PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Krzysztof Krzak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rupert Harmsworthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Harmsworthy's choice of entrance music: Big Balls. Krzysztof Krzak has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Krzak
vs
Harmsworthy

190 cm
29
190 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

188 cm
21
192 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Krzysztof Krzak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rupert Harmsworthy!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harmsworthy with a poor takedown
enabling Krzak to counter with a crisp jab.
Harmsworthy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rupert Harmsworthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harmsworthy shoots for a double leg takedown but Krzak sprawls well. He's pushed Harmsworthy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Krzysztof Krzak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rupert Harmsworthy.
Harmsworthy connects with a body shot that sends Krzak's belly button to the back.
Harmsworthy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Krzak is fending him off so far but Harmsworthy persists. Nope, Krzak circles away and we're back to standing.
Harmsworthy shoots in and drives through. Krzak sprawls well.
Harmsworthy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Krzak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harmsworthy shoots in looking for a takedown. Krzak tries to sprawl out of it but Harmsworthy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Krzak manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Krzak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harmsworthy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krzak swings for the body but Harmsworthy moves out of range.
Harmsworthy fails to land the takedown.
Krzak throws a jab when Harmsworthy was well out of range.

Harmsworthy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Harmsworthy trying to control the action but Krzak is working from the bottom.

Harmsworthy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Harmsworthy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Krzak has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Harmsworthy is working for an americana but Krzak has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Harmsworthy was thinking about the submission.

Harmsworthy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Krzak manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Harmsworthy has Krzak in his guard.
Harmsworthy looking to control.
Krzak trying to stand up but can't free himself from Harmsworthy's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harmsworthy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Krzak won't allow Harmsworthy to sweep him here.

Harmsworthy has his foot on Krzak's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Krzak works his way back into a safe position though.
Harmsworthy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Harmsworthy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Harmsworthy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Harmsworthy looking for subs off his back but Krzak has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harmsworthy is looking for a sweep. Krzak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Harmsworthy wants to control but Krzak is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krzak seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Harmsworthy trying to control but Krzak postures up.

Harmsworthy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Harmsworthy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Harmsworthy misses with a takedown
and Krzak counters with a two punch combo.
Harmsworthy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Krzak counters with a right hand to the body.
Krzysztof Krzak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rupert Harmsworthy.
Krzak throws a jab but it's blocked by Harmsworthy.
Krzak displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Harmsworthy.
Krzak takes a swing at Harmsworthy's ribcage but misses.
Harmsworthy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Krzak avoids it really well and circles away.
Krzak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harmsworthy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harmsworthy fails with a takedown attempt.
A big left from Krzak misses.
Harmsworthy shoots in for a takedown but Krzak shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Krzak displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Harmsworthy.
Krzak misses with a series of wild punches.
Harmsworthy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Krzak connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Harmsworthy scrambles back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harmsworthy misses with a wild body shot.
Harmsworthy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Harmsworthy with a poor takedown
and Krzak counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Harmsworthy is breathing heavily.
Harmsworthy ducks right into an uppercut from Krzak.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harmsworthy shoots for a double leg takedown but Krzak sprawls well. He's pushed Harmsworthy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Harmsworthy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harmsworthy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Krzak counters with a left to the body.
Harmsworthy blocks a jab.
Krzak stuffs the takedown attempt from Harmsworthy. Harmsworthy gets slowly back to his feet.
Harmsworthy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Krzak counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Krzak finds it's target.
Krzysztof Krzak is winning the standup battle so far.
Krzak scores with a hook.
Krzak fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Harmsworthy on the side of the head.

Harmsworthy is rocked!
Harmsworthy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Krzak circles away.
Harmsworthy is still on wobbly legs! Can Krzak finish him?
Krzak throws the left hand but Harmsworthy avoids the punch easily.
Krzak lands a nice looking body shot.
Harmsworthy seems to have recovered his senses.
Harmsworthy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Krzak as he jumps to the side.
Krzak lands with a hook. Harmsworthy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krzak pounces like a tiger and cracks Harmsworthy with a vicious hook! Harmsworthy is down but not out! Krzak follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Krzysztof Krzak!
Krzysztof Krzak seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.