PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pawel Ufcowski jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orlando Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ufcowski jr comes to the cage accompanied by Slipknot - Duality . Styles has chosen Enter Sandman by Metallica as his entrance music. Orlando Styles has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Ufcowski jr
vs
Styles

183 cm
25
166 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

186 cm
27
170 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
World class 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 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pawel Ufcowski jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Orlando Styles!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ufcowski jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Styles checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ufcowski jr throws a front kick aimed at Styles's knee but Styles avoids it well.
Styles chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ufcowski jr can pounce on him.
Ufcowski jr is looking to chop away at Styles's legs.
Ufcowski jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ufcowski jr gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Styles counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ufcowski jr!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Styles content just to control the position here.
Styles looking to control but Ufcowski jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Styles working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Styles trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ufcowski jr tries to reverse the position but Styles maintains control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Styles looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ufcowski jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr is working hard here to advance position.
Styles can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ufcowski jr is looking to escape.

Styles moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ufcowski jr has worked his arm free - good work by Ufcowski jr!
You can see the frustration on Ufcowski jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ufcowski jr is looking for a sweep.
Ufcowski jr avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Styles.
You can see the frustration on Ufcowski jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Styles throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Styles is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ufcowski jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ufcowski jr is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ufcowski jr has one of Styles's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Styles working away.
Ufcowski jr is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Styles is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Styles wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ufcowski jr, who protects the arm well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Styles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ufcowski jr keeps working.

Styles thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Styles wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Styles tries to move to mount but Ufcowski jr blocks the move with his legs.
Ufcowski jr is looking for a sweep.
Styles tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ufcowski jr is trying to get back to half guard.

Styles tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Styles in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ufcowski jr struggling a bit here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Styles's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Styles thows a huge punch but Ufcowski jr dodges it nicely.
Ufcowski jr controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ufcowski jr is looking for a sweep. Styles is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ufcowski jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Styles is working away from the top position though.
Styles has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Styles is trying to control. Ufcowski jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Styles missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Styles seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ufcowski jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Styles thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ufcowski jr is holding on to half guard well.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ufcowski jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Styles throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ufcowski jr's waist but Ufcowski jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Styles off to one side.
Ufcowski jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ufcowski jr throws a lazy head kick
and Styles counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ufcowski jr is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ufcowski jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Styles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ufcowski jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ufcowski jr throws a leg kick
and Styles counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Styles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ufcowski jr.

Ufcowski jr closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ufcowski jr lands in his opponent's guard.
Styles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ufcowski jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ufcowski jr wants to control from the top but Styles keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ufcowski jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Styles trying to control the position from guard on top but Ufcowski jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Styles tries to free his leg and advance position but Ufcowski jr is retaining full guard.
Styles pushes down on Ufcowski jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ufcowski jr tries to get to full guard but Styles has control of the leg.
Ufcowski jr is staying active underneath Styles, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Styles trying to mount his opponent but Ufcowski jr defends it.
Ufcowski jr is doing well to control the position and prevent Styles from advancing to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styles trying to control from half guard but Ufcowski jr is working away.
Ufcowski jr is trying to maintain the position but Styles is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ufcowski jr closes the distance looking to clinch
and Styles counters with a left to the body.
Ufcowski jr throws a low kick but Styles moves out of range easily.
Ufcowski jr throws a low kick, looking for Styles's leg but Styles calmly moves out of range.
Ufcowski jr has a takedown stuffed.
Styles misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
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!
Styles scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Ufcowski jr instigates a clinch.
Ufcowski jr working aggressively here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr misses with some punches.
Ufcowski jr lands with a right to the head.
Ufcowski jr throws a head punch that misses.
Ufcowski jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Styles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Styles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr working aggressively here.
Styles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ufcowski jr's elbow.
Styles fails to pull guard.
Styles is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ufcowski jr is defending well.
Pawel Ufcowski jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orlando Styles.
Ufcowski jr throws an elbow that misses.
Ufcowski jr misses with an elbow strike.
Ufcowski jr is stalling here.
A body shot lands from Styles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Styles.
Ufcowski jr tries to throw a body punch but Styles avoids it by throwing Ufcowski jr back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ufcowski jr.
Styles drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ufcowski jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Styles goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ufcowski jr prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Styles.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Styles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ufcowski jr can't find room to land a body shot as Styles controls the action.
Styles drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pawel Ufcowski jr dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Styles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ufcowski jr manages to avoid it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ufcowski jr.
A lazy left from Ufcowski jr finds it's target.
Ufcowski jr looks to land a right hand but Styles moved out of range.
Ufcowski jr throws a low kick, looking for Styles's leg but Styles calmly moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ufcowski jr defending well as Styles loads up on a big left hand.
Ufcowski jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Styles throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ufcowski jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Styles throws a sloppy head kick and Ufcowski jr moves out of range easily.
Styles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Horrible takedown by Styles or perhaps it was just good defense by Ufcowski jr which made him look bad.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr lands a leg kick that knocks Styles off balance momentarily.
Ufcowski jr checks a leg kick nicely.
A low kick from Ufcowski jr is predictable there
and Styles counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Ufcowski jr has Styles up against the cage in a clinch.
Ufcowski jr is pressed up against the cage. Styles has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ufcowski jr down to the mat. Ufcowski jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Ufcowski jr has closed the distance and engaged Styles in a clinch.
Ufcowski jr stalling.
Ufcowski jr is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pawel Ufcowski jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orlando Styles.
Ufcowski jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ufcowski jr misses with the head strike.
Ufcowski jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Styles tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ufcowski jr smiles and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Styles moves away.
Styles shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ufcowski jr as he avoids it easily.
Styles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ufcowski jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Styles moves out of range as Ufcowski jr throws a body kick.
Ufcowski jr lands a jab to Styles's midsection.
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!
Styles fails with the takedown.
Pawel Ufcowski jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Ufcowski jr throws a front kick that sends Styles stumbling back into the cage.
Ufcowski jr misses with a leg kick
and Styles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ufcowski jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ufcowski jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ufcowski jr bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ufcowski jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Styles keeps working.
Styles defending against the ground and pound.
Styles sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Styles wants to improve his position but Ufcowski jr is controlling well.
Ufcowski jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Styles is looking to improve his position.
Ufcowski jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ufcowski jr trying to control the action but Styles is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr uses his free foot to push down on Styles's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Styles.
Ufcowski jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ufcowski jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Styles is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ufcowski jr controlling from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pawel Ufcowski jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ufcowski jr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pawel Ufcowski jr!
Pawel Ufcowski jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.