PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mieszko Szczygiel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ginger Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mann has chosen Perfect for Me as his entrance music. Mieszko Szczygiel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Szczygiel
vs
Mann

175 cm
30
192 lbs
13 - 11 - 0

179 cm
30
190 lbs
16 - 17 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Powerful

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 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mieszko Szczygiel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ginger Mann!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szczygiel takes one on the button.
Mann tries to score with a low kick but Szczygiel moves his leg out of the way.
Mann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Szczygiel was well out of range. Poor timing from Mann.
Szczygiel darts in trying to clinch
and Mann counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mann throws a combination. Szczygiel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Szczygiel.
Szczygiel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mann misses with a body shot.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Mann enables Szczygiel to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mann manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Szczygiel passes Mann's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mann is trying to stand back up but Szczygiel is controlling him
Szczygiel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mann pushes Szczygiel off looking to stand but Szczygiel dives back in and keeps control.
Szczygiel 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.

Szczygiel is working for a submission of some sort.
Mann is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Szczygiel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mann is looking to improve his position.
Mann is trying to stand.
Szczygiel stalling.

Szczygiel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Szczygiel is keen to just control but Mann is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Szczygiel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mann has managed to free his arm - good work.
Szczygiel is trying to control the action in half guard but Mann is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Szczygiel lands with a punch from half guard.
Mann wants to improve his position but Szczygiel is controlling well.
Mann avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Szczygiel.
Szczygiel wants to control but Mann is keeping him busy.

Mann manages to escape and get back to his feet!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann throws a hook to the side of Szczygiel's head but Szczygiel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mann scores with a jab.
Mann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Szczygiel moves away.
Szczygiel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Mann misses the target.

Szczygiel shoots in and gets a takedown into Mann's guard.
Mann is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mann keeping full guard, as Szczygiel tries to pass.
Szczygiel preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann wants to get back to his feet but Szczygiel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Szczygiel wants to pass the guard but Mann is keeping the position.
Mann looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Szczygiel prevents Mann from getting back to his feet.
Szczygiel wants to control from the top but Mann keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice takedown defense from Mann. No joy for Szczygiel on that attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Szczygiel misses with a head kick.
Mann throws a series of punches but Szczygiel avoids them all with ease.
Mann tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Szczygiel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mann pinned against the cage. Mann gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mann lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mann swats away the attempt to clinch by Szczygiel.
Danga de danga de dang - Mann scores with a four punch combination!
Mann works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mann is looking to score with low kicks.
Mann misses the shot to the body.
Mann looks to score with a jab to the body but Szczygiel is just out of range.
Szczygiel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mann.
Szczygiel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mann finds it's way round the side to connect with Szczygiel's head.
Mann listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Szczygiel clinches up with Mann and pushes him back against the cage.
Szczygiel is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mann wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Szczygiel has him pressed against the cage.

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

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mann throws a big shot that misses.
Ginger Mann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mann tries to clinch there but Szczygiel circles away.
Szczygiel tries to clinch but Mann is having none of it.
Szczygiel tries to clinch up.
Mann ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Szczygiel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mann as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mieszko Szczygiel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mann misses with a double jab

and Szczygiel counters by clinching up.

Mann breaks the clinch.
Szczygiel takes one on the button.
Mann throws a right and a left that Szczygiel avoids nicely.
Szczygiel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mann circles away.
Mann just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mann darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mann bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Szczygiel's head backwards.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Szczygiel throws a push kick but Mann slaps the foot to one side.
Mann tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Szczygiel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mann's knee momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mann, as that shot connected.
Mann circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Szczygiel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Szczygiel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mann misses with a body shot.
Mann throws a shot from downtown. Szczygiel moves away and avoids it.
Szczygiel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mann swats away the attempt to clinch by Szczygiel.
Mann is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Szczygiel had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mann throws a low kick but Szczygiel avoids it.
A slow jab from Mann misses its intended target.
Mann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Szczygiel manages to avoid it.
Ginger Mann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Szczygiel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Szczygiel is defended easily by Mann.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mann looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mann darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mann takes a swing at Szczygiel's ribcage but misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Szczygiel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Szczygiel. Mann shrugs it off though.
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!
Mann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Szczygiel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mann misses the shot to the body.
Mann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Szczygiel manages to avoid it.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mann lunges at Szczygiel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Szczygiel's hand.
Mann throws out a loose jab but Szczygiel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mann misses with a wild body shot.
Szczygiel slips under a jab from Mann.
Mann throws a poor cross that misses

and Szczygiel decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mann's guard.
Mann can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Szczygiel controls the pace.
Mann seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mann trying to keep a closed guard but Szczygiel is proving a slippery customer.
Szczygiel trying to control the position from guard on top but Mann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Szczygiel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Szczygiel with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mieszko Szczygiel will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Mann stuffs the takedown.
Jab from Mann.
Mann looks to score with a jab to the body but Szczygiel is just out of range.
Szczygiel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mann circles away.
Mann is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mann swings for the body but Szczygiel moves out of range.
Mann throws a sloppy head kick and Szczygiel moves out of range easily.

Szczygiel takes the fight into the clinch.
Szczygiel blocking some punches.

Mann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mann finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Mann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Szczygiel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Szczygiel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mann dips to his left and cracks Szczygiel with an uppercut!
Mann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Szczygiel was well out of range. Poor timing from Mann.
Szczygiel tries to clinch up but Mann circles away and keeps his distance.
Szczygiel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A clash of legs there as Szczygiel blocks the low kick.

Szczygiel closes the distance and clinches.
Szczygiel unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mann tries to circle away but Szczygiel has him pinned against the cage.
Szczygiel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mieszko Szczygiel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mann tries to break free but Szczygiel pushes him back against the cage.
Szczygiel taking a breather.

Szczygiel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Szczygiel manages to avoid it.
Szczygiel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mann.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szczygiel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Szczygiel tries a low kick but Mann avoids it.
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!
Mann lands an overhand right.
Mann takes a swing at Szczygiel's ribcage but misses.
Szczygiel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mann paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Szczygiel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mann manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mann throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ginger Mann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mann lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Szczygiel circles away quickly and effectively.

Szczygiel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mann tries to circle away but Szczygiel has him pinned against the cage.
Mann wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Szczygiel is pushing Mann up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mann gets underhooks to prevent Szczygiel's takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Szczygiel breaks the clinch.
Mann throws a body punch but Szczygiel moves out of range.
Szczygiel tries to clinch but Mann moves out of range.
Mann fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Szczygiel shoots for a double leg takedown but Mann sprawls well. He's pushed Szczygiel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Szczygiel slips a jab from Mann.
Mann just misses with a punch to the body.
Mann stuffs the takedown.
Mann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Szczygiel manages to avoid it.
Szczygiel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Mann closes the distance and clinches.
Mann tries to circle away but Szczygiel has him pinned against the cage.

Mann pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Szczygiel. Mann shrugs it off though.
Mann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Szczygiel manages to avoid it.
Szczygiel wants to clinch up but Mann keeps it at a distance.
Szczygiel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Szczygiel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mann shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Szczygiel eats them both and turns towards Mann to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Szczygiel was well out of range. Poor timing from Mann.
Mann is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Szczygiel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mann.
Mann throws a predictable looking body shot

and Szczygiel counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Szczygiel trying to control the position from guard on top but Mann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mann looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mann wants to get back to his feet but Szczygiel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Szczygiel trying to control the position from guard on top but Mann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Szczygiel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Szczygiel throws a big right hand that misses.
Mann throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Mann being controlled here, momentarily.
Mieszko Szczygiel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Szczygiel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mann swivels though and keeps the full guard.

We're going to have a standup here because Mieszko Szczygiel wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Mann thows a body shot but no joy.
Mann wants to clinch up but Szczygiel keeps it at a distance.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mann stuffs the takedown.

Szczygiel is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mann's half guard.
Mann is looking to escape.
Szczygiel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Szczygiel scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Szczygiel prevents Mann from standing back up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Szczygiel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mann does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Szczygiel scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Szczygiel wants to take a breather but Mann is having none of it.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Szczygiel stops Mann from getting back to his feet.
Szczygiel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mann is trying to escape back to his feet but Szczygiel uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Szczygiel tries to move to mount but Mann blocks the move with his legs.
Szczygiel has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Szczygiel landing strikes from the mount.
Szczygiel tries to control but Mann wriggling away.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mann squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Mann is trying to escape the mount.
Szczygiel breaks from Mann's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Szczygiel avoids the attempt from Mann to control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Szczygiel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Szczygiel lands a heavy elbow.
Szczygiel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Szczygiel wants to control the pace but Mann is squirming around nicely.
Szczygiel landing strikes from the mount and Mann is in trouble!

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Szczygiel trying to control but Mann is having none of it.
Mann is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Szczygiel controlling his opponent.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Szczygiel cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Szczygiel working the ground and pound effectively.

Mann is rocked!
Szczygiel postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Mann in real trouble here! The ref calls for Mann to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mieszko Szczygiel!
A very excited looking Mieszko Szczygiel made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.