PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Waclaw Kaczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaczynski comes to the cage accompanied by Sou Foda. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kaczynski
vs
Lee

171 cm
23
130 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

175 cm
21
144 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Waclaw Kaczynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rock Lee!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaczynski misses with the combination.
No joy there for Kaczynski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kaczynski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kaczynski.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaczynski.
Kaczynski slaps away a takedown attempt from Lee, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A leg kick checked by Lee.
Kaczynski misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Kaczynski.
Kaczynski scores with a shot to the body.
Kaczynski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaczynski misses with the combination.
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kaczynski throws a right and a left that Lee avoids nicely.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kaczynski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee.
Kaczynski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

It looks like Rock Lee has been cut.
Kaczynski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Kaczynski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kaczynski swinging wildly here.
Kaczynski misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kaczynski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaczynski.
Kaczynski throws a right and a left that Lee avoids nicely.
Kaczynski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kaczynski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Kaczynski.

Lee decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Lee is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kaczynski defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Kaczynski is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lee is working for a submission of some sort.
Lee prevents Kaczynski from improving his position.
Kaczynski keeps control of the position for the meantime.

Lee is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lee prevents Kaczynski from standing back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Lee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kaczynski looks to land a combination but Lee avoids it well.
Kaczynski throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaczynski misses with a wild combination.
Kaczynski scores with a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaczynski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kaczynski misses with a wild combination.
Lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kaczynski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Waclaw Kaczynski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rock Lee's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kaczynski feints and as Lee raises his hands in defense, Kaczynski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kaczynski cracks Lee with a solid left hand.
Kaczynski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lee on the ground.
Lee has momentary wrist control but Kaczynski slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kaczynski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kaczynski wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.

Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kaczynski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kaczynski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kaczynski postures up and lands a big shot to Lee's brow.

Lee working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kaczynski has passed into half guard!
Kaczynski is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lee is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaczynski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kaczynski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kaczynski lands with a punch from half guard.
Kaczynski wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Kaczynski looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lee with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kaczynski drops an elbow to the side of Lee's head.

Lee actively working from the bottom here.
Kaczynski working over Lee with some ground and pound. Lee looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kaczynski trying to pass the guard but Lee defending well.
Kaczynski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kaczynski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kaczynski working the head and body with strikes.
Kaczynski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Lee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaczynski is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.

Lee looking for submissions off his back.
Kaczynski working the head and body with strikes.
Kaczynski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kaczynski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kaczynski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kaczynski lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaczynski wants to pass to mount but Lee is defending the position.
Kaczynski slips a nice elbow through Lee's hands, connecting with Lee's forehead.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kaczynski connects with a nice short shot to Lee's temple.

Lee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kaczynski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kaczynski working the head and body with strikes.
Kaczynski looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kaczynski working the head and body with strikes.
Lee taking some punishment here, with Kaczynski in his half guard.
Kaczynski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kaczynski trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away.
Kaczynski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lee knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kaczynski controlling the action here.
Kaczynski wants to free his trapped foot but Lee is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee moves into full guard.
Kaczynski wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Lee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kaczynski is aware though and is defending well.
Lee has momentary wrist control but Kaczynski slips an elbow through the middle.
Kaczynski postures up and lands a big shot to Lee's brow.

Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kaczynski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Kaczynski from controlling successfully.
Kaczynski slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Waclaw Kaczynski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rock Lee's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Kaczynski misses with a double jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lee is defended easily by Kaczynski.
Waclaw Kaczynski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaczynski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kaczynski fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Kaczynski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaczynski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kaczynski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kaczynski misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaczynski tries for a takedown but Lee circles away easily

and Lee counters by clinching up.
Lee is working for takedown but Kaczynski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kaczynski can't break the clinch.
Lee is trying to drag Kaczynski to the mat but Kaczynski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Waclaw Kaczynski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock Lee.
Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lee prevents Kaczynski from breaking the clinch.
Kaczynski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kaczynski is pressed up against the cage. Lee has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kaczynski down to the mat. Kaczynski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kaczynski throws a right and a left that Lee avoids nicely.
Kaczynski looks to land a combination but Lee avoids it well.
A punch combination from Kaczynski misses.

That's two 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.
Kaczynski throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease.
Kaczynski stalks Lee and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lee's face. Lee staggers backwards, shaken.
Lee moves out of range as Kaczynski strikes.
Kaczynski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kaczynski throws a combination that misses

and Lee counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lee.

Lee drops back looking for a leg! Kaczynski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kaczynski manages to kick Lee off! Lee jumps back into Kaczynski's guard.
Kaczynski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kaczynski tries to get out of the position.

Lee drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lee jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Waclaw Kaczynski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kaczynski wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lee is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kaczynski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kaczynski has escaped and now he's on top!
Kaczynski wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Kaczynski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kaczynski trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaczynski landing some decent shots from guard.
Kaczynski passes into half guard.
Kaczynski working Lee over with strikes.
Rock Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lee actively working from the bottom here.
Kaczynski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kaczynski slips a nice elbow through Lee's hands, connecting with Lee's forehead.
Kaczynski is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Kaczynski.
Kaczynski lands with a punch from half guard.
Lee taking some punishment here, with Kaczynski in his half guard.
Kaczynski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lee has hold of Kaczynski's hands but Kaczynski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Kaczynski there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kaczynski lands a nice short elbow.

Kaczynski is working for a submission of some sort.
Waclaw Kaczynski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Lee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kaczynski pulls his head out easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Waclaw Kaczynski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kaczynski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Waclaw Kaczynski!