PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jon Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pawel Ufcowski jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Speed might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Skrillex / Equinox. Ufcowski jr comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Slipknot - Duality kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Speed
vs
Ufcowski jr

175 cm
23
163 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

183 cm
23
164 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Perkele!
Perkele!

Brute
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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 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jon Speed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pawel Ufcowski jr!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ufcowski jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Ufcowski jr drives through and clinches with Speed against the cage.
Speed tries to throw a body punch but Ufcowski jr avoids it by throwing Speed back against the cage.
Speed misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ufcowski jr.
Speed misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Speed lands a hook that snaps the head of Ufcowski jr backwards.
Ufcowski jr just leaning against Speed, taking a breather.
Ufcowski jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ufcowski jr trying to stall but Speed improves his position.
Ufcowski jr misses with a punch to the body.
Ufcowski jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Speed backwards.
Ufcowski jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ufcowski jr misses with the head strike.
Speed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Speed blocks a body shot from Ufcowski jr.
Speed lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ufcowski jr backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Speed.
Speed lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr lands a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Speed on the inside.
Speed prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ufcowski jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Speed.
Speed avoids the elbow strike from Ufcowski jr, against the cage.
Ufcowski jr taking a breather.
Speed pushes Ufcowski jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ufcowski jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ufcowski jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Speed backwards.
Ufcowski jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ufcowski jr pressing his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speed lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ufcowski jr backwards.
Ufcowski jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Speed has a couple of punches blocked by Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr trying to control the position but instead, Speed has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ufcowski jr into the cage.
Speed lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Speed working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Speed misses with a hook from the clinch.
Speed presses Ufcowski jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Speed misses with the head strike.
Speed blocking some punches.
Ufcowski jr stalling in the clinch but Speed improves position.
Speed presses Ufcowski jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Speed scores with a shot to the side of Ufcowski jr's head.
Speed pushes Ufcowski jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Speed misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ufcowski jr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Speed is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr is trying to drag Speed to the mat but Speed just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jon Speed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pawel Ufcowski jr.
Still in the clinch, Speed scores with a nice short uppercut.
Speed stalling.
A short right from Speed.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ufcowski jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Speed misses with a body punch.
Speed blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Speed scores with a nice short uppercut.
Speed works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Ufcowski jr wants the takedown. Speed is fighting it off but Ufcowski jr persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Speed's guard against the cage.
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!
Ufcowski jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Speed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ufcowski jr won't allow Speed to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speed keeping moving, preventing Ufcowski jr from controlling successfully.
Speed wants to sweep but no luck.
Ufcowski jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Speed is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ufcowski jr trying to control but Speed is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

The ref stands the fighters back up. Pawel Ufcowski jr was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Speed will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A leg kick checked by Speed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jon Speed will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ufcowski jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ufcowski jr thuds his shin into the meat of Speed's side.
Speed lands with a shot to the body.
Ufcowski jr misses with a leg kick
and Speed counters with a left to the body.
Ufcowski jr misses with a low kick.
Speed throws a big shot that misses.
Speed lands with a nice body punch.
Ufcowski jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Speed throws out the jab.
Speed loads up on a big right hand but Ufcowski jr slips the punch.
Speed scores with a jab to the head.
Speed just misses with a punch to the body.
Speed connects with a solid leg kick.
Ufcowski jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ufcowski jr throws a head kick but Speed moves out of range.
Speed takes a swing at Ufcowski jr's ribcage but misses.

Ufcowski jr shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ufcowski jr showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Speed is controlling Ufcowski jr's position as best he can from this difficult position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ufcowski jr seems to be working for a kimura but Speed defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Speed manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ufcowski jr passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Ufcowski jr is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Speed looks calm but he's in trouble here. Ufcowski jr gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Speed is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Ufcowski jr lets go of the hold and Speed can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pawel Ufcowski jr!
In his post fight interview, Pawel Ufcowski jr gave a big smile as he said 'Thanks to my coaches, sponsor Gilop Clothes and my Alliance for helping me win that tough battle. Thanks to my rival for stepping up and thanks everyone here cheering for me!'.