clinch but Januzaj prevents it.

Januzaj pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Krzysztof Szczepansky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Januzaj shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Szczepansky eats them both and turns towards Januzaj to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Januzaj throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Januzaj lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Szczepansky dodges the punch combination from Januzaj.
Szczepansky on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ervis Januzaj is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Januzaj thuds a left hand into Szczepansky's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Januzaj lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Januzaj.

Krzysztof Szczepansky's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Szczepansky tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Szczepansky moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Januzaj throws a good cross that connects.
Good standup being displayed there by Januzaj as he connects with a hook.

Szczepansky is rocked!

Jeez, Krzysztof Szczepansky's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Januzaj fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Szczepansky to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Szczepansky looks to clinch but Januzaj throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Szczepansky taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ervis Januzaj!