PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Benjy Bronk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mieczyslaw Gaszewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gaszewski is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rob Dougan - Furious Angels. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bronk
vs
Gaszewski

185 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

185 cm
25
187 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benjy Bronk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mieczyslaw Gaszewski!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaszewski scores with a sloppy right hand. Bronk should have avoided that one.
Bronk fails with a takedown attempt.
Bronk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gaszewski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gaszewski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gaszewski thows a body shot but no joy.
Bronk is looking to clinch.
Gaszewski takes a swing at Bronk's ribcage but misses.
Gaszewski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bronk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gaszewski's waist but Gaszewski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bronk off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjy Bronk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bronk dives in and grabs Gaszewski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gaszewski pushes down on Bronk's head and hops out.
Gaszewski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Danga de danga de dang - Gaszewski scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gaszewski works Bronk's body with a nice hook.
Bronk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gaszewski but Gaszewski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bronk is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaszewski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bronk.
Gaszewski scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bronk slips a jab and a cross from Gaszewski.
Bronk fails with a takedown attempt.
Gaszewski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mieczyslaw Gaszewski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gaszewski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bronk's hands.
Bronk shoots in but Gaszewski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gaszewski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gaszewski wants it to stay on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Gaszewski.
Gaszewski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bronk rather than just go for the knockout.
Decent striking displayed by Gaszewski there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bronk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gaszewski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gaszewski connects with a jab.
Nice jab there from Gaszewski.
Gaszewski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gaszewski misses with a series of wild punches.
Gaszewski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bronk on the side of the head.
Gaszewski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bronk. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Gaszewski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gaszewski scores with a one two! Bronk had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaszewski shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bronk eats them both and turns towards Gaszewski to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gaszewski jabs at Bronk's body.
Bronk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gaszewski punishes Bronk's body with a nice straight punch.
Gaszewski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bronk's head backwards.
Gaszewski jabs at Bronk's body.
Gaszewski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bronk doesn't seem bothered though.
Gaszewski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gaszewski is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bronk had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gaszewski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bronk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gaszewski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bronk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gaszewski lands with a cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaszewski works Bronk's body with a nice hook.
Gaszewski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bronk doesn't seem bothered though.
Gaszewski lands a nice shot to the body.
Gaszewski throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bronk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gaszewski scores with a nice right hand.
Bronk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gaszewski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bronk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bronk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gaszewski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gaszewski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gaszewski lands a nice looking body shot.
Gaszewski misses the shot to the body.
Gaszewski jabs Bronk to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bronk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bronk might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bronk ducks right into an uppercut from Gaszewski.
Bronk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gaszewski pinned against the ropes. Gaszewski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gaszewski stuffs the takedown attempt from Bronk. Bronk gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjy Bronk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bronk looks to clinch
and Gaszewski counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gaszewski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Benjy Bronk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gaszewski lands with a straight right. Bronk didn't see that one coming.
Gaszewski lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaszewski throws a shot to the body.
Gaszewski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gaszewski wants it to stay on the feet.
Mieczyslaw Gaszewski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the liver by Gaszewski. Beautiful body shot.
Gaszewski works Bronk's body with a nice hook.
Benjy Bronk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaszewski scores with a jab.
Gaszewski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gaszewski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gaszewski throws a shot to the body.
Gaszewski jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gaszewski leaves Bronk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gaszewski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaszewski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bronk at a distance.
Bronk shoots in looking for a takedown. Gaszewski tries to sprawl out of it but Bronk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Gaszewski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gaszewski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gaszewski lands a jab-cross combination.
Gaszewski lands with a good body shot.
Gaszewski stuns Bronk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gaszewski lands a jab to the head.
A lazy left from Gaszewski finds it's target.
Gaszewski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bronk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gaszewski thuds his right hand into Bronk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaszewski scores with a body shot.
Bronk takes one on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Bronk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gaszewski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gaszewski lands a body shot.
Bronk dodges the punch combination from Gaszewski.
Bronk with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gaszewski to score with a decent uppercut.
Gaszewski jabs at Bronk's body.
Bronk shoots in for a takedown but Gaszewski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bronk takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaszewski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gaszewski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gaszewski thuds a left hand into Bronk's body.
Gaszewski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gaszewski thuds his right hand into Bronk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bronk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gaszewski digs a good hook to Bronk's body.
Gaszewski scores with a jab to the body.
Gaszewski connects with a jab.
Bronk shoots in for a takedown but Gaszewski shows good takedown defense.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gaszewski lands a right hook to the body.
Gaszewski fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mieczyslaw Gaszewski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Gaszewski connects with a crisp jab.
Bronk closes the distance and clinches up with Gaszewski, looking for a takedown. Bronk pushes Gaszewski against the ropes but Gaszewski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bronk moves in looking to clinch but Gaszewski pushes him off.
Bronk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bronk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bronk closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gaszewski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gaszewski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bronk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gaszewski defends it nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Gaszewski.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaszewski connects with a body shot.
Gaszewski lands a glancing blow to the side of Bronk's head.
Bronk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gaszewski sizes up Bronk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gaszewski digs a good body shot into Bronk's ribs.
A shot to the liver by Gaszewski. Beautiful body shot.
Gaszewski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gaszewski lunges at Bronk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bronk's hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Gaszewski. That snapped Bronk's head back.
Gaszewski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gaszewski with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bronk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gaszewski jabs at Bronk's body.
Gaszewski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good standup being displayed there by Gaszewski as he connects with a hook.
Well,Bronk is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Gaszewski works over Bronk's head and body with a nice combination.
Bronk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bronk drops his hands momentarily and Gaszewski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gaszewski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gaszewski stalks Bronk and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bronk's face. Bronk staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice body punch from Gaszewski.
A cross from Gaszewski lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaszewski punishes Bronk's body with a nice straight punch.
Bronk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bronk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gaszewski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gaszewski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gaszewski lands a nice hook to Bronk's body. Bronk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mieczyslaw Gaszewski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gaszewski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bronk tries to clinch
and Gaszewski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bronk thinking.
Gaszewski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bronk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gaszewski scores with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bronk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gaszewski defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjy Bronk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab lands there for Gaszewski.
Bronk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bronk shoots in for a takedown but Gaszewski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice jab there from Gaszewski.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bronk misses with a takedown attempt - Gaszewski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gaszewski lands with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mieczyslaw Gaszewski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gaszewski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Mieczyslaw Gaszewski!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Mieczyslaw Gaszewski!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Mieczyslaw Gaszewski!

Mieczyslaw Gaszewski wins by unanimous decision!