PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Abel Dziuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Strong Like Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Dziuk
vs
Like Bear

165 cm
21
140 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

166 cm
19
142 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Enjoys gardening

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Abel Dziuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Strong Like Bear!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Like Bear fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dziuk, pushing him back against the cage.
Like Bear is pushing Dziuk up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dziuk drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Like Bear gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Like Bear - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Like Bear has Dziuk pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Like Bear pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dziuk tumbling to the mat - Like Bear dives into Dziuk's guard.

Like Bear got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dziuk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Like Bear has managed to get both his arms back between Dziuk's legs - danger averted.
Dziuk trying to keep a closed guard but Like Bear is proving a slippery customer.
Dziuk is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Like Bear trying to control but Dziuk is working from the bottom.
Like Bear trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dziuk wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Like Bear passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Dziuk misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Dziuk flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown by Like Bear or perhaps it was just good defense by Dziuk which made him look bad.
Like Bear will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Like Bear fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No joy there for Like Bear, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dziuk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dziuk looks to land a right hand but Like Bear moved out of range.
Like Bear tries to clinch there but Dziuk circles away.

Dziuk scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dziuk thows a huge punch but Like Bear dodges it nicely.
Like Bear really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dziuk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Like Bear wants to improve his position but Dziuk is controlling well.
Dziuk not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dziuk has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dziuk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dziuk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Like Bear avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dziuk.
Like Bear is trying to stand back up but Dziuk is controlling him
Dziuk trying to control from half guard but Like Bear is working away.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
No joy there for Like Bear, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Like Bear tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Like Bear tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dziuk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Like Bear fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Like Bear looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Like Bear tries to clinch but Dziuk is having none of it.
Like Bear is looking to clinch but Dziuk is avoiding it.
Like Bear swinging wildly here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Like Bear looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Like Bear tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Like Bear tries to clinch up.
Like Bear misses with a few strikes there.
Like Bear tries to clinch up.

Dziuk closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dziuk sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Like Bear is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dziuk working the body and head with strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dziuk grinds an elbow into Like Bear's temple.
Dziuk throws a strike aimed at the side of Like Bear's head but Like Bear avoids it well.
The ground and pound from Dziuk seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dziuk scores with a couple of short elbows.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like Bear is trying to control Dziuk's posture but Dziuk avoids it.
Like Bear dodges the ground and pound from Dziuk.
Dziuk trying to control the action but Like Bear is working from the bottom.
Like Bear is looking for a sweep.
Dziuk throws a strike aimed at the side of Like Bear's head but Like Bear avoids it well.
Like Bear is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Like Bear is staying active underneath Dziuk, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Like Bear blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dziuk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abel Dziuk dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Dziuk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Like Bear swivels and escapes.
Dziuk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Like Bear.
Like Bear swinging wildly here.
Like Bear gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Dziuk counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dziuk.
Dziuk wants to control from the top but Like Bear keeps moving.
Like Bear is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Like Bear tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dziuk trying to control the position from guard on top but Like Bear is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dziuk won't allow Like Bear to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Like Bear is on top in guard.
Dziuk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dziuk trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Dziuk has a closed guard, preventing Like Bear from standing up.
Dziuk is trying to control the position but Like Bear postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dziuk keeping moving, preventing Like Bear from controlling successfully.

Like Bear got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dziuk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Like Bear has managed to get both his arms back between Dziuk's legs - danger averted.
Like Bear stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dziuk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dziuk looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Like Bear wants to control from the top but Dziuk keeps moving.
Dziuk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Dziuk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Like Bear gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dziuk working a defensive guard here.

Like Bear stands and steps away. Dziuk gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Like Bear lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Dziuk sprawling to the canvas. Like Bear follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Dziuk hang on?

Dziuk is rocked!

It looks like Abel Dziuk has been cut.
Well, if Like Bear 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.
Like Bear wants to stand up but Dziuk is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dziuk wants to improve his position but Like Bear is controlling well.
Ground and pound from Like Bear.
Like Bear is keen to just control but Dziuk is a slippery customer.

Like Bear is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dziuk is trying to maintain the position but Like Bear is very close to passing his half guard.
Dziuk is looking to improve his position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Like Bear darts in and clinches Dziuk up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dziuk is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Like Bear manages to pull guard.
Dziuk preventing the sweep.
Like Bear looking to control.
Like Bear looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dziuk is one step ahead there.
Like Bear trying to control the position.
Dziuk trying to control but Like Bear is working from the bottom.

Dziuk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Strong Like Bear showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Abel Dziuk's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Like Bear clinches up with Dziuk and pushes him back against the cage.

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

Dziuk shoots in and bounces Like Bear off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Like Bear is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dziuk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Abel Dziuk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dziuk throws a big right hand that misses.
Dziuk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Like Bear is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Like Bear wants to get back to his feet but Dziuk passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Like Bear tries to roll over but Dziuk keeps him under control.
Like Bear trying to control here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Like Bear tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Abel Dziuk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dziuk misses with a double jab.
Like Bear fails with a takedown attempt.
Like Bear throws a nice looking combination but Dziuk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Dziuk fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Like Bear sprawls well initially but Dziuk persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Like Bear has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dziuk is working away from the top position though.
Dziuk takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like Bear is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dziuk's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dziuk's back!

Like Bear is persistently looking for the submission but Dziuk is defending it well.
Like Bear missing with punches from the back.
Dziuk breaks Like Bear's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Dziuk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dziuk stopping the sweep attempt from Like Bear.
Dziuk throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like Bear not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dziuk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Like Bear scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dziuk missing with punches from the bottom.
Dziuk tries to roll over but Like Bear keeps him under control.
Like Bear is trying to control. Dziuk wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dziuk is trying to stand back up but Like Bear is controlling him
Like Bear tries to stand but can't do so whilst Dziuk controls his leg.
Like Bear throwing shots but Dziuk is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dziuk has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Like Bear is working away from the top position though.
Dziuk missing with punches from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Like Bear tries to clinch but Dziuk is having none of it.
A combination from Like Bear does no damage.
Like Bear tries to close the distance and clinch but Dziuk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dziuk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Like Bear circles away.
Like Bear tries to clinch there but Dziuk circles away.
Like Bear throws a series of punches but Dziuk avoids them all with ease.
Like Bear wants to clinch up but Dziuk keeps it at a distance.
Like Bear scores with a three punch combo!

Like Bear rushes Dziuk and presses him up against the cage.
Like Bear misses with a knee to the head.
Like Bear is pressed up against the cage. Dziuk has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Like Bear down to the mat. Like Bear avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Strong Like Bear.
I think Like Bear has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Strong Like Bear!