PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bernardo Cabral (ranked 2266 p4p, 2586 weight class) and Mateusz Kieliszkowski (ranked 274 p4p, 307 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Cabral
vs
Kieliszkowski

183 cm
25
170
2 - 0 - 0

150 cm
25
170
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bernardo Cabral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mateusz Kieliszkowski!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kieliszkowski with a lazy takedown attempt

and Cabral counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kieliszkowski!
Cabral wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kieliszkowski keeps working.
Kieliszkowski tries to buck Cabral off but Cabral is having none of it.
Kieliszkowski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cabral wants to control but Kieliszkowski is keeping busy.

Kieliszkowski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cabral defends it well.
Kieliszkowski is thwarting Cabral's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabral is controlling Kieliszkowski's trapped leg to prevent Kieliszkowski from advancing to side control.
Kieliszkowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kieliszkowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cabral is trying to maintain the position but Kieliszkowski is very close to passing his half guard.
Cabral tries to roll over but Kieliszkowski keeps him under control.
Kieliszkowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cabral's head.
Cabral has hold of Kieliszkowski's hands but Kieliszkowski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

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.
Kieliszkowski moves into full mount! Cabral won't be happy about that!
Kieliszkowski lands a nice shot to the head.
Kieliszkowski prevents Cabral from getting the reversal.
Cabral sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Cabral trying to hold on to Kieliszkowski's head to control him but Kieliszkowski postures up.
Cabral works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cabral trying to control the position.
Cabral definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kieliszkowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Cabral is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kieliszkowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabral is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Cabral looking for a guillotine here but Kieliszkowski defends easily.
Kieliszkowski passes Cabral's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kieliszkowski looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Cabral looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kieliszkowski drops an elbow to the side of Cabral's head.

Kieliszkowski is trying to work for a kimura but Cabral is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cabral trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mateusz Kieliszkowski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kieliszkowski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cabral was covering up waiting for the punch and Kieliszkowski finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kieliszkowski works over Cabral with some ground and pound from guard.
Kieliszkowski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kieliszkowski trying to control but Cabral is working from the bottom.
Kieliszkowski postures up in Cabral's guard and throws a big left but Cabral blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabral working a defensive guard here.
Kieliszkowski wants to control from the top but Cabral keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kieliszkowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kieliszkowski is fighting to break Cabral's control of his arms but Cabral is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Cabral is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cabral trying to control the position here.

Cabral has his foot on Kieliszkowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kieliszkowski works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cabral controls Kieliszkowski momentarily but Kieliszkowski frees himself.
Kieliszkowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabral is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kieliszkowski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cabral.
Cabral stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cabral wants it to stay on the feet.
Kieliszkowski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cabral sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kieliszkowski somewhat.
Kieliszkowski goes for a double leg but Cabral avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cabral continues to drive forward.
Bernardo Cabral has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateusz Kieliszkowski.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kieliszkowski shoots in looking for a takedown but Cabral manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kieliszkowski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kieliszkowski shoots for a double leg takedown but Cabral sprawls well. He's pushed Kieliszkowski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Cabral closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kieliszkowski did well to prevent Cabral getting side control.
Kieliszkowski scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Cabral manages to mount him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabral controlling from mount.

Cabral looking for a guillotine from mount but Kieliszkowski is having none of it.
Kieliszkowski regains half guard.
Cabral is looking to advance position but Kieliszkowski won't allow it.
Cabral prevents Kieliszkowski from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kieliszkowski is not content to let Cabral control the position.
Kieliszkowski is controlling Cabral's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kieliszkowski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cabral trying to control the position from guard on top but Kieliszkowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kieliszkowski looking for a guillotine here but Cabral defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kieliszkowski 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mateusz Kieliszkowski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Cabral gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bernardo Cabral has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cabral tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kieliszkowski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cabral tries to pull guard but Kieliszkowski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Kieliszkowski wants the takedown. Cabral is fighting it off but Kieliszkowski persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cabral's guard against the cage.
Cabral will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cabral is adopting a defensive guard.

Cabral working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kieliszkowski has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabral is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kieliszkowski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kieliszkowski's back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabral controls the action.
Kieliszkowski trying to control the position but Cabral manages to sink in the hooks.
Kieliszkowski tries to escape the position.
Kieliszkowski looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kieliszkowski is really stuck here.

Cabral working for the choke.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Cabral's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cabral is looking for the choke from the back position but Kieliszkowski is controlling his hands well.
Mateusz Kieliszkowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kieliszkowski trying to control the position but Cabral manages to sink in the hooks.
Kieliszkowski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cabral haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kieliszkowski is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Cabral is staying active.

Kieliszkowski is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Cabral gets his way!
Cabral is trying to stick to Kieliszkowski's back but Kieliszkowski is turning into Cabral. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Cabral's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kieliszkowski.

Kieliszkowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kieliszkowski throws a strike but Cabral rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Kieliszkowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cabral doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cabral manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kieliszkowski striking off his back but it's not causing Cabral any problems.
Cabral pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kieliszkowski is keeping the position for now.
Kieliszkowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cabral trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kieliszkowski trying to control the position.
Cabral trying to control but Kieliszkowski is working from the bottom.
Cabral advances to half guard.
Cabral is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kieliszkowski swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kieliszkowski gets back to half guard.

Cabral is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mateusz Kieliszkowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kieliszkowski trying to hold on to Cabral's head to control him but Cabral postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bernardo Cabral showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kieliszkowski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mateusz Kieliszkowski!