PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Jerzykowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Jerzykowski told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Stark
vs
Jerzykowski

195 cm
22
270 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

189 cm
22
222 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Jerzykowski!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jerzykowski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jerzykowski lands in his opponent's guard.
Jerzykowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stark preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jerzykowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jerzykowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jerzykowski postures up and lands a big shot to Stark's brow.
Jerzykowski trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
Jerzykowski postures up in Stark's guard and throws a big left but Stark blocks it.
Stark keeping moving, preventing Jerzykowski from controlling successfully.
Jerzykowski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Stark kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Stark is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jerzykowski wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving.
Jerzykowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jerzykowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stark swinging wilding here.
Stark scores with a jab. Jerzykowski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stark lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like Jake Jerzykowski has been cut.
Stark fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Stark.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jerzykowski slips a jab and a cross from Stark.
Stark throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stark is breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stark looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck for Jerzykowski with that takedown attempt.
Stark keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stark misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stark's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Stark duly obliges.
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!
Stark looks to score with a jab to the body but Jerzykowski is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jerzykowski has a takedown stuffed.
Bobby Stark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Jerzykowski.

Jerzykowski drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jerzykowski looking to pass the guard.
Jerzykowski won't allow Stark to get back to his feet.
Stark is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jerzykowski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stark utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jerzykowski chips away with some ground and pound.
Stark wants to stand and escape but Jerzykowski is having none of it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stark throws a hook to the side of Jerzykowski's head but Jerzykowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jerzykowski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stark as he avoids it easily.
Jerzykowski shoots in looking for a takedown. Stark tries to sprawl out of it but Jerzykowski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stark manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stark throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Stark dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Jerzykowski's cut.
That's time! Stark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Stark swats away the attempt to clinch by Jerzykowski.

That has opened up Jake Jerzykowski's cut even more.
No luck for Jerzykowski with that takedown attempt.
Stark will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jerzykowski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stark backs up against the cage.
Jerzykowski avoids the body shot from Stark.
Jerzykowski has a takedown stuffed.
Jerzykowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bobby Stark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Jerzykowski.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stark thuds a left hand into Jerzykowski's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Stark clinches up against the cage.
Jerzykowski is pressed up against the cage. Stark has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jerzykowski down to the mat. Jerzykowski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stark throws a series of punches but Jerzykowski avoids them all with ease.

Jerzykowski gets a takedown into half guard.
Jerzykowski wants to control but Stark is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jerzykowski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jerzykowski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stark has a hand on Jerzykowski's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Jerzykowski takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Stark tries to lock up and control but Jerzykowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jerzykowski working the ground and pound effectively.
Stark wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jerzykowski.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

Jerzykowski is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Stark is surviving well by controlling Jerzykowski's body position as best he can.
Jerzykowski punching from mount but Stark doing a good job of avoiding damage.

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.
Stark is looking to improve his position but Jerzykowski isn't that keen on the idea.
Stark is working hard here to advance position.
Jerzykowski wants to control but Stark has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Jerzykowski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jerzykowski misses with a head shot. Stark uses the momentum to regain guard.
Stark is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Jerzykowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jake Jerzykowski's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Stark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jerzykowski.
Jerzykowski misses with a takedown attempt - Stark sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stark will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jerzykowski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stark but Stark pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stark misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark has his takedown stuffed

and Jerzykowski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stark tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jerzykowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Stark is retaining full guard.
Stark wants to get back to his feet but Jerzykowski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stark keeping moving, preventing Jerzykowski from controlling successfully.
Jerzykowski stays in close to Stark's body and controls the position.
Stark is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jerzykowski is controlling him.
Stark keeping moving, preventing Jerzykowski from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Jerzykowski 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.
Stark looking for a sweep. Not yet Stark, not yet.
Jerzykowski pushes down on Stark's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stark is looking to escape.
Stark tries to kick Jerzykowski off in order to stand up. Jerzykowski Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

Jerzykowski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stark is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jerzykowski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stark is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stark is not content to let Jerzykowski control the position.

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.
Stark regains half guard, as Jerzykowski was trying to land strikes.

Stark manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Stark gets caught flat footed, as Jerzykowski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Stark preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jerzykowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jerzykowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Stark has wrist control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Jerzykowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jerzykowski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Jerzykowski!