PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maciej Rybinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Maciej Rybinski has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Rybinski
vs
Bryant

168 cm
22
144 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maciej Rybinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Bryant!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rybinski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rybinski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bryant fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rybinski avoids it really well and circles away.
Rybinski throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Rybinski.

Bryant looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rybinski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bryant is controlling him.
Bryant trying to control but Rybinski is working from the bottom.
Rybinski throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Rybinski throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bryant trying to control but Rybinski is working from the bottom.

Bryant is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bryant has gone for a leg lock! Rybinski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bryant's guard.
Rybinski trying to control but Bryant is working from the bottom.
Bryant 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.
Rybinski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bryant working a defensive guard here.
Rybinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Bryant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.

Bryant is working an open guard so Rybinski takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bryant looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rybinski is fending him off so far but Bryant persists. Nope, Rybinski circles away and we're back to standing.

Bryant has closed the distance and engaged Rybinski in a clinch.
Rybinski landing knees to the body.
Bryant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bryant tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rybinski smiles and moves away.
Maciej Rybinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Bryant.
Rybinski lands a front kick.
Rybinski misses with a combination

and Bryant counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rybinski's guard now.

Bryant drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bryant jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bryant pushes down on Rybinski's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rybinski pushes Bryant off looking to stand but Bryant dives back in and keeps control.
Bryant wants to stand up but Rybinski has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Bryant is working for a kimura but Rybinski is defending it quite comfortably.
Bryant looks gassed!
Rybinski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rybinski is looking to improve his position.
Rybinski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rybinski pushes Bryant off looking to stand but Bryant dives back in and keeps control.
Bryant trying to mount his opponent but Rybinski defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bryant is working for a submission of some sort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rybinski trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bryant goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rybinski is on top in guard.
Rybinski stopping the sweep attempt from Bryant.

Rybinski stands up and waves to Bryant to follow him.
Rybinski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nick Bryant will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Rybinski throws a head kick but Bryant moves out of range.
Rybinski throws a wild body kick that Bryant sees coming a mile off.
Bryant throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rybinski's waist but Rybinski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bryant off to one side.
Rybinski throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rybinski looks to clinch

and Bryant counters by moving into the clinch.

Rybinski successfully pulls guard.
Bryant wants to stand but Rybinski has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rybinski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bryant with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rybinski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Bryant drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rybinski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rybinski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rybinski!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant is looking to reverse the position.
Bryant manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rybinski's best efforts.
Bryant is not content to let Rybinski control the position.
Bryant is looking for a sweep. Rybinski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rybinski wants to take a breather but Bryant is having none of it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bryant wants to sweep but Rybinski has passed to side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bryant sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rybinski is keen to just control but Bryant is a slippery customer.
Bryant tries to roll over but Rybinski keeps him under control.
Bryant controlling the position for now.
Rybinski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rybinski seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bryant manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rybinski won't allow Bryant to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rybinski wants to control from the top but Bryant keeps moving.
Bryant bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rybinski's guard.
Rybinski keeping moving, preventing Bryant from controlling successfully.
Bryant content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Bryant drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bryant jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bryant trying to control the position from guard on top but Rybinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bryant drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rybinski dives on top into guard.
Bryant keeping full guard, as Rybinski tries to pass.
Rybinski wants to control from the top but Bryant keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryant wants to sweep but no luck.
Rybinski distracts Bryant with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bryant is trying to control the position but Rybinski postures up.
Rybinski trying to control but Bryant is working from the bottom.
Rybinski thows a big elbow that misses.
Bryant has Rybinski pulled in close to control his posture.
Bryant wants to sweep but no luck.
Rybinski trying to control but Bryant is working from the bottom.

Maciej Rybinski has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Rybinski throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maciej Rybinski dominated that second round.
That's time! Rybinski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Bryant takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rybinski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rybinski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rybinski looks to clinch

and Bryant counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nick Bryant has got the better of the ground game so far.

Rybinski wriggles free and stands up.

Bryant clinches up against the cage.
Rybinski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bryant has him pressed against the cage.
Rybinski prevents the takedown attempt.
Rybinski tries to pull guard but Bryant won't allow it.

Rybinski jumps into guard, dragging Bryant to the mat.
Rybinski thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Bryant throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Bryant thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Bryant drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rybinski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bryant has Rybinski in his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rybinski pushes down on Bryant's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bryant wants to improve his position but Rybinski is controlling well.
Bryant trying to get back to full guard but Rybinski takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Rybinski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bryant is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bryant swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Bryant wants to control but Rybinski is having none of it.
Rybinski throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Rybinski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bryant is looking to escape.
Bryant keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rybinski wants to control the pace but Bryant is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant is desperately trying to improve his position but Rybinski has a good base and remains in mount.
Rybinski content just to control the position here.
Bryant keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bryant tries to hold on but Rybinski pushes him away.
Rybinski controlling his opponent.
Bryant really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rybinski controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bryant tries to hold on but Rybinski postures up.
Bryant is looking to improve his position but Rybinski isn't that keen on the idea.
Bryant is bucking up trying to escape but Rybinski cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rybinski throws some wild stikes that Bryant manages to avoid easily.
Rybinski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bryant keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bryant tries to hold on but Rybinski pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maciej Rybinski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rybinski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maciej Rybinski!