PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Buczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Title Shot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Buczynski
vs
Shot

188 cm
20
215 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

200 cm
25
213 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jan Buczynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Title Shot!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buczynski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shot tries to avoid it but Buczynski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shot to the ground. Shot escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Buczynski shoots in but no luck this time.
Shot moves in looking to clinch but Buczynski pushes him off.
Title Shot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shot fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shot tries to clinch up

and Buczynski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Shot avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shot looking for a sweep. Not yet Shot, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buczynski postures up.
Shot looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Buczynski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Buczynski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shot is trying to get back to half guard.
Buczynski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shot keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee asks Buczynski politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Buczynski prefers to stall for the moment though.

Buczynski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shot is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Buczynski tries to move into full mount but can't pass Shot's legs.
Shot struggling a bit here.

Buczynski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Buczynski is trying to move to mount but Shot reverses beautifully and ends up in Buczynski's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shot trying to control the position from guard on top but Buczynski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Buczynski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shot wants to control from the top but Buczynski keeps moving.
Shot trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Buczynski manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Shot is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Buczynski is aware though and is defending well.
Buczynski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buczynski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buczynski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Buczynski throws a big right hand that misses.
Buczynski controlling from the top position.
Buczynski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Buczynski drops back looking for a leg! Shot is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shot manages to kick Buczynski off! Buczynski jumps back into Shot's guard.
Shot can't keep his opponent in guard - Buczynski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buczynski trying to control the action but Shot is working from the bottom.

Buczynski seems to be working for a kimura but Shot defends the submission attempt.
Shot moves into full guard.

Buczynski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Shot looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Shot looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Shot!
Shot wants to control but Buczynski is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buczynski struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Shot tried to score with a low kick but Buczynski checks it.

Buczynski looking to score a takedown here. Shot is defending well but Buczynski drives through and ends up in Shot's guard.
Buczynski wants to control from the top but Shot keeps moving.
Shot is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shot keeping moving, preventing Buczynski from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Buczynski won't allow Shot to sweep him here.
Buczynski throws an elbow that misses. Shot uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Buczynski's guard. Nice move by Shot!

Buczynski looking for a guillotine here but Shot defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Buczynski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shot trying to control the position from guard on top but Buczynski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Buczynski is looking for a triangle but Shot pushes his legs off easily.
Buczynski is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shot avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shot stopping the sweep attempt from Buczynski.
Shot tries to free his leg and advance position but Buczynski is retaining full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Buczynski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shot works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Buczynski looking for submissions off his back.

Shot is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Buczynski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shot pulls his head out easily.
Shot stalling away here and it's allowed Buczynski to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Buczynski is on top in guard.
Shot wants to sweep but no luck.
Buczynski sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buczynski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Shot for as long as he can get away with.
Buczynski advances to half guard.
Shot wants to control but Buczynski is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buczynski trying to control from half guard but Shot is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Buczynski dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Shot throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shot shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Buczynski defends it nicely.
Shot misses with a straight right.

Shot shoots in and bounces Buczynski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Buczynski is looking for a triangle but Shot pushes his legs off easily.
Buczynski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Buczynski wants to sweep but no luck.

Buczynski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Buczynski is tightening it up a little... Shot has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Shot reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Shot taps out! Nice BJJ there by Buczynski!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jan Buczynski!