PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Krukowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heart Breaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Breaker has chosen Mama Said Knock You Out - LL Cool J as his entrance music. Kevin Krukowski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Krukowski
vs
Breaker

181 cm
34
288 lbs
24 - 7 - 0

190 cm
24
250 lbs
15 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

Sun-Tzu

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Krukowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Heart Breaker!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breaker throws a body shot but no joy.
Breaker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Krukowski counters with a slapping leg kick.
Breaker throws a hook but Krukowski blocks it.
Breaker misses with a body shot.
Breaker has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Breaker scores with a nice strike.
Breaker scores with a jab to the body.

Krukowski moves into the clinch successfully.
Krukowski lands a nice uppercut.
Breaker prevents a body shot from Krukowski.
Krukowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Breaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Breaker.
Krukowski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Breaker.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Breaker fails to land.
Krukowski is trying to pull guard but Breaker has him pressed against the cage.
Krukowski tries to work over Breaker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Krukowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Krukowski wants a takedown but no success here.
Breaker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Krukowski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Krukowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krukowski letting Breaker take a breather here.
Breaker just leaning against Krukowski, taking a breather.
Breaker continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Krukowski tries to pull guard but Breaker won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breaker will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Krukowski up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Breaker.
Krukowski lands an elbow inside.
Krukowski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Breaker slowing the pace effectively.
Krukowski effectively controlling the action here.
Breaker effectively controlling the action here.
Breaker controlling the action here for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Heart Breaker.
Breaker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Krukowski misses with a kick to the body.
Krukowski takes a swing at Breaker's ribcage but misses.
Breaker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Krukowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Krukowski fakes the leg kick and cracks Breaker in the body.
Krukowski lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Krukowski takes one on the button.
Krukowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Breaker misses with an uppercut. Krukowski saw that one coming.
Krukowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Krukowski bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Breaker looks to move to half guard but instead Krukowski has passed into mount! Damn!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breaker 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.
Breaker pushes Krukowski off looking to stand but Krukowski dives back in and keeps control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Breaker can do anything to dispel that myth.
Breaker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Krukowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Breaker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Krukowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Breaker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Krukowski wants to control from the top but Breaker keeps moving.
Krukowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Breaker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Krukowski stopping the sweep attempt from Breaker.
Krukowski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
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 Kevin Krukowski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kevin Krukowski's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Krukowski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Breaker, pushing him back against the cage.
Breaker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Breaker leaning against his opponent.

Krukowski lands a takedown into guard.
Breaker pulls Krukowski in to control the position.
Krukowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Breaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krukowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Breaker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Breaker kicks Krukowski off and gets to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breaker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Krukowski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Krukowski feints and then cracks Breaker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Breaker down.
Breaker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krukowski lands with a nice combination. Breaker backs away looking to recover.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Krukowski clinches with his opponent.
Krukowski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Breaker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Breaker content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Krukowski tries to pull guard but Breaker holds him up against the cage and eventually Krukowski drops back down to his feet.
Breaker holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Breaker effectively controlling the action here.
Breaker leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Breaker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Breaker dips to his left and cracks Krukowski with an uppercut!
Krukowski throws a sloppy head kick and Breaker moves out of range easily.
Breaker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Krukowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Breaker cracks a nice hook into Krukowski's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Breaker. Krukowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krukowski lands with a slapping head kick.
Krukowski scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Breaker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Breaker lands a jab to Krukowski's midsection.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Krukowski.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breaker lands a nice hook to Krukowski's body. Krukowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Breaker scores with a nice right hand.
Breaker is looking to score with low kicks.
Krukowski moves in looking to clinch but Breaker pushes him off.
Breaker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Breaker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fight stays on the outside here - Krukowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Krukowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Breaker.
Krukowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Breaker throws out the jab.
Krukowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Breaker.
Breaker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Krukowski with a body shot.
Breaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krukowski moves away.
As Breaker tries to get set, Krukowski tries to push him back and clinch up but Breaker manages to avoid the attempt.
Breaker cracks Krukowski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Krukowski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Breaker tries to avoid it but Krukowski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Breaker to the ground. Breaker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Krukowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krukowski walks into a stiff left hand from Breaker.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krukowski tries to clinch but Breaker moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Breaker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Breaker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krukowski.
Krukowski throws a body punch but Breaker moves out of range.
Breaker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Breaker throws a jab but it's blocked by Krukowski.
Krukowski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Krukowski avoids the head kick by Breaker.
Breaker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Krukowski.

Kevin Krukowski's cut is getting worse.
Krukowski tries to clinch but Breaker moves away
and Breaker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Krukowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body punch from Breaker.
Breaker lands the left hand.
Krukowski is looking to clinch.
Breaker scores with a hook to the body. Krukowski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Krukowski gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Breaker to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heart Breaker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kevin Krukowski's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Breaker throws a leg kick but Krukowski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kevin Krukowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Krukowski throws a right hand that Breaker ducks under and follows up with a left that Breaker also avoids with ease.
Breaker swings for the body but Krukowski moves out of range.
Krukowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krukowski throws a sloppy head kick and Breaker moves out of range easily.
Breaker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Breaker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Breaker throws a body shot but no joy.
Krukowski is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Breaker.
Krukowski lands with a slapping head kick.

Breaker cracks Krukowski with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Breaker has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Krukowski to stand back up!

Krukowski is rocked!

Kevin Krukowski's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
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!
Breaker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oh Krukowski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Krukowski walks forward, straight into a front kick from Breaker.
Krukowski seems to have got his legs back now.
Breaker just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Breaker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Krukowski doesn't seem bothered though.
Breaker lands a right hook to the body.
Breaker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Krukowski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Breaker digs a good hook to Krukowski's body.
Breaker thumps Krukowski with a low kick.
Krukowski walks straight into a right hand from Breaker - that's dropped him! Breaker jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Krukowski from any more punishment! Krukowski complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Heart Breaker!