PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nicoli Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and PiotruS Jedrzejewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jedrzejewski has chosen Dj Tiesto-Traffic as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. PiotruS Jedrzejewski is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Maximus
vs
Jedrzejewski

183 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

175 cm
23
185 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nicoli Maximus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, PiotruS Jedrzejewski!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jedrzejewski tries to clinch up.
Jedrzejewski tries for a takedown but Maximus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jedrzejewski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maximus as he avoids it easily.
Maximus avoids the head kick by Jedrzejewski.

Maximus looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Jedrzejewski kicks off Maximus and gets to his feet.
Jedrzejewski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jedrzejewski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nicoli Maximus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of PiotruS Jedrzejewski.

Jedrzejewski clinches up with Maximus and pushes him back against the cage.
Jedrzejewski tries to break the clinch but Maximus is controlling the position.
Maximus fails to pull guard.
Maximus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maximus has Jedrzejewski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jedrzejewski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Maximus is breathing heavily.

Maximus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jedrzejewski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jedrzejewski tries to clinch but Maximus moves out of range.
Maximus tries to clinch there but Jedrzejewski circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jedrzejewski counters with a one-two to the body.
Jedrzejewski tries to clinch up but Maximus circles away and keeps his distance.
Jedrzejewski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Jedrzejewski has taken the fight to the clinch.

Jedrzejewski manages to break the clinch.
Maximus tries for a takedown but Jedrzejewski circles away easily

and Jedrzejewski counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Maximus!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jedrzejewski cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Jedrzejewski looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jedrzejewski lands a heavy elbow.
Maximus sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Maximus trying to hold on to Jedrzejewski's head to control him but Jedrzejewski postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jedrzejewski.
Jedrzejewski wants to control but Maximus is keeping him busy.

Maximus has one foot on Jedrzejewski's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Maximus fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jedrzejewski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jedrzejewski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maximus swivels and escapes.
Maximus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maximus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus shoots in for a takedown but Jedrzejewski shows good takedown defense.
Jedrzejewski shoots and misses
and Maximus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jedrzejewski's knee momentarily.
Maximus tries to bum rush Jedrzejewski with a series of wild strikes but Jedrzejewski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maximus fails in his attempt to clinch.

Maximus feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Jedrzejewski uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Maximus takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jedrzejewski darts in trying to clinch
and Maximus counters with a left and a right that stings Jedrzejewski.
Jedrzejewski darts in trying to clinch

and Maximus moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus scores with a hook to the body.

Maximus breaks from the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jedrzejewski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jedrzejewski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Maximus unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jedrzejewski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jedrzejewski wants to break free but Maximus has control.
Maximus changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jedrzejewski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Maximus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jedrzejewski.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jedrzejewski loads up on a big right hand but Maximus slips the punch.
Horrible takedown by Jedrzejewski or perhaps it was just good defense by Maximus which made him look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

PiotruS Jedrzejewski 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.

Jedrzejewski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maximus.
Maximus avoids the head kick by Jedrzejewski.
Maximus keeps the fight on the outside.
Jedrzejewski throws a combination that misses
and Maximus counters with a three punch combo that has Jedrzejewski backing up. Jedrzejewski nods at Maximus to acknowledge the strikes.
Maximus tries to clinch up.
Jedrzejewski doesn't manage to clinch there - Maximus circles away.
Maximus closes the distance and clinches up with Jedrzejewski, looking for a takedown. Maximus pushes Jedrzejewski against the cage but Jedrzejewski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Jedrzejewski clinches up against the cage.
Jedrzejewski has had enough of the clinch but Maximus keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jedrzejewski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maximus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jedrzejewski.
Nicoli Maximus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jedrzejewski throws a one two combo.
Jedrzejewski drops his hands momentarily and Maximus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maximus throws a right and a left that Jedrzejewski avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jedrzejewski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maximus is fending him off so far but Jedrzejewski persists. Nope, Maximus circles away and we're back to standing.
Maximus has his takedown stuffed

and Jedrzejewski counters with a takedown into side control.
Jedrzejewski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maximus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maximus is looking for a sweep.

Jedrzejewski stands up and beckons Maximus to his feet.
Maximus wants to clinch
and Jedrzejewski counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Maximus fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicoli Maximus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maximus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Jedrzejewski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jedrzejewski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jedrzejewski passes to full mount!
Maximus wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus is desperately trying to improve his position but Jedrzejewski has a good base and remains in mount.
A nice elbow there by Jedrzejewski.
Jedrzejewski landing strikes, looking to finish!
Maximus is wriggling around trying to escape.
PiotruS Jedrzejewski has got the better of the ground game so far.
A nice elbow there by Jedrzejewski.
Jedrzejewski looking to control but Maximus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jedrzejewski lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Maximus tries to lock up and control but Jedrzejewski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jedrzejewski working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus taking shots to the head.
Maximus is trying to escape the mount.
Jedrzejewski pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jedrzejewski landing strikes, looking to finish!
Maximus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Maximus is working hard here to advance position.
Jedrzejewski lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Maximus hang on?
Maximus wants to control but Jedrzejewski is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jedrzejewski landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jedrzejewski scoring with strikes but Maximus is staying in there.
Maximus can't escape the position.
Jedrzejewski looking to finish Maximus with some ground and pound. This is bad for Maximus!
Jedrzejewski landing strikes, looking to finish!
Maximus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jedrzejewski trying to control but Maximus is having none of it.
Maximus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

PiotruS Jedrzejewski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Jedrzejewski throws a nice looking combination but Maximus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Jedrzejewski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jedrzejewski is looking to work some ground and pound but Maximus has wrist control.
Jedrzejewski works over Maximus with some ground and pound from guard.
Maximus wants to sweep but no luck.
Maximus wants to stand but Jedrzejewski is controlling the position.
Jedrzejewski throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maximus scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Jedrzejewski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Maximus has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jedrzejewski off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jedrzejewski closes the distance and pushes Maximus back into the cage.
Maximus tries for a takedown but Jedrzejewski manages to get underhooks.

Jedrzejewski breaks from the clinch.
Jedrzejewski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maximus finds it's way round the side to connect with Jedrzejewski's head.
Jedrzejewski fails with the takedown.
Maximus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jedrzejewski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Maximus moves into the clinch.
Maximus prevents the takedown attempt.
Maximus looking to stall.
Jedrzejewski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nicoli Maximus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of PiotruS Jedrzejewski.
Jedrzejewski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jedrzejewski prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jedrzejewski wants to break free but Maximus has control.
Jedrzejewski is pushing Maximus up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Maximus is trying to stall.

Jedrzejewski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Maximus.
Maximus wants to clinch up but Jedrzejewski keeps it at a distance.
Maximus lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jedrzejewski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maximus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jedrzejewski tries to avoid it but Maximus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jedrzejewski to the ground. Jedrzejewski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jedrzejewski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jedrzejewski stuffs the takedown attempt from Maximus. Maximus gets slowly back to his feet.
Maximus tries to clinch up but Jedrzejewski circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maximus closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Maximus lands in his opponent's guard.

Maximus stands up from Jedrzejewski's guard - Maximus perhaps looking for a knockout.
Maximus tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Jedrzejewski counters by moving into the clinch.
Jedrzejewski tries to score a body lock takedown but Maximus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Maximus looking to slow down the pace here.
Maximus tries a knee to the head but Jedrzejewski blocks it.
Maximus trying to land knees to the body.
Maximus avoiding damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Maximus as Jedrzejewski tries to tie him up.

Maximus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jedrzejewski keeps the fight on the outside.
Jedrzejewski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maximus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Maximus rushes Jedrzejewski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Maximus looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Maximus gets control of Jedrzejewski's arms and successfully pulls guard. Maximus will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Maximus working for a triangle but Jedrzejewski defends it easily.
Jedrzejewski wants to stand but Maximus has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nicoli Maximus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
PiotruS Jedrzejewski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Maximus looking for a guillotine here but Jedrzejewski defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nicoli Maximus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jedrzejewski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... PiotruS Jedrzejewski!