PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mateusz Domanski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Backstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Domanski
vs
Backstrom

185 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
191 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Inexperienced

Koffin Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mateusz Domanski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, David Backstrom!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Backstrom wants to clinch.
Domanski looks for a takedown but Backstrom sprawls well.
Backstrom fails with an attempt to clinch.
Domanski looks for a takedown but Backstrom sprawls well.
Domanski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Backstrom but Backstrom pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateusz Domanski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Domanski or perhaps it was just good defense by Backstrom which made him look bad.
David Backstrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Backstrom forces Domanski back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backstrom taking a breather.
Domanski tries to break free but Backstrom pushes him back against the cage.
Backstrom tries to break free but Domanski pushes him back against the cage.
Backstrom tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Domanski avoids it.
Backstrom pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Backstrom missing with knees to the body.
Domanski is pressed up against the cage. Backstrom has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Domanski down to the mat. Domanski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Domanski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Backstrom defends it nicely.
Backstrom swats away the attempt to clinch by Domanski.
Backstrom defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Domanski.
Domanski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Backstrom is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Backstrom looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Backstrom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Backstrom stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Backstrom misses.

Backstrom is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Domanski's half guard.
Backstrom has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Backstrom slows the pace down in half guard.
Backstrom frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Backstrom works his way to his opponent's back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Backstrom controlling the positon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Backstrom looking for the choke from the back.
Backstrom looks gassed!
Domanski is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Backstrom.
Domanski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Backstrom on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backstrom throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Domanski covering up well and avoiding damage.
Domanski staying busy and making it hard for Backstrom to control.

Backstrom is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Domanski wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Backstrom dominated that round.
That's time! Domanski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Backstrom stuffs the takedown attempt from Domanski. Domanski gets slowly back to his feet.

Backstrom has Domanski up against the cage in a clinch.
Backstrom stalling.
Domanski is trying to force a seperation but Backstrom has the dominant position.
Backstrom trying to land knees to the body.
Backstrom tries to land knees in the clinch but Domanski avoids the damage to the body.

Domanski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Backstrom defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Domanski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backstrom throws a sloppy head kick and Domanski moves out of range easily.
Backstrom is breathing heavily.

Domanski moves into range and clinches up with Backstrom.
Domanski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Backstrom using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Domanski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Domanski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Domanski is trying to break free.
Domanski has had enough of the clinch but Backstrom keeps him there for the moment.
Domanski has Backstrom pressed against the cage, preventing Backstrom from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Domanski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Backstrom can't get the takedown.
Domanski is trying to force a seperation but Backstrom has the dominant position.
Domanski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Backstrom has him pressed against the cage.
Domanski wants to get back to striking at distance but Backstrom won't allow it.
Domanski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Backstrom has him pressed against the cage.
Backstrom has Domanski pressed against the cage, preventing Domanski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Backstrom slowing the pace effectively.
Backstrom has Domanski pressed against the cage, preventing Domanski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Backstrom prevents Domanski from breaking the clinch.

Domanski breaks from the clinch.
Backstrom wants to clinch

and Domanski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Backstrom's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backstrom trying to keep a closed guard but Domanski is proving a slippery customer.
Backstrom looking for a sweep. Not yet Backstrom, not yet.
Backstrom working a defensive guard here.
Backstrom pulls Domanski in to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backstrom bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Domanski's guard.
Backstrom tries to free his leg and advance position but Domanski is retaining full guard.
Backstrom trying to control but Domanski is working from the bottom.
Domanski has a closed guard, preventing Backstrom from standing up.
Domanski is looking to stand up but Backstrom isn't so interested in that idea.

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.
Backstrom wanted to stand there but Domanski had control of the position.
Backstrom trying to control but Domanski is working from the bottom.
Backstrom wants to pass the guard but Domanski is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Domanski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mateusz Domanski dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Backstrom throws a leg kick
and Domanski counters with a right hand to the body.
Domanski misses with a double jab.
Backstrom tries to clinch

and Domanski counters with a single leg into guard. Backstrom didn't expect that.

Backstrom had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Domanski defends it easily.
Backstrom controls Domanski momentarily but Domanski frees himself.
Domanski wanted to stand there but Backstrom had control of the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Backstrom is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Domanski won't allow Backstrom to sweep him here.
Backstrom is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Domanski has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Backstrom is proving hard to escape from.
Backstrom 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Domanski lands a nice shot to the body.
Domanski scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Backstrom displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Domanski.
Domanski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Backstrom doesn't seem bothered though.
Domanski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Backstrom is fending him off so far but Domanski persists. Nope, Backstrom circles away and we're back to standing.
Domanski has his takedown stuffed

and Backstrom counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Backstrom.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateusz Domanski. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Domanski breaks the clinch.
Domanski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Backstrom defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Domanski.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backstrom is looking to clinch but Domanski is avoiding it.
Domanski throws a series of strikes that have Backstrom backpedaling.
Backstrom darts in trying to clinch
and Domanski counters with a thumping low kick.
Backstrom falls off balance throwing a combination

and Domanski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Domanski.
Domanski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Domanski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice shot by Domanski.
Backstrom wants to clinch up but Domanski keeps it at a distance.

Domanski gets a clinch.

Backstrom manages to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mateusz Domanski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Domanski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mateusz Domanski!