PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Statham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janek Dzwignia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Statham looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Statham
vs
Dzwignia

178 cm
25
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

150 cm
25
190 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Statham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Janek Dzwignia!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dzwignia takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dzwignia misses with a series of wild punches.
Statham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dzwignia closes this distance looking for a takedown but Statham circles away.
We've been told by Statham's head coaches at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Statham lands with a kick to the temple. Dzwignia shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Janek Dzwignia has been cut.
Dzwignia looks winded!
A head kick misses from Dzwignia.
Statham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dzwignia lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Statham lands with a thumping leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Dzwignia.
Statham swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A good leg kick by Statham.
Statham slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Statham scores with a jab. Dzwignia acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Statham scores with a head kick. Dzwignia tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Statham blocks a head kick by Dzwignia.
Dzwignia has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Statham is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

Dzwignia fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Statham to the ground. Dzwignia is now in Statham's guard.
Statham is trying to keep Dzwignia in close.
Statham knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dzwignia on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Statham keeping moving, preventing Dzwignia from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Statham avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dzwignia drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Statham manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dzwignia has Statham in his guard.

Statham wanted to stand there but Dzwignia had control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dzwignia pulls Statham in to control the position.
Let's hope that Dzwignia 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.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Statham cracks a nice hook into Dzwignia's ribs.
Statham scores with a head kick.
Statham dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzwignia avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Statham - that will leave a mark!
Dzwignia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Statham dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dzwignia. That did some damage!
Statham throws a series of punches but Dzwignia moves out of range.
Dzwignia misses with a series of wild punches.
Statham bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dzwignia's head.
Statham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Dzwignia closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dzwignia wants to control but Statham is keeping him busy.

Dzwignia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dzwignia goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Statham has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dzwignia but great work by Statham.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Statham wants to control but Dzwignia is keeping him busy.
Dzwignia is trying to improve his position.
Dzwignia is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Statham's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Statham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Janek Dzwignia's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Statham throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jason Statham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Statham leaves Dzwignia with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Statham slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Statham buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dzwignia takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dzwignia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Statham pinned against the cage. Statham gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Statham throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dzwignia walks forward, straight into a front kick from Statham.
Good exchange - Statham coming out on top.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Statham lands with a nice combination. Dzwignia backs away looking to recover.
Statham goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
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!
Dzwignia takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzwignia looks to land a combination but Statham avoids it well.
Statham lands a nice looking body kick.
Statham comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Statham fails to land with a series of punches.

Dzwignia shoots in and bounces Statham off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dzwignia is looking to work some ground and pound but Statham has wrist control.
Statham looking to control.
Dzwignia is looking to work some ground and pound but Statham has wrist control.

Statham working for a triangle but Dzwignia defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dzwignia controls from within his opponent's guard.
Janek Dzwignia has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dzwignia throws a right hand that Statham ducks under and follows up with a left that Statham also avoids with ease.
Statham throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Dzwignia decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Statham's guard.
Statham keeping moving, preventing Dzwignia from controlling successfully.
Dzwignia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dzwignia trying to control but Statham is working from the bottom.

Dzwignia drops back, looking for a kneebar! Statham looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Statham looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Statham!

The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dzwignia tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Statham dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Janek Dzwignia's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Statham tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dzwignia is able to avoid easily.
Statham misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Statham does no damage.
Dzwignia steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Statham.
Statham throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dzwignia.
Dzwignia throws a body punch but Statham moves out of range.
Dzwignia misses with a few strikes there.
Statham lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Statham.
Statham throws a body kick that misses.

Dzwignia gets a takedown into half guard.
Dzwignia sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Statham defending well though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Dzwignia is trying for a kimura here. Statham looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Dzwignia wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Janek Dzwignia!