PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcin Kuter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerzy Lisiewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lisiewicz comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Duran Duran - Wild Boys kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jerzy Lisiewicz is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Kuter
vs
Lisiewicz

186 cm
25
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

169 cm
23
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Intelligent

KAISER

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcin Kuter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jerzy Lisiewicz!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lisiewicz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kuter was covering up waiting for the punch and Lisiewicz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lisiewicz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lisiewicz wants to pass the guard but Kuter is keeping the position.
Lisiewicz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
It looks like Lisiewicz might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Lisiewicz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lisiewicz looking to pass the guard.
Kuter throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Kuter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lisiewicz is aware though and is defending well.
Lisiewicz scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lisiewicz passes Kuter's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lisiewicz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kuter with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lisiewicz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lisiewicz trying to control the action but Kuter is working from the bottom.

Kuter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lisiewicz pulls his head out easily.
Kuter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lisiewicz is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lisiewicz wants to pass the guard but Kuter is defending well.
Lisiewicz winds up and cracks Kuter with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lisiewicz drops an elbow to the side of Kuter's head.
Lisiewicz scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Lisiewicz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lisiewicz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lisiewicz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuter keeps working.
Lisiewicz working the head and body with strikes.

Kuter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lisiewicz working over Kuter with some ground and pound. Kuter looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lisiewicz wants to control but Kuter is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lisiewicz.
Lisiewicz slips a nice elbow through Kuter's hands, connecting with Kuter's forehead.
Lisiewicz trying to control from Kuter's half guard. Kuter has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

Kuter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lisiewicz defends it easily.

Kuter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lisiewicz defends it easily.
Kuter is breathing heavily.
Lisiewicz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lisiewicz connects with a couple of short punches.
Lisiewicz trying to control but Kuter is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lisiewicz looking to pass the guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Kuter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lisiewicz is aware though and is defending well.
Lisiewicz wants to control from the top but Kuter keeps moving.
Lisiewicz postures up and lands a big shot to Kuter's brow.
Lisiewicz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lisiewicz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lisiewicz trying to control but Kuter is working from the bottom.
Lisiewicz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kuter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Kuter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kuter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kuter keeping full guard, as Lisiewicz tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerzy Lisiewicz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kuter gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lisiewicz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lisiewicz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lisiewicz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuter is keeping the position for now.

Kuter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Lisiewicz gets to his feet - Kuter follows without any prompting.
Kuter shoots and misses

and Lisiewicz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lisiewicz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lisiewicz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kuter keeping full guard, as Lisiewicz tries to pass.
Lisiewicz working some strikes from top position.

Kuter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lisiewicz defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lisiewicz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lisiewicz distracts Kuter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lisiewicz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lisiewicz throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lisiewicz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lisiewicz scoring with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lisiewicz chips away with some ground and pound.
Lisiewicz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kuter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lisiewicz is one step ahead there.
Lisiewicz passes into half guard.
Lisiewicz lands strikes from half guard.
Lisiewicz throwing shots but Kuter is blocking nicely.
Lisiewicz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuter is not content to let Lisiewicz control the position.

Kuter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lisiewicz drops an elbow to the side of Kuter's head.
Kuter gets full guard.
Lisiewicz chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kuter looking for subs off his back but Lisiewicz has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jerzy Lisiewicz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lisiewicz wants to free his trapped foot but Kuter is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lisiewicz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lisiewicz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lisiewicz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lisiewicz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuter keeps working.
Lisiewicz working Kuter over with strikes.
Lisiewicz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lisiewicz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lisiewicz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kuter with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lisiewicz is nestled in close to Kuter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerzy Lisiewicz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kuter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Lisiewicz.
Lisiewicz scores with punches from side control.
Lisiewicz working the ground and pound.
Lisiewicz working the ground and pound from side control.
Lisiewicz working the body and head with strikes.
Lisiewicz working the ground and pound from side control.

Kuter is rocked!
Lisiewicz cracks Kuter with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Lisiewicz immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Kuter is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Lisiewicz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerzy Lisiewicz!
Jerzy Lisiewicz thanked the fans post fight for their support.