PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jakub Berdowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukasz Korczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lukasz Korczynski will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Berdowski
vs
Korczynski

184 cm
20
203 lbs
2 - 2 - 1

174 cm
24
205 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Jakub Berdowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Lukasz Korczynski!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korczynski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Berdowski.
Berdowski avoids the head kick by Korczynski.

Korczynski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Berdowski, pushing him back against the cage.
Korczynski is trying to force a seperation but Berdowski has the dominant position.
Korczynski can't break the clinch.
Berdowski has Korczynski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Korczynski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Korczynski prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jakub Berdowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Korczynski can't break the clinch.
Berdowski keeps control of Korczynski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Berdowski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Korczynski walks away with a smile on his face. Berdowski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Berdowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Berdowski shoots in but Korczynski avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Korczynski lands a high kick!
Korczynski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Korczynski wants it to stay on the feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Korczynski.

Korczynski clinches up with Berdowski and pushes him back against the cage.
Korczynski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Berdowski has him pressed against the cage.
Korczynski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Berdowski jumps guard and drags Korczynski to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Korczynski is posturing up here but Berdowski has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Korczynski tries to roll out but it's too tight and Korczynski has to tap! Slick submission there by Berdowski!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jakub Berdowski!