PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Bourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pawel Ufcowski jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ufcowski jr comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Slipknot - Duality kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bourne
vs
Ufcowski jr

178 cm
24
165 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

183 cm
23
161 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Bourne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pawel Ufcowski jr!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ufcowski jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ufcowski jr takes a swing at Bourne's ribcage but misses.
Bourne throws a hook to the side of Ufcowski jr's head but Ufcowski jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ufcowski jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Bourne.
Bourne throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Pawel Ufcowski jr has been cut.
Bourne throws an overhand right that lands on Ufcowski jr's shoulder, as Ufcowski jr tries to avoid the shot.
Bourne throws a low kick but Ufcowski jr moves out of range easily.

Ufcowski jr pushes Bourne up against the cage in a clinch.
Bourne is trying to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bourne.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ufcowski jr as Bourne tries to tie him up.
Ufcowski jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bournes head.
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!
Bourne is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ufcowski jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Bourne stops a takedown attempt from Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bourne backwards.
Ufcowski jr can't find room to land a body shot as Bourne controls the action.
Bourne blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bourne wants to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr effectively controlling the action here.
Bourne misses with a punch on the inside.
Bourne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ufcowski jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bourne lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ufcowski jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ufcowski jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ufcowski jr blocking some punches.
Ufcowski jr is looking for a takedown.
Bourne trying to stall but Ufcowski jr improves his position.
Ufcowski jr is struggling to control the position.
Ufcowski jr lands a nice uppercut.

Ufcowski jr successfully pulls guard.
Bourne preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourne wants to control from the top but Ufcowski jr keeps moving.
Ufcowski jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ufcowski jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Ufcowski jr working for a triangle but Bourne defends it easily.
Bourne has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Bourne got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ufcowski jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bourne has managed to get both his arms back between Ufcowski jr's legs - danger averted.

Ufcowski jr is looking for a triangle but Bourne pushes his legs off easily.
Bourne seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ufcowski jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bourne won't allow Ufcowski jr to sweep him here.
Ufcowski jr seems keen to control Bourne's posture.

Ufcowski jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ufcowski jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bourne defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bourne trying to control the position from guard on top but Ufcowski jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ufcowski jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bourne's guard.
Ufcowski jr looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bourne keeping moving, preventing Ufcowski jr from controlling successfully.
Bourne looking for a sweep. Not yet Bourne, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pawel Ufcowski jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pawel Ufcowski jr's cut.
That's time! Bourne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ufcowski jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bourne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ufcowski jr throws a nice looking combination but Bourne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ufcowski jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bourne can pounce on him.
Ufcowski jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Bourne misses with a hook. Ufcowski jr ducked under it nicely.
Bourne slips a straight right by Ufcowski jr.
Bourne tries a head kick but it misses.
Bourne loads up on a big right hand but Ufcowski jr slips the punch.
Bourne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr is looking to chop away at Bourne's legs.
Ufcowski jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bourne throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ufcowski jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bourne swivels and escapes.
Ufcowski jr throws a one two combo.
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!
Bourne lands with a straight right. Ufcowski jr didn't see that one coming.
Nice shot by Bourne.
Bourne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ufcowski jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bourne was well out of range. Poor timing from Ufcowski jr.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourne misses with a straight left.
Ufcowski jr slips under a jab from Bourne.
Ufcowski jr is looking to clinch but Bourne is avoiding it.
Ufcowski jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bourne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ufcowski jr manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Bourne misses its intended target.
A jab from Ufcowski jr finds it's way through Bourne's defenses.
Bourne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bourne scores with a shot to the body.
Bourne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Ufcowski jr shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ufcowski jr wants to advance to full mount but Bourne doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ufcowski jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Bourne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bourne is keeping the position for now.
Ufcowski jr postures up.
Ufcowski jr trying to control but Bourne is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ufcowski jr stands and throws Bourne's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bourne is not content to let Ufcowski jr control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr controlling the position from side mount.

Ufcowski jr goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bourne has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ufcowski jr but great work by Bourne.
Bourne is looking to take a break and control but Ufcowski jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ufcowski jr gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ufcowski jr keeping moving, preventing Bourne from controlling successfully.

Ufcowski jr working for a triangle but Bourne defends it easily.
Ufcowski jr wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ufcowski jr is trying to control the position but Bourne postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pawel Ufcowski jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pawel Ufcowski jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Ufcowski jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bourne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ufcowski jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bourne takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bourne stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bourne wants it to stay on the feet.
Ufcowski jr throws a right hand that Bourne ducks under and follows up with a left that Bourne also avoids with ease.
Ufcowski jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Bourne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ufcowski jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bourne throws out the jab.
Bourne scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ufcowski jr misses with a wild combination.
Bourne throws a jab when Ufcowski jr was well out of range.
Bourne throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bourne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ufcowski jr.
Bourne throws a hook but Ufcowski jr blocks it.
Ufcowski jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bourne.
Ufcowski jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ufcowski jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ufcowski jr wants to clinch
and Ufcowski jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr avoids the head kick by Bourne.
Bourne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big left from Ufcowski jr misses.
Ufcowski jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bourne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bourne moves out of range as Ufcowski jr throws a body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ufcowski jr checks a leg kick.
Bourne does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ufcowski jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ufcowski jr missing with a left hand there. Bourne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ufcowski jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bourne avoids it really well and circles away.
A clash of legs there as Ufcowski jr blocks the low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Ufcowski jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr loads up on a big right hand but Bourne slips the punch.
Bourne throws a big shot that misses.
Ufcowski jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr shoots in for a takedown but Bourne shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jason Bourne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pawel Ufcowski jr.
Bourne throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ufcowski jr on the side of the head.
Bourne throws a shot from downtown. Ufcowski jr moves away and avoids it.

Ufcowski jr looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bourne!
Ufcowski jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Ufcowski jr swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bourne is now in Ufcowski jr's guard. A big mistake from Ufcowski jr there, giving up the dominant position!
Bourne postures up.
Ufcowski jr 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.
Bourne sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr 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.

Ufcowski jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bourne is aware though and is defending well.
Jason Bourne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ufcowski jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ufcowski jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ufcowski jr is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Pawel Ufcowski jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ufcowski jr is looking to advance position but Bourne has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pawel Ufcowski jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ufcowski jr tries to hold on but Bourne pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bourne in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ufcowski jr is trying to escape the mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pawel Ufcowski jr.
I've got Ufcowski jr 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pawel Ufcowski jr!
Post fight, Pawel Ufcowski jr stared into the camera and said 'Thanks to my coaches, sponsor Gilop Clothes and my Alliance for helping me win that tough battle. Thanks to my rival for stepping up and thanks everyone here cheering for me!'.