PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krzys Soszynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Mac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Justin Mac was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Soszynski
vs
Mac

186 cm
22
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
205 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krzys Soszynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Mac!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mac throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mac.
Soszynski wants to clinch up but Mac keeps it at a distance.
Mac throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mac keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Soszynski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mac throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice body kick from Mac.
Soszynski is breathing heavily.
Mac connects with a crisp jab.
Soszynski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Soszynski on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mac lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mac lands a nice hook to Soszynski's body. Soszynski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Soszynski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krzys Soszynski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mac lands a nice leg kick that just misses Soszynski's sensitive parts.

Soszynski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Soszynski lands in his opponent's guard.
Soszynski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mac works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac is looking to stand up but Soszynski isn't so interested in that idea.
Soszynski wants to control from the top but Mac keeps moving.
Soszynski wants to pass the guard but Mac is keeping the position.
Mac is looking to stand up but Soszynski isn't so interested in that idea.

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.
Soszynski postures up and lands a big shot to Mac's brow.
Mac can't keep his opponent in guard - Soszynski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Soszynski decides to stand and escape the position.
Krzys Soszynski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mac uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Soszynski tries to clinch but Mac is having none of it.
Soszynski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Soszynski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mac as he avoids it easily.
Soszynski looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Soszynski tries for a takedown but Mac sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mac swinging wilding here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soszynski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mac.
Mac with a hook.
Soszynski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mac lands a nice leg kick that just misses Soszynski's sensitive parts.
Soszynski shoots in but Mac avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Good shot there by Mac.
Soszynski is looking to clinch but Mac is avoiding it.
Mac lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mac scores with a sloppy right hand. Soszynski should have avoided that one.
Soszynski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mac. Mac obviously looking to wear him down.
Mac works Soszynski's body with a nice hook.
Mac keeps the fight on the outside.
Mac throws a series of punches but Soszynski moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mac throws a front kick that sends Soszynski stumbling back into the cage.
Mac throws a right and a left that Soszynski avoids nicely.
Soszynski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mac's head backwards.

Soszynski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mac sprawls well initially but Soszynski persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Soszynski 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Soszynski is trying for a kimura here. Mac looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Soszynski wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Krzys Soszynski!