PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marek Dudzinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Bond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Dudzinski
vs
Bond

176 cm
20
164 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

170 cm
23
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marek Dudzinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jay Bond!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dudzinski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Bond jumps into guard, dragging Dudzinski to the mat.

Dudzinski drops back looking for a leg! Bond is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bond manages to kick Dudzinski off! Dudzinski jumps back into Bond's guard.
Dudzinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Bond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dudzinski content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bond trying to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudzinski won't allow Bond to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Dudzinski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dudzinski lands in his opponent's guard.
Dudzinski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dudzinski wants to control from the top but Bond keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bond has his hands on Dudzinski's head, controlling the position.

Bond escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dudzinski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dudzinski trying to control but Bond is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Marek Dudzinski just wasn't active enough.
Bond defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dudzinski.
Bond shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dudzinski counters with a head kick.
Dudzinski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Bond counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marek Dudzinski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dudzinski tries to control but Bond manages to take his back.
Bond lands a shot to the head.
Bond has the hooks in. Dudzinski is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bond really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dudzinski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dudzinski holding both Bond 's hands and preventing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bond trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

Bond looking to break Dudzinski's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dudzinski remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bond will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
You can see the frustration on Dudzinski's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Good control from Bond.
I really don't envy Dudzinski right now.
Dudzinski is breathing heavily.
Bond is punishing Dudzinski with some ground and pound.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bond's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Bond dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Dudzinski misses with a takedown attempt

and Bond counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dudzinski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dudzinski is pressing down on Bond's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bond stays in close to Dudzinski's body and controls the position.
Bond trying to control but Dudzinski is working from the bottom.
Bond engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Dudzinski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dudzinski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Dudzinski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bond can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jay Bond has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dudzinski wants to sweep but no luck.
Bond trying to control the position from guard on top but Dudzinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bond pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dudzinski is keeping the position for now.

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.
Bond is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Dudzinski looking for a guillotine here but Bond defends easily.

Bond got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dudzinski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bond has managed to get both his arms back between Dudzinski's legs - danger averted.
Bond stays in close to Dudzinski's body and controls the position.
Bond passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudzinski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bond performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jay Bond.

Bond tries to sprawl but Dudzinski drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bond tries to roll over but Dudzinski keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dudzinski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dudzinski prevents Bond from improving his position.
Bond is refusing to be controlled, as Dudzinski sits in half guard.
Bond wants to control but Dudzinski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jay Bond will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Bond tries to clinch but Dudzinski is having none of it.
Dudzinski has his takedown stuffed

and Bond counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bond wants to control from the top but Dudzinski keeps moving.

Dudzinski is looking for a triangle but Bond pushes his legs off easily.
Bond trying to control the position from guard on top but Dudzinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bond is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bond wants to control from the top but Dudzinski keeps moving.
Bond advances to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Bond seems content to control.

Bond stands up out of the half guard.
Bond fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dudzinski avoids it really well and circles away.
Bond circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bond misses with a body kick.
Dudzinski tries for a takedown but Bond circles away easily

and Bond counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dudzinski's guard now.

Dudzinski looking for a guillotine here but Bond defends easily.

Dudzinski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bond keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dudzinski's head.
Bond with a flurry of punches that miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bond looking to pass the guard.

Dudzinski working for a triangle but Bond defends it easily.

Dudzinski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bond wants to control from the top but Dudzinski keeps moving.
Bond controlling from the top position.

Dudzinski has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Bond doesn't defend quickly enough and Dudzinski has managed to lock this one up! Can Bond escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Dudzinski on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marek Dudzinski!