PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adam Baranowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brooklyn King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Baranowski
vs
King

175 cm
19
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

186 cm
21
160 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adam Baranowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brooklyn King!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Adam Baranowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baranowski is trying hard to land a takedown here. King sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Baranowski scores with a takedown into King's guard.
Baranowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now.
Baranowski throwing strikes from guard but King blocks nicely.
Baranowski passes King's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King tries to kick Baranowski off but Baranowski keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Baranowski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Baranowski thows a huge punch but King dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King looks like he's trying to stand up.
King is staying active underneath Baranowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Baranowski is trying to work for a kimura but King is defending well.
Baranowski controlling the action here.
Baranowski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
King looks like he's trying to stand up.
King pushes Baranowski off but Baranowski dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Baranowski throws an elbow but King slips to the side and avoids it well.
Baranowski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Baranowski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
King really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baranowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Baranowski tries to score with some ground and pound. King controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Baranowski working the ground and pound.
Baranowski looking to punish the body of his opponent here but King is avoiding damage well.

Baranowski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Baranowski in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... King is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adam Baranowski!
After winning the bout, Adam Baranowski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.