PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Mlotkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Maciejewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maciejewski has chosen The Strokes - Hard To Explain as his entrance music. The key to victory for Matt Mlotkowski has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Mlotkowski
vs
Maciejewski

180 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Mlotkowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Maciejewski!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mlotkowski wants to clinch.

Maciejewski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mlotkowski's half guard.

Mlotkowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maciejewski pulls his head out easily.
Maciejewski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Maciejewski prevents Mlotkowski from standing back up.
Maciejewski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mlotkowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maciejewski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mlotkowski is trying to stand.
Maciejewski content to control rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kyle Maciejewski.
Mlotkowski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maciejewski circles away.

Maciejewski manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mlotkowski on his heels. He'll look to pass Mlotkowski's guard now, I'm sure.
Maciejewski connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maciejewski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mlotkowski wants to get back to his feet but Maciejewski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Maciejewski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mlotkowski wants to stand up but Maciejewski is controlling him.
Maciejewski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kyle Maciejewski was stalling too much, according to the referee.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mlotkowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mlotkowski blocks a head kick by Maciejewski.
Mlotkowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Maciejewski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mlotkowski to the mat! Mlotkowski manages to get full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maciejewski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maciejewski's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kyle Maciejewski wasn't active enough on the ground.
Maciejewski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mlotkowski throws a head kick that misses.

Maciejewski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mlotkowski is breathing heavily.
Maciejewski controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mlotkowski isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Maciejewski stacks Mlotkowski on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Maciejewski!
Maciejewski cracks Mlotkowski with a big elbow.
Mlotkowski prevents Maciejewski from moving into mount.
Maciejewski staying calm.
Let's hope that Maciejewski has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Mlotkowski is trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maciejewski is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mlotkowski will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kyle Maciejewski.
Mlotkowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Maciejewski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mlotkowski's half guard.
Mlotkowski has hold of Maciejewski's hands but Maciejewski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maciejewski prevents Mlotkowski from standing back up.
Maciejewski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Maciejewski working the head and body with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maciejewski is taking a breather. Mlotkowski says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Maciejewski prevents Mlotkowski from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Maciejewski 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.

Mlotkowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Maciejewski decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Well, if Maciejewski is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Maciejewski lands with a punch from half guard.
Maciejewski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Maciejewski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mlotkowski tries to kick Maciejewski off but Maciejewski keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mlotkowski taking some punishment here, with Maciejewski in his half guard.
Maciejewski controlling the action here.

Mlotkowski actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maciejewski controlling the action here.
Maciejewski is nestled in close to Mlotkowski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Maciejewski stalling.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kyle Maciejewski was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mlotkowski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maciejewski circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Maciejewski gets a double leg takedown into Mlotkowski's guard.

Mlotkowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maciejewski is aware though and is defending well.
Maciejewski sitting in guard here, content to control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maciejewski scoring with punches to the head and body.
Maciejewski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Maciejewski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mlotkowski's head.
Maciejewski sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Mlotkowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maciejewski passes Mlotkowski's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maciejewski moves into full mount! Mlotkowski won't be happy about that!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Maciejewski cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Maciejewski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mlotkowski wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Maciejewski.
Maciejewski looking to control and managing it successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mlotkowski wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Kyle Maciejewski has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maciejewski is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mlotkowski can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Maciejewski raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Maciejewski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Maciejewski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Mlotkowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maciejewski looking to pass the guard.
Maciejewski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Maciejewski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Maciejewski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Maciejewski is pushing down on Mlotkowski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mlotkowski is fighting to maintain full guard but Maciejewski has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maciejewski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mlotkowski is trying to stand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maciejewski trying to mount his opponent but Mlotkowski defends it.
Mlotkowski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Maciejewski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ground and pound from Maciejewski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mlotkowski is looking to escape.
Maciejewski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kyle Maciejewski was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Maciejewski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Maciejewski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mlotkowski wants to get back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Maciejewski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mlotkowski defends it well.
Maciejewski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ground and pound from Maciejewski.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maciejewski is taking a breather. Mlotkowski says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kyle Maciejewski.
Mlotkowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Mlotkowski ducks under a wild hook from Maciejewski.
Mlotkowski misses with a head kick.
Mlotkowski misses with a two punch combination.

Maciejewski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mlotkowski!
Maciejewski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kyle Maciejewski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four 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!

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kyle Maciejewski.

Maciejewski bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Matt Mlotkowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mlotkowski gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Maciejewski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maciejewski 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Maciejewski!
Kyle Maciejewski took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'm delighted to finally get my first MMA and especially with this org. I hope to do big things in this sport. Thank you everyone!'.