PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Boyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artur Szpilka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Boyer
vs
Szpilka

171 cm
19
214 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

190 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Can Moonwalk

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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charles Boyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artur Szpilka!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Szpilka dives in and scores a takedown into Boyer's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Szpilka controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boyer is striking but Szpilka is not phased and passes to half guard.

Szpilka decides to stand and escape the position.

Szpilka closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Boyer's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyer trying to strike off his back.
Szpilka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boyer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Szpilka stops Boyer from standing up.
Szpilka seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Szpilka 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.
Szpilka advances position into side control!

Szpilka is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Boyer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Szpilka trying to control the action but Boyer is working from the bottom.
Boyer is being controlled here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
It looks like Szpilka might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Szpilka trying to control the position but Boyer is working away.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boyer scores with a decent looking hook.

Boyer gets caught flat footed, as Szpilka shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Szpilka throws a strike but Boyer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Szpilka is trying to keep Boyer in close.
Szpilka has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boyer postures up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Szpilka scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Szpilka content to control rather than advance.
Boyer tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artur Szpilka dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Szpilka looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Szpilka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Szpilka wants to pass the guard but Boyer is keeping the position.
Szpilka trying to control but Boyer is working from the bottom.
Szpilka engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Szpilka tries to free his leg and advance position but Boyer is retaining full guard.
Artur Szpilka has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyer throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Szpilka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boyer throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boyer throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Szpilka scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Szpilka trying to control the action but Boyer is working from the bottom.
Szpilka just content to control the position.
Boyer dodges the ground and pound from Szpilka.
Szpilka is looking to take a break and control but Boyer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szpilka in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Szpilka blocks the strikes from Boyer.
Boyer is trying to get back to half guard.
Szpilka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boyer keeps working.
Boyer wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Szpilka closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Boyer did well to prevent Szpilka getting side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szpilka passes to side control.
Szpilka postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Boyer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boyer is trying to buck Szpilka off.
Boyer throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Boyer tries to improve position but can't.
Szpilka trying to control the position but Boyer is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boyer trying to remain calm as Szpilka controls from the top position.

Szpilka wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Boyer, who protects the arm well.
Boyer misses with a strike from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Szpilka instigates a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Boyer breaks from the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boyer.
Szpilka steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Boyer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artur Szpilka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Szpilka feints and as Boyer raises his hands in defense, Szpilka changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Boyer is striking from the bottom but Szpilka uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Boyer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boyer really is a fat lump.
Boyer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Szpilka is keen to just control but Boyer is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szpilka looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Szpilka is trying to control the action in half guard but Boyer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Szpilka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyer missing with punches from the bottom.
Szpilka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Szpilka throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Boyer to regain full guard.
Szpilka slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Boyer.

Szpilka is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boyer sees it coming and defends easily.
Szpilka throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Boyer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Boyer.
Szpilka passes Boyer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Szpilka slows the pace down in half guard.
Boyer is not content to let Szpilka control the position.
Szpilka is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Szpilka looking to control but Boyer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boyer bucks Szpilka off and manages to get back to his feet!

Szpilka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boyer, pushing him back against the cage.

Boyer decides to pull guard.

Boyer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Szpilka defends it easily.
Szpilka is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szpilka wants to control from the top but Boyer keeps moving.
Boyer lands a decent shot there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boyer keeping moving, preventing Szpilka from controlling successfully.
Szpilka postures up in Boyer's guard and throws a big left but Boyer blocks it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Artur Szpilka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Szpilka winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 26:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artur Szpilka!