PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcin Jewtuszko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jewtuszko comes to the cage accompanied by The Rolling Stones - Paint it black. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jewtuszko
vs
Gracie

182 cm
18
154 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
165 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcin Jewtuszko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thomas Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jewtuszko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Jewtuszko avoids them all with ease.
Thomas Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie throws a right hand that Jewtuszko ducks under and follows up with a left that Jewtuszko also avoids with ease.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jewtuszko avoids it really well and circles away.
Jewtuszko thows a body kick. Gracie tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.

Gracie tries to keep at a distance but Jewtuszko has taken the fight into the clinch.

Jewtuszko manages to pull guard.
Gracie stops Jewtuszko from standing up.

Jewtuszko pushes Gracie off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jewtuszko lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jewtuszko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jewtuszko wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jewtuszko wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
Jewtuszko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Jewtuszko content to control rather than advance.

Jewtuszko stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Jewtuszko circles away easily
and Jewtuszko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marcin Jewtuszko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Gracie.

Jewtuszko rushes Gracie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Jewtuszko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Jewtuszko shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jewtuszko was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jewtuszko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jewtuszko is breathing heavily.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
Jewtuszko controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jewtuszko get's back to his feet.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Jewtuszko counters with a good low kick that Gracie was not able to check.
Gracie dives in and grabs Jewtuszko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jewtuszko pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Gracie throws a combination that misses
and Jewtuszko counters with a left and a right that stings Gracie.
Jewtuszko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jewtuszko shoots in looking for a takedown. Gracie tries to sprawl out of it but Jewtuszko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gracie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jewtuszko counters with an inside leg kick.
Jewtuszko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Gracie misses

and Jewtuszko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Jewtuszko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jewtuszko counters with a leg kick.
A left and a right from Jewtuszko both land. Nice combination.

Jewtuszko moves into range and clinches up with Gracie.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jewtuszko smiles and moves away.

Jewtuszko scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jewtuszko slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jewtuszko tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Gracie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gracie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jewtuszko counters with an outside leg kick.
Gracie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jewtuszko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gracie backs up against the cage.
Good work by Jewtuszko as he checks the leg kick.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jewtuszko counters with a three punch combo that has Gracie backing up. Gracie nods at Jewtuszko to acknowledge the strikes.
Jewtuszko lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Jewtuszko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gracie, pushing him back against the cage.

Jewtuszko drags the fight down to the ground.
Jewtuszko wants to stand but Gracie is controlling the position.
Gracie postures up in Jewtuszko's guard and throws a big left but Jewtuszko blocks it.
Jewtuszko is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jewtuszko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jewtuszko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jewtuszko wants to stand and escape but Gracie is having none of it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jewtuszko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jewtuszko tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jewtuszko to the ground. Jewtuszko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jewtuszko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jewtuszko lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jewtuszko.
Gracie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jewtuszko makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gracie falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jewtuszko counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gracie is lucky that one didn't land flush.

That's two 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.
Jewtuszko delivers a nice body kick.
Gracie looks to clinch
and Jewtuszko makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gracie really felt that one!
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt

and Jewtuszko holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Marcin Jewtuszko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Gracie.
Gracie tries to break the clinch but Jewtuszko is controlling the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jewtuszko.

Gracie drags the fight down to the ground.

Jewtuszko stands up from Gracie's guard - Jewtuszko perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jewtuszko lands with a hook. Gracie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Jewtuszko changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gracie looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jewtuszko wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie sneaks back into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jewtuszko tries to stand but can't do so whilst Gracie controls his leg.
Jewtuszko keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gracie is looking to escape.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Jewtuszko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jewtuszko trying to control the pace.
Jewtuszko is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.

Jewtuszko stands up and waves to Gracie to follow him.
Jewtuszko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcin Jewtuszko dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Jewtuszko takes the fight into the clinch.
Gracie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jewtuszko has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie works on Jewtuszko's body with a couple of short punches.

Jewtuszko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jewtuszko looks to land a combination. Gracie sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Jewtuszko gets a clinch.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jewtuszko just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gracie is trying to break the clinch but Jewtuszko is controlling him.
Jewtuszko has Gracie pressed against the cage, preventing Gracie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jewtuszko can't get the takedown.

Jewtuszko turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jewtuszko manages to end up in side control.
Jewtuszko wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jewtuszko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jewtuszko decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gracie to his feet.
Jewtuszko misses with a looping right.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gracie!
Gracie misses with a combination

and Jewtuszko counters with a single leg into guard. Gracie didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jewtuszko sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Jewtuszko stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jewtuszko is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Jewtuszko circles away and we're back to standing.
Jewtuszko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Jewtuszko has closed the distance and engaged Gracie in a clinch.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but Jewtuszko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Marcin Jewtuszko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Gracie.
Gracie throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Jewtuszko counters by moving into the clinch.
Jewtuszko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head.

Gracie pulls Jewtuszko into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jewtuszko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jewtuszko wants to stand but Gracie is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jewtuszko is one step ahead there.
Gracie controls Jewtuszko momentarily but Jewtuszko frees himself.
Thomas Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcin Jewtuszko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jewtuszko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Jewtuszko tries to pass.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcin Jewtuszko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jewtuszko 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcin Jewtuszko!