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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Artur Szyszkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ervin Jereb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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180 cm
23
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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176 cm
20
195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artur Szyszkowski! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ervin Jereb! The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Szyszkowski throws a nice outside leg kick. Jereb throws a head kick but Szyszkowski moves out of range.
Szyszkowski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jereb is trying to drag Szyszkowski to the mat but Szyszkowski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Szyszkowski effectively controlling the action here. Jereb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Szyszkowski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jereb sprawls well initially but Szyszkowski persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Szyszkowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jereb keeps working. Szyszkowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jereb's head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jereb makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jereb. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jereb looking for a sweep. Not yet Jereb, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Szyszkowski's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Szyszkowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Szyszkowski lands a couple of digs. Jereb looking to control.
Szyszkowski stands up over Jereb, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Szyszkowski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jereb looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jereb looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jereb! Jereb postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Szyszkowski sneaks back into half guard. Jereb is looking to advance position but Szyszkowski won't allow it. Jereb performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Jereb is keen to just control but Szyszkowski is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Szyszkowski tries to kick Jereb off but Jereb keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Still in half guard, Jereb seems content to control. Jereb trying to control the action but Szyszkowski is working from the bottom. Szyszkowski wants to control but Jereb is keeping busy and won't allow it. Szyszkowski is breathing heavily. Jereb is keen to just control but Szyszkowski is a slippery customer.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jereb. Szyszkowski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Jereb is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Szyszkowski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four 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. Jereb fails to pull guard.
Artur Szyszkowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ervin Jereb. Jereb tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jereb fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jereb stalls. Jereb takes a shot to the head. Szyszkowski digs a right hand into Jereb's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jereb's gas tank. Szyszkowski pressing his opponent against the cage. Jereb is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Szyszkowski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Jereb tries to pull guard but Szyszkowski won't allow it.
Jereb tries to pull guard but Szyszkowski won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Szyszkowski dominated that round. 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.
Szyszkowski shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Szyszkowski wants to control but Jereb is keeping him busy. Szyszkowski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Szyszkowski wants to pass to mount but Jereb is defending the position. Jereb is looking to improve his position.
Jereb looks like he's trying to stand up.
Szyszkowski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Szyszkowski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jereb doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Szyszkowski.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jereb is trying to maintain the position but Szyszkowski is very close to passing his half guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Jereb avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Jereb ducks under a wild hook from Szyszkowski. Jereb takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Szyszkowski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jereb! Jereb is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Szyszkowski looking to ground and pound but Jereb is blocking nicely. Jereb keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jereb is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Szyszkowski thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Szyszkowski unloads with some shots from mount but Jereb bucks and avoids them well.
Szyszkowski throws some wild stikes that Jereb manages to avoid easily.
Jereb tries to get back to half guard but can't. Szyszkowski working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Jereb slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Szyszkowski trying to pass the guard but Jereb defending well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Jereb shoots for a double leg takedown but Szyszkowski sprawls well. He's pushed Jereb's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jereb tries to clinch up. Szyszkowski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Szyszkowski lands in his opponent's guard. Jereb working for a triangle but Szyszkowski defends it easily.
Szyszkowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Jereb is retaining full guard. Szyszkowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Jereb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jereb manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Szyszkowski is desperately trying to improve his position but Jereb has a good base and remains in mount. Jereb can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Szyszkowski is looking to escape. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Szyszkowski dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jereb shoots and misses and Szyszkowski counters with a shoot takedown. Jereb fights it but they end up in guard. Jereb has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Szyszkowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Jereb keeping moving, preventing Szyszkowski from controlling successfully. Szyszkowski landing some decent shots from guard. Szyszkowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Szyszkowski throwing strikes but missing. Szyszkowski trying to control but Jereb is working from the bottom. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jereb tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Jereb misses with a takedown attempt and Szyszkowski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jereb's guard. Szyszkowski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Jereb is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Szyszkowski defends well. Jereb had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Szyszkowski defends it easily. Szyszkowski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Jereb is trying to keep Szyszkowski in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Szyszkowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Jereb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Szyszkowski throws a big right hand that misses. Jereb keeping full guard, as Szyszkowski tries to pass. Jereb has his hands on Szyszkowski's head, controlling the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Szyszkowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jereb clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jereb has had enough of the clinch but Szyszkowski keeps him there for the moment. Jereb fails to pull guard.
Artur Szyszkowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ervin Jereb. Szyszkowski gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jereb slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Szyszkowski trying to control but Jereb is working from the bottom. Jereb looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Szyszkowski wants to control from the top but Jereb keeps moving. Szyszkowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Szyszkowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Artur Szyszkowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jereb managing to control the position. Szyszkowski landing with the ground and pound. Jereb looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Szyszkowski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jereb tries to land a front kick but Szyszkowski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. A looping hook to the body misses from Szyszkowski. Jereb does a little dance to reset his feet. Jereb thows a leg kick but Szyszkowski checks it so Szyszkowski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Szyszkowski won't allow Jereb to sweep him here. Ervin Jereb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jereb is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Szyszkowski is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight! Artur Szyszkowski showed his dominance in that final round. Well Szyszkowski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27 Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artur Szyszkowski!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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