PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukasz Pawlowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Jones
vs
Pawlowski

178 cm
21
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

179 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brandon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lukasz Pawlowski!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pawlowski's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pawlowski thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones trying to control but Pawlowski is working from the bottom.
Pawlowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Pawlowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pawlowski controlling the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jones with a nice cross.
Jones blocks a head kick by Pawlowski.
Pawlowski shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Pawlowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pawlowski tries to clinch up.
Pawlowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pawlowski manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jones on his heels. He'll look to pass Jones's guard now, I'm sure.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pawlowski on the ground.

Pawlowski 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.
Pawlowski forces his way into half guard.
Pawlowski trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Pawlowski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jones kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jones gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Pawlowski gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jones is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots and misses

and Pawlowski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pawlowski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pawlowski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.

Pawlowski stands up and waves to Jones to follow him.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pawlowski tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pawlowski to the ground. Pawlowski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Pawlowski shoots in and bounces Jones off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Jones is working an open guard so Pawlowski takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawlowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pawlowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Jones enables Pawlowski to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jones manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Pawlowski postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Pawlowski throwing strikes but missing.
Pawlowski trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Pawlowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Pawlowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones wants to stand up but Pawlowski is controlling him.
Pawlowski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Lukasz Pawlowski has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Pawlowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lukasz Pawlowski dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Pawlowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones wants to clinch up but Pawlowski keeps it at a distance.
Pawlowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Pawlowski, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Jones closes the distance and pushes Pawlowski back into the cage.

Pawlowski jumps into guard, dragging Jones to the mat.

Jones stands up from Pawlowski's guard - Jones perhaps looking for a knockout.
Pawlowski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pawlowski wants it to stay on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawlowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brandon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukasz Pawlowski.
Pawlowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Pawlowski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Pawlowski wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pawlowski is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pawlowski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pawlowski trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Lukasz Pawlowski has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Lukasz Pawlowski.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Pawlowski shows good takedown defense.

Pawlowski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pawlowski prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
Pawlowski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pawlowski prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pawlowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pawlowski wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Lukasz Pawlowski wasn't active enough on the ground.
Pawlowski dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Pawlowski's head and hops out.
Jones shoots in but Pawlowski avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Jones gets tackled into the cage by Pawlowski. Pawlowski maintains the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pawlowski.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Pawlowski gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.

Pawlowski has hold of one of Jones's legs. Jones is fighting the takedown attempt but Pawlowski gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Pawlowski from controlling successfully.
Pawlowski looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pawlowski keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lukasz Pawlowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Pawlowski shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brandon Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pawlowski shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pawlowski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brandon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukasz Pawlowski.
Pawlowski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pawlowski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pawlowski tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Pawlowski tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pawlowski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Jones bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pawlowski wants to control but Jones postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawlowski gets back to half guard.
Pawlowski is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Jones stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pawlowski is defended easily by Jones.

Jones moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Pawlowski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Pawlowski misses with a double jab.
Pawlowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pawlowski avoids the head kick by Jones.
Pawlowski shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Pawlowski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pawlowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Pawlowski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawlowski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pawlowski stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Pawlowski motions for Jones to come forward. Pawlowski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pawlowski misses the shot to the body.

Pawlowski shoots in and gets a takedown into Jones's guard.
Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pawlowski controls the pace.
Jones controls Pawlowski momentarily but Pawlowski frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pawlowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Lukasz Pawlowski was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Pawlowski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pawlowski off to one side.
Pawlowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Jones tries to clinch but Pawlowski is having none of it.
Brandon Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lukasz Pawlowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Jones gets caught napping as Pawlowski dives in and scores a takedown. Jones manages to retain guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lukasz Pawlowski.
I've got Pawlowski winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lukasz Pawlowski!