PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sergej Smakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jano Jarzynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Smakov
vs
Jarzynski

183 cm
25
164 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
21
150 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergej Smakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jano Jarzynski!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smakov cracks Jarzynski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jarzynski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smakov sprawls well. Smakov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jarzynski gets slowly back to his feet.
Smakov clobbers Jarzynski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smakov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Smakov looks to land a combination but Jarzynski avoids it well.
Smakov scores with the left hand. Jarzynski knows he should have avoided that one.
Smakov tries to bum rush Jarzynski with a series of wild strikes but Jarzynski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice jab there from Smakov.
Smakov keeps the fight on the outside.
Smakov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jarzynski shoots for a takedown but Smakov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smakov connects with a crisp jab.
Sergej Smakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smakov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A bone on bone clash there as Jarzynski blocks the leg kick.
Smakov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jarzynski.
Nice uppercut there from Smakov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Smakov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smakov.
Smakov cracks Jarzynski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jarzynski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smakov.
Smakov throws a leg kick but Jarzynski checks it.
Jarzynski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice cross by Smakov.
Smakov connects with a looping right hand.
Smakov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jarzynski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jarzynski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jarzynski throws a head kick that misses.
Jarzynski looks winded!
Smakov catches Jarzynski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smakov lands with a hook. Jarzynski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smakov misses with a leg kick
and Jarzynski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jarzynski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sergej Smakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jano Jarzynski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarzynski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jarzynski walks into a jab.
Smakov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Smakov cracks Jarzynski with an open hand slap.
Smakov scores with a nice strike.
Smakov stuffs the takedown attempt from Jarzynski. Jarzynski gets slowly back to his feet.
Jarzynski tries to move into range but Smakov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jarzynski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smakov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jarzynski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smakov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jarzynski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smakov tries to avoid it but Jarzynski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smakov to the ground. Smakov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smakov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jab from Smakov.
Smakov's corner calls for a 1-2. Smakov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smakov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jarzynski.
Danga de danga de dang - Smakov scores with a four punch combination!
Jarzynski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smakov defends it nicely.
We've been informed that Jarzynski has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Smakov lands a jab to the nose.
Smakov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jarzynski.
Smakov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smakov misses with a low kick.
No luck for Jarzynski with that takedown attempt.
Smakov's corner calls for a 1-2. Smakov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Smakov misses.
Smakov blocks a head kick by Jarzynski.
Jarzynski tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smakov defends well and Jarzynski ends up having to push Smakov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smakov gets underhooks to prevent Jarzynski's takedown attempt.
Jarzynski has Smakov pressed against the cage, preventing Smakov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smakov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Jarzynski manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Smakov postures up.
Smakov tries to stand but Jarzynski is controlling from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smakov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Jarzynski is looking for a triangle but Smakov pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergej Smakov dominated that round.
That's time! Smakov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Smakov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jarzynski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smakov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smakov connects with a single shot there.
Smakov lands with a right hand.
Smakov lands a head shot.
Smakov lands with a cross.
Smakov lands a jab to the head.
Jarzynski throws a right and a left that Smakov avoids nicely.
Jarzynski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smakov connects with a looping right hand.
Smakov lands a two punch combo.
Smakov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jarzynski in his tracks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smakov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jarzynski on the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarzynski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smakov circles away.
Smakov lands with an uppercut that bounces Jarzynski off the cage and back into range.
Sloppy strikes from Jarzynski. Those never looked like landing.
Jarzynski needs to keep his hands up - Smakov had a free shot at his head there.
Smakov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jarzynski eats them both and turns towards Smakov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jarzynski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Smakov scores with a punch to the head.
Smakov connects with a looping right hand.
Jarzynski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smakov cracks Jarzynski with a good jab.
Smakov lands a glancing blow to the side of Jarzynski's head.
Jarzynski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smakov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smakov catches Jarzynski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jarzynski misses with a head kick.
Sergej Smakov is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarzynski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smakov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jarzynski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smakov stalks Jarzynski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jarzynski's face. Jarzynski staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice sprawl there from Smakov as Jarzynski shoots in.
Nice uppercut there from Smakov.
Smakov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jarzynski.
Jarzynski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smakov.
Jarzynski needs to keep his hands up - Smakov had a free shot at his head there.
Smakov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smakov wants it to stay on the feet.
Sergej Smakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jano Jarzynski.
Smakov keeps the fight on the outside.
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!
Jarzynski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sergej Smakov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smakov cracks Jarzynski with an open hand slap.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarzynski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jarzynski fails with a takedown attempt.
Smakov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smakov thuds his right hand into Jarzynski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smakov cracks a nice hook into Jarzynski's ribs.
Jarzynski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smakov is fending him off so far but Jarzynski persists. Nope, Smakov circles away and we're back to standing.
Smakov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smakov throws out a powerful jab.
Jarzynski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jarzynski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jarzynski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jarzynski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smakov is fending him off so far but Jarzynski persists. Nope, Smakov circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smakov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jarzynski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jarzynski has a takedown stuffed.
Smakov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smakov staying out of range there.
Smakov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jarzynski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smakov scores with the left hand. Jarzynski knows he should have avoided that one.
Jarzynski darts in looking for a takedown but Smakov gets double underhooks and turns Jarzynski into the cage.
Smakov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smakov tries to break free but Jarzynski pushes him back against the cage.

Jarzynski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smakov lands with a straight right. Jarzynski didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergej Smakov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Jarzynski instigates a clinch.
Smakov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smakov is trying to force a seperation but Jarzynski has the dominant position.
Smakov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Smakov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smakov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jarzynski has Smakov pressed against the cage, preventing Smakov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smakov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smakov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jarzynski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smakov's efforts to push away.
Smakov is trying to break free.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jarzynski throws an elbow but misses.
Smakov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarzynski has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smakov after a bit of a struggle.
Jarzynski keeps control of Smakov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jarzynski tries for a takedown but Smakov manages to get underhooks.
Smakov wants to break free but Jarzynski has control.
Smakov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smakov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smakov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smakov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smakov is trying to force a seperation but Jarzynski has the dominant position.

Jarzynski successfully pulls guard.
Smakov controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smakov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

We're going to have a standup here because Sergej Smakov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jarzynski takes one to the side of the head.
Smakov slaps away a takedown attempt from Jarzynski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sergej Smakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jano Jarzynski.
Jarzynski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jarzynski goes for a double leg but Smakov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smakov continues to drive forward.

Jarzynski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smakov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smakov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smakov misses with a wild combination.
Jarzynski shoots in for a takedown but Smakov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jarzynski looks for a takedown but Smakov sprawls well.
Jarzynski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smakov.
Smakov lands a jab to the nose.
Smakov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jarzynski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smakov.
Smakov misses with a looping left.
Jarzynski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smakov as he avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarzynski is looking to clinch but Smakov is avoiding it.
Nice uppercut lands for Smakov. That snapped Jarzynski's head back.
Jarzynski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smakov circles away.
Smakov lands with a cross.
Jarzynski walks into a straight right hand from Smakov.
Jarzynski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jarzynski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smakov lands with a good body shot.
Sergej Smakov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smakov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jarzynski throws a series of punches but Smakov avoids them all with ease.
Smakov scores with a punch to the head.
Jarzynski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jano Jarzynski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sergej Smakov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jarzynski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergej Smakov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smakov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergej Smakov!