PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nord Licht (ranked 3441 p4p, 2489 weight class) and Jan Skrzetuski (ranked 388 p4p, 297 weight class). Skrzetuski has chosen Krzesimir Dębski - Husaria Ginie as his entrance music. Nord Licht has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Licht
vs
Skrzetuski

206 cm
27
235
4 - 6 - 0

193 cm
26
248
3 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Bondi MMA 🏝️

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 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nord Licht!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jan Skrzetuski!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skrzetuski misses with a straight right.
Skrzetuski misses with an uppercut. Licht saw that one coming.

Skrzetuski gets tackled into the cage by Licht. Licht maintains the clinch.
I was talking to Licht's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skrzetuski.
Licht swings wildly with an uppercut but Skrzetuski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Licht doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Licht is leaning against Skrzetuski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Licht swings wildly with an uppercut but Skrzetuski uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Licht.
Licht lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Licht misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Licht.
Licht struggles to land a body shot inside as Skrzetuski controls his hands.
Licht fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Licht misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Licht.
Licht tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Licht misses with a body punch.
Licht throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Licht lands with a short head shot on the inside.

It looks like Jan Skrzetuski has been cut.
Licht fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skrzetuski tries to break the clinch but Licht is controlling the position.
Licht lands a nice shot to the body.
Skrzetuski looks winded!
A nice right hand lands inside from Licht.
Licht tries to throw a body punch but Skrzetuski avoids it by throwing Licht back against the cage.
Licht has a couple of punches blocked by Skrzetuski.
Licht doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Licht tries to work over Skrzetuski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Licht tries to throw a body punch but Skrzetuski avoids it by throwing Licht back against the cage.
Skrzetuski taking a breather.
Licht tries a body shot but Skrzetuski blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Licht struggles to land a body shot inside as Skrzetuski controls his hands.
Licht lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Skrzetuski blocking some punches.
Skrzetuski has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Licht seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Skrzetuski can turn it around.
Skrzetuski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skrzetuski swings wildly with an uppercut but Licht uses good head movement to avoid it.
Licht struggles to land a body shot inside as Skrzetuski controls his hands.
Licht lands a shot to the body.
Licht misses with a punch to the body.
Licht lands a body punch.
A short left from Licht.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from Licht.
Licht lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skrzetuski backwards.
Licht misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Licht.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Licht working aggressively here.
Licht digs a right hand underneath Skrzetuski's ribcage. Skrzetuski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Licht lands a hook that snaps the head of Skrzetuski backwards.
Licht tries to throw a body punch but Skrzetuski avoids it by throwing Licht back against the cage.
Licht lands a nice uppercut.
Licht lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Licht working aggressively here.
Licht doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Licht tries to work over Skrzetuski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Licht as the two fighters clinch.
Licht blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Licht throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skrzetuski.
Licht tries a body shot but Skrzetuski blocks it.
Licht digs a right hand underneath Skrzetuski's ribcage. Skrzetuski let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Licht works on Skrzetuski's body with a couple of short punches.

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

Licht rushes Skrzetuski and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skrzetuski.
Licht lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skrzetuski backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Licht gets through Skrzetuski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Licht misses with a hook to the ribs.
Licht tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Licht lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skrzetuski backwards.
Skrzetuski is trying to maintain a safe position but Licht gets an underhook and turns Skrzetuski into the cage.

Skrzetuski manages to break the clinch.

Licht instigates a clinch.
The referee calls for Skrzetuski to work.
Licht tries a body shot but Skrzetuski blocks it.
Licht lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Skrzetuski.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nord Licht dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jan Skrzetuski's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Licht is looking to clinch.
Skrzetuski looks to land a left hand but Licht moved out of range nicely.
Licht seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Skrzetuski loads up on a big right hand but Licht slips the punch.
Licht tries to clinch there but Skrzetuski circles away.
Nord Licht is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Licht tries to close the distance and clinch up but Skrzetuski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Skrzetuski throws out a counter right but Licht avoids it with no problem.
Skrzetuski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Licht pushes Skrzetuski up against the cage in a clinch.
Skrzetuski effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Licht on the inside.
Licht misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Licht lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Skrzetuski or not.
Licht lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Licht misses with some punches.
Licht misses with a hook to the ribs.
Licht misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Skrzetuski manages to break the clinch.
Skrzetuski misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Skrzetuski misses.
Skrzetuski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skrzetuski is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Skrzetuski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Licht throws a leg kick which misses Skrzetuski's front leg but catches the back leg as Skrzetuski tries to avoid it.

Licht drives through and clinches with Skrzetuski against the cage.
Licht throws a head punch that misses.
Skrzetuski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Licht has Skrzetuski pressed against the cage, preventing Skrzetuski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Licht misses with the head strike.
Licht misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Licht makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Licht softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Skrzetuski lands with a right to the head.
Licht lands a left hand that snaps the head of Skrzetuski backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Licht tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Licht misses with a punch on the inside.
Licht has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Licht throws a head punch that misses.
Licht misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Licht misses with a hook to the ribs.
Licht is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skrzetuski can do to turn this around?
Licht lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Licht.
Licht misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Licht on the inside.
Licht lands a shot to the body.
Skrzetuski is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Licht.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Licht.
Skrzetuski blocks a body shot from Licht.
Skrzetuski misses with the head strike.
Licht tries to work over Skrzetuski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skrzetuski misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Licht.
Nice body punch from Licht - that landed with a thud.
Licht lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Licht.
A right hook to the body lands for Licht.
Licht tries a body shot but Skrzetuski blocks it.
Licht misses with the head strike.
Skrzetuski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skrzetuski is trying to push Licht away but Licht has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Licht throws a punch but it's blocked by Skrzetuski.
Licht misses with some punches.
Skrzetuski blocking some punches.
Licht lands a hook that snaps the head of Skrzetuski backwards.
A short left from Licht.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Licht struggles to land a body shot inside as Skrzetuski controls his hands.
Licht lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skrzetuski backwards.
Licht misses with a short punch on the inside.
Licht struggles to land a body shot inside as Skrzetuski controls his hands.
Skrzetuski prevents a body shot from Licht.
Licht working aggressively here.
Licht lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Licht misses with a punch to the body.
Licht tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skrzetuski's elbow.
Nord Licht has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Licht fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Licht lands an uppercut.
Skrzetuski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Licht doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Licht misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Licht.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nord Licht dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jan Skrzetuski's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Skrzetuski throws a shot from downtown. Licht moves away and avoids it.
Skrzetuski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Licht closes the distance and clinches.
Licht lands a body shot in the clinch.
Licht tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skrzetuski blocks a body shot from Licht.
A nice left hand lands by Licht.
Licht lands an uppercut.
Skrzetuski prevents a body shot from Licht.
Licht softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Skrzetuski misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Licht softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Skrzetuski blocks a body shot from Licht.
Licht misses with a body punch.
Licht lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Skrzetuski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A hook to the body from Licht.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Licht misses with the head strike.
Licht blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skrzetuski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Licht has him pressed against the cage.
Licht prevents Skrzetuski from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skrzetuski.
Licht lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Licht lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skrzetuski backwards.
Skrzetuski throws a punch but it's blocked by Licht.
Licht throws a head punch that misses.
Licht tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skrzetuski's elbow.
Skrzetuski lands with a light punch inside.
Licht lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Skrzetuski backwards.
Licht lands a body punch.
Skrzetuski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jan Skrzetuski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Licht doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Licht tries to throw a body punch but Skrzetuski avoids it by throwing Licht back against the cage.
Licht misses with a punch to the body.
Licht lands with a short shot to the head.
Licht working aggressively here.
Skrzetuski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Licht lands a shoulder strike.
Licht blocks an uppercut.
Skrzetuski blocks a body shot from Licht.
A body shot lands from Licht.
Licht lands with a short shot to the head.
Licht has a couple of punches blocked by Skrzetuski.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Licht.
Licht goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Licht goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skrzetuski blocking some punches.
Skrzetuski swings wildly with an uppercut but Licht uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Licht scores with a nice short uppercut.
Licht misses with some punches.
Nord Licht is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Still in the clinch, Skrzetuski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Skrzetuski blocking some punches.
Licht misses with a hook to the ribs.
Licht scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Licht tries to work over Skrzetuski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skrzetuski prevents a body shot from Licht.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Licht misses with a body punch.
Skrzetuski prevents a body shot from Licht.

Skrzetuski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Skrzetuski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Licht is looking to counter the offense by Skrzetuski and move into the clinch.

Licht has managed to clinch.
Licht lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Licht misses with a punch to the body.
Licht throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skrzetuskis head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skrzetuski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Licht lands a body punch in the clinch.
Licht lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Licht.
Skrzetuski taking a breather.
Skrzetuski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Licht misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nord Licht showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Licht, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nord Licht!
A relieved looking Nord Licht thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.