PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcin Kaminski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Eriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Kaminski
vs
Eriksson

183 cm
24
191 lbs
10 - 3 - 1

188 cm
29
200 lbs
16 - 12 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Marcin Kaminski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, William Eriksson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaminski tries to clinch but Eriksson moves away
and Eriksson counters with a leg kick.
Eriksson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Eriksson drives through and clinches with Kaminski against the cage.
Eriksson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kaminski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Eriksson jumps guard but Kaminski stands there with Eriksson around his waist. Eriksson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Marcin Kaminski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Eriksson.
Eriksson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Eriksson throws an elbow but misses.
Kaminski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Eriksson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kaminski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Eriksson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Eriksson wants a takedown but no success here.
Kaminski pushes off an throws an elbow but Eriksson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kaminski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kaminski looking to throw knees to the head but Eriksson is blocking nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaminski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Eriksson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Eriksson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kaminski after a bit of a struggle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eriksson wants a takedown but no success here.
Eriksson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kaminski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Eriksson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kaminski is defending well for now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kaminski.
Kaminski digs a right hand into Eriksson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Eriksson's gas tank.
Kaminski avoiding damage.
Kaminski takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kaminski throws an elbow but misses.
Eriksson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kaminski is keeping busy.
Kaminski misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Kaminski manages to break the clinch.
Kaminski tries to clinch but Eriksson is having none of it.
Kaminski looks to clinch

and Eriksson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Eriksson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kaminski slows down the pace here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Eriksson pulls guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaminski throwing strikes but missing.
Kaminski tries to free his leg and advance position but Eriksson is retaining full guard.
Kaminski wants to stand and escape but instead Eriksson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Eriksson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaminski is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaminski wants to stand but Eriksson is controlling the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. William Eriksson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Eriksson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kaminski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaminski is looking to clinch but Eriksson is avoiding it.
Eriksson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kaminski is out of range and Eriksson settles back down.
Kaminski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Eriksson keeps the fight on the outside.
Kaminski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Eriksson avoids the head kick by Kaminski.
Eriksson throws a looping overhand right but Kaminski ducks down to avoid it.
Eriksson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eriksson keeps the fight on the outside.
Kaminski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eriksson swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Kaminski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eriksson has Kaminski pressed against the cage, preventing Kaminski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Eriksson blocks an elbow strike from Kaminski.
Eriksson takes a knee right on the jaw!
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!

Eriksson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kaminski uses from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Marcin Kaminski will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Eriksson.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Eriksson misses with an elbow over the top.
Eriksson misses with a punch to the body.
Eriksson managing to block the knees to the body from Kaminski.
Marcin Kaminski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Eriksson wants a takedown but no success here.
Kaminski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kaminski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kaminski dodges an elbow strike from Eriksson.
Kaminski looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kaminski stalling against the cage.
Eriksson dodges an elbow strike from Kaminski.
Eriksson misses with an elbow strike.
Eriksson jumps guard but Kaminski stands there with Eriksson around his waist. Eriksson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Marcin Kaminski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Eriksson.
Eriksson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kaminski is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eriksson taking a breather.
Eriksson tries to pull guard but Kaminski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kaminski is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kaminski landing knees to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Eriksson managing to block the knees to the body from Kaminski.
Eriksson tries for a takedown. No joy.

Kaminski manages to break the clinch.
Kaminski tries to clinch
and Eriksson counters with a right hand to the body.
Kaminski delivers a nice body kick.
Eriksson is breathing heavily.
Kaminski connects with a high kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Eriksson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kaminski - the referee stops the clock and Eriksson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kaminski. Eriksson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kaminski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Kaminski has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson misses with an elbow strike.
Kaminski scores with a shot to the side of Eriksson's head.
Kaminski looking to stall.

Kaminski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kaminski doesn't manage to clinch there - Eriksson circles away.
Marcin Kaminski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eriksson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kaminski wants to clinch.
Kaminski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eriksson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kaminski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Kaminski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kaminski misses with a punch on the inside.
Kaminski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Eriksson is defending well for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaminski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Erikssons head.
Eriksson tries to pull guard but Kaminski won't allow it.
Kaminski is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Eriksson tries to pull guard but Kaminski won't allow it.
Eriksson tries for a takedown but Kaminski manages to get underhooks.
Kaminski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Eriksson up against the cage.
Eriksson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Eriksson misses with a punch on the inside.
Eriksson wants to stall.
Kaminski tries a knee to the head but Eriksson blocks it.
Kaminski lands an elbow inside.
Eriksson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kaminski walks away with a smile on his face. Eriksson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Eriksson thows a body shot but no joy.

Kaminski forces Eriksson back against the cage and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaminski lands an elbow inside that Eriksson shrugs off.

It looks like William Eriksson has been cut.
Kaminski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Eriksson is defending well for now.
Eriksson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Good body shot from Kaminski.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eriksson can't get the takedown.
Eriksson fails to pull guard.
Eriksson jumps guard but Kaminski stands there with Eriksson around his waist. Eriksson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Kaminski.
Kaminski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kaminski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Eriksson is defending well for now.
Eriksson avoiding damage as Kaminski throws knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kaminski trying to control the position but instead, Eriksson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kaminski into the cage.
Kaminski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kaminski lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcin Kaminski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on William Eriksson's cut.
That's time! Kaminski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Eriksson swats away the attempt to clinch by Kaminski.
Eriksson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kaminski throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Eriksson.
Kaminski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marcin Kaminski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kaminski tries to clinch up
and Eriksson counters with a stiff right hand.
Kaminski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Eriksson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kaminski tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Eriksson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Eriksson.
Eriksson effectively controlling the action here.
Kaminski looking to throw knees to the head but Eriksson is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kaminski breaks the clinch.
Eriksson dives in and grabs Kaminski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kaminski pushes down on Eriksson's head and hops out.
Kaminski throws a sloppy head kick and Eriksson moves out of range easily.

Kaminski lands a big head kick that sends Eriksson tumbling to the mat! Kaminski takes a step backwards and waves Eriksson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaminski wants to clinch but Eriksson slips to the side
and Eriksson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eriksson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick misses from Kaminski.

Eriksson moves into the clinch.
Eriksson tries to pull guard but Kaminski holds him up against the cage and eventually Eriksson drops back down to his feet.
Eriksson managing to block the knees to the body from Kaminski.
Eriksson looking for a takedown.
Marcin Kaminski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Eriksson.
Kaminski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Eriksson backwards.
Still in the clinch, Kaminski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kaminski pushes off an throws an elbow but Eriksson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Eriksson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kaminski looking to throw knees to the head but Eriksson is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson is working for takedown but Kaminski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Eriksson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kaminski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Eriksson is looking for a takedown.
Eriksson tries to score a body lock takedown but Kaminski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Kaminski breaks the clinch.

Kaminski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Eriksson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kaminski lands an elbow that stopped Eriksson in his tracks for a moment.
Eriksson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Eriksson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kaminski walks away with a smile on his face. Eriksson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kaminski pushes Eriksson away with a front kick.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Kaminski knocks Eriksson out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marcin Kaminski!