PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andrae Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franciszek Brzeszczyszczykiewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armstrong comes to the cage accompanied by O Let's Do It. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Armstrong
vs
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz

185 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

168 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Win Nutritional

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrae Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Franciszek Brzeszczyszczykiewicz!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Brzeszczyszczykiewicz clinches up against the cage.
Armstrong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brzeszczyszczykiewicz.
Armstrong changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brzeszczyszczykiewicz fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Brzeszczyszczykiewicz moves into the clinch successfully.
Armstrong gets underhooks to prevent Brzeszczyszczykiewicz's takedown attempt.

Brzeszczyszczykiewicz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Armstrong moves into range and clinches up with Brzeszczyszczykiewicz.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Armstrong tries a knee to the head but Brzeszczyszczykiewicz blocks it.
Armstrong has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brzeszczyszczykiewicz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Armstrong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brzeszczyszczykiewicz just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrae Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Armstrong is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Brzeszczyszczykiewicz has Armstrong pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Brzeszczyszczykiewicz pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Armstrong tumbling to the mat - Brzeszczyszczykiewicz dives into Armstrong's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Brzeszczyszczykiewicz 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong wants to stand but Brzeszczyszczykiewicz is controlling the position.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz trying to control the position from guard on top but Armstrong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Armstrong wants to stand up but Brzeszczyszczykiewicz is controlling him.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Armstrong tries to clinch but Brzeszczyszczykiewicz moves away

and Brzeszczyszczykiewicz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Armstrong's guard.
Armstrong wants to stand up but Brzeszczyszczykiewicz is controlling him.

Brzeszczyszczykiewicz stands up from Armstrong's guard - Brzeszczyszczykiewicz perhaps looking for a knockout.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz misses with a few strikes there.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz looks gassed!

Armstrong clinches up with Brzeszczyszczykiewicz and pushes him back against the cage.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Armstrong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brzeszczyszczykiewicz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brzeszczyszczykiewicz manages to pull guard.
Armstrong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz 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.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Armstrong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Armstrong postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Brzeszczyszczykiewicz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Armstrong, into his guard.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz trying to control but Armstrong is working from the bottom.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz stops Armstrong from standing up.

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.

Brzeszczyszczykiewicz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Brzeszczyszczykiewicz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Armstrong wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Brzeszczyszczykiewicz seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armstrong tries to roll over but Brzeszczyszczykiewicz keeps him under control.

Brzeszczyszczykiewicz stands up out of the half guard.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz tries a head kick but it misses.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Armstrong can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franciszek Brzeszczyszczykiewicz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Armstrong tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Brzeszczyszczykiewicz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Armstrong pushes Brzeszczyszczykiewicz off looking to stand but Brzeszczyszczykiewicz dives back in and keeps control.
Armstrong wants to sweep but Brzeszczyszczykiewicz has passed to side control!
Armstrong tries to escape but Brzeszczyszczykiewicz is in control.
Armstrong trying to remain calm as Brzeszczyszczykiewicz controls from the top position.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz cracks Armstrong with a big right hand but Armstrong just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Armstrong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brzeszczyszczykiewicz on the ground.
Armstrong is being controlled here.
Armstrong tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz takes a little break here. Armstrong wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong tries to bench press Brzeszczyszczykiewicz off him but Brzeszczyszczykiewicz keeps the position.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz is staying tight to Armstrong's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz working the head and body with strikes.

Brzeszczyszczykiewicz stands up and beckons Armstrong to his feet.
Armstrong throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Armstrong tries a head kick but it misses.
Armstrong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's two 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.

Brzeszczyszczykiewicz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Armstrong did well to prevent Brzeszczyszczykiewicz getting side control.
Armstrong tries to kick Brzeszczyszczykiewicz off but Brzeszczyszczykiewicz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Brzeszczyszczykiewicz decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

Armstrong shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Brzeszczyszczykiewicz napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Armstrong looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Armstrong looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Brzeszczyszczykiewicz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong controls the position.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz wants to get back to his feet but Armstrong drags him back down.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz avoids the head kick by Armstrong.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brzeszczyszczykiewicz.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz circles away from the clinch attempt

and Brzeszczyszczykiewicz counters with a takedown into side control.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz trying to control the position but Armstrong is working away.

Brzeszczyszczykiewicz decides to stand back up. Brzeszczyszczykiewicz steps back and let's Armstrong get back to his feet.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Armstrong as he avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Armstrong tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Brzeszczyszczykiewicz counters by moving into the clinch.

Armstrong gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franciszek Brzeszczyszczykiewicz 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!

Brzeszczyszczykiewicz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Armstrong moves in looking to clinch but Brzeszczyszczykiewicz pushes him off.
Armstrong wants to clinch

and Brzeszczyszczykiewicz counters with a shoot takedown. Armstrong fights it but they end up in guard.
Franciszek Brzeszczyszczykiewicz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Armstrong wants to stand but Brzeszczyszczykiewicz is controlling the position.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz wants to control from the top but Armstrong keeps moving.

Brzeszczyszczykiewicz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brzeszczyszczykiewicz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Armstrong has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Brzeszczyszczykiewicz off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong wants to clinch but Brzeszczyszczykiewicz slips to the side

and Brzeszczyszczykiewicz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Brzeszczyszczykiewicz decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz circles away from the clinch attempt

and Brzeszczyszczykiewicz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Armstrong is fighting off a takedown attempt but Brzeszczyszczykiewicz is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Armstrong to the mat. Armstrong regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz wants to control from the top but Armstrong keeps moving.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz stops Armstrong from standing up.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz stops Armstrong from standing up.
Armstrong trying to control the position.

Armstrong is working an open guard so Brzeszczyszczykiewicz takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Armstrong closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Brzeszczyszczykiewicz did well to prevent Armstrong getting side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Brzeszczyszczykiewicz kicks Armstrong off and gets back to his feet.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz throws a sloppy head kick

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

Armstrong stands up from half guard.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz shoots in but no luck this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz misses with a body shot.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Armstrong counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Brzeszczyszczykiewicz is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Armstrong blocks a head kick by Brzeszczyszczykiewicz.
Armstrong looks to clinch

and Brzeszczyszczykiewicz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Armstrong trying to control here.
Armstrong is looking to escape.

Brzeszczyszczykiewicz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Armstrong!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Armstrong tries to buck Brzeszczyszczykiewicz off but he can't manage it.
Armstrong keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Armstrong is trying to reverse the position but instead Brzeszczyszczykiewicz has taken his back - oops!
Andrae Armstrong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz struggling to keep hold of the position.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Armstrong. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Franciszek Brzeszczyszczykiewicz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brzeszczyszczykiewicz controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Franciszek Brzeszczyszczykiewicz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brzeszczyszczykiewicz 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franciszek Brzeszczyszczykiewicz!