PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nataniel Byczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Becker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Becker has chosen Pudzian Band - Dawaj na ring as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

Byczynski
vs
Becker

200 cm
23
260 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

190 cm
19
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nataniel Byczynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gary Becker!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Becker is defended easily by Byczynski.
Byczynski tries a head kick but it misses.

Byczynski closes the distance and clinches.

Byczynski breaks from the clinch.
Byczynski fails in his attempt to clinch.

Becker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Byczynski was covering up waiting for the punch and Becker finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Becker trying to control the position from guard on top but Byczynski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Byczynski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Becker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Byczynski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Becker trying to control the position from guard on top but Byczynski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Byczynski misses with a two punch combination.
Byczynski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Byczynski wants it to stay on the feet.

Becker scores a takedown into full mount!
Byczynski holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Becker tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Byczynski is looking to improve his position but Becker isn't that keen on the idea.
Becker fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Byczynski wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becker lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Becker is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Byczynski has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Byczynski tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Becker is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Byczynski has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Becker looks gassed!
Byczynski wants to get back to his feet.
Becker putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Becker looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Byczynski really wants to buck Becker off and get back to his feet.
Byczynski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Becker on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becker is landing with some decent strikes but Byczynski is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Becker landing punches.
Byczynski wants to control but Becker is having none of it.
Byczynski is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Becker with a couple of short strikes.
Becker is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Byczynski is bucking up trying to escape but Becker cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Becker throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

Becker goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Byczynski turns into him and now he's in Becker's guard.
Becker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Byczynski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Becker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Byczynski has managed to get both his arms back between Becker's legs - danger averted.
Becker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Byczynski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Byczynski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Becker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Byczynski.

Byczynski stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Becker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Byczynski counters with a nice uppercut.
Good exchange - Byczynski coming out on top.
Becker takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Byczynski scores with a one two! Becker had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Becker walks into a stiff left hand from Byczynski.
Becker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Becker is defended easily by Byczynski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Becker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Byczynski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Becker momentarily.
Byczynski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Becker has time to react.
Nataniel Byczynski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Byczynski throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Becker.
Byczynski throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Becker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Byczynski throws a combination that misses

and Becker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Byczynski's guard.
Becker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Byczynski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Becker is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Becker trying to control the position from guard on top but Byczynski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Becker is breathing heavily.
Byczynski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Becker.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Byczynski manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Becker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Byczynski finds it's way round the side to connect with Becker's head.
Becker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Byczynski is fending him off so far but Becker persists. Nope, Byczynski circles away and we're back to standing.
Becker walks forward, straight into a front kick from Byczynski.
Byczynski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Becker backs up against the cage.
Byczynski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Becker's head.
Byczynski connects with a high kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Byczynski scores with a four punch combination!
Byczynski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Donk. Byczynski catches Becker right on the button with a cross.
Byczynski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Becker throws out the jab.
Byczynski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Byczynski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Becker counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Becker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Becker prevents Byczynski from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becker wants to control from the top but Byczynski keeps moving.
Byczynski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Becker is controlling him.
Byczynski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Becker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Byczynski wants to stand and escape but Becker is having none of it.
Becker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Byczynski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nataniel Byczynski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Becker fails to land the takedown.
Nataniel Byczynski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Becker.
Byczynski throws a right hand that Becker ducks under and follows up with a left that Becker also avoids with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Byczynski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Byczynski.
Byczynski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice shot by Byczynski.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Becker is defended easily by Byczynski.
Becker dodges the punch combination from Byczynski.
Byczynski lands with a nice body kick.
Byczynski throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Byczynski leaves Becker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Good exchange - Byczynski coming out on top.

Byczynski moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Byczynski.
Byczynski scores with a shoulder strike.
Byczynski stops a takedown attempt from Becker.
A short right from Byczynski on the inside.
Byczynski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Becker or not.
Byczynski scores with a knee to the head.

Byczynski breaks from the clinch.
Becker closes the distance and clinches up with Byczynski, looking for a takedown. Becker pushes Byczynski against the cage but Byczynski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Byczynski lands a nice hook to Becker's body. Becker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Byczynski is looking to clinch.
Becker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Becker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Byczynski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Byczynski cracks Becker with a good jab.
Byczynski scores with a hook.
Becker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nataniel Byczynski dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Becker is defended easily by Byczynski.
Byczynski pushes Becker away with a front kick.
Nataniel Byczynski is winning the standup battle so far.
Byczynski lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Byczynski moves in looking to clinch but Becker pushes him off.
Byczynski lands with an overhand left.
Byczynski throws out a powerful jab.
Becker shoots in for a takedown but Byczynski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Byczynski throws a combination. Becker tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jab, jab by Byczynski - just one landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Byczynski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A lazy left from Byczynski finds it's target.
Byczynski lands a lovely overhand right.
Byczynski throws a good cross that connects.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Byczynski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Byczynski throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Becker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Byczynski looks to land a combination but Becker avoids it well.
Byczynski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Becker.
Nataniel Byczynski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Becker.
Byczynski misses with a wild combination.
Byczynski misses with a double jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Becker.
A left and a right from Byczynski both land. Nice combination.
Becker dodges the punch combination from Byczynski.
Byczynski lands a front kick.
Becker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Byczynski pinned against the cage. Byczynski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byczynski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Byczynski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Becker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Byczynski.
Good exchange - Byczynski coming out on top.
Nice uppercut lands for Byczynski. That snapped Becker's head back.
Byczynski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Byczynski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Byczynski lands a jab to the head.
Byczynski throws a combination. Becker tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Becker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
No joy there for Byczynski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Byczynski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byczynski clobbers Becker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Becker has a takedown stuffed.
Byczynski lands a two punch combo.
Byczynski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Byczynski fails to land with a series of punches.
Byczynski throws a right hand that Becker ducks under and follows up with a left that Becker also avoids with ease.
Becker has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Byczynski.
Good standup being displayed there by Byczynski as he connects with a hook.
Byczynski scores with the left hand. Becker knows he should have avoided that one.
Byczynski lands with a nice combination. Becker backs away looking to recover.
Becker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Byczynski.
Byczynski scores with a nice right hand.
Becker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Becker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Byczynski throws a series of strikes that have Becker backpedaling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Byczynski closes the distance and pushes Becker back into the cage.
Byczynski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Becker backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Byczynski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Byczynski.

Byczynski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Byczynski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Byczynski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Becker backwards.
Byczynski lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Byczynski.
Byczynski digs a right hand underneath Becker's ribcage. Becker let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Byczynski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Becker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Byczynski as he jumps to the side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Byczynski's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Byczynski duly obliges.
Byczynski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Byczynski scores with a four punch combination!

And that's the end of the fight!
Nataniel Byczynski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Byczynski 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nataniel Byczynski!