PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Skowronek (ranked 7202 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Cannonier (ranked 4946 p4p, 0 weight class). Piotr Skowronek has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Skowronek
vs
Cannonier

185 cm
20
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
171 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Piotr Skowronek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, DJ Cannonier !
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skowronek explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cannonier dives in for a single leg takedown but Skowronek sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Skowronek looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Skowronek not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Skowronek not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skowronek is looking to advance position but Cannonier won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cannonier manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

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

Cannonier manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Skowronek throws a right and a left that both miss.
Skowronek is looking to clinch but Cannonier is avoiding it.
Skowronek looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Skowronek looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cannonier shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skowronek as he jumps to the side.

Cannonier fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Skowronek sprawls well initially but Cannonier persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cannonier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Skowronek keeps working.
Cannonier seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Skowronek tries to get to full guard but Cannonier has control of the leg.
Skowronek trying to control from the bottom.
Skowronek wants to get back to full guard.

Cannonier is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Skowronek sees it coming and defends easily.
Cannonier working the head and body with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Cannonier is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Skowronek has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cannonier wants to control but Skowronek is keeping him busy.
Cannonier is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Skowronek trying to control from the bottom.
Cannonier trying to mount his opponent but Skowronek defends it.
Skowronek is looking to control Cannonier 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Skowronek avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cannonier seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Skowronek does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Skowronek stuffs the takedown attempt from Cannonier . Cannonier gets slowly back to his feet.
Piotr Skowronek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Cannonier .
Cannonier shoots for a takedown but Skowronek saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cannonier tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Skowronek swivels and escapes.
Skowronek throws a head kick that misses.
Cannonier shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cannonier fails with the takedown
and Skowronek counters with a series of strikes. Cannonier will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cannonier looks winded!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Skowronek darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Skowronek dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Skowronek moves into the clinch.
Skowronek is trying to pull guard but Cannonier has him pressed against the cage.
Cannonier tries to score a body lock takedown but Skowronek shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Skowronek tries to circle away but Cannonier has him pinned against the cage.
Cannonier wants to break the clinch but can't.

Cannonier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skowronek goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cannonier changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannonier fails with an attempt to clinch.

Skowronek looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cannonier is wriggling around but Skowronek manages to pass to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Skowronek prevents Cannonier from improving his position.
Well, if Skowronek is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cannonier is looking for a sweep. Skowronek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skowronek is taking a breather. Cannonier says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Skowronek wants to pass the guard but Cannonier is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cannonier blocking the ground and pound attempt from Skowronek.
Cannonier is trying to control but can't.
Skowronek tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Skowronek looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Skowronek is thwarting Cannonier 's attempts to control the position.
Cannonier is looking for a sweep. Skowronek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skowronek thows a huge punch but Cannonier dodges it nicely.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Skowronek as Cannonier shoots in.
Skowronek shoots for a takedown but Cannonier saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Skowronek has closed the distance and engaged Cannonier in a clinch.

Cannonier is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Skowronek can't fight it off and eventually Cannonier manages to take the fight to the floor. Skowronek looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Skowronek pushes Cannonier off and gets back to his feet.
Skowronek avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cannonier looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Piotr Skowronek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Cannonier .

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cannonier fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cannonier shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Skowronek but Skowronek pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cannonier is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Skowronek closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cannonier did well to prevent Skowronek getting side control.
Cannonier wants to get back to full guard.
Cannonier is looking to control Skowronek's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cannonier avoid being mounted?
Cannonier wants to improve his position but Skowronek is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skowronek is taking a breather. Cannonier says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Skowronek dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Skowronek drives through with a takedown into Cannonier 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Cannonier has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Skowronek off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Cannonier fails with a takedown attempt.
Skowronek throws a head kick that half lands.
Skowronek shoots in but no luck this time.
Cannonier dives in for a single leg takedown but Skowronek sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Piotr Skowronek is winning the standup battle so far.
Cannonier shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Skowronek but Skowronek pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Piotr Skowronek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Cannonier .
Skowronek keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cannonier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skowronek shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cannonier as he jumps to the side.
A nice side step and Cannonier releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Skowronek shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cannonier but Cannonier pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Skowronek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cannonier is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cannonier looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Skowronek is fending him off so far but Cannonier persists. Nope, Skowronek circles away and we're back to standing.
Cannonier has a takedown stuffed.
Cannonier fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cannonier is looking to clinch but Skowronek is avoiding it.
Cannonier tries a head kick but it misses.
Skowronek changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cannonier tries to avoid it but Skowronek manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cannonier to the ground. Cannonier escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Skowronek defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cannonier .
Skowronek throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cannonier 's head.
Skowronek throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Piotr Skowronek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skowronek chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cannonier swats away the attempt to clinch by Skowronek.
Cannonier shoots for a takedown but Skowronek saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Skowronek appears to be looking for a big counter.
Skowronek bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Skowronek stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cannonier .

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skowronek scores with a kick to the body.
Cannonier shoots in for a double leg but Skowronek sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Skowronek throws a push kick but Cannonier slaps the foot to one side.
Cannonier tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Skowronek fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cannonier .
Cannonier fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cannonier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Skowronek misses with a series of wild punches.
Cannonier fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Cannonier .
Nice takedown defense from Skowronek. No joy for Cannonier on that attempt.
Cannonier fails with a takedown attempt.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Skowronek fails to pull the fight into his guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Piotr Skowronek showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Skowronek, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Skowronek!
Piotr Skowronek thanked the fans post fight for their support.