PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mateusz Kieliszkowski (ranked 1507 p4p, 3059 weight class) and Mauricio Nunes (ranked 214 p4p, 371 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kieliszkowski
vs
Nunes

150 cm
25
170
8 - 5 - 0

160 cm
25
170
3 - 9 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Mateusz Kieliszkowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauricio Nunes!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kieliszkowski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nunes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nunes lands with a right hand.
Kieliszkowski walks into a jab.
Nunes scores with a decent looking hook.
Kieliszkowski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nunes but Nunes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kieliszkowski walks into a jab.
Kieliszkowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice shot lands for Nunes.
Jab by Nunes.
Nunes thuds his right hand into Kieliszkowski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nunes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Donk. Nunes catches Kieliszkowski right on the button with a cross.
Nunes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nunes connects with a jab.
Nunes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kieliszkowski under the eye.
Nunes might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kieliszkowski tries to move into range but Nunes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kieliszkowski has a takedown stuffed.
Nunes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jab, jab by Nunes - just one landing.
Nunes is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kieliszkowski had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes lands the left hand.

Kieliszkowski fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nunes to the ground. Kieliszkowski is now in Nunes's guard.

Nunes is looking for a triangle but Kieliszkowski pushes his legs off easily.
Kieliszkowski distracts Nunes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kieliszkowski is in close to Nunes's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Nunes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kieliszkowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kieliszkowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kieliszkowski postures up and lands a big shot to Nunes's brow.
Kieliszkowski lands a couple of digs.

Kieliszkowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kieliszkowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Nunes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Nunes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kieliszkowski is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nunes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kieliszkowski is aware though and is defending well.
Kieliszkowski pushing down on Nunes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kieliszkowski passes to 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!
Kieliszkowski wants to stand but Nunes is controlling his arm.
Kieliszkowski trying to control the action but Nunes is working from the bottom.
Nunes regains half guard.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nunes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kieliszkowski connects with a nice short shot to Nunes's temple.

Nunes looking for submissions off his back.
Nunes has hold of Kieliszkowski's hands but Kieliszkowski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nunes with the active half guard here but Kieliszkowski passes nicely into side control.

Kieliszkowski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nunes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nunes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kieliszkowski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kieliszkowski connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Nunes some visible discomfort.

Kieliszkowski is working to tighten his grip on Nunes's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Nunes has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kieliszkowski is really squeezing tight and eventually Nunes passes out! Kieliszkowski breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mateusz Kieliszkowski!