PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Jeffery (ranked 5075 p4p, 5417 weight class) and Jan Sleziacik (ranked 569 p4p, 586 weight class). John Jeffery has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jeffery
vs
Sleziacik

187 cm
18
195
1 - 0 - 0

191 cm
18
184
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 Helsinki, John Jeffery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jan Sleziacik!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sleziacik throws out a leg kick but Jeffery moves out of range and Sleziacik only half commits.
We've been told by Jeffery's head coaches at Blanc Fitness Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jeffery throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jeffery ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Sleziacik darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jeffery on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sleziacik trying to mount his opponent but Jeffery defends it.

Jeffery is defending against the submission attempts here by Sleziacik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sleziacik is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jeffery doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sleziacik.
Jeffery wants to control but Sleziacik is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sleziacik is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Sleziacik is working for a kimura but Jeffery is defending it quite comfortably.

Sleziacik is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jeffery sees it coming and defends easily.
Sleziacik trying to mount his opponent but Jeffery defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Sleziacik is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jeffery defends it well.

Sleziacik is looking for a kimura but Jeffery is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sleziacik to get the leverage.
Jeffery trying to control but Sleziacik postures up.

Sleziacik 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.

Sleziacik is looking for a kimura here.

Sleziacik is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jeffery is defending against the submission attempts here by Sleziacik.

Sleziacik seems to be working for a kimura but Jeffery defends the submission attempt.

Sleziacik seems to be working for a kimura but Jeffery defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sleziacik is trying to work for a kimura but Jeffery is defending well.
Jeffery is refusing to be controlled, as Sleziacik sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Sleziacik is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jeffery is just riding it out for now. Sleziacik eventually gives up the hold.
Jeffery knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sleziacik on the ground.

Sleziacik is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jeffery has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jeffery is looking for a sweep. Sleziacik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sleziacik trying to pass the guard but Jeffery defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Sleziacik is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Sleziacik is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jeffery defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Sleziacik dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Sleziacik moves out of range as Jeffery strikes.
John Jeffery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sleziacik checks the leg kick nicely there.
A left lands for Jeffery.
Jeffery throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Sleziacik to counter with a crisp jab.
Jeffery throws a lazy right hand but Sleziacik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Sleziacik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jeffery misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Sleziacik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sleziacik takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sleziacik slips under a jab from Jeffery.
Sleziacik looks like he wants to counter punch here.

Sleziacik shoots in and bounces Jeffery off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Sleziacik thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sleziacik controlling from the top position.

Sleziacik drops back looking for a leg! Jeffery is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jeffery manages to kick Sleziacik off! Sleziacik jumps back into Jeffery's guard.
Sleziacik is in close to Jeffery's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sleziacik keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jeffery's head.

Sleziacik drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jeffery looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jeffery looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jeffery!

Jeffery working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sleziacik regains half guard.
Sleziacik keeping hold of Jeffery's head, controlling as best he can.
Sleziacik gets back to full guard.
Jeffery being controlled here momentarily.
Jeffery throws a big right hand that misses.
Sleziacik is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Sleziacik is looking for a kimura but Jeffery is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sleziacik to get the leverage.
Jeffery is staying active underneath Sleziacik, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sleziacik lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jan Sleziacik has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sleziacik has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Sleziacik is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jeffery to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jeffery shrugs it off.
Jeffery is trying desperately to improve position.

Sleziacik goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jeffery turns into him and now he's in Sleziacik's guard.

Sleziacik looking for a triangle here. Jeffery is fighting it but it looks tight! Sleziacik pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Jeffery is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jan Sleziacik!