PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marek Lewandowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddard Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lewandowski might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to We Will Rock You. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Lewandowski
vs
Stark

178 cm
19
176 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Mundi Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marek Lewandowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eddard Stark!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lewandowski but Lewandowski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lewandowski waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Stark.
Lewandowski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Stark bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stark postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Stark scores with a couple of short elbows.
Stark lands a decent elbow from side control.
Stark postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Stark cracks Lewandowski with a big elbow.
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!

Stark goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lewandowski has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Stark but great work by Lewandowski.
Stark tries to buck Lewandowski off but Lewandowski is having none of it.
Stark gets back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark missing with punches from the bottom.
Stark looks gassed!
Lewandowski blocks the strikes from Stark.
Lewandowski moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Stark.
Stark seems a little lost for a moment, as Lewandowski dominates the positioning.
Stark tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lewandowski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stark wants to control but Lewandowski postures up.
Stark is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stark tries to strike from the bottom but misses.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lewandowski misses with a double jab.

Stark scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lewandowski wants to control but Stark is keeping busy.
Stark throws a strike but Lewandowski avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Lewandowski trying to keep a closed guard but Stark is proving a slippery customer.
Stark wants to pass the guard but Lewandowski is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lewandowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stark with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lewandowski lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lewandowski.
Lewandowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lewandowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stark takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lewandowski swinging wilding here.
Stark dodges the punch combination from Lewandowski.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Stark shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Stark with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stark in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stark throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stark distracts Lewandowski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lewandowski keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Stark pushing down on Lewandowski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lewandowski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stark.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddard Stark dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Lewandowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stark is trying to drag Lewandowski to the mat but Lewandowski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Lewandowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lewandowski misses the jab.
Stark gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lewandowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lewandowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stark swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lewandowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stark shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewandowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stark paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lewandowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stark.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stark closes the distance and clinches up with Lewandowski, looking for a takedown. Stark pushes Lewandowski against the cage but Lewandowski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marek Lewandowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddard Stark.

Stark decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Stark throwing shots but Lewandowski is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lewandowski to regain full guard.
Stark working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lewandowski throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Stark postures up.
Stark stands up over Lewandowski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lewandowski wants to stand but Stark is controlling the position.
Stark missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stark displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lewandowski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lewandowski scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lewandowski tries to clinch up but Stark circles away and keeps his distance.
Stark tries for a takedown but Lewandowski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marek Lewandowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lewandowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stark circles away quickly and effectively.
Lewandowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stark.
Lewandowski throws a one two combo.
A swing and a miss from Lewandowski.
Lewandowski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lewandowski swings for the body but Stark moves out of range.

Stark bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Stark seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Stark creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Stark looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lewandowski is avoiding damage well.
Stark misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Stark throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Lewandowski works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Stark with the ground and pound but Lewandowski uses the opportunity to regain guard.

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.
Stark wants to control from the top but Lewandowski keeps moving.
Stark throws a big right hand that misses.
Stark in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lewandowski scores with a decent looking hook.
Lewandowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lewandowski dodges the punch combination from Stark.
Lewandowski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stark at a distance.
Stark checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Eddard Stark will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Lewandowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lewandowski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lewandowski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stark moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stark shoots for a double leg takedown but Lewandowski sprawls well. He's pushed Stark's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lewandowski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Stark walks into a jab.
Lewandowski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Stark counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Stark trying to control but Lewandowski is working from the bottom.
Stark is looking to work some ground and pound but Lewandowski has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lewandowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark cracks Lewandowski with a solid left hand.
Lewandowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stark throws a strike but Lewandowski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Stark will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stark shoots in for a takedown but Lewandowski shows good takedown defense.
Marek Lewandowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddard Stark.
Lewandowski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lewandowski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Stark counters with a single leg into guard. Lewandowski didn't expect that.
Stark stops Lewandowski from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewandowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lewandowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stark scoring with some ground and pound.
Stark missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stark tries to free his leg and advance position but Lewandowski is retaining full guard.
Stark chips away with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark throwing strikes from guard but Lewandowski blocks nicely.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lewandowski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Stark feints and as Lewandowski raises his hands in defense, Stark changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Stark drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lewandowski dives on top into guard.
Stark throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Stark looking for a sweep. Not yet Stark, not yet.
Stark throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Stark throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewandowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eddard Stark is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stark lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lewandowski!
Stark throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Stark lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Stark controlling from the full mount.
Marek Lewandowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lewandowski takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddard Stark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stark winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddard Stark!