PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Igor Shevchenko (ranked 2535 p4p, 23095 weight class) and Grzegorz Crayewski (ranked 306 p4p, 636 weight class). Shevchenko comes to the ring accompanied by Mouth For War - Pantera. Crayewski is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Flux Pavilion x Feed Me - Survive (feat. meesh). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Grzegorz Crayewski was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Shevchenko
vs
Crayewski

190 cm
29
270
13 - 4 - 0

209 cm
41
259
23 - 17 - 0

Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

World class MT
Granite chin

Urban Fighter

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 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Igor Shevchenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grzegorz Crayewski!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shevchenko misses with a looping left.
Shevchenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Crayewski.
It seemed like Crayewski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shevchenko tries to bum rush Crayewski with a series of wild strikes but Crayewski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shevchenko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Crayewski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shevchenko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Crayewski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shevchenko.
Crayewski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crayewski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crayewski misses with an uppercut
and Shevchenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crayewski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shevchenko.
A little jabbing left from Crayewski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Crayewski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shevchenko slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crayewski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shevchenko takes one on the button.
Shevchenko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Crayewski is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crayewski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shevchenko.

It looks like Grzegorz Crayewski has been cut.
Crayewski loads up on a big right hand but Shevchenko slips the punch.
Crayewski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Shevchenko blocks a head kick by Crayewski.
Crayewski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shevchenko misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Shevchenko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shevchenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crayewski throws a looping overhand right but Shevchenko ducks down to avoid it.
Crayewski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shevchenko throws a low kick but Crayewski moves out of range easily.
Crayewski connects with a right hand. Shevchenko shakes it off.
Shevchenko ducks under a wild hook from Crayewski.
Nice straight punches there by Crayewski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Crayewski.
Grzegorz Crayewski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shevchenko throws a big shot that misses.
Shevchenko throws a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shevchenko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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!
Crayewski misses with a wild body shot.
We've been informed that Crayewski has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Shevchenko scores with a body shot.

Shevchenko has managed to clinch.
Shevchenko takes a shot to the head.
Crayewski lands a nice uppercut.
Crayewski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Shevchenko on the inside.
Crayewski pushes Shevchenko back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crayewski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crayewski tries a body shot but Shevchenko blocks it.
Crayewski misses with some punches.
Shevchenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Crayewski uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crayewski working aggressively here.
Crayewski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shevchenko's elbow.
Crayewski prevents a body shot from Shevchenko.
Shevchenko digs a right hand underneath Crayewski's ribcage. Crayewski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Crayewski tries a low kick but Shevchenko avoids it.
Shevchenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Crayewski on the side of the head.
Shevchenko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Crayewski to score with a decent uppercut.
Crayewski misses with a hook
and Shevchenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crayewski lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shevchenko will feel that in the morning.
Crayewski works the jab nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crayewski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shevchenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Crayewski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shevchenko throws a head kick that misses.
Shevchenko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Crayewski throws a hook but Shevchenko blocks it.
Crayewski is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A head kick misses from Crayewski.
Crayewski goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crayewski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crayewski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shevchenko throws a body punch but Crayewski moves out of range.
Crayewski throws a front kick aimed at Shevchenko's knee but Shevchenko avoids it well.
Shevchenko misses with a looping left.
Crayewski dodges the punch combination from Shevchenko.
Crayewski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shevchenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shevchenko misses with a body kick.
Crayewski tries a quick counter leg kick but Shevchenko is wise to it.
Crayewski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shevchenko.
Crayewski misses with a straight left.
Grzegorz Crayewski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crayewski misses with a left hand
and Shevchenko counters with a two punch combo.
Decent striking displayed by Crayewski there.
Crayewski ducks under a wild hook from Shevchenko.
And Crayewski responds with a good body kick, but Shevchenko manages to step out the way in time.
Crayewski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shevchenko connects with a looping right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shevchenko scores with a leg kick.
Crayewski moves forwards but Shevchenko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Crayewski throws a hook but Shevchenko blocks it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Crayewski. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Crayewski tries to clinch but Shevchenko moves away
and Shevchenko counters with a series of strikes. Crayewski will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shevchenko lands with a slapping head kick.
Crayewski slips a straight right by Shevchenko.
Shevchenko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crayewski counters with a nice uppercut.
Shevchenko scores with a jab. Crayewski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab from Shevchenko misses.
Shevchenko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crayewski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crayewski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shevchenko's head backwards.
Shevchenko takes one to the side of the head.
Crayewski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shevchenko.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Igor Shevchenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Grzegorz Crayewski's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Nice body punch from Shevchenko.
Shevchenko throws an off balance right hand
and Crayewski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shevchenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crayewski.
Shevchenko lands with a cross.

Crayewski drives through and clinches with Shevchenko against the ropes.
Crayewski tries to throw a body punch but Shevchenko avoids it by throwing Crayewski back against the ropes.
Crayewski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shevchenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Crayewski on the inside.
Shevchenko blocking some punches.
Shevchenko has a couple of punches blocked by Crayewski.
Shevchenko prevents a body shot from Crayewski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crayewski can't find room to land a body shot as Shevchenko controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crayewski.
A short right from Crayewski on the inside.
Shevchenko is leaning against Crayewski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Crayewski throws a punch but it's blocked by Shevchenko.
Shevchenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crayewski throws a punch but it's blocked by Shevchenko.
Crayewski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shevchenko working aggressively here.
Crayewski blocking some punches.
Crayewski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shevchenko.
Shevchenko tries a body shot but Crayewski blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Crayewski.
Crayewski throws a head punch that misses.
Shevchenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crayewski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Igor Shevchenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crayewski tries to throw a body punch but Shevchenko avoids it by throwing Crayewski back against the ropes.
Crayewski blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Shevchenko.
Shevchenko prevents a body shot from Crayewski.
Crayewski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crayewski lands with a light punch inside.
Grzegorz Crayewski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Crayewski struggles to land a body shot inside as Shevchenko controls his hands.
Crayewski throws a punch but it's blocked by Shevchenko.
Shevchenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crayewski's elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shevchenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shevchenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shevchenko misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Crayewski scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shevchenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shevchenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Crayewski backwards.
A short right from Shevchenko on the inside.

That has opened up Grzegorz Crayewski's cut even more.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crayewski.
Crayewski misses with a body punch.
Shevchenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shevchenko misses with a body punch.
Shevchenko lands a shoulder strike.
Crayewski throws a punch but it's blocked by Shevchenko.
Shevchenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Crayewski.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crayewski.
Crayewski lands with a left to the head.
Shevchenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Crayewski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crayewski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Grzegorz Crayewski.
Well Crayewski 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Grzegorz Crayewski!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Grzegorz Crayewski!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Grzegorz Crayewski!

Grzegorz Crayewski wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Grzegorz Crayewski, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.