PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Belizariusz Bizantyjski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Reacher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reacher has chosen We Are Electric as his entrance music. Belizariusz Bizantyjski is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Bizantyjski
vs
Reacher

187 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Belizariusz Bizantyjski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Reacher!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bizantyjski moves into the clinch.
Reacher fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Reacher manages to break the clinch.
Reacher tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bizantyjski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Bizantyjski as Reacher shoots in.

Reacher instigates a clinch.
Reacher is trying to pull guard but Bizantyjski has him pressed against the cage.
Belizariusz Bizantyjski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Reacher.
Reacher is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bizantyjski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Reacher tries to stall but Bizantyjski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Reacher is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bizantyjski pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Bizantyjski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bizantyjski is looking to clinch but Reacher is avoiding it.

Reacher closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reacher.
Stalling in the clinch from Reacher.
Reacher looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Reacher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Bizantyjski misses

and Reacher counters by clinching up.

Reacher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reacher throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bizantyjski's waist but Bizantyjski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reacher off to one side.

Bizantyjski moves into the clinch.
Bizantyjski tries to pull guard but Reacher forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Reacher holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Reacher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reacher throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bizantyjski's waist but Bizantyjski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reacher off to one side.
Reacher looks winded!
Bizantyjski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reacher stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reacher wants it to stay on the feet.
Reacher closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bizantyjski circles away.
Bizantyjski is looking to land body kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizantyjski scores with a jab to the head.

Bizantyjski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reacher, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bizantyjski is stalling here.
Bizantyjski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reacher.
Reacher gets underhooks to prevent Bizantyjski's takedown attempt.
Bizantyjski is trying to break free.
Reacher looking for a takedown.
Bizantyjski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Reacher wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reacher is trying to pull guard but Bizantyjski has him pressed against the cage.
Reacher fails to pull guard.
Bizantyjski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reacher fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reacher swings for the body but Bizantyjski moves out of range.
Bizantyjski shoots in looking for a takedown but Reacher manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bizantyjski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bizantyjski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reacher avoids it really well and circles away.
Reacher keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Bizantyjski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Bizantyjski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Reacher is trying to push Bizantyjski away but Bizantyjski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reacher is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Reacher tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bizantyjski smiles and moves away.
Reacher looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bizantyjski shoots in looking for a takedown. Reacher tries to sprawl out of it but Bizantyjski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Reacher manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Bizantyjski clinches up with Reacher and pushes him back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reacher stalling in the clinch but Bizantyjski improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Belizariusz Bizantyjski will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bizantyjski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reacher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bizantyjski fails to land the takedown.

Bizantyjski tries to keep at a distance but Reacher has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reacher tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bizantyjski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bizantyjski tries to circle away but Reacher has him pinned against the cage.
Bizantyjski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Reacher is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Reacher is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bizantyjski to keep the fight standing.
Jack Reacher seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bizantyjski tries to land a knee to the head but Reacher blocks with his arms.
Bizantyjski tries for a takedown but Reacher manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Belizariusz Bizantyjski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reacher tries to work over Bizantyjski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reacher looking to stall.
Bizantyjski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reacher tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bizantyjski smiles and moves away.
Bizantyjski shoots in for a takedown but Reacher shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bizantyjski tries to clinch there but Reacher circles away.

Bizantyjski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Reacher drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bizantyjski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bizantyjski tries to clinch but Reacher moves away
and Reacher counters with a stiff right hand.
Reacher leaves Bizantyjski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reacher changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bizantyjski tries to avoid it but Reacher manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bizantyjski to the ground. Bizantyjski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Reacher is breathing heavily.
Reacher misses with a kick to the body.
Reacher shoots in but no luck this time.

Bizantyjski clinches.
Bizantyjski is trying to push Reacher away but Reacher has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bizantyjski can't get the takedown.
Bizantyjski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reacher prevents it.
Bizantyjski tries to pull guard but Reacher holds him up against the cage and eventually Bizantyjski drops back down to his feet.
Reacher will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bizantyjski up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bizantyjski gets control of Reacher's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bizantyjski will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Bizantyjski manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Bizantyjski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reacher.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bizantyjski.
Reacher takes one on the button.
Reacher closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bizantyjski circles away.
Bizantyjski shoots in looking for a takedown but Reacher manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bizantyjski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizantyjski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reacher is fending him off so far but Bizantyjski persists. Nope, Reacher circles away and we're back to standing.
Bizantyjski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reacher avoids it really well and circles away.
Reacher fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Bizantyjski. No joy for Reacher on that attempt.
Reacher fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bizantyjski shoots in looking for a takedown but Reacher manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bizantyjski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Belizariusz Bizantyjski dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Reacher avoids the head kick by Bizantyjski.

Reacher has managed to clinch.
Bizantyjski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Reacher is working for takedown but Bizantyjski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Reacher is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bizantyjski avoiding damage as Reacher throws knees to the body.
Bizantyjski is trying to break the clinch but Reacher has him pressed against the cage.
Bizantyjski tries to break the clinch but Reacher is controlling the position.

Reacher manages to break the clinch.
Reacher lands with a slapping head kick.
Reacher circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Reacher. No joy for Bizantyjski on that attempt.
Reacher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bizantyjski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reacher pinned against the cage. Reacher gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bizantyjski stuffs the takedown.
Reacher shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bizantyjski defends it nicely.
Belizariusz Bizantyjski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Reacher.
Bizantyjski shoots in for a takedown but Reacher shows good takedown defense.
Reacher looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bizantyjski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reacher as he jumps to the side.
Bizantyjski on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Reacher has Bizantyjski up against the cage in a clinch.
Bizantyjski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bizantyjski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bizantyjski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Reacher tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bizantyjski has Reacher pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Reacher manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Reacher tries to pull guard but Bizantyjski won't allow it.
Reacher drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reacher has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bizantyjski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bizantyjski lands a body punch.
Bizantyjski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Reacher up against the cage.
Bizantyjski is trying to force a seperation but Reacher has the dominant position.
Reacher wants a takedown but no success here.
Reacher avoiding damage as Bizantyjski throws knees to the body.

Bizantyjski pulls Reacher into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reacher slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bizantyjski wants to sweep but no luck.

Bizantyjski kicks Reacher off and gets to his feet.
Bizantyjski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bizantyjski throws a series of punches but Reacher avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Bizantyjski has Reacher up against the cage in a clinch.
Reacher tries to pull guard but Bizantyjski holds him up against the cage and eventually Reacher drops back down to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Belizariusz Bizantyjski.
Well Bizantyjski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Belizariusz Bizantyjski!