PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pawel Ufcowski jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Jane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ufcowski jr comes into the arena with Slipknot - Duality blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Ufcowski jr
vs
Jane

183 cm
35
180 lbs
35 - 16 - 3

182 cm
38
183 lbs
45 - 19 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

AnonymouS

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 16 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, Pawel Ufcowski jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 45 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Patrick Jane!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ufcowski jr throws a lazy right hand but Jane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ufcowski jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ufcowski jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jane's calf.
Jane cracks Ufcowski jr with a good jab.
Ufcowski jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ufcowski jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ufcowski jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jane.
Jane cracks the inside of Ufcowski jr's front leg.
Ufcowski jr tries to land a front kick but Jane steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big left from Jane misses.
Jane ducks under a wild hook from Ufcowski jr.
Jane throws a hook to the side of Ufcowski jr's head but Ufcowski jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Ufcowski jr shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ufcowski jr showed some decent athleticism there.

Ufcowski jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jane tries to roll over but Ufcowski jr keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr is trying to control. Jane wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jane avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ufcowski jr.
Jane felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Jane regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr advances position into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ufcowski jr works to advance to full mount. Jane defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Jane regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jane blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ufcowski jr.

Ufcowski jr is working for a kimura but Jane is defending it quite comfortably.
Ufcowski jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jane is trying to get back to full guard.
Ufcowski jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ufcowski jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jane does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jane wants to improve his position but Ufcowski jr is controlling well.
Ufcowski jr trying to control from Jane's half guard. Jane has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ufcowski jr preventing the sweep.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ufcowski jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jane as he avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Ufcowski jr.
Jane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ufcowski jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ufcowski jr misses with an uppercut. Jane saw that one coming.
Jane doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jane misses with a looping right.
Ufcowski jr shoots in for a takedown but Jane shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ufcowski jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ufcowski jr ducks under a wild hook from Jane.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pawel Ufcowski jr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jane blocks a head kick by Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ufcowski jr throws an overhand right that lands on Jane's shoulder, as Jane tries to avoid the shot.
Jane is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ufcowski jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Jane checks the leg kick.
Ufcowski jr throws the left hand but Jane avoids the punch easily.
Jane lands a right hook to the body.
Jane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ufcowski jr throws out the jab.
Jane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ufcowski jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jane sprawls and moves away.
Ufcowski jr jabs Jane right on the nose. Jane blinks but takes it well.
Ufcowski jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Jane 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ufcowski jr, right into the meat.
A cross from Ufcowski jr lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jane misses with a straight left.
Ufcowski jr misses with a body shot.
Ufcowski jr avoids the head kick by Jane.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jane thumps Ufcowski jr with a low kick.
Ufcowski jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ufcowski jr misses with a leg kick
and Jane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ufcowski jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice straight punches there by Jane. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jane.
Some bone on bone action there as Jane checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ufcowski jr misses with a hook.
Ufcowski jr motions for Jane to come forward. Ufcowski jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jane misses with a low kick as Ufcowski jr jumps back.
Jane looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jane dips to his left and cracks Ufcowski jr with an uppercut!
Jane connects with a nice looking jab.
Jane moves away from the strike by Ufcowski jr.
Jane throws out a counter right but Ufcowski jr avoids it with no problem.
Jane loads up on a big right hand but Ufcowski jr slips the punch.
Ufcowski jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jane sprawls and moves away.
Jane leaves Ufcowski jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ufcowski jr sizes up Jane with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ufcowski jr throws a nice looking combination but Jane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ufcowski jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ufcowski jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ufcowski jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Ufcowski jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jane lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ufcowski jr's sensitive parts.
A jab from Jane does it's job there.
Ufcowski jr drops his hands momentarily and Jane takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jane throws a jab when Ufcowski jr was well out of range.
Patrick Jane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jane moves forwards but Ufcowski jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ufcowski jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jane looks to land a right hand but Ufcowski jr moved out of range.
Ufcowski jr wants to slow Jane down by chopping away at his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jane slips under a jab.
Jane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jane connects with a solid leg kick.
Jane throws the left hand but Ufcowski jr avoids the punch easily.
Ufcowski jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jane cracks Ufcowski jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ufcowski jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Patrick Jane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ufcowski jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jane.
Jane misses with a right hand
and Ufcowski jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ufcowski jr throws a low kick, looking for Jane's leg but Jane calmly moves out of range.
Ufcowski jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Jane moves into the clinch.
Jane is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ufcowski jr is defending well for now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ufcowski jr just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jane's brow.
Jane keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ufcowski jr's efforts to push away.
Jane tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ufcowski jr avoids it.
Jane utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ufcowski jr.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr tries to throw a body punch but Jane avoids it by throwing Ufcowski jr back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jane.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jane misses with a punch to the body.
Ufcowski jr avoiding damage as Jane throws knees to the body.
Jane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ufcowski jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ufcowski jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jane is defending well for now.
Jane tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ufcowski jr avoids it.
Ufcowski jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Jane gets an underhook and turns Ufcowski jr into the cage.
Ufcowski jr tries to pull guard but Jane forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ufcowski jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pawel Ufcowski jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jane lands an uppercut.
Ufcowski jr tries to pull guard but Jane holds him up against the cage and eventually Ufcowski jr drops back down to his feet.
Ufcowski jr blocking some punches.
Jane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ufcowski jr is trying to pull guard but Jane has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Jane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ufcowski jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Jane avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ufcowski jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jane to score with a decent uppercut.
Jane scores with a decent looking hook.
Ufcowski jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ufcowski jr throws a hook but Jane avoids it easily.
Jane slips a jab and a cross from Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr takes a swing at Jane's ribcage but misses.
Jane checks a leg kick.
Jane swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ufcowski jr.
An inside leg kick from Jane misses.
Jane avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ufcowski jr lands with a hook. Jane tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ufcowski jr.
Jane misses with an uppercut.
Ufcowski jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jane sprawls and moves away.
A slow jab from Jane misses its intended target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr slips a straight right by Jane.

Ufcowski jr shoots in and bounces Jane off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ufcowski jr throwing strikes from guard but Jane blocks nicely.
Ufcowski jr trying to control but Jane is working from the bottom.
Ufcowski jr passes Jane's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jane is staying active underneath Ufcowski jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ufcowski jr content to control rather than advance.
Jane is trying to maintain the position but Ufcowski jr is very close to passing his half guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ufcowski jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jane tries to clinch but Ufcowski jr moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jane avoids it really well and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jane staying out of range there.
Jane lands a jab to the nose.
Jane slips under a jab.
Jane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ufcowski jr tries to counter with a takedown but Jane is quick to defend against it.
Jane checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr ducks under a wild hook from Jane.
Ufcowski jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ufcowski jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ufcowski jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jane feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ufcowski jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Good standup being displayed there by Jane as he connects with a hook.
Jane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ufcowski jr.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pawel Ufcowski jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ufcowski jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ufcowski jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jane.
Ufcowski jr is looking to land body kicks.
Good exchange - Ufcowski jr coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jane takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jane throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ufcowski jr misses with a hook to the body
and Jane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ufcowski jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd cheers as Jane lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ufcowski jr doesn't seem phased though.
Ufcowski jr scores with a hook.

Jane moves into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Jane.
Ufcowski jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Jane uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Jane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jane has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Jane!
Patrick Jane really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that SP Ultimate Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.