PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eliah Marshal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krystian Wojnasiewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marshal kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is "Straight Outta Compton" by NWA. Wojnasiewicz has chosen Ministry - Lies lies lies as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Marshal
vs
Wojnasiewicz

179 cm
38
160 lbs
40 - 19 - 0

175 cm
40
165 lbs
39 - 19 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Vikai Gear
Urban Fighter

Urban Fighter
Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$)

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 40 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eliah Marshal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Krystian Wojnasiewicz!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wojnasiewicz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marshal.
A head kick from Marshal lands but Wojnasiewicz takes it in his stride.
Eliah Marshal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wojnasiewicz misses with a hook. Marshal ducked under it nicely.
Wojnasiewicz just misses with a punch to the body.
Marshal misses with a series of wild punches.
Wojnasiewicz moves into range and connects with a jab.
A left lands for Wojnasiewicz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Marshal closes the distance and clinches.
Wojnasiewicz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wojnasiewicz.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wojnasiewicz.
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!
Marshal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wojnasiewicz pushes Marshal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshal using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wojnasiewicz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wojnasiewicz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Wojnasiewicz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marshal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Wojnasiewicz tries to get set, Marshal tries to push him back and clinch up but Wojnasiewicz manages to avoid the attempt.
Marshal shoots in for a double leg but Wojnasiewicz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marshal shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wojnasiewicz sprawls well. Wojnasiewicz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marshal gets slowly back to his feet.
Marshal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wojnasiewicz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marshal somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eliah Marshal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marshal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wojnasiewicz scores with a jab to the body.
Marshal tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wojnasiewicz swivels and escapes.
Wojnasiewicz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marshal fails to land the takedown.
Wojnasiewicz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wojnasiewicz moves out of range as Marshal throws a body kick.
Wojnasiewicz thinks about the counter body kick.

Marshal shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
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!
Wojnasiewicz wants to improve his position but Marshal is controlling well.
Wojnasiewicz keeping control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wojnasiewicz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wojnasiewicz keeping moving, preventing Marshal from controlling successfully.
Wojnasiewicz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wojnasiewicz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marshal's guard.

Marshal is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Wojnasiewicz wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wojnasiewicz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Marshal trying to control the position from guard on top but Wojnasiewicz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marshal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wojnasiewicz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wojnasiewicz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wojnasiewicz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wojnasiewicz trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krystian Wojnasiewicz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Wojnasiewicz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marshal tries to close the distance and clinch but Wojnasiewicz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wojnasiewicz lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circling - Wojnasiewicz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick by Marshal misses

and Wojnasiewicz counters with a takedown into side control.
Marshal is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Eliah Marshal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wojnasiewicz working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshal is looking for a sweep.
Wojnasiewicz working the ground and pound.
Wojnasiewicz postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshal keeps Wojnasiewicz under control for a moment.
Marshal sneaks back into half guard.
Marshal is in trouble now - Wojnasiewicz has advanced to mount!
Wojnasiewicz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wojnasiewicz with shots to the head and body - Marshal looks very uncomfortable down there.
Marshal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Marshal is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wojnasiewicz working the ground and pound effectively.
Marshal trying desperately to get to his feet.
Wojnasiewicz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wojnasiewicz lands a nice shot to the head.
Wojnasiewicz lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wojnasiewicz wants to control the pace but Marshal is squirming around nicely.
Marshal is trying to escape the mount.
Marshal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marshal bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Wojnasiewicz has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Marshal is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Wojnasiewicz misses with an elbow over the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wojnasiewicz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marshal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wojnasiewicz throws a body punch but Marshal moves out of range.
Marshal throws a quick counter head kick but Wojnasiewicz was just out of range.
Marshal slips under a jab.
Marshal looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wojnasiewicz follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Eliah Marshal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wojnasiewicz throws a jab but it's blocked by Marshal.
Wojnasiewicz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Marshal fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wojnasiewicz avoids it really well and circles away.

Marshal moves into range and clinches up with Wojnasiewicz.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wojnasiewicz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Marshal.
Marshal avoids the elbow strike from Wojnasiewicz, against the cage.
Wojnasiewicz misses with an elbow over the top.
Marshal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wojnasiewicz lands an elbow inside.
Wojnasiewicz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wojnasiewicz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wojnasiewicz throws an elbow that misses.
Marshal tries to pull guard but Wojnasiewicz won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eliah Marshal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wojnasiewicz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wojnasiewicz struggles to land a body shot inside as Marshal controls his hands.
Wojnasiewicz is stalling here.
Krystian Wojnasiewicz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Wojnasiewicz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krystian Wojnasiewicz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Wojnasiewicz misses with a two punch combination.
Marshal throws a nice looking combination but Wojnasiewicz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Marshal pushes Wojnasiewicz up against the cage in a clinch.

Wojnasiewicz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marshal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Wojnasiewicz counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Marshal!
I wouldn't like to be where Marshal is right now.
Marshal pushes Wojnasiewicz away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Wojnasiewicz gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshal manages to get back to half guard.
Wojnasiewicz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wojnasiewicz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wojnasiewicz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Marshal with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wojnasiewicz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wojnasiewicz working the head and body with strikes.
Marshal is trying to control but can't.
Marshal has hold of Wojnasiewicz's hands but Wojnasiewicz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Marshal trying to control from the bottom.
Marshal wants to improve his position but Wojnasiewicz is controlling well.
Wojnasiewicz passes the guard and advances to mount!
Wojnasiewicz postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Marshal looks a forlorn figure.
Wojnasiewicz wants to control but Marshal has made it back to half guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshal keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Marshal makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Wojnasiewicz lands a lovely overhand right.

Marshal is rocked!
Marshal throws a series of punches but Wojnasiewicz moves out of range.
Wojnasiewicz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Oh Marshal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marshal shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wojnasiewicz sprawls well. Wojnasiewicz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marshal gets slowly back to his feet.
It seemed like Wojnasiewicz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marshal seems to have got his legs back now.
Wojnasiewicz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marshal was well out of range. Poor timing from Wojnasiewicz.
Wojnasiewicz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wojnasiewicz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Wojnasiewicz tries to keep at a distance but Marshal has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wojnasiewicz lands an elbow just above Marshal 's eye.

Marshal manages to break the clinch.
Wojnasiewicz misses with an uppercut. Marshal saw that one coming.
Eliah Marshal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marshal tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wojnasiewicz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marshal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marshal misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Wojnasiewicz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Krystian Wojnasiewicz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wojnasiewicz stuffs the takedown attempt from Marshal. Marshal gets slowly back to his feet.
Wojnasiewicz feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eliah Marshal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marshal darts in trying to clinch
and Wojnasiewicz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wojnasiewicz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Krystian Wojnasiewicz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wojnasiewicz misses with a series of wild punches.
Marshal seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A low kick from Marshal misses

and Wojnasiewicz counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Marshal tries to bench press Wojnasiewicz off him but Wojnasiewicz keeps the position.
Wojnasiewicz is looking to take a break and control but Marshal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marshal prevents Wojnasiewicz from improving position.
Marshal taking punishment in the form of punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Krystian Wojnasiewicz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wojnasiewicz 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krystian Wojnasiewicz!
A victorious Krystian Wojnasiewicz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.