PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maciej Jewtuszko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rana Bullfrog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jewtuszko comes into the arena with Sobota-Z Buta Wjeżdzam (Instrumental) blaring out of the sound system. The key to victory for Maciej Jewtuszko has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Jewtuszko
vs
Bullfrog

182 cm
22
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

167 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

Decent wrestler
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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maciej Jewtuszko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rana Bullfrog!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bullfrog pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bullfrog misses with a head kick.
Bullfrog lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jewtuszko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Bullfrog drives through and clinches with Jewtuszko against the cage.
Jewtuszko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jewtuszko tries to break free but Bullfrog pushes him back against the cage.

Bullfrog has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jewtuszko clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jewtuszko is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Bullfrog controls the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jewtuszko looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Good control from Bullfrog.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jewtuszko is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Bullfrog really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jewtuszko.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Bullfrog.
Bullfrog really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jewtuszko.
Jewtuszko is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Bullfrog is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jewtuszko has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Bullfrog has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Jewtuszko.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jewtuszko is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Bullfrog.
Bullfrog scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.

Bullfrog looking for the choke but no joy.
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!
Bullfrog is riding his opponent, not letting Jewtuszko buck him off.
Bullfrog's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Bullfrog is looking for a rear naked choke here but Jewtuszko reverses the position brilliantly into Bullfrog's guard!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jewtuszko trying to control the position from guard on top but Bullfrog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jewtuszko wants to get up but he can't break Bullfrog's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Bullfrog working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jewtuszko has passed into half guard!
Bullfrog holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

Bullfrog manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Jewtuszko throws a head kick but Bullfrog moves out of range.
Bullfrog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Bullfrog closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jewtuszko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bullfrog fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Bullfrog drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bullfrog is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Bullfrog decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Bullfrog clinches with his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jewtuszko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bullfrog smiles and moves away.

Bullfrog closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rana Bullfrog dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bullfrog takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jewtuszko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jewtuszko cracks a nice hook into Bullfrog's ribs.
Jewtuszko moves to clinch but Bullfrog breaks away

and Bullfrog counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bullfrog trying to control the position from guard on top but Jewtuszko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jewtuszko is looking to stand up but Bullfrog isn't so interested in that idea.
Jewtuszko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bullfrog.
Bullfrog is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bullfrog prevents Jewtuszko from getting back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bullfrog connects with a couple of short punches.
Bullfrog stays in close to Jewtuszko's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rana Bullfrog has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Bullfrog clinches up against the cage.
Jewtuszko tries to land knees in the clinch but Bullfrog avoids the damage to the body.
Jewtuszko avoiding damage as Bullfrog throws knees to the body.

Bullfrog breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jewtuszko throws a head kick that Bullfrog semi-blocks.
Jewtuszko throws a sloppy head kick and Bullfrog moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jewtuszko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bullfrog but Bullfrog pushes him off and we're back to square one.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Jewtuszko enables Bullfrog to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jewtuszko manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bullfrog's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jewtuszko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bullfrog postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bullfrog slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bullfrog slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

Bullfrog decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jewtuszko to his feet.

Bullfrog moves into the clinch successfully.
Bullfrog scores with a shoulder strike.
Jewtuszko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bullfrog missing with knees to the body.

Bullfrog has clasped his hands together around Jewtuszko's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bullfrog tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bullfrog controls the position.
Jewtuszko is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bullfrog has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jewtuszko!
Jewtuszko wants to try and get back to his feet.
Rana Bullfrog has got the better of the ground game so far.

Bullfrog is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jewtuszko can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Jewtuszko really wants to buck Bullfrog off and get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bullfrog controlling from the full mount.
Jewtuszko wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bullfrog looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rana Bullfrog 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Jewtuszko goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Bullfrog clinches up with Jewtuszko and pushes him back against the cage.
Jewtuszko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bullfrog has him pressed against the cage.
Bullfrog gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jewtuszko.
Bullfrog pushes Jewtuszko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Bullfrog pulls guard.
Bullfrog is controlling Jewtuszko's posture.
Bullfrog looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Bullfrog working for a triangle but Jewtuszko defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jewtuszko tries to stand but Bullfrog is controlling from the bottom.
Bullfrog seems keen to control Jewtuszko's posture.
Bullfrog not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jewtuszko stands and throws Bullfrog's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Bullfrog explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bullfrog gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jewtuszko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bullfrog moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bullfrog closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Jewtuszko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jewtuszko tries to pull guard but Bullfrog won't allow it.

Bullfrog has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jewtuszko is trying to keep an underhook but Bullfrog manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jewtuszko wants to get back to his feet.
Bullfrog scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jewtuszko scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Bullfrog manages to mount him!
Bullfrog controlling the position easily from mount.
A nice elbow there by Bullfrog.
Maciej Jewtuszko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bullfrog content just to control the position here.
Bullfrog working the ground and pound effectively.
Bullfrog looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jewtuszko takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bullfrog tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bullfrog lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jewtuszko hang on?

Bullfrog wants to finish this one by submission but Jewtuszko is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bullfrog.
Bullfrog lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bullfrog fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bullfrog has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bullfrog tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bullfrog postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jewtuszko looks a forlorn figure.
Rana Bullfrog is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bullfrog controlling his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rana Bullfrog comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bullfrog winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rana Bullfrog!