PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isaiah Sturridge (ranked 4431 p4p, 549 weight class) and Krzysztof Bobaszewski (ranked 4565 p4p, 561 weight class). Sturridge comes to the cage accompanied by 0 Eight - By: Sap. 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.

Sturridge
vs
Bobaszewski

188 cm
25
220 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

191 cm
27
209 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaiah Sturridge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Krzysztof Bobaszewski!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bobaszewski goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Isaiah Sturridge has been cut.
Bobaszewski slips a jab and a cross from Sturridge.
Sturridge misses with a series of wild punches.
Bobaszewski has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sturridge is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sturridge throws the left hand but Bobaszewski avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Bobaszewski.
Bobaszewski slips under a jab from Sturridge.
Bobaszewski slips a jab and a cross from Sturridge.
Sturridge swinging wildly here.
Bobaszewski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sturridge tries to counter by clinching up but Bobaszewski breaks away and moves out of range.
Sturridge circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sturridge moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bobaszewski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bobaszewski shapes to counter with a head kick.
Sturridge takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sturridge chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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!
Sturridge is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bobaszewski.
Bobaszewski tries to clinch but Sturridge moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Bobaszewski. Those never looked like landing.
Bobaszewski throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sturridge.
Sturridge misses with a double jab.
Isaiah Sturridge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobaszewski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sturridge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Sturridge wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bobaszewski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've been hearing reports that Sturridge has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sturridge loads up on a big right hand but Bobaszewski slips the punch.
Sturridge throws a lazy right hand but Bobaszewski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sturridge scores with a jab. Bobaszewski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Sturridge blocks the leg kick.
Sturridge throws an overhand right that lands on Bobaszewski's shoulder, as Bobaszewski tries to avoid the shot.
Sturridge on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sturridge walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bobaszewski.
Bobaszewski throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bobaszewski throws a head kick that misses.
Sturridge goes for a double leg but Bobaszewski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bobaszewski continues to drive forward.
Despite the aggression on Bobaszewski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sturridge doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bobaszewski counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sturridge sizes up Bobaszewski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bobaszewski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krzysztof Bobaszewski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bobaszewski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bobaszewski sizes up Sturridge with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bobaszewski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bobaszewski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobaszewski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sturridge is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bobaszewski.
No joy there for Sturridge, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bobaszewski throws a body kick that misses.
Bobaszewski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bobaszewski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sturridge.
Bobaszewski tries a head kick but it misses.
Sturridge bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bobaszewski misses with a few strikes there.
Bobaszewski avoids the head kick by Sturridge.
Bobaszewski moves out of range as Sturridge strikes.
Bobaszewski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bobaszewski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sturridge throws a leg kick
and Bobaszewski counters with a series of strikes. Sturridge will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sturridge scores with a hook.
Sturridge cracks Bobaszewski with an open hand slap.
Some wild striking there from Bobaszewski.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturridge cracks Bobaszewski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bobaszewski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sturridge scores with a jab to the head.
Bobaszewski's corner calls for a 1-2. Bobaszewski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sturridge is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from Sturridge misses.

Sturridge tries to keep at a distance but Bobaszewski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bobaszewski has a couple of punches blocked by Sturridge.
Sturridge misses with a punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Sturridge.
Bobaszewski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bobaszewski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sturridge backwards.
Bobaszewski avoids the elbow strike from Sturridge, against the cage.
Bobaszewski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Sturridge jumps guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sturridge has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bobaszewski wants to control from the top but Sturridge keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobaszewski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bobaszewski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Sturridge working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bobaszewski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bobaszewski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Sturridge is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bobaszewski defends well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bobaszewski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Krzysztof Bobaszewski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Isaiah Sturridge's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bobaszewski throws a sloppy head kick and Sturridge moves out of range easily.
Sturridge swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bobaszewski throws a head kick that Sturridge semi-blocks.
An inside leg kick lands from Sturridge.
Krzysztof Bobaszewski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sturridge lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bobaszewski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sturridge's calf.

Sturridge feints and as Bobaszewski raises his hands in defense, Sturridge changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Bobaszewski scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sturridge throws a lazy uppercut
and Bobaszewski counters with a series of strikes. Sturridge will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bobaszewski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sturridge.
Krzysztof Bobaszewski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bobaszewski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bobaszewski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

Sturridge drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sturridge passes Bobaszewski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sturridge scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sturridge is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bobaszewski is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobaszewski is trying to control but can't.
Bobaszewski wants to get back to his feet.

Sturridge seems to be working for a kimura but Bobaszewski defends the submission attempt.
Isaiah Sturridge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Sturridge is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bobaszewski keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Bobaszewski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sturridge working over Bobaszewski with some ground and pound. Bobaszewski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sturridge landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bobaszewski is trying to get back to full guard.
Bobaszewski is trying to maintain the position but Sturridge is very close to passing his half guard.

Sturridge wants to work for an arm triangle but Bobaszewski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bobaszewski is trying to control but Sturridge passes into side control!
Bobaszewski tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturridge lands a nice forearm strike.

Sturridge tries for a kimura but Bobaszewski is defending well.
Bobaszewski is trying to control Sturridge's posture but Sturridge avoids it.

Sturridge tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sturridge has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Sturridge is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bobaszewski has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bobaszewski pushes Sturridge away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sturridge gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobaszewski tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Sturridge easily slips into full mount!
Sturridge raining down shots from the mount!
Sturridge putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sturridge fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bobaszewski is trying to stand up.
Bobaszewski swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Sturridge looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sturridge is landing with some decent strikes but Bobaszewski is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Isaiah Sturridge dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Isaiah Sturridge's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Sturridge misses with a combination
and Bobaszewski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bobaszewski misses with a two punch combination.
Sturridge throws the left hand but Bobaszewski avoids the punch easily.
As Sturridge backs off Bobaszewski throws a huge counter combo but Sturridge manages to avoid it all.

Sturridge closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bobaszewski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bobaszewski takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

Sturridge is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bobaszewski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bobaszewski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobaszewski wants to pass the guard but Sturridge is defending well.
Sturridge gets back to full guard.
Bobaszewski postures up and lands a big shot to Sturridge's brow.
Sturridge 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.
Bobaszewski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bobaszewski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sturridge wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sturridge looking to control.
Sturridge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bobaszewski is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bobaszewski looking to sit in guard and control but Sturridge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Sturridge keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bobaszewski's head.
Bobaszewski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sturridge postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sturridge postures up in Bobaszewski's guard and throws a big left but Bobaszewski blocks it.
Sturridge connects with a couple of short punches.
Sturridge trying to control the position from guard on top but Bobaszewski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bobaszewski manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobaszewski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sturridge shoots in and drives through. Bobaszewski sprawls well.
Bobaszewski throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bobaszewski throws a head kick but Sturridge moves out of range.
Sturridge swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bobaszewski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bobaszewski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sturridge feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bobaszewskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Good standup being displayed there by Sturridge as he connects with a hook.
Sturridge throws a nice head kick!
Sturridge blocks a head kick by Bobaszewski.
Sturridge misses with a wild body shot.
Sturridge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bobaszewski.
Bobaszewski tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sturridge showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bobaszewski.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobaszewski's corner calls for a 1-2. Bobaszewski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bobaszewski ducks under a wild hook from Sturridge.
Despite the aggression on Bobaszewski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bobaszewski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sturridge shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bobaszewski as he avoids it easily.
Bobaszewski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bobaszewski moves out of range as Sturridge strikes.
As Sturridge backs off Bobaszewski throws a huge counter combo but Sturridge manages to avoid it all.
Sturridge throws the left hand but Bobaszewski avoids the punch easily.
A combination from Bobaszewski does no damage.
Sturridge lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bobaszewski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Sturridge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bobaszewski misses with a looping right.
Sturridge misses with a looping right.
Sturridge chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bobaszewski can pounce on him.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Krzysztof Bobaszewski.
I think Bobaszewski 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Isaiah Sturridge!
Isaiah Sturridge thanked the fans post fight for their support.