PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Kilwalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cheick Curitiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Curitiba has chosen Face The Pain as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kilwalski
vs
Curitiba

182 cm
24
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Kilwalski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cheick Curitiba!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilwalski misses with a takedown attempt - Curitiba sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kilwalski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kilwalski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Curitiba jabs at Kilwalski's body.
Kilwalski throws a right hand that Curitiba ducks under and follows up with a left that Curitiba also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Curitiba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Curitiba shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kilwalski eats them both and turns towards Curitiba to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Curitiba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilwalski was well out of range. Poor timing from Curitiba.
Curitiba tries to bum rush Kilwalski with a series of wild strikes but Kilwalski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kilwalski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kilwalski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kilwalski shoots in for a takedown but Curitiba shows good takedown defense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilwalski needs to keep his hands up - Curitiba had a free shot at his head there.
Curitiba lands a right hook to the body.
Kilwalski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kilwalski shoots in for a takedown but Curitiba shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Kilwalski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Curitiba. Kilwalski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kilwalski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Curitiba pinned against the cage. Curitiba gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kilwalski wants to clinch.
Kilwalski dives in and grabs Curitiba's left leg, looking for a takedown. Curitiba pushes down on Kilwalski's head and hops out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilwalski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kilwalski avoids the body shot from Curitiba.
A nice combination there by Curitiba.
Kilwalski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Curitiba scores with a hook to the body. Kilwalski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A left lands for Curitiba.
Mike Kilwalski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A right-left combo lands from Curitiba.
Kilwalski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Curitiba's waist but Curitiba gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kilwalski off to one side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilwalski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kilwalski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kilwalski is looking to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Curitiba. Beautiful body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kilwalski is defended easily by Curitiba.
Kilwalski is breathing heavily.
Curitiba stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Curitiba wants it to stay on the feet.
Curitiba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Curitiba goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Curitiba is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kilwalski rather than just go for the knockout.
Kilwalski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Curitiba throws a combination. Kilwalski tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kilwalski throws a jab but it's blocked by Curitiba.
Curitiba is working the combinations to good effect here.
Curitiba takes a kick to the side of the head.
Curitiba ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curitiba with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Curitiba lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kilwalski doesn't seem phased though.
Kilwalski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Curitiba misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Curitiba. Kilwalski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kilwalski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Curitiba.
Kilwalski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Curitiba stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kilwalski throws a right and a left that Curitiba avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cheick Curitiba dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Curitiba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilwalski.

Kilwalski clinches.
Curitiba has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kilwalski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Curitiba has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

Kilwalski pulls Curitiba into guard.
Curitiba would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Kilwalski has his foot on Curitiba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Curitiba works his way back into a safe position though.
Curitiba wants to stand but Kilwalski has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Kilwalski pushes Curitiba off and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Curitiba displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kilwalski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Curitiba pinned against the cage. Curitiba gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kilwalski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Curitiba connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kilwalski scrambles back to his feet.
Curitiba connects with a body shot.
Curitiba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilwalski.
Curitiba scores with a sloppy right hand. Kilwalski should have avoided that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curitiba getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kilwalski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Curitiba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kilwalski somewhat.
Curitiba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kilwalski misses with a double jab
and Curitiba counters with a stiff right hand.
Curitiba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kilwalski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Curitiba throws a one two combo.
Left hook, right uppercut from Curitiba.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilwalski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kilwalski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Curitiba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Curitiba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kilwalski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kilwalski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curitiba.
Mike Kilwalski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kilwalski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kilwalski shoots in for a takedown but Curitiba shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Kilwalski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice sprawl there from Curitiba as Kilwalski shoots in.
Curitiba shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kilwalski eats them both and turns towards Curitiba to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kilwalski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Curitiba.
Curitiba fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kilwalski on the side of the head.
Kilwalski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curitiba stuns Kilwalski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Curitiba avoids the head kick by Kilwalski.
Curitiba scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Curitiba moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Curitiba misses with a few strikes there.
Curitiba swats away the attempt to clinch by Kilwalski.
No joy there for Curitiba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kilwalski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilwalski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cheick Curitiba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Kilwalski fails with the takedown
and Curitiba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kilwalski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Curitiba's waist but Curitiba gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kilwalski off to one side.
Curitiba looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilwalski is just out of range.
Kilwalski is looking to clinch but Curitiba is avoiding it.
Curitiba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Curitiba shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kilwalski eats them both and turns towards Curitiba to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kilwalski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Curitiba counters with a three punch combo that has Kilwalski backing up. Kilwalski nods at Curitiba to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Kilwalski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Curitiba keeps the fight on the outside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Curitiba throws a right hand that Kilwalski ducks under and follows up with a left that Kilwalski also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Curitiba defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kilwalski.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Curitiba.
Curitiba throws a one two combo.
Curitiba scores with a jab.
Curitiba lands a two punch combo.
Curitiba shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kilwalski eats them both and turns towards Curitiba to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kilwalski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kilwalski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kilwalski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cheick Curitiba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Curitiba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kilwalski fails to land the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curitiba jabs Kilwalski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kilwalski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Curitiba lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kilwalski fails with the takedown
and Curitiba counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Curitiba stalks Kilwalski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kilwalski's face. Kilwalski staggers backwards, shaken.
Curitiba ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curitiba works the jab nicely.
Curitiba takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curitiba digs a good body shot into Kilwalski's ribs.
Curitiba tries to bum rush Kilwalski with a series of wild strikes but Kilwalski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A shot to the liver by Curitiba. Beautiful body shot.
Good exchange - Curitiba coming out on top.
Kilwalski fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Curitiba darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Curitiba lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Curitiba.
Curitiba stuns Kilwalski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Curitiba. Those never looked like landing.
Curitiba throws a series of punches but Kilwalski avoids them all with ease.
Curitiba misses with a hook. Kilwalski ducked under it nicely.
Curitiba defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kilwalski.
Good shot there by Curitiba.
Curitiba avoids the head kick by Kilwalski.
Kilwalski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curitiba throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kilwalski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Curitiba lands with a straight right. Kilwalski didn't see that one coming.
Mike Kilwalski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cheick Curitiba is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kilwalski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cheick Curitiba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Curitiba 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cheick Curitiba!