PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nataniel Byczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Chrome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Byczynski comes to the cage accompanied by War is My Destiny. Nataniel Byczynski has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Byczynski
vs
Chrome

200 cm
43
260 lbs
41 - 37 - 0

182 cm
39
193 lbs
35 - 16 - 1

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)
Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 41 - 37 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nataniel Byczynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mr Chrome!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chrome scores with a jab to the body.
Chrome looks to throw the jab but Byczynski is out of range.
Byczynski walks into a jab.
Chrome swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Byczynski throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Mr Chrome has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Byczynski.
Byczynski walks into a stiff left hand from Chrome.
Byczynski blocks a low kick nicely.
Chrome is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Chrome.

Byczynski forces Chrome back against the cage and clinches.
Chrome has a couple of punches blocked by Byczynski.
Chrome is trying to push Byczynski away but Byczynski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chrome makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Byczynski misses with a punch to the body.
Chrome tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Byczynski's elbow.
Chrome is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chrome lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chrome tries to pull guard but Byczynski won't allow it.
Byczynski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chrome.
Chrome misses with a hook from the clinch.
Byczynski tries a body shot but Chrome blocks it.
Chrome throws a punch but it's blocked by Byczynski.
Byczynski is looking to control Chrome's arms but Chrome gets an underhook and turns him. Now Byczynski has his back to the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Byczynski.
Byczynski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chrome is defending well for now.

Chrome breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That kick from Byczynski tenderised Chrome's leg. Chrome is trying to keep his angry face on.
That kick from Chrome tenderised Byczynski's leg. Byczynski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Byczynski misses with a straight left.
Byczynski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chrome manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chrome.
No luck for Chrome with that takedown attempt.
Nataniel Byczynski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Chrome.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chrome or perhaps it was just good defense by Byczynski, which made it look bad.
A combination from Byczynski does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chrome turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the body from Chrome misses

and Byczynski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Chrome lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chrome pushes Byczynski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Byczynski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chrome is defending well for now.
Byczynski struggles to land a body shot inside as Chrome controls his hands.

Byczynski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mr Chrome seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Byczynski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Chrome moves into the clinch.
Chrome throws a punch but it's blocked by Byczynski.
Chrome lands with a short shot to the head.
Byczynski's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Byczynski misses with an elbow strike.
Chrome tries to throw a body punch but Byczynski avoids it by throwing Chrome back against the cage.
Chrome misses with a punch to the body.
Byczynski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chrome's elbow.
Chrome tries to break free but Byczynski pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chrome breaks the clinch.

Byczynski moves into the clinch successfully.

Chrome gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Byczynski is trying to stand up here but Chrome is controlling him well.
Chrome lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chrome thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Byczynski's head.
Byczynski regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Chrome.
Chrome trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chrome throws a big right hand that misses.
Chrome trying to control but Byczynski is working from the bottom.
Chrome with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chrome missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chrome passes into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Byczynski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chrome.

Chrome seems to be looking for submissions.
Byczynski is trying to stand.
Chrome missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Byczynski wants to get back to his feet.
Chrome looks to land a strike but Byczynski avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Byczynski wants to clinch.
Chrome swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Chrome dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Chrome looks to land a left hand but Byczynski moved out of range nicely.
Byczynski misses with a hook. Chrome ducked under it nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chrome.
Nataniel Byczynski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Chrome. Those never looked like landing.
Mr Chrome seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chrome tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Byczynski was well out of range. Poor timing from Chrome.
The fighters circling - Chrome throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chrome doesn't manage to clinch there - Byczynski circles away.
That kick from Byczynski tenderised Chrome's leg. Chrome is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chrome circles away from the clinch attempt.

Chrome rushes Byczynski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chrome tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Byczynski.
Chrome misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chrome lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chrome is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Byczynski to keep the fight standing.
Chrome misses with the head strike.
Chrome lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chrome wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Byczynski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chrome avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Byczynski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Byczynski lands a good knee to the midsection. Chrome won't want to take too many of those.
Byczynski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Byczynski tries to throw a body punch but Chrome avoids it by throwing Byczynski back against the cage.
Chrome has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Byczynski.
Chrome blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short body shot lands from Chrome as the two fighters clinch.

Chrome breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Chrome is predictable there
and Byczynski counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chrome's knee momentarily.
Chrome swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Chrome misses
and Byczynski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chrome misses with a low kick as Byczynski jumps back.
Chrome lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Chrome misses the target.
Chrome lands with an uppercut that bounces Byczynski off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Byczynski checks the leg kick.

Byczynski drives through and clinches with Chrome against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byczynski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Byczynski manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Byczynski. Chrome does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chrome on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Some wild striking there from Byczynski.
A slow jab from Chrome misses its intended target.
Byczynski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chrome paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Byczynski takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Byczynski connects with a single shot there.
Chrome throws a leg kick that is checked
and Byczynski counters with a nice leg kick.
Byczynski tries to clinch there but Chrome circles away.
Chrome connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Byczynski misses with a series of wild punches.
Chrome lands with a cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chrome scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chrome, right into the meat.
Byczynski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chrome throws out the jab.
Byczynski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chrome has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chrome scores with a crisp jab that stopped Byczynski in his tracks.
Byczynski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chrome.
Byczynski 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.

Byczynski forces Chrome back against the cage and clinches.
Chrome works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Byczynski blocking some punches.

Byczynski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big left from Chrome misses.
Chrome connects with a single shot there.

Byczynski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Byczynski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chrome tries to free his leg and advance position but Byczynski is retaining full guard.
Chrome working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chrome trying to control but Byczynski is working from the bottom.
Chrome is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Byczynski pushes Chrome off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Byczynski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chrome takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Byczynski.
Byczynski throws a jab but it's blocked by Chrome.
Chrome lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chrome stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Chrome showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Chrome scoring well with a low kick there.
Byczynski loads up on a big right hand but Chrome slips the punch.
Chrome throws a shot from downtown. Byczynski moves away and avoids it.
Byczynski throws a big counter combination but Chrome scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Chrome takes one to the chin there.
Chrome swats away the attempt to clinch by Byczynski.
Nice shot lands for Byczynski.
Chrome lands a nice looking kick to the body. Byczynski takes a step back to recover.
Chrome lets loose with a powerful body kick. Byczynski will feel that in the morning.
Byczynski scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byczynski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chrome circles away quickly and effectively.
Byczynski misses with a few strikes there.

Chrome takes the fight into the clinch.
Byczynski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chrome misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Byczynski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chrome cracks Byczynski with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Byczynski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Byczynski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Chrome.
Chrome lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chrome misses with some punches.
Byczynski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chrome is defending well for now.
Byczynski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Byczynski can't find room to land a body shot as Chrome controls the action.
Chrome lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Byczynski backwards.

Chrome breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from Chrome misses.
Chrome misses with a straight left.
Byczynski slips under a jab.
Byczynski doesn't manage to clinch there - Chrome circles away.

Chrome has managed to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chrome effectively controlling the action here.
Chrome lands with a light punch inside.
Byczynski tries to stall but Chrome uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Byczynski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Chrome clinches with his opponent.
Byczynski stalling the fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chrome.
Byczynski crunches a lovely knee into Chrome's ribcage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chrome fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Byczynski tries to land knees in the clinch but Chrome avoids the damage to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Byczynski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chrome lands a right hand.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chrome softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chrome can't find room to land a body shot as Byczynski controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chrome misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chrome wants to take the fight to the mat but Byczynski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Byczynski struggles to land a body shot inside as Chrome controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chrome as Byczynski tries to tie him up.
Chrome has Byczynski pressed against the cage.
Byczynski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Chrome working aggressively here.
Chrome swings wildly with an uppercut but Byczynski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Byczynski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chrome scores with a shoulder strike.
Byczynski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chrome's defenses.

That has opened up Mr Chrome's cut even more.
Chrome blocks a body shot from Byczynski.
Mr Chrome seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chrome avoiding damage as Byczynski throws knees to the body.
Chrome managing to block the knees to the body from Byczynski.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chrome lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nataniel Byczynski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Byczynski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chrome has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Byczynski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chrome's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Byczynski taking a breather.
A short right from Chrome on the inside.
Chrome working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chrome lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chrome is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Byczynski to keep the fight standing.
Chrome misses with a punch on the inside.
Chrome misses with the head strike.
Byczynski tries to land knees in the clinch but Chrome avoids the damage to the body.
Chrome prevents Byczynski from breaking the clinch.
Chrome misses with a short punch on the inside.

Byczynski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chrome cracks a nice hook into Byczynski's ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Chrome comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chrome has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Chrome!
Mr Chrome made sure to mention his sponsor, GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS in his post fight interview.