PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wojtek Cieniutowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cieniutowski kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Firma - Ogień w Sercach Feat. Paluch. Beast has chosen RPS - Pokonując granice feat DJ Teak as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Cieniutowski
vs
Beast

185 cm
25
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
140 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wojtek Cieniutowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shane Beast!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cieniutowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beast.
Cieniutowski tries for a takedown but Beast circles away easily
and Beast counters with a series of strikes. Cieniutowski will be more careful next time no doubt.
Beast stuffs the takedown.
Cieniutowski is looking to clinch but Beast is avoiding it.
Cieniutowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cieniutowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck for Cieniutowski with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wojtek Cieniutowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cieniutowski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cieniutowski shoots in and drives through. Beast sprawls well.
Cieniutowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Beast counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cieniutowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beast paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beast throws a series of punches but Cieniutowski moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cieniutowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cieniutowski has a takedown stuffed.
Cieniutowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beast.
Cieniutowski wants to clinch.
Cieniutowski is looking to clinch but Beast is avoiding it.
Cieniutowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beast.

Cieniutowski forces Beast back against the cage and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast is trying to break the clinch but Cieniutowski has him pressed against the cage.

Cieniutowski gets control of Beast's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cieniutowski will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Cieniutowski looking for subs from the bottom but Beast mounts him!
Cieniutowski is looking to improve his position but Beast isn't that keen on the idea.
Cieniutowski is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beast trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beast prevents Cieniutowski from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Beast looks gassed!
Beast prevents Cieniutowski from getting the reversal.
Cieniutowski sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Cieniutowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast wants to stand up but Cieniutowski has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Cieniutowski actively working from the bottom here.

Cieniutowski looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beast wants to stand up but Cieniutowski is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cieniutowski looks for a takedown but Beast sprawls well.
Cieniutowski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cieniutowski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Beast manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wojtek Cieniutowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cieniutowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Beast counters with a two punch combo.
Cieniutowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cieniutowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Beast counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wojtek Cieniutowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beast swats away the attempt to clinch by Cieniutowski.
Cieniutowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Cieniutowski misses with a takedown
and Beast counters with a series of strikes. Cieniutowski will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cieniutowski misses with a hook
and Beast counters with a two punch combo.
Nice sprawl there from Beast as Cieniutowski shoots in.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beast avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beast swats away the attempt to clinch by Cieniutowski.
Cieniutowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Beast counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cieniutowski shoots for a takedown but Beast saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cieniutowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cieniutowski moves in looking to clinch but Beast pushes him off.
Cieniutowski is looking to clinch.
Cieniutowski dodges the punch combination from Beast.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cieniutowski moves in looking to clinch but Beast pushes him off.
Cieniutowski tries to clinch but Beast is having none of it.
Cieniutowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Beast swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beast avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beast displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cieniutowski.
Beast throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cieniutowski.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cieniutowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beast slips under a jab from Cieniutowski.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Beast. Those never looked like landing.
Beast swats away the attempt to clinch by Cieniutowski.
Beast defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cieniutowski.
Cieniutowski shoots in for a takedown but Beast shows good takedown defense.
Cieniutowski is looking to clinch.
Beast looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Beast throws a right hand that Cieniutowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Cieniutowski also avoids with ease.
Cieniutowski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Beast sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Beast keeps the fight on the outside.
Beast misses with a few strikes there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cieniutowski takes the fight into the clinch.
Beast is trying to force a seperation but Cieniutowski has the dominant position.
Beast prevents the takedown attempt.
Cieniutowski has Beast pressed against the cage, preventing Beast from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Beast wants to break free but Cieniutowski has control.
Cieniutowski keeps control of Beast as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Cieniutowski on the inside.
Cieniutowski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beast tries to break free but Cieniutowski pushes him back against the cage.
Cieniutowski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cieniutowski is trying to break free.
Cieniutowski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cieniutowski.
Cieniutowski looking for a takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cieniutowski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Beast wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cieniutowski gets through Beast's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Beast breaks the clinch.
Cieniutowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cieniutowski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Beast avoids it really well and circles away.
Shane Beast is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beast misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wojtek Cieniutowski dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Cieniutowski with a poor takedown
and Beast counters with a two punch combo.
Cieniutowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Beast circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Cieniutowski misses the target.
Cieniutowski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Beast but Beast pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cieniutowski dodges the punch combination from Beast.
Beast stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Beast wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wojtek Cieniutowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cieniutowski shoots in for a takedown but Beast shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beast throws a series of punches but Cieniutowski moves out of range.
Cieniutowski misses with a hook.
Beast swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cieniutowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wojtek Cieniutowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cieniutowski fails to land with a series of punches.
Beast lands a two punch combo.
Beast leaves Cieniutowski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Beast tries to keep at a distance but Cieniutowski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cieniutowski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Beast's efforts to push away.
Cieniutowski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beast backwards.
Cieniutowski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Beast gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cieniutowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Beast wants to break the clinch but can't.

Cieniutowski works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Cieniutowski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Beast is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cieniutowski, into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cieniutowski looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Beast has picked Cieniutowski up and slammed him! Cieniutowski can't keep hold of the triangle and Beast manages to pass to side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cieniutowski tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Beast presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!

Beast is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Some wild striking there from Beast.
Beast keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Beast.

Cieniutowski closes the distance and clinches.
Cieniutowski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Beast just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cieniutowski has Beast pressed against the cage, preventing Beast from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A shot in the inside from Cieniutowski.

Cieniutowski drags the fight down to the ground.

Beast avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Beast gets to his feet. Cieniutowski looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cieniutowski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cieniutowski moves in looking to clinch but Beast pushes him off.
Cieniutowski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Beast lands with a nice combination. Cieniutowski backs away looking to recover.
Cieniutowski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Beast swivels and escapes.
Beast throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shane Beast has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cieniutowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cieniutowski shoots in for a takedown but Beast shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cieniutowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Wojtek Cieniutowski.
Well Cieniutowski 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wojtek Cieniutowski!