PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Manuel Corona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jurek Owsiak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Corona
vs
Owsiak

200 cm
25
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Manuel Corona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jurek Owsiak!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Corona has closed the distance and engaged Owsiak in a clinch.
Owsiak avoiding damage.
Owsiak slowing the pace effectively.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Corona tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Corona's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Corona gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Owsiak is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Owsiak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Corona has Owsiak up against the ropes in a clinch.

Owsiak breaks from the clinch.
Corona tries to close the distance and clinch but Owsiak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Corona tries to close the distance and clinch up but Owsiak swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Owsiak darts in and clinches Corona up against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.

Owsiak breaks from the clinch.
Corona tries to close the distance and clinch but Owsiak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Corona closes the distance and pushes Owsiak back into the ropes.
Corona lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Jurek Owsiak has been cut.
Corona can't find room to land a body shot as Owsiak controls the action.
Corona wants to break the clinch but can't.

Owsiak breaks the clinch.
Owsiak misses with the combination.

Owsiak drives through and clinches with Corona against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corona lands a damaging elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Owsiak's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Corona is trying to push Owsiak away but Owsiak has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Corona is trying to stall.
Corona keeps control of Owsiak as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Corona breaks the clinch.

Corona gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Corona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Corona breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Corona wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manuel Corona dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jurek Owsiak's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Owsiak blocks a head kick by Corona.
Owsiak lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Owsiak on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Owsiak clinches.
Corona is stalling here.

Owsiak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Corona moves in looking to clinch but Owsiak pushes him off.
Owsiak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Corona takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Owsiak breaks the clinch.
Corona is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Owsiak can do to turn this around?
Owsiak with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Owsiak throws a wild body kick that Corona sees coming a mile off.
Corona appears to be looking for a big counter.
Corona blocks a head kick by Owsiak.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corona keeps the fight on the outside.

Owsiak pushes Corona up against the ropes in a clinch.
Corona lands a damaging elbow.
Owsiak on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Owsiak wants to get back to striking at distance but Corona won't allow it.
Owsiak stalling against the ropes.
Corona is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Corona tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corona takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Manuel Corona has been cut.
Corona just leaning against Owsiak, taking a breather.
Owsiak wants to break free but Corona has control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owsiak taking a breather.
Manuel Corona has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Corona is trying to stall.

Corona breaks the clinch.
Owsiak throws a right and a left that Corona avoids nicely.

Corona moves into the clinch.
Owsiak looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Corona prevents Owsiak from breaking the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Corona has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Corona wants to get back to striking at distance but Owsiak won't allow it.
Corona misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jurek Owsiak will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Corona loads up on a big right hand but Owsiak slips the punch.
Corona throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Owsiak unleashes a big counter combination but Corona bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Owsiak swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Corona counters with a left and a right that stings Owsiak.
Owsiak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Corona wants to clinch.
Corona is looking to clinch.
Jurek Owsiak seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Corona darts in and clinches Owsiak up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owsiak managing to block the knees to the body from Corona.

Owsiak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Corona doesn't manage to clinch there - Owsiak circles away.

Owsiak darts in and clinches Corona up against the ropes.
A bit of stalling here from Corona.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Owsiak breaks the clinch.
Corona tries to clinch up.
Owsiak goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Owsiak moves into the clinch successfully.
Corona tries to stall but Owsiak uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Owsiak keeps control of Corona as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Corona avoiding damage as Owsiak throws knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Owsiak's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Owsiak lands a nice elbow.

Corona manages to break the clinch.
Owsiak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick misses from Corona.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owsiak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Corona paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Corona connects with an inside leg kick.
Corona avoids the head kick by Owsiak.
Corona misses with a two punch combination.

Owsiak forces Corona back against the ropes and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Corona keeps control of Owsiak as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Corona is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Owsiak is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Owsiak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Owsiak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corona takes a knee right on the jaw!

Owsiak manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jurek Owsiak really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

Owsiak thumps Corona with a low kick.
Corona blocks a head kick by Owsiak.
Owsiak tries to clinch up but Corona circles away and keeps his distance.
Corona uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Owsiak.
Owsiak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Corona went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Corona throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Corona swats away the attempt to clinch by Owsiak.

Corona clinches up with Owsiak and pushes him back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Owsiak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Owsiak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Corona.
Owsiak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Owsiak throws a nice looking combination but Corona bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Owsiak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corona.
A looping hook to the body misses from Owsiak. Corona does a little dance to reset his feet.

Corona rushes Owsiak and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Corona throws an elbow that misses.
Corona missing with knees to the body.
Corona is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Owsiak is keeping busy.

Owsiak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Corona dodges the punch combination from Owsiak.
Corona doesn't manage to clinch there - Owsiak circles away.
Corona checks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owsiak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Corona sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Corona pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Owsiak moves into the clinch successfully.
Corona tries to break the clinch but Owsiak is controlling the position.
Owsiak trying to stall but Corona improves his position.

Corona's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Owsiak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Corona swats him away and circles back towards the center.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Corona being controlled against the ropes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Corona lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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 Manuel Corona will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Corona throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Owsiak counters with a series of strikes. Corona will be more careful next time no doubt.
Corona takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Owsiak throws a body punch but Corona moves out of range.
Owsiak throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Corona.
Corona tries a head kick but it misses.
Owsiak tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Corona manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Owsiak looks to move away, Corona throws a big counter combo but Owsiak just gets out of the way.
Owsiak misses with a body shot.
Corona lands a nice shot to the body.
Owsiak scores with a three punch combo!
Corona tries to land a front kick but Owsiak steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Owsiak forces Corona back against the ropes and clinches.

Corona manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corona tries to clinch there but Owsiak circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corona takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Owsiak throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Corona wants to clinch.
Corona avoids the head kick by Owsiak.
Owsiak slips a jab and a cross from Corona.
Corona tries to clinch but Owsiak moves out of range.
Owsiak misses with a series of wild punches.
Owsiak is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Corona tries to clinch up.
Owsiak jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corona tries to close the distance and clinch up but Owsiak swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Owsiak wants to counter the offense by Corona and move into the clinch position.
Manuel Corona is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Corona has taken the fight to the clinch.
Corona is trying to break the clinch but Owsiak has him pressed against the ropes.
Corona is looking to control Owsiak's arms but Owsiak gets an underhook and turns him. Now Corona has his back to the ropes.
Corona stalling in the clinch but Owsiak improves position.

Owsiak breaks from the clinch.
Owsiak lands a slapping body shot.
Corona throws a sloppy head kick and Owsiak moves out of range easily.
Owsiak looks to land a combination but Corona avoids it well.
Corona keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Corona tries to clinch but Owsiak is having none of it.

Corona gets a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jurek Owsiak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Owsiak has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 48:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Manuel Corona!