PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nick Salvatore (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! Nick Salvatore could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pawel Ufcowski jr's chin.

Salvatore
vs
Ufcowski jr

175 cm
35
165 lbs
25 - 12 - 1

183 cm
26
166 lbs
19 - 8 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

$300

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 25 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Nick Salvatore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Pawel Ufcowski jr!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salvatore scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ufcowski jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Salvatore in his tracks.
Ufcowski jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Some bone on bone action there as Ufcowski jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ufcowski jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ufcowski jr shoots for a takedown but Salvatore saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Salvatore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Salvatore avoids the head kick by Ufcowski jr.
Salvatore misses the shot to the body.
Salvatore keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Salvatore throws a quick inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Ufcowski jr.
Salvatore looks to score with a jab to the body but Ufcowski jr is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Salvatore on the side of the head.
Ufcowski jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pawel Ufcowski jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salvatore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ufcowski jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ufcowski jr is looking to land body kicks.
Ufcowski jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nick Salvatore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ufcowski jr throws a chopping leg kick but Salvatore manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Salvatore scores with a jab to the body.
Salvatore throws a head kick that misses.
Salvatore moves out of range of the leg kick from Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr misses with a body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Salvatore darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salvatore was well out of range. Poor timing from Ufcowski jr.
Salvatore attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ufcowski jr tried to score with a low kick but Salvatore checks it.
Ufcowski jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Ufcowski jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
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 tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Salvatore is able to avoid easily.

Ufcowski jr shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ufcowski jr was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ufcowski jr working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ufcowski jr swings around for an armbar but Salvatore sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ufcowski jr's guard.
Salvatore trying to control but Ufcowski jr is working from the bottom.
Salvatore throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr working a defensive guard here.
Salvatore preventing the sweep.

Ufcowski jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Salvatore gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Salvatore trying to control but Ufcowski jr is working from the bottom.
Ufcowski jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Nick Salvatore wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ufcowski jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Salvatore.
Ufcowski jr throws a chopping leg kick but Salvatore manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ufcowski jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Salvatore's sensitive parts.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ufcowski jr - that will leave a mark!
Salvatore moves out of range as Ufcowski jr throws a body kick.
Ufcowski jr throws a leg kick but Salvatore sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ufcowski jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ufcowski jr throws a nice looking combination but Salvatore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ufcowski jr tries to land a body kick
and Salvatore counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ufcowski jr.
A big right from Salvatore misses.
That kick from Ufcowski jr tenderised Salvatore's leg. Salvatore is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Some bone on bone action there as Salvatore checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A head kick misses from Salvatore.
Salvatore throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Salvatore moves out of range as Ufcowski jr throws a body kick.
Salvatore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ufcowski jr manages to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Salvatore. Salvatore circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Salvatore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Salvatore is looking to wear down Ufcowski jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ufcowski jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ufcowski jr cracks Salvatore with a good jab.
Salvatore thows a body shot but no joy.
Salvatore defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ufcowski jr.
Pawel Ufcowski jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Salvatore misses with a straight right.
Salvatore is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ufcowski jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Salvatore tries to avoid it but Ufcowski jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Salvatore to the ground. Salvatore escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ufcowski jr throws a solid leg kick but Salvatore takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Salvatore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ufcowski jr shoots in for a takedown but Salvatore shows good takedown defense.
Nick Salvatore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pawel Ufcowski jr.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr throws a strike aimed at the side of Salvatore's head but Salvatore avoids it well.
Ufcowski jr in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ufcowski jr tries to move to full mount but Salvatore actually manages to regain half guard.

Ufcowski jr is looking for a kimura but Salvatore is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ufcowski jr to get the leverage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr trying to mount his opponent but Salvatore defends it.
Ufcowski jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ufcowski jr frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ufcowski jr throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ufcowski jr looking to ground and pound but Salvatore is blocking nicely.
Ufcowski jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ufcowski jr throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ufcowski jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Salvatore is looking to escape.
The referee warns Salvatore that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ufcowski jr throwing strikes but Salvatore bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Salvatore postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr wants to sweep here but Salvatore controlling him for the moment.
Pawel Ufcowski jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Salvatore postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ufcowski jr lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Salvatore!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ufcowski jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ufcowski jr postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Salvatore looks a forlorn figure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ufcowski jr tries to control but Salvatore wriggling away.
Salvatore blocking the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pawel Ufcowski jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Ufcowski jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ufcowski jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ufcowski jr fails to land the takedown.
A bone on bone clash there as Salvatore blocks the leg kick.
Ufcowski jr swings for the body but Salvatore moves out of range.
Ufcowski jr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ufcowski jr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Salvatore has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Salvatore and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

Ufcowski jr shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Salvatore's guard.
Salvatore keeping moving, preventing Ufcowski jr from controlling successfully.
Ufcowski jr with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr looking to pass the guard.
Ufcowski jr is pushing down on Salvatore's leg trying to pass to half guard. Salvatore is fighting to maintain full guard but Ufcowski jr has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ufcowski jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Salvatore keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ufcowski jr has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Salvatore defend it? Ufcowski jr steps over the head and cranks it - Salvatore is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Ufcowski jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pawel Ufcowski jr!
Our winner, Pawel Ufcowski jr, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.