PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Szymon Jablonski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Szymon Jablonski has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Anderson
vs
Jablonski

199 cm
25
279 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

195 cm
21
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, George Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Szymon Jablonski!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jablonski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

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

Jablonski tries to keep at a distance but Anderson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Jablonski pulls guard successfully.
Jablonski keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jablonski has Anderson pulled in close to control his posture.
Jablonski working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Jablonski.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jablonski looking to control but Anderson passes into half guard.
Jablonski is trying to maintain the position but Anderson is very close to passing his half guard.
Jablonski is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Anderson jumps into side control!
Anderson working away.
Jablonski is pushing Anderson's head away, looking to escape. Anderson manages to hold on to the position though.
Anderson happy to just control the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jablonski wants to get back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jablonski tries to bench press Anderson off him but Anderson keeps the position.

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

Anderson tries to sprawl but Jablonski drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Anderson is not content to let Jablonski control the position.
Anderson controlling the position well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to control but can't.
Anderson is controlling Jablonski's trapped leg to prevent Jablonski from advancing to side control.
Jablonski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Anderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jablonski.
Anderson tries to get to full guard but Jablonski has control of the leg.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

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.
Anderson is not content to let Jablonski control the position.

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

Anderson has Jablonski up against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson trying to stall but Jablonski improves his position.
Jablonski takes an elbow to the temple.

Jablonski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
George Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Jablonski moves into the clinch successfully.
Anderson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jablonski walks away with a smile on his face. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Anderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Jablonski jumps guard.
Jablonski is looking to stand back up but Anderson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jablonski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Szymon Jablonski dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Anderson drives through and clinches with Jablonski against the cage.
Anderson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jablonski tries to circle away but Anderson has him pinned against the cage.

Jablonski has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Anderson is trying to keep an underhook but Jablonski manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Jablonski stalling away here and it's allowed Anderson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

Jablonski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jablonski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jablonski postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson working a defensive guard but Jablonski passes into half guard.

Anderson is defending against the submission attempts here by Jablonski.
Jablonski wants to stand up but Anderson is controlling the position.
Anderson is looking to control Jablonski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anderson avoid being mounted?

Jablonski is looking for a kimura but Anderson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jablonski to get the leverage.

That's two 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.
Jablonski is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Anderson!
Anderson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Anderson regains half guard.
Jablonski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Anderson is defending against the submission attempts here by Jablonski.
Jablonski is breathing heavily.
Jablonski is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Anderson manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Jablonski is proving a slippery customer.
Jablonski stays in close to Anderson's body and controls the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jablonski lands with a hook. Anderson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

It looks like George Anderson has been cut.
Szymon Jablonski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jablonski is looking to land body kicks.

Jablonski closes the distance and clinches.

Jablonski manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to clinch up but Jablonski keeps it at a distance.
Jablonski is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jablonski throws a head kick that misses
and Anderson counters with a left and a right that stings Jablonski.

Jablonski gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Jablonski has hold of one of Anderson's legs. Anderson is fighting the takedown attempt but Jablonski gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Anderson is controlling Jablonski's posture.
Jablonski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Anderson pulls Jablonski in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Szymon Jablonski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on George Anderson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Anderson has closed the distance and engaged Jablonski in a clinch.
Anderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jablonski is defending well for now.

Jablonski gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Jablonski from controlling successfully.
Anderson is trying to control the position but Jablonski postures up.
Szymon Jablonski 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.

Jablonski stands up from Anderson's guard - Jablonski perhaps looking for a knockout.
A combination from Jablonski does no damage.
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Jablonski pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jablonski darts in and clinches Anderson up against the cage.
Anderson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jablonski pulls his leg out and moves away.

Jablonski closes the distance and clinches.
Anderson throws an elbow but it misses.

Jablonski manages to pull guard.
Jablonski keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jablonski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anderson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jablonski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jablonski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is stalling in the full guard.

Jablonski working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Anderson has passed into half guard!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Anderson in particular looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Anderson.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Anderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anderson wants to clinch up but Jablonski keeps it at a distance.

Jablonski drives through and clinches with Anderson against the cage.
Anderson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Anderson working aggressively here.

Jablonski ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jablonski no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jablonski tries to strike from the bottom.

Jablonski throws his legs up looking for a submission but Anderson uses it to pass to side control.
Anderson controlling from side mount.
Jablonski tries to control but Anderson manages to take his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Szymon Jablonski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jablonski 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Szymon Jablonski!
An out of breath Szymon Jablonski thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.