PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Karim Chamakh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Wolkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chamakh comes to the cage accompanied by Robyn - Indestructible. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Chamakh
vs
Wolkowski

168 cm
34
159 lbs
36 - 18 - 2

180 cm
33
168 lbs
17 - 12 - 1

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Karim Chamakh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damian Wolkowski!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolkowski lands with a right hand.
Wolkowski throws a low kick but Chamakh moves out of range easily.
Wolkowski throws a lazy right hand but Chamakh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chamakh avoids a punch combination nicely.

Wolkowski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Wolkowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chamakh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wolkowski wants to stand but Chamakh has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wolkowski trying to control but Chamakh is working from the bottom.
Wolkowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wolkowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Chamakh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wolkowski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Chamakh is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wolkowski, into his guard.
Chamakh throwing strikes from guard but Wolkowski blocks nicely.
Chamakh is looking to work some ground and pound but Wolkowski has wrist control.
Wolkowski trying to keep a closed guard but Chamakh is proving a slippery customer.

Wolkowski has his foot on Chamakh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chamakh works his way back into a safe position though.
Chamakh landing with the ground and pound.
Chamakh postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolkowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chamakh.
We've been hearing that Chamakh has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Wolkowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chamakh is one step ahead there.
Wolkowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chamakh wants to control from the top but Wolkowski keeps moving.
Chamakh throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chamakh connects with a couple of short punches.
Chamakh might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chamakh is looking to work some ground and pound but Wolkowski has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolkowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chamakh is one step ahead there.
Chamakh lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wolkowski looking to control.
Chamakh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wolkowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chamakh stands up over Wolkowski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wolkowski is trying to keep Chamakh in close.
Chamakh with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wolkowski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wolkowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chamakh regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wolkowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wolkowski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
My spies in Titan Gym inform me that Wolkowski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Wolkowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wolkowski stopping the sweep attempt from Chamakh.
Wolkowski trying to control but Chamakh is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Wolkowski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Chamakh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wolkowski throws a hook but Chamakh avoids it easily.

Wolkowski drives through with a takedown into Chamakh's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wolkowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wolkowski throws a big elbow that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chamakh holds on and takes a little breather.
Wolkowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chamakh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chamakh is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wolkowski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolkowski throws a big right hand that misses.
Wolkowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chamakh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wolkowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wolkowski postures up in Chamakh's guard and throws a big left but Chamakh blocks it.
Chamakh is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wolkowski throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolkowski would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wolkowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chamakh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wolkowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wolkowski throwing strikes from guard but Chamakh blocks nicely.
Wolkowski scoring with some ground and pound.
Chamakh working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chamakh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wolkowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wolkowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wolkowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Chamakh has wrist control.
Wolkowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wolkowski throwing strikes from guard but Chamakh blocks nicely.
Wolkowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wolkowski connects with a couple of short punches.
Wolkowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Chamakh has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolkowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wolkowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chamakh is keeping the position for now.
Wolkowski trying to control but Chamakh is working from the bottom.
Chamakh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wolkowski looking to sit in guard and control but Chamakh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chamakh stopping the sweep attempt from Wolkowski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Wolkowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Wolkowski lands a two punch combo.
Nice uppercut lands for Wolkowski. That snapped Chamakh's head back.
Wolkowski misses with a looping right.
Wolkowski misses with a lunging right hand

and Chamakh counters with a takedown into side control.
Chamakh working away.
Chamakh works to advance to full mount. Wolkowski defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Wolkowski is working to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Chamakh connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolkowski is squirming around, avoiding Chamakh's attempts to control the action.
Wolkowski flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Wolkowski can't escape the position.
Chamakh is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wolkowski can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Chamakh working the ground and pound effectively.
Chamakh landing strikes from the mount.
Wolkowski tries to lock up and control but Chamakh gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wolkowski takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolkowski sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolkowski is looking to improve his position.
Wolkowski wants to control but Chamakh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wolkowski tries to get to full guard but Chamakh has control of the leg.
Chamakh looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wolkowski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chamakh.
Wolkowski wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chamakh tries to pass to full mount but Wolkowski defends it.
Wolkowski taking some punishment here, with Chamakh in his half guard.
Chamakh trying to control the action but Wolkowski is working from the bottom.
Wolkowski tries to get to full guard but Chamakh has control of the leg.
Wolkowski trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Wolkowski holds of for dear life.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolkowski tries to hold on but Chamakh pushes him away.
Wolkowski is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wolkowski throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Wolkowski wants to control but Chamakh is having none of it.
Chamakh punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Chamakh cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wolkowski is looking to get to half guard.
Wolkowski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karim Chamakh clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Wolkowski fails with the takedown.
Wolkowski misses with a two punch combination.
Wolkowski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chamakh as he avoids it easily.
Chamakh dodges the punch combination from Wolkowski.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wolkowski.
Wolkowski falls off balance throwing a combination

and Chamakh counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Chamakh lands a nice uppercut.
Chamakh manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chamakh.
Wolkowski is trying to push Chamakh away but Chamakh has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Chamakh has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Wolkowski is trying to keep an underhook but Chamakh manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Chamakh not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chamakh passes to side control.
Wolkowski takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Karim Chamakh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wolkowski tries to bench press Chamakh off him but Chamakh keeps the position.
Wolkowski can't do much from the bottom here.
Wolkowski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolkowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Chamakh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chamakh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wolkowski tries to get to full guard but Chamakh has control of the leg.
Wolkowski is trying to maintain the position but Chamakh is very close to passing his half guard.
Chamakh is trying to control the action in half guard but Wolkowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wolkowski wants to get back to full guard but Chamakh has passed into side control.
Chamakh working the head with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolkowski takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Chamakh grinds an elbow into Wolkowski's temple.
Wolkowski manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chamakh's best efforts.
Chamakh wants to pass to mount but Wolkowski is defending the position.
Chamakh thows a huge punch but Wolkowski dodges it nicely.
Wolkowski moves into full guard.
Wolkowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chamakh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolkowski manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wolkowski breaks from Chamakh's wrist control and lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chamakh can't escape the position.
Wolkowski throws some wild stikes that Chamakh manages to avoid easily.
Wolkowski scores with a couple of good head shots there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wolkowski throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Wolkowski in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Chamakh avoids a series of strikes thrown by Wolkowski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Karim Chamakh 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. And we move into the final round!

Wolkowski closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wolkowski misses with an uppercut. Chamakh saw that one coming.
Damian Wolkowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wolkowski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Chamakh counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chamakh.
Chamakh stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short left from Chamakh.
Chamakh slowing the pace effectively.
Wolkowski jumps guard but Chamakh stands there with Wolkowski around his waist. Wolkowski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Chamakh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Karim Chamakh.
Wolkowski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chamakh is out of range.
Wolkowski misses with a body shot

and Chamakh counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chamakh.
Chamakh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chamakh is pushing Wolkowski up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Chamakh misses with the head strike.

Chamakh is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Wolkowski can't fight it off and eventually Chamakh manages to take the fight to the floor. Wolkowski looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wolkowski trying to keep a closed guard but Chamakh is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolkowski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chamakh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wolkowski throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Chamakh content to stall in guard here.
Chamakh landing with the ground and pound.
Wolkowski wants to sweep here but Chamakh controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chamakh postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chamakh postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wolkowski is striking from the bottom but Chamakh uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Wolkowski is pressing down on Chamakh's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wolkowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chamakh stands and throws Wolkowski's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolkowski tries to buck Chamakh off but Chamakh is having none of it.
Chamakh in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Chamakh in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolkowski takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Wolkowski strikes from the bottom but Chamakh takes advantage and advances to full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wolkowski is trying desperately to improve position.
Chamakh with shots to the head and body - Wolkowski looks very uncomfortable down there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Karim Chamakh showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chamakh has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 48:47
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 48:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Karim Chamakh!