PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maciej Kierzkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Sheilds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kierzkowski
vs
Sheilds

176 cm
18
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maciej Kierzkowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Sheilds!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheilds looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kierzkowski is fending him off so far but Sheilds persists. Nope, Kierzkowski circles away and we're back to standing.

Kierzkowski pushes Sheilds up against the cage in a clinch.
Sheilds looking for a takedown.
Sheilds is trying to break free.
Kierzkowski tries to pull guard but Sheilds won't allow it.
Sheilds wants to get back to striking at distance but Kierzkowski won't allow it.
Kierzkowski tries to pull guard but Sheilds holds him up against the cage and eventually Kierzkowski drops back down to his feet.

Sheilds has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kierzkowski uses from the top position.
Kierzkowski content to stall in guard here.
Kierzkowski wants to control from the top but Sheilds keeps moving.
Kierzkowski controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kierzkowski pushes down on Sheilds's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kierzkowski lands strikes from half guard.
Kierzkowski stalling.
Kierzkowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Sheilds is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kierzkowski controlling the action here.
Sheilds is trying to control but can't.

Maciej Kierzkowski has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Kierzkowski shoots in and gets a takedown into Sheilds's guard.
Kierzkowski stands and throws Sheilds's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sheilds is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kierzkowski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sheilds wants to improve his position but Kierzkowski is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kierzkowski is looking to advance position but Sheilds won't allow it.
Sheilds wants to improve his position but Kierzkowski is controlling well.
Kierzkowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Sheilds is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Kierzkowski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kierzkowski is nestled in close to Sheilds, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kierzkowski is looking to take a break and control but Sheilds is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sheilds blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kierzkowski.
Kierzkowski wants to pass the guard but Sheilds is defending well.

Sheilds makes his way to full guard, as Kierzkowski worked for a kimura.
Kierzkowski is breathing heavily.
Kierzkowski won't allow Sheilds to sweep him here.
Sheilds looking to control.
Sheilds tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kierzkowski would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kierzkowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Sheilds has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kierzkowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sheilds not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kierzkowski won't allow Sheilds to sweep him here.
Kierzkowski passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Kierzkowski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kierzkowski wants to control but Sheilds is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

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

Kierzkowski jumps guard.
Sheilds controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kierzkowski is trying to keep Sheilds in close.
Kierzkowski doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kierzkowski keeping moving, preventing Sheilds from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kierzkowski tries to strike from the bottom.
Kierzkowski keeping moving, preventing Sheilds from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kevin Sheilds.

Kierzkowski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kierzkowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kierzkowski stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Sheilds to get to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kierzkowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sheilds defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kierzkowski.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kierzkowski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sheilds swivels and escapes.
Sheilds is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kierzkowski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kierzkowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sheilds tries a head kick but it misses.

Kierzkowski closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sheilds's guard.
Sheilds keeping moving, preventing Kierzkowski from controlling successfully.
Kierzkowski looking to pass the guard.

Sheilds is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kierzkowski defends well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kierzkowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sheilds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kierzkowski postures up in Sheilds's guard and throws a big left but Sheilds blocks it.
Sheilds pulls Kierzkowski in to control the position.
Sheilds wants to sweep but no luck.
Kierzkowski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sheilds has his hands on Kierzkowski's head, controlling the position.
Sheilds trying to keep a closed guard but Kierzkowski is proving a slippery customer.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kevin Sheilds was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sheilds dives in and grabs Kierzkowski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kierzkowski pushes down on Sheilds's head and hops out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kierzkowski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kierzkowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sheilds is keeping the position for now.
Kierzkowski wants to stand and escape but instead Sheilds has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Sheilds preventing the sweep.
Sheilds passes Kierzkowski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kierzkowski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kierzkowski tries to get out of the position.
Kierzkowski wants to control but Sheilds is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kierzkowski trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Sheilds manages to pass to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sheilds cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kierzkowski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sheilds wants to control the pace but Kierzkowski is squirming around nicely.
Sheilds lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kierzkowski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sheilds on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sheilds in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sheilds unloading with bombs!
Kierzkowski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Sheilds wants to finish this one by submission but Kierzkowski is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sheilds.
Kierzkowski is looking to improve his position but Sheilds isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maciej Kierzkowski dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Sheilds fails with a takedown attempt.

Kierzkowski dives in and scores a takedown into Sheilds's guard.
Kierzkowski wants to control from the top but Sheilds keeps moving.
Sheilds is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kierzkowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sheilds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sheilds is controlling Kierzkowski's posture.
Sheilds takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sheilds not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kevin Sheilds was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sheilds throws a head kick but Kierzkowski moves out of range.

Kierzkowski closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Sheilds's face as Kierzkowski controls the position.
Kierzkowski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sheilds for as long as he can get away with.
Sheilds taking a bit of punishment here - Kierzkowski scoring with strikes.
Kierzkowski working the ground and pound.
Kierzkowski working the ground and pound from side control.
Sheilds is not content to let Kierzkowski control the position.
Sheilds tries to buck Kierzkowski off but Kierzkowski is having none of it.

Kierzkowski decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kierzkowski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sheilds circles away.
Sheilds shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kierzkowski as he jumps to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sheilds tries to keep at a distance but Kierzkowski has taken the fight into the clinch.

Kierzkowski lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Kierzkowski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sheilds is just riding it out for now. Kierzkowski eventually gives up the hold.
Kierzkowski is thwarting Sheilds's attempts to control the position.
Kierzkowski looks to land a strike but Sheilds avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kierzkowski trying to control but Sheilds is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheilds trying to strike off his back.
Sheilds is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sheilds looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kierzkowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Sheilds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Maciej Kierzkowski just wasn't active enough.
Kierzkowski misses with the combination.

Sheilds gets the takedown into side control.
Kierzkowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheilds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kierzkowski keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Kierzkowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sheilds wants to control but Kierzkowski is keeping him busy.

Sheilds decides to stand back up.

Kierzkowski drives through with a takedown into Sheilds's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kierzkowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sheilds is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maciej Kierzkowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kierzkowski 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maciej Kierzkowski!