PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zygmunt Msciwinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and bertie bertles (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.

Msciwinski
vs
bertles

212 cm
20
289 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

224 cm
25
299 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Zygmunt Msciwinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, bertie bertles!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Msciwinski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. bertles was covering up waiting for the punch and Msciwinski finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Msciwinski forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Msciwinski trying to control from half guard but bertles is working away.
Msciwinski thows a huge punch but bertles dodges it nicely.
Msciwinski is trying to control the action in half guard but bertles is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Msciwinski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
bertles avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Msciwinski.
Msciwinski winds up and cracks bertles with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
bertles taking some punishment here, with Msciwinski in his half guard.
Msciwinski thows a huge punch but bertles dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Msciwinski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Msciwinski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
bertles keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

Msciwinski seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Msciwinski is keen to just control but bertles is a slippery customer.
bertles is looking for a sweep. Msciwinski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Msciwinski wants to work for an arm triangle but bertles is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Msciwinski tries to score a power double leg takedown but bertles sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Msciwinski somewhat.
Msciwinski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Msciwinski is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
bertles fails to land the takedown.
bertles keeps the fight on the outside.
bertles shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Msciwinski but Msciwinski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Msciwinski tries to clinch there but bertles circles away.

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.
Msciwinski looks to score with a jab to the body but bertles is just out of range.
Msciwinski blocks a head kick by bertles.
bertles throws a head kick but Msciwinski moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Msciwinski tries to clinch there but bertles circles away.

Msciwinski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. bertles did well to prevent Msciwinski getting side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zygmunt Msciwinski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Msciwinski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zygmunt Msciwinski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
bertles doesn't manage to clinch there - Msciwinski circles away.
Msciwinski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
bertles gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Msciwinski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Msciwinski throws a strike but bertles avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
bertles keeping moving, preventing Msciwinski from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Msciwinski throws a big right hand that misses.
Msciwinski thows a big elbow that misses.
Msciwinski wants to control from the top but bertles keeps moving.
Msciwinski 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.
Msciwinski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Msciwinski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

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.
Msciwinski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Msciwinski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
bertles wants to clinch up but Msciwinski keeps it at a distance.
Msciwinski tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and bertles counters with a body kick that stops Msciwinski in his tracks momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Msciwinski wants to clinch

and bertles counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! bertles looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Msciwinski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
bertles postures up in Msciwinski's guard and throws a big left but Msciwinski blocks it.
bertles with a flurry of punches that miss.
bertles scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
bertles throws and elbow that misses. Msciwinski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in bertles's guard. Nice move by Msciwinski!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Msciwinski throwing strikes but missing.
bertles is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if bertles can do anything to dispel that myth.
bertles wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
bertles is trying to control the position but Msciwinski postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Msciwinski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as bertles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

bertie bertles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Msciwinski wants to clinch
and bertles counters with a one-two to the body.
bertles is looking to clinch.
bertles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Msciwinski wants to clinch
and bertles counters with a head kick. That will keep Msciwinski thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Msciwinski avoids the head kick by bertles.
bertie bertles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
bertles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
bertles throws a head kick that misses.
Msciwinski shoots in and drives through. bertles sprawls well.
Msciwinski wants to clinch but bertles slips to the side
and bertles counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
bertles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Msciwinski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
bertles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Msciwinski tries to clinch up but bertles circles away and keeps his distance.
Msciwinski tries to clinch but fails miserably
and bertles counters with a good, hard body kick but Msciwinski shrugs it off.
bertles with a lazy takedown attempt

and Msciwinski counters with a shoot takedown. bertles fights it but they end up in guard.
Msciwinski wants to pass the guard but bertles is keeping the position.
Msciwinski scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
bertles is trying to control the position but Msciwinski postures up.
bertles managing to control the position.
Msciwinski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
bertles keeping moving, preventing Msciwinski from controlling successfully.
Msciwinski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
bertles is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Msciwinski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Msciwinski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Msciwinski throws and elbow that misses. bertles uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Msciwinski's guard. Nice move by bertles!
bertles wants to get up but he can't break Msciwinski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Msciwinski pushes bertles off and gets back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
bertie bertles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think bertles 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... bertie bertles!