PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maciej Jewtuszko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guilherme Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jewtuszko comes to the cage accompanied by Sobota-Z Buta Wjeżdzam (Instrumental). The key to victory for Maciej Jewtuszko has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Jewtuszko
vs
Rodrigues

182 cm
23
163 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

175 cm
25
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Maciej Jewtuszko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Guilherme Rodrigues!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rodrigues closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jewtuszko quickly recovers to half guard.
Rodrigues content to control rather than advance.
Jewtuszko wants to get back to his feet.
Rodrigues wants to free his trapped foot but Jewtuszko is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Rodrigues seems to be working for a kimura but Jewtuszko defends the submission attempt.
Rodrigues lands with a punch from half guard.
Rodrigues performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jewtuszko wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodrigues working over Jewtuszko with some ground and pound. Jewtuszko looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rodrigues stops Jewtuszko from getting back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rodrigues lands a nice short elbow.
Rodrigues controlling the action here.

Rodrigues is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jewtuszko sees it coming and defends easily.
Jewtuszko wants to get back to his feet.

Rodrigues is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jewtuszko is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rodrigues is trying to work for a kimura but Jewtuszko is defending well.
Rodrigues moves nicely into side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rodrigues in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sloppy strikes there by Rodrigues.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rodrigues tries for a kimura but Jewtuszko is defending well.

Rodrigues decides to stand back up. Rodrigues steps back and let's Jewtuszko get back to his feet.
Jewtuszko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jewtuszko throws a head kick but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Rodrigues takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rodrigues looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rodrigues tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jewtuszko swivels and escapes.
Jewtuszko jabs at Rodrigues's body.
Jewtuszko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Jewtuszko tries to sprawl but Rodrigues drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rodrigues looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Rodrigues prevents Jewtuszko from standing back up.
Rodrigues content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Guilherme Rodrigues hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Rodrigues ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guilherme Rodrigues dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jewtuszko gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rodrigues to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jewtuszko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rodrigues advances to half guard.
Rodrigues is taking a breather. Jewtuszko says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jewtuszko is trying to stand back up but Rodrigues is controlling him
Rodrigues slows the pace down in half guard.
Jewtuszko is trying to stand back up but Rodrigues is controlling him

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Guilherme Rodrigues was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Rodrigues keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jewtuszko.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jewtuszko.
Jewtuszko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodrigues throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jewtuszko.
Rodrigues lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues throws the left hand but Jewtuszko avoids the punch easily.
Jewtuszko looks to land a left hand but Rodrigues moved out of range nicely.
Rodrigues fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Good exchange - Jewtuszko coming out on top.
Maciej Jewtuszko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Jewtuszko tries to keep at a distance but Rodrigues has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rodrigues ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rodrigues no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rodrigues pulls Jewtuszko in close to prevent any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jewtuszko wants to stand but Rodrigues is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rodrigues is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Jewtuszko has gone for a leg lock! Rodrigues slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jewtuszko's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jewtuszko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rodrigues is controlling him.
Rodrigues looking to pass the guard.
Rodrigues controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Guilherme Rodrigues wasn't active enough on the ground.
Rodrigues will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rodrigues closes the distance and clinches.

Jewtuszko jumps guard.
Rodrigues pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jewtuszko is keeping the position for now.
Jewtuszko wants to stand up but Rodrigues is controlling him.
Rodrigues stays in close to Jewtuszko's body and controls the position.
Rodrigues advances to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jewtuszko is trying to stand.
Guilherme Rodrigues has got the better of the ground game so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guilherme Rodrigues 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Rodrigues ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rodrigues slips a straight right by Jewtuszko.
Rodrigues takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jewtuszko moves out of range of the leg kick from Rodrigues.
Horrible takedown by Rodrigues or perhaps it was just good defense by Jewtuszko which made him look bad.

Jewtuszko tries to sprawl but Rodrigues drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rodrigues is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Rodrigues stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Jewtuszko to get to his feet.
Jewtuszko scores with a jab. Rodrigues acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jewtuszko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jewtuszko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Rodrigues closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jewtuszko did well to prevent Rodrigues getting side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jewtuszko is trying to stand.

Rodrigues is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jewtuszko sees it coming and defends easily.
Rodrigues controlling the action here.
Jewtuszko pushes Rodrigues off looking to stand but Rodrigues dives back in and keeps control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rodrigues in particular looking to stall.
Jewtuszko is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues slips a nice elbow through Jewtuszko's hands, connecting with Jewtuszko's forehead.
Jewtuszko pushes Rodrigues off looking to stand but Rodrigues dives back in and keeps control.
Rodrigues scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rodrigues working the head and body with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodrigues is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Maciej Jewtuszko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Rodrigues decides to stand up.

Jewtuszko gets caught napping as Rodrigues dives in and scores a takedown. Jewtuszko manages to retain guard.
Rodrigues trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jewtuszko wants to stand up but Rodrigues is controlling him.
Jewtuszko wants to get back to his feet but Rodrigues passes into half guard.
Rodrigues works his way into full mount!
Rodrigues controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues lands a big shot there that rocks Jewtuszko but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rodrigues pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rodrigues content just to control the position here.
Rodrigues lands a big shot there that rocks Jewtuszko but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rodrigues controlling from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Guilherme Rodrigues comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rodrigues 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guilherme Rodrigues!