PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Maksymilian Moniuszko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bane Toxic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Moniuszko
vs
Toxic

178 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

160 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Maksymilian Moniuszko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bane Toxic!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Moniuszko is defended easily by Toxic.
Moniuszko shoots in for a double leg but Toxic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Toxic should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Moniuszko throws a head kick that misses.
Moniuszko shoots in but Toxic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksymilian Moniuszko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moniuszko ducks under a wild hook from Toxic.
Moniuszko slips under a jab from Toxic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toxic misses with a body punch

and Moniuszko counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Moniuszko.

Moniuszko pulls Toxic into guard.
Toxic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Moniuszko is trying to control the position but Toxic postures up.
Toxic throwing strikes from guard but Moniuszko blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moniuszko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Toxic postures up and lands a big shot to Moniuszko's brow.

Toxic gets to his feet. Moniuszko looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Toxic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Moniuszko has his takedown stuffed
and Toxic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Maksymilian Moniuszko has been cut.
Toxic has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.

Moniuszko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Moniuszko is trying to pull guard but Toxic has him pressed against the cage.
Toxic content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Come on Moniuszko - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moniuszko.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toxic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moniuszko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Toxic pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Toxic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Toxic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bane Toxic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moniuszko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Toxic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moniuszko somewhat.
Nice takedown defense from Toxic. No joy for Moniuszko on that attempt.
Moniuszko is breathing heavily.
Moniuszko staying out of range there.
Moniuszko goes for a double leg but Toxic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Toxic continues to drive forward.
Moniuszko fails with the takedown
and Toxic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toxic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Moniuszko's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moniuszko connects with a nice looking jab.
Toxic throws a looping overhand right but Moniuszko ducks down to avoid it.
Moniuszko is looking to clinch.
Toxic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moniuszko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Moniuszko tries to clinch
and Toxic counters with a stiff right hand.
Toxic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Moniuszko darts in and clinches Toxic up against the cage.
Moniuszko tries to pull guard but Toxic holds him up against the cage and eventually Moniuszko drops back down to his feet.
Toxic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toxic.
The referee calls for Moniuszko to work.
Toxic throws a head punch that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toxic.
Moniuszko takes a shot to the head.
Toxic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moniuszko.
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!
Toxic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Toxic struggles to land a body shot inside as Moniuszko controls his hands.
Toxic swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Moniuszko breaks the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Moniuszko.
Toxic throws a hook to the side of Moniuszko's head but Moniuszko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moniuszko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Toxic sprawls and moves away.
Toxic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Toxic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Toxic misses with a lunging right hand
and Moniuszko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Toxic thinking.
Moniuszko shoots in for a takedown but Toxic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Toxic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Toxic scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bane Toxic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maksymilian Moniuszko's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Toxic looks to land a left hand but Moniuszko moved out of range nicely.
Moniuszko tries to clinch but Toxic moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Toxic! But no joy.
Toxic with a hook.
Moniuszko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Toxic cracks Moniuszko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Toxic throws a shot from downtown. Moniuszko moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moniuszko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Toxic.
Moniuszko staying out of range there.
Toxic misses with an uppercut.
Moniuszko appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Moniuszko misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Toxic misses with a hook.
Horrible takedown attempt by Moniuszko or perhaps it was just good defense by Toxic, which made it look bad.
Toxic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moniuszko wants to clinch
and Toxic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Toxic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moniuszko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Toxic but Toxic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksymilian Moniuszko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toxic throws a body shot but no joy.
Moniuszko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Toxic scores with a hook.
Moniuszko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Toxic sprawls well. Toxic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moniuszko gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toxic misses the shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Toxic. No joy for Moniuszko on that attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moniuszko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Toxic's waist but Toxic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moniuszko off to one side.
Toxic scores with a decent looking hook.
Toxic misses with a body shot.
Moniuszko feinted with a counter takedown.
Moniuszko slips under a jab.
Toxic throws a hook but Moniuszko avoids it easily.
Toxic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moniuszko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moniuszko shoots for a takedown but Toxic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Toxic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Toxic thuds his right hand into Moniuszko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moniuszko tries for a takedown but Toxic circles away easily
and Toxic counters with a nice uppercut.
Moniuszko moves out of range as Toxic strikes.
Moniuszko fails with the takedown
and Toxic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maksymilian Moniuszko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moniuszko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Toxic throws out the jab.
Toxic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bane Toxic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moniuszko staying out of range there.
Moniuszko tries to counter by clinching up but Toxic breaks away and moves out of range.
Toxic throws a shot from downtown. Moniuszko moves away and avoids it.
No joy there for Toxic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moniuszko seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Toxic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Moniuszko.
Toxic throws a body punch but Moniuszko moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toxic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Moniuszko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moniuszko throws a sloppy head kick and Toxic moves out of range easily.
Nice jab there from Toxic.
Toxic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toxic misses with an uppercut
and Moniuszko counters with a straight right hand.
Jab, jab by Toxic - just one landing.
Moniuszko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Toxic.
Moniuszko moves out of range as Toxic strikes.
Toxic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moniuszko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Moniuszko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Toxic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bane Toxic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maksymilian Moniuszko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Moniuszko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Toxic.
Toxic keeps the fight on the outside.
Toxic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Moniuszko shoots in for a double leg but Toxic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Moniuszko closes the distance looking to clinch
and Toxic counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moniuszko has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksymilian Moniuszko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moniuszko takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Toxic misses with a straight left.
Moniuszko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Toxic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Toxic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moniuszko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Moniuszko misses with a takedown attempt
and Toxic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Toxic throws the left hand but Moniuszko avoids the punch easily.
Moniuszko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Toxic sprawls and moves away.
Toxic misses with a hook. Moniuszko ducked under it nicely.
Moniuszko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Toxic.
Toxic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Moniuszko. Moniuszko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Moniuszko throws a body kick that misses
and Toxic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Moniuszko is rocked!
Moniuszko moves away from the strike by Toxic.
Oh Moniuszko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Toxic feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Moniuszko crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bane Toxic!