PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Shirwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piotr Warchowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shirwin comes to the cage accompanied by Still Standing - Hilltop Hoods. Warchowski has chosen Eye for an eye - Warriors as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Shirwin
vs
Warchowski

185 cm
24
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
188 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Shirwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Piotr Warchowski!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Warchowski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Shirwin is defending against the submission attempts here by Warchowski.

Warchowski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Warchowski with the ground and pound but Shirwin uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Shirwin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shirwin keeping moving, preventing Warchowski from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shirwin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shirwin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Warchowski decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Warchowski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shirwin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Warchowski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Warchowski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shirwin to the mat! Shirwin manages to get full guard.

Warchowski gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Shirwin lands a slapping body shot.
Warchowski looks gassed!
Warchowski is looking to clinch but Shirwin is avoiding it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shirwin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Warchowski taking a breather.
Warchowski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shirwin prevents it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warchowski is trying to break free.
Shirwin stops a takedown attempt from Warchowski.
Steve Shirwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piotr Warchowski.

Shirwin manages to break the clinch.
Shirwin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Shirwin scores with a nice strike.
Shirwin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Warchowski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shirwin lands a head kick!
Piotr Warchowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shirwin scores with a hook to the body. Warchowski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shirwin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shirwin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Warchowski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shirwin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shirwin lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Warchowski can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Shirwin and Warchowski drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Shirwin.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Shirwin!