PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Odell Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrzej Jablonski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Ryan
vs
Jablonski

152 cm
21
278 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

201 cm
21
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Likes comics

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Odell Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrzej Jablonski!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jablonski scores with a takedown into Ryan's guard.
Ryan thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Jablonski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ryan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ryan throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ryan striking off his back but it's not causing Jablonski any problems.
Ryan trying to keep a closed guard but Jablonski is proving a slippery customer.
Ryan wants to sweep here but Jablonski controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jablonski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan working a defensive guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jablonski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jablonski wants it to stay on the feet.
Jablonski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ryan.
Jablonski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Jablonski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ryan is trying to defend but Jablonski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ryan manages to get to full guard.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Jablonski from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ryan is pulling down on Jablonski's head to control his posture.
Jablonski controlling from the top position.
Ryan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jablonski trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jablonski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jablonski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ryan's waist but Ryan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jablonski off to one side.
Jablonski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ryan swivels and escapes.
It looked like Ryan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jablonski.
Odell Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrzej Jablonski.

Ryan moves into the clinch successfully.
Ryan is trying to break the clinch but Jablonski is controlling him.

Ryan manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jablonski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ryan as he jumps to the side.
Jablonski has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Ryan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ryan dives in and grabs Jablonski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jablonski pushes down on Ryan's head and hops out.
Jablonski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Ryan gets caught napping as Jablonski dives in and scores a takedown. Ryan manages to retain guard.
Jablonski looks winded!
Ryan thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryan thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ryan throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jablonski fails to land the takedown.

Jablonski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jablonski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ryan is trying to keep Jablonski in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jablonski is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jablonski manages to get himself to full guard.

Ryan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ryan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ryan trying to control but Jablonski is working from the bottom.
Ryan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ryan wants to stand but Jablonski has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ryan being controlled here momentarily.
Ryan wants to get up but he can't break Jablonski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jablonski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jablonski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ryan defends it nicely.
Jablonski tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ryan defends well and Jablonski ends up having to push Ryan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Odell Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrzej Jablonski.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jablonski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ryan.

Jablonski drives through with a takedown into Ryan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jablonski is breathing heavily.
Ryan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jablonski's guard.

Jablonski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Jablonski keeps moving.
Jablonski wants to improve his position but instead Ryan has moved into half guard.
Jablonski is refusing to be controlled, as Ryan sits in half guard.
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. Ryan connects with a nice short shot to Jablonski's temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ryan wants to stand up but Jablonski is controlling the position.

Ryan escapes and gets back to his feet.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Ryan enables Jablonski to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ryan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryan trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Jablonski stopping the sweep attempt from Ryan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Andrzej Jablonski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Jablonski shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ryan's guard.
Jablonski postures up.
Ryan trying to strike off his back.
Ryan striking off his back but it's not causing Jablonski any problems.
Jablonski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ryan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Jablonski keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan throws a big elbow that misses.
Ryan wants to get up but he can't break Jablonski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ryan stands up from Jablonski's guard - Ryan perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nice sprawl there from Ryan as Jablonski shoots in.
It looked like Ryan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jablonski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ryan shoots in but Jablonski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ryan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ryan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Jablonski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jablonski shoots in but no luck this time.
Ryan shoots for a takedown but Jablonski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Odell Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jablonski shoots in for a takedown but Ryan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jablonski misses with a takedown attempt - Ryan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jablonski is defended easily by Ryan.
Ryan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jablonski swivels and escapes.
Ryan fails with the takedown

and Jablonski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ryan.
Ryan thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ryan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Ryan tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

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.
Ryan trying to control the pace.
Ryan trying to control from half guard but Jablonski is working away.
Ryan tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryan is trying to control. Jablonski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andrzej Jablonski.
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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrzej Jablonski!
Andrzej Jablonski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.