PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lukasz Korczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith McBenderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McBenderson has chosen The Beatles, Twist and shout as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Korczynski
vs
McBenderson

173 cm
22
197 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

180 cm
21
200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

Mango Nutrition

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lukasz Korczynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keith McBenderson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBenderson throws a low kick but Korczynski avoids it.

McBenderson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McBenderson working away.
Korczynski is trying to improve his position.
The referee asks McBenderson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McBenderson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Korczynski tries to buck McBenderson off but McBenderson is having none of it.
Korczynski is working hard here to advance position.

McBenderson decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Korczynski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Well, if Korczynski is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Korczynski is pressing down on McBenderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. McBenderson is holding on for now.
McBenderson is looking to control Korczynski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McBenderson avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Korczynski wants to pass the guard but McBenderson is defending well.
Korczynski prevents McBenderson from standing back up.
Korczynski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Korczynski trying to mount his opponent but McBenderson defends it.
McBenderson manages to get to full guard.
McBenderson working a defensive guard here.
Korczynski tries to free his leg and advance position but McBenderson is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBenderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Korczynski is one step ahead there.
McBenderson wants to stand and escape but Korczynski is having none of it.
Korczynski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
McBenderson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Korczynski's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McBenderson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Korczynski's guard.
Korczynski trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Korczynski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McBenderson defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Korczynski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Korczynski is looking for a triangle but McBenderson pushes his legs off easily.

Korczynski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Korczynski tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Korczynski throws his legs up looking for a submission but McBenderson uses it to pass to side control.
Korczynski throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
McBenderson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Korczynski tries to strike but it doesn't land.

McBenderson decides to stand back up. McBenderson steps back and let's Korczynski get back to his feet.

Korczynski tries to keep at a distance but McBenderson has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Korczynski has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McBenderson after a bit of a struggle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBenderson looking to stall.
McBenderson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Korczynski can't get the takedown.
McBenderson can't break the clinch.
Korczynski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McBenderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukasz Korczynski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Korczynski tries for a takedown but McBenderson manages to get underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Korczynski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McBenderson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Korczynski is breathing heavily.
McBenderson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Korczynski tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lukasz Korczynski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Korczynski tries to close the distance and clinch up but McBenderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Korczynski moves out of range of the body kick from McBenderson.
McBenderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Korczynski circles away.
No luck for McBenderson with that takedown attempt.
Korczynski misses with a wild combination.

Korczynski rushes McBenderson and presses him up against the cage.
McBenderson is trying to pull guard but Korczynski turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McBenderson is trying to push Korczynski away but Korczynski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

McBenderson pulls guard successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Korczynski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McBenderson wants to control but Korczynski passes easily into half guard.
Korczynski stalling away here and it's allowed McBenderson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Korczynski trying to control but McBenderson is working from the bottom.
McBenderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Korczynski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Korczynski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBenderson is trying to stand back up but Korczynski is controlling him
McBenderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Korczynski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Korczynski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Korczynski seems to be looking for submissions.
Korczynski moves into full mount! McBenderson won't be happy about that!
Korczynski looking to ground and pound but McBenderson is blocking nicely.
Korczynski raining down hammerfists from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Korczynski looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Korczynski dominating with strikes here.
Korczynski thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Korczynski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McBenderson is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Korczynski has taken his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Korczynski working for the choke.
Korczynski really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for McBenderson.

Korczynski looking for the choke but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korczynski trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
McBenderson is trying to stand back up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McBenderson can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McBenderson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Korczynski's guard. Nice work there by McBenderson.
McBenderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Korczynski is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McBenderson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Korczynski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lukasz Korczynski dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

McBenderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Korczynski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McBenderson somewhat.
McBenderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Korczynski keeps the fight on the outside.
Lukasz Korczynski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Korczynski tries to score a power double leg takedown but McBenderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Korczynski somewhat.
McBenderson stuffs the takedown attempt from Korczynski. Korczynski gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McBenderson tries to clinch

and Korczynski counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for McBenderson!

Korczynski goes for an armbar but McBenderson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from McBenderson.

McBenderson stands and steps away. Korczynski gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
McBenderson tries to clinch but Korczynski moves out of range.
Korczynski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McBenderson defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukasz Korczynski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McBenderson tries to clinch up but Korczynski circles away and keeps his distance.
McBenderson wants to clinch up but Korczynski keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBenderson tries to clinch

and Korczynski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McBenderson's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McBenderson is trying to hold Korczynski in close to prevent damage but Korczynski has managed to pass into half guard.

Korczynski seems to be working for a kimura but McBenderson defends the submission attempt.
McBenderson wants to sweep but Korczynski has passed to side control!
McBenderson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Korczynski asserts his dominance and retains side control.
McBenderson tries to bench press Korczynski off him but Korczynski keeps the position.
Korczynski scores with a couple of short elbows.
Korczynski taking a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korczynski wants to lay and pray for a moment but McBenderson keeps working.
Lukasz Korczynski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Korczynski is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down McBenderson's shoulder. That is not cool.
McBenderson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
McBenderson is looking to regain half guard here but Korczynski keeps moving and retains side control.

Korczynski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McBenderson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McBenderson can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBenderson tries to bench press Korczynski off him but Korczynski keeps the position.

Korczynski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McBenderson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Korczynski tries for a kimura but McBenderson is defending well.
Keith McBenderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McBenderson can't do much from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Korczynski trying to control the position but McBenderson is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lukasz Korczynski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Korczynski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lukasz Korczynski!