PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Tornqvist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kacper Kowalik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kowalik is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Metallica- Turn the page. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Tornqvist
vs
Kowalik

175 cm
24
176 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

177 cm
19
165 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Tornqvist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kacper Kowalik!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kowalik closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tornqvist's coaches at >TAPOUT ELITE< have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Kowalik sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tornqvist defending well though.
Kowalik sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tornqvist defending well though.
Kowalik is looking to take a break and control but Tornqvist is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Kowalik seems to be working for a kimura but Tornqvist defends the submission attempt.
Kowalik is looking to advance position but Tornqvist won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tornqvist keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Kowalik there.
Kowalik controlling the pace.
Kowalik working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kowalik is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tornqvist doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kowalik.
Kowalik trying to control from half guard but Tornqvist is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tornqvist blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kowalik.
Kowalik trying to control from half guard but Tornqvist is working away.
Kowalik not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tornqvist knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kowalik on the ground.

Tornqvist is defending against the submission attempts here by Kowalik.
Tornqvist is trying to stand back up but Kowalik is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalik throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tornqvist slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kowalik tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tornqvist manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tornqvist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kowalik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tornqvist slips a jab from Kowalik.
Kowalik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tornqvist slips under a jab from Kowalik.
Tornqvist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kowalik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tornqvist misses the jab.
Tornqvist closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tornqvist misses with the combination.

Kowalik shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tornqvist manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kowalik accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tornqvist works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kowalik with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kowalik throwing strikes from guard but Tornqvist blocks nicely.
Tornqvist is breathing heavily.
Kowalik is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kowalik lands a couple of digs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kowalik with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kowalik throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kacper Kowalik dominated that round.
That's time! Tornqvist's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tornqvist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kowalik.
Jimmy Tornqvist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tornqvist looks to land a combination but Kowalik avoids it well.
Kowalik misses with an uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Kowalik. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kowalik.
Tornqvist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kowalik was well out of range. Poor timing from Tornqvist.
Tornqvist defending well as Kowalik loads up on a big left hand.
Tornqvist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kowalik.
A combination from Tornqvist does no damage.
Kowalik slips a jab and a cross from Tornqvist.
Nice shot by Kowalik.
Kowalik will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kowalik slips a jab and a cross from Tornqvist.
Kowalik looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kowalik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kowalik throws a looping overhand right but Tornqvist ducks down to avoid it.
Tornqvist misses with a looping left.

Kowalik drives through with a takedown into Tornqvist's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tornqvist avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kowalik in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kowalik is pushing down on Tornqvist's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tornqvist is fighting to maintain full guard but Kowalik has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kowalik takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kowalik thows a huge punch but Tornqvist dodges it nicely.
Kowalik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kowalik missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kowalik thows a huge punch but Tornqvist dodges it nicely.

Kowalik is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kowalik throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalik throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Kowalik seems to be looking for submissions.

Kowalik seems to be looking for submissions.
Tornqvist tries to kick Kowalik off but Kowalik keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalik thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tornqvist's head.
Kowalik sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tornqvist defending well though.
Kowalik is taking a breather. Tornqvist says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tornqvist throws a body shot but no joy.
Kowalik misses with a takedown attempt - Tornqvist sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tornqvist avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tornqvist misses with a double jab.
Kowalik is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tornqvist sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jimmy Tornqvist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kacper Kowalik.
Kowalik feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tornqvist's calf.
Tornqvist takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jab from Tornqvist.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tornqvist throws a sloppy body shot

and Kowalik moves into the clinch.
Tornqvist lands a left hand.

Kowalik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tornqvist misses with an uppercut.

Kowalik has closed the distance and engaged Tornqvist in a clinch.

Kowalik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Kowalik fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jimmy Tornqvist is winning the standup battle so far.
Kowalik tries to clinch but Tornqvist moves out of range.
A punch combination from Tornqvist misses.
Tornqvist moves away from the strike by Kowalik.

Kowalik moves into the clinch.

Kowalik breaks the clinch.
Tornqvist swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kowalik dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tornqvist. That did some damage!
Tornqvist throws a jab but it's blocked by Kowalik.
Tornqvist drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kacper Kowalik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Tornqvist rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

so Kowalik counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tornqvist keeping moving, preventing Kowalik from controlling successfully.
Kowalik throws a big elbow that misses.

Kowalik drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kowalik jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kowalik throws an elbow that misses. Tornqvist uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kowalik's guard. Nice move by Tornqvist!

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kowalik had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tornqvist defends it easily.

Kowalik throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tornqvist escapes and throws Kowalik's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalik is trying to get back to half guard.
Kowalik is trying to control Tornqvist's posture but Tornqvist avoids it.
Kowalik sneaks back into half guard.
Jimmy Tornqvist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tornqvist winds up and cracks Kowalik with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kowalik moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Kowalik looking for a guillotine here but Tornqvist defends easily.
Kowalik wants to sweep here but Tornqvist controlling him for the moment.
Tornqvist is looking to stand up but Kowalik won't let him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tornqvist throwing strikes from guard but Kowalik blocks nicely.

Kowalik throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Kowalik is looking to cinch up a triangle. Tornqvist throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kowalik's body to avoid the submission. Kowalik has instead reached around Tornqvist's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kowalik arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kacper Kowalik!
After winning the bout, Kacper Kowalik thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.