PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Berry Aneurysm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrzej Niszczycielski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Aneurysm
vs
Niszczycielski

192 cm
20
275 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

191 cm
22
230 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Berry Aneurysm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrzej Niszczycielski!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Niszczycielski is defended easily by Aneurysm.
Jab by Aneurysm.
Aneurysm looks to land a combination but Niszczycielski avoids it well.
Aneurysm stuffs the takedown attempt from Niszczycielski. Niszczycielski gets slowly back to his feet.
Niszczycielski dives in and grabs Aneurysm's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aneurysm pushes down on Niszczycielski's head and hops out.
Berry Aneurysm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrzej Niszczycielski.
Aneurysm keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Niszczycielski shoots in for a takedown but Aneurysm shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Niszczycielski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aneurysm. Aneurysm obviously looking to wear him down.
Niszczycielski misses with a series of wild punches.
Aneurysm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aneurysm throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Niszczycielski.
A good leg kick by Aneurysm.
Niszczycielski shoots in for a double leg but Aneurysm sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Niszczycielski looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Aneurysm.
Crunch! Aneurysm slams his shin into Niszczycielski's torso.
Aneurysm throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Niszczycielski fails to land the takedown.
Aneurysm plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Aneurysm lands with a nice combination. Niszczycielski backs away looking to recover.
Aneurysm looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aneurysm throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Niszczycielski slips a jab and a cross from Aneurysm.
Niszczycielski tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Aneurysm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aneurysm.
Niszczycielski walks forward, straight into a front kick from Aneurysm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aneurysm thuds his shin into the meat of Niszczycielski's side.
Aneurysm scores with a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Niszczycielski.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aneurysm throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Niszczycielski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aneurysm lands with a kick to the temple. Niszczycielski shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A punch combination from Aneurysm misses.
Aneurysm looks to score with a jab to the body but Niszczycielski is just out of range.
Andrzej Niszczycielski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Niszczycielski or perhaps it was just good defense by Aneurysm which made him look bad.
Niszczycielski avoids a punch combination nicely.

Aneurysm shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Aneurysm was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Niszczycielski tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aneurysm tries to control but Niszczycielski wriggling away.
Niszczycielski wants to control but Aneurysm is having none of it.
Niszczycielski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four 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.
Aneurysm is looking to stand but Aneurysm has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Niszczycielski is working to get back to half guard.
Niszczycielski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Niszczycielski gets back to half guard.
Niszczycielski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Aneurysm could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Niszczycielski keeping full guard, as Aneurysm tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Berry Aneurysm dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Niszczycielski has his takedown stuffed
and Aneurysm counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Aneurysm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Niszczycielski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Niszczycielski shoots for a takedown but Aneurysm saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Berry Aneurysm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrzej Niszczycielski.

Niszczycielski clinches up against the cage.
Aneurysm throws a punch but it's blocked by Niszczycielski.
Aneurysm is pressed up against the cage. Niszczycielski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aneurysm down to the mat. Aneurysm avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Aneurysm scores with a head kick.
Niszczycielski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aneurysm defends it nicely.
A head kick from Aneurysm lands but Niszczycielski takes it in his stride.
Niszczycielski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aneurysm stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aneurysm wants it to stay on the feet.
Berry Aneurysm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Niszczycielski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aneurysm sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Niszczycielski somewhat.
Aneurysm displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Niszczycielski.
Niszczycielski tries for a takedown but Aneurysm sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Aneurysm throws a right and a left that Niszczycielski avoids nicely.
Niszczycielski fails with a takedown attempt.

Niszczycielski shoots in and bounces Aneurysm off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Niszczycielski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niszczycielski trying to control but Aneurysm is working from the bottom.
Niszczycielski tries to free his leg and advance position but Aneurysm is retaining full guard.
Aneurysm trying to keep a closed guard but Niszczycielski is proving a slippery customer.
Aneurysm keeping moving, preventing Niszczycielski from controlling successfully.
Aneurysm on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aneurysm tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Niszczycielski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Niszczycielski is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Aneurysm is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Aneurysm has escaped and now he's on top!
Aneurysm trying to control the position from guard on top but Niszczycielski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aneurysm has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Niszczycielski is trying to keep Aneurysm in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Niszczycielski is on top in guard.

Niszczycielski is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Berry Aneurysm will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Niszczycielski misses with a takedown attempt - Aneurysm sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Niszczycielski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aneurysm lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Niszczycielski dives in and grabs Aneurysm's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aneurysm pushes down on Niszczycielski's head and hops out.
Berry Aneurysm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrzej Niszczycielski.
Aneurysm misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niszczycielski takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Niszczycielski shoots in but no luck this time.
Niszczycielski shoots in but Aneurysm avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Niszczycielski sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Aneurysm connects with a high kick.

Niszczycielski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Niszczycielski content just to control the position here.
Niszczycielski wants to take Aneurysm's back but he can't do it this time.

Niszczycielski wants to finish this one by submission but Aneurysm is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Niszczycielski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Niszczycielski looking for a guillotine from mount but Aneurysm is having none of it.

Niszczycielski jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Aneurysm manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Niszczycielski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aneurysm knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Niszczycielski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Niszczycielski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Niszczycielski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Niszczycielski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Niszczycielski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Andrzej Niszczycielski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Niszczycielski just content to control the position.
Berry Aneurysm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aneurysm tries to buck Niszczycielski off but Niszczycielski is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrzej Niszczycielski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Aneurysm 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!