PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bring Ithome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artur Syrowatka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Syrowatka has chosen Slash - Nothing to Say as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Ithome
vs
Syrowatka

189 cm
23
210 lbs
4 - 8 - 0

186 cm
31
216 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Bring Ithome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artur Syrowatka!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ithome shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Syrowatka eats them both and turns towards Ithome to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

It looks like Artur Syrowatka has been cut.
Ithome misses with a wild combination.
Syrowatka throws a low kick but Ithome avoids it.
Syrowatka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ithome misses with a double jab
and Syrowatka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Syrowatka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ithome went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ithome cracks Syrowatka with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ithome looks to land a combination but Syrowatka avoids it well.
Syrowatka unleashes a big counter combination but Ithome bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Some wild striking there from Ithome.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ithome throws a series of punches but Syrowatka moves out of range.
Bring Ithome seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ithome walks into a straight right hand from Syrowatka.
Ithome misses with a double jab.
Syrowatka doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Syrowatka defending well as Ithome loads up on a big left hand.
Syrowatka throws a good cross that connects.
No joy there for Syrowatka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ithome dodges the punch combination from Syrowatka.
Ithome went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Syrowatka digs a good body shot into Ithome's ribs.
Donk. Syrowatka catches Ithome right on the button with a cross.
Ithome falls off balance throwing a combination
and Syrowatka counters with a left to the body.
Ithome throws a series of punches but Syrowatka avoids them all with ease.
Ithome looks to land a combination but Syrowatka avoids it well.
Syrowatka throws the kick towards the body but Ithome avoids it.
Syrowatka dodges the punch combination from Ithome.
Ithome takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ithome lands with a thumping leg kick.
Syrowatka thumps Ithome with a low kick.
Syrowatka connects with a body shot.
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!
Syrowatka scores with a sloppy right hand. Ithome should have avoided that one.
Ithome dodges the punch combination from Syrowatka.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syrowatka misses with a head kick.
Ithome misses with a double jab
and Syrowatka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Syrowatka. Ithome does a little dance to reset his feet.
Syrowatka just misses with a punch to the body.
Syrowatka has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Syrowatka throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ithome swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ithome tries to bum rush Syrowatka with a series of wild strikes but Syrowatka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Syrowatka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Syrowatka misses with a body kick.
Ithome attempts a counter takedown but Syrowatka avoids it well and moves away.
A head kick misses from Ithome.
Ithome takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ithome ducks right into an uppercut from Syrowatka.
Syrowatka punishes Ithome's body with a nice straight punch.
Syrowatka swinging wildly here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ithome throws a left and a right that both miss
and Syrowatka counters with a straight right hand.
Syrowatka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ithome misses with a right hand
and Ithome takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Ithome.
Ithome dodges the punch combination from Syrowatka.
Syrowatka misses with a few strikes there.
Syrowatka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Syrowatka slips a jab and a cross from Ithome.
Syrowatka throws a right and a left that Ithome avoids nicely.
Syrowatka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ithome fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Syrowatka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ithome.
Syrowatka misses with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ithome lands a two punch combo.
Ithome showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Syrowatka.
Ithome uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Syrowatka.
Ithome throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ithome throws a nice looking combination but Syrowatka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Syrowatka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ithome misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ithome moves out of range as Syrowatka throws a body kick.
Syrowatka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ithome was well out of range. Poor timing from Syrowatka.
Ithome throws a hook but Syrowatka blocks it.
Syrowatka is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ithome had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ithome misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Syrowatka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ithome has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Syrowatka looks to land a combination but Ithome avoids it well.
Syrowatka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Syrowatka on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artur Syrowatka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Artur Syrowatka's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A combination from Ithome does no damage.
Ithome steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Syrowatka. That one must have hurt.
Syrowatka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Syrowatka closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ithome moves out of range of the body kick.
Syrowatka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ithome throws a series of punches but Syrowatka moves out of range.
Syrowatka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Syrowatka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ithome sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ithome appears to be looking for a big counter.
Syrowatka throws a series of punches but Ithome moves out of range.
A punch combination from Syrowatka misses.
Ithome throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Syrowatka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ithome moves away.
Ithome misses with a wild combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Ithome.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ithome scores with a three punch combo!
Ithome swings for the body but Syrowatka moves out of range.
Syrowatka lands a jab to the nose.
Ithome lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Syrowatka circles away quickly and effectively.
Syrowatka tries a head kick but it misses.
Syrowatka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bring Ithome is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ithome lands with a nice body punch.
Syrowatka slips a jab and a cross from Ithome.
Ithome misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ithome looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ithome might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Syrowatka misses with a wild combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ithome throws a series of punches but Syrowatka moves out of range.
Syrowatka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Syrowatka jabs Ithome to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Syrowatka.
Ithome misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ithome throws a right hand that Syrowatka ducks under and follows up with a left that Syrowatka also avoids with ease.
Ithome misses the jab.
Syrowatka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ithomes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Syrowatka throws a head kick that misses.
Ithome fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Syrowatka on the side of the head.
Ithome throws a jab but it's blocked by Syrowatka.
Syrowatka throws a nice looking combination but Ithome bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ithome went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ithome swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Syrowatka lands a really nice looking cross but Ithome seems unphased.
Syrowatka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ithome moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Syrowatka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Syrowatka dips to his left and cracks Ithome with an uppercut!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ithome fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ithome checks a low kick from Syrowatka.
Syrowatka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Syrowatka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ithome moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ithome fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ithome dodges the punch combination from Syrowatka.
Ithome slips a jab and a cross from Syrowatka.
Syrowatka dodges the punch combination from Ithome.
A nice side step and Syrowatka releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Syrowatka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ithome uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Syrowatka.
Ithome falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Syrowatka to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Syrowatka misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ithome misses with a wild combination.
Ithome is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Syrowatka lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Syrowatka dodges the punch combination from Ithome.
Syrowatka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ithome misses with a series of wild punches.
Ithome swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ithome is looking to chop away at Syrowatka's legs.
Syrowatka misses with a body kick.
Ithome throws a left and a right that both miss
and Syrowatka counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Syrowatka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ithome.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artur Syrowatka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Artur Syrowatka's cut.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Ithome throws a jab when Syrowatka was well out of range.
Ithome misses with a series of wild punches.
Ithome lands a really nice looking cross but Syrowatka seems unphased.
Ithome throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ithome misses with a combination
and Syrowatka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Syrowatka dodges the punch combination from Ithome.
Syrowatka connects with a right hand. Ithome shakes it off.
Ithome looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syrowatka fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Syrowatka connects with a nice looking jab.
Ithome on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Syrowatka works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Syrowatka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ithome doesn't seem bothered though.
Syrowatka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ithomes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Syrowatka throws a low kick but Ithome moves out of range easily.
Syrowatka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ithome.
Syrowatka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Syrowatka.
Ithome avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ithome on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ithome falls off balance throwing a combination
and Syrowatka counters with a two punch combo.
Syrowatka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Syrowatka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ithome throws a nice looking combination but Syrowatka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ithome throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Ithome, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Syrowatka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Syrowatka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ithome sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ithome tries to move into range but Syrowatka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice shot lands for Syrowatka.
Syrowatka checks a low kick from Ithome.
Syrowatka digs a good body shot into Ithome's ribs.
Syrowatka scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Syrowatka throws a jab but it's blocked by Ithome.
Artur Syrowatka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Syrowatka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Syrowatka checks a leg kick.
Syrowatka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ithome throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Syrowatka.
Jab from Syrowatka.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ithome finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Syrowatka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Syrowatka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ithome's corner calls for a 1-2. Ithome obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ithome misses with a low kick.
Ithome misses with a series of wild punches.
Ithome wants to slow Syrowatka down by chopping away at his legs.
Syrowatka scores with a jab to the body.
Ithome tries to bum rush Syrowatka with a series of wild strikes but Syrowatka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Syrowatka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Syrowatka lands an overhand right.
Ithome throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Syrowatka lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice body punch from Syrowatka.
Syrowatka cracks a nice hook into Ithome's ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left and a right from Syrowatka both land. Nice combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Ithome.
Syrowatka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ithome moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Syrowatka connects with a high kick.
Ithome looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ithome throws a right and a left that Syrowatka avoids nicely.
Ithome fails to land with a series of punches.
Syrowatka scores with a decent looking hook.
Ithome throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Syrowatka.
A combination from Ithome does no damage.
As Ithome backs off Syrowatka throws a huge counter combo but Ithome manages to avoid it all.
Artur Syrowatka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ithome on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Syrowatka misses with a wild combination.
Bring Ithome has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big right from Ithome misses.
Decent striking displayed by Syrowatka there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Artur Syrowatka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Syrowatka 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artur Syrowatka!
After winning the bout, Artur Syrowatka thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.