PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between jd Tibodo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacek Rusinowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Tibodo
vs
Rusinowski

175 cm
19
132 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

168 cm
25
137 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, jd Tibodo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacek Rusinowski!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tibodo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tibodo tries for a takedown but Rusinowski manages to get underhooks.
Rusinowski is looking to control Tibodo's arms but Tibodo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rusinowski has his back to the cage.

Tibodo pulls guard effortlessly.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tibodo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tibodo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rusinowski on the ground.
Rusinowski won't allow Tibodo to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tibodo wants to sweep here but Rusinowski controlling him for the moment.
Rusinowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Tibodo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rusinowski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Jacek Rusinowski has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Rusinowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tibodo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tibodo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rusinowski throws a lazy head kick
and Tibodo counters with a series of strikes. Rusinowski will be more careful next time no doubt.

Tibodo closes the distance and clinches.
Tibodo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rusinowski just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jd Tibodo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rusinowski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tibodo.
Tibodo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tibodo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rusinowski wants a takedown but no success here.

Tibodo drags the fight down to the ground.
Tibodo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Rusinowski wants to get up but he can't break Tibodo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rusinowski stays in close to Tibodo's body and controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rusinowski wants to control from the top but Tibodo keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rusinowski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rusinowski preventing the sweep.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rusinowski wants to control from the top but Tibodo keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jacek Rusinowski was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Tibodo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tibodo wants it to stay on the feet.
Rusinowski dodges the punch combination from Tibodo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rusinowski tries to clinch there but Tibodo circles away.

Rusinowski drives through with a takedown into Tibodo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tibodo is breathing heavily.
Rusinowski trying to control but Tibodo is working from the bottom.
Tibodo wants to sweep but no luck.
Rusinowski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tibodo's head.
Rusinowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Tibodo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tibodo has momentary wrist control but Rusinowski slips an elbow through the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rusinowski is stalling in the full guard.
Rusinowski trying to control but Tibodo is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jacek Rusinowski was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nice uppercut there from Tibodo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rusinowski.
Rusinowski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tibodo as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jacek Rusinowski will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Rusinowski tries to clinch up.
Rusinowski stuffs the takedown attempt from Tibodo. Tibodo gets slowly back to his feet.
Tibodo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rusinowski tries to avoid it but Tibodo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rusinowski to the ground. Rusinowski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rusinowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rusinowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rusinowski tries to bum rush Tibodo with a series of wild strikes but Tibodo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tibodo dives in and grabs Rusinowski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rusinowski pushes down on Tibodo's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jd Tibodo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rusinowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rusinowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rusinowski is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusinowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Tibodo moves into the clinch.
Tibodo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rusinowski walks away with a smile on his face. Tibodo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tibodo.

Tibodo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rusinowski to the mat! Rusinowski manages to get full guard.
Rusinowski is trying to keep Tibodo in close.
Rusinowski doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tibodo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rusinowski controls Tibodo momentarily but Tibodo frees himself.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rusinowski keeping full guard, as Tibodo tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tibodo with a poor takedown
and Rusinowski counters with an inside leg kick.
Tibodo misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from Rusinowski.
Tibodo wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tibodo avoids the head kick by Rusinowski.
Tibodo shoots in but no luck this time.
Rusinowski throws a sloppy head kick and Tibodo moves out of range easily.
Rusinowski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rusinowski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rusinowski tries to bum rush Tibodo with a series of wild strikes but Tibodo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rusinowski closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tibodo counters with a good low kick that Rusinowski was not able to check.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tibodo connects with a high kick.

Tibodo clinches up with Rusinowski and pushes him back against the cage.
Tibodo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tibodo takes an elbow to the temple.
Tibodo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rusinowski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Rusinowski manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tibodo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Rusinowski is looking to sinch up a triangle. Tibodo throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Rusinowski's body to avoid the submission. Rusinowski has instead reached around Tibodo's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Rusinowski arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jacek Rusinowski!