PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bartosz Jotejko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikael Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jotejko
vs
Svensson

175 cm
19
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bartosz Jotejko !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mikael Svensson!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svensson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Mikael Svensson has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jotejko . Svensson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jotejko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Svensson.
Svensson misses with a wild body shot.
Jotejko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Svensson backs up against the cage.
Svensson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jotejko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Svensson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
Jotejko looks to land a body kick but Svensson moved away.

Svensson gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Svensson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Svensson misses with a body kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jotejko !
Svensson takes a jab right on the kisser.
An inside leg kick lands from Jotejko .
Svensson looks gassed!
Svensson avoids the head kick by Jotejko .
Jotejko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jotejko throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Svensson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jotejko .
Jotejko throws the kick towards the body but Svensson avoids it.

Jotejko clinches up with Svensson and pushes him back against the cage.
Jotejko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Svensson is trying to drag Jotejko to the mat but Jotejko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jotejko can't break the clinch.
Jotejko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Svensson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jotejko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bartosz Jotejko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikael Svensson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jotejko looks to land a body kick but Svensson moved away.
Jotejko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jotejko .
Jotejko tries a head kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Jotejko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jotejko lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jotejko is looking to clinch.
Jotejko throws a head kick but Svensson moves out of range.
Jotejko moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jotejko lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jotejko thumps Svensson with a low kick.
Jotejko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Svensson paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jotejko lunges at Svensson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Svensson's hand.
Jotejko scores with a kick to the body.
Jotejko works Svensson's body with a nice hook.
Svensson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Jotejko counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jotejko .
Jotejko working hard to break the clinch.
Jotejko tries to break free but Svensson pushes him back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Svensson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jotejko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Svensson.
Jotejko working hard to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jotejko stops a takedown attempt from Svensson.
Jotejko is trying to force a seperation but Svensson has the dominant position.
Jotejko wants to get back to striking at distance but Svensson won't allow it.
Jotejko can't break the clinch.
Svensson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jotejko wants to get back to striking at distance but Svensson won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jotejko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jotejko is trying to push Svensson away but Svensson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Svensson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bartosz Jotejko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikael Svensson's cut.
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.

Jotejko lands a head kick. Svensson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jotejko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Svensson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jotejko .
Jotejko avoids the head kick by Svensson.
Jotejko shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Svensson eats them both and turns towards Jotejko to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bartosz Jotejko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Svensson tries to keep at a distance but Jotejko has taken the fight into the clinch.

Jotejko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Svensson.
Jotejko misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jotejko lands with a nice body kick.
Svensson is breathing heavily.

Svensson gets the takedown into side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jotejko manages to get back to half guard.

Jotejko is defending against the submission attempts here by Svensson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jotejko pushes Svensson off looking to stand but Svensson dives back in and keeps control.
Jotejko manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jotejko scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jotejko bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jotejko catches Svensson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Svensson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Svensson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jotejko lets loose with a powerful body kick. Svensson will feel that in the morning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jotejko lands with a nice body kick.
A lazy left from Jotejko finds it's target.
Jotejko explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jotejko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Svensson. That did some damage!
Svensson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jotejko .
Jotejko throws a shot to the body.
Jotejko thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Svensson if he has to take too many more of those.
Jotejko throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jotejko thuds his shin into the meat of Svensson's side.
Jotejko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Svensson looking to score a takedown here. Jotejko is defending well but Svensson drives through and ends up in Jotejko 's guard.
Svensson advances position into side control!
Svensson throws an elbow but Jotejko slips to the side and avoids it well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jotejko manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Svensson trying to control the action but Jotejko is working from the bottom.
Jotejko trying to control here.

Svensson is looking for a kimura here.
Jotejko is looking to escape.

Svensson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jotejko sees it coming and defends easily.
Jotejko tries to kick Svensson off but Svensson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Svensson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jotejko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Svensson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jotejko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Jotejko makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Jotejko works over Svensson's head and body with a nice combination.

Jotejko moves into range and clinches up with Svensson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jotejko tries to break free but Svensson pushes him back against the cage.

Svensson drags the fight down to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bartosz Jotejko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mikael Svensson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Jotejko keeps Svensson at a distance using the push kick.
Jotejko gets off balance looking for a body kick

so Svensson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Svensson is stalling in the full guard.
Svensson looking to pass the guard.
Jotejko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Svensson drops back looking for a leg! Jotejko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jotejko manages to kick Svensson off! Svensson jumps back into Jotejko 's guard.

Jotejko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Svensson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Svensson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jotejko keeping moving, preventing Svensson from controlling successfully.
Svensson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jotejko wants to get back to his feet but Svensson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Svensson wants to pass the guard but Jotejko is keeping the position.
Jotejko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Svensson.
Jotejko wants to get back to his feet but Svensson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Svensson with a nice head shot there.
Jotejko wants to stand but Svensson is controlling the position.
Svensson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jotejko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jotejko trying to keep a closed guard but Svensson is proving a slippery customer.
Jotejko wants to get back to his feet but Svensson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Svensson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Svensson is keen to just control but Jotejko is a slippery customer.
Svensson thows a huge punch but Jotejko dodges it nicely.
Svensson stops Jotejko from getting back to his feet.
Mikael Svensson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jotejko is looking for a sweep. Svensson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Svensson is trying to work for a kimura but Jotejko is defending well.
Jotejko is looking to improve his position.
Svensson stops Jotejko from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Svensson is looking for a kimura here.

Svensson decides to stand and escape the position.
Jotejko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Svensson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jotejko slaps away a takedown attempt from Svensson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Svensson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jotejko is fending him off so far but Svensson persists. Nope, Jotejko circles away and we're back to standing.
Jotejko lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jotejko throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bartosz Jotejko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jotejko throws a front kick that sends Svensson stumbling back into the cage.
Jotejko tries a head kick but it misses.
Jotejko lands a nice looking kick to the body. Svensson takes a step back to recover.
Jotejko misses with a body kick.
Jotejko throws a low kick but Svensson moves out of range easily.

Svensson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jotejko to the ground. Svensson is now in Jotejko 's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Svensson stands up and waves to Jotejko to follow him.
Svensson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jotejko .
Svensson moves in looking to clinch but Jotejko pushes him off.
Mikael Svensson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jotejko pulls out of a head kick attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikael Svensson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jotejko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bartosz Jotejko !