PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Tymoteusz Filipowicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Mcracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcracken is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Onra - I Wanna Go Back. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Filipowicz
vs
Mcracken

185 cm
25
205 lbs
8 - 4 - 1

187 cm
41
187 lbs
28 - 16 - 0

Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tymoteusz Filipowicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Phil Mcracken!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Mcracken.
Filipowicz throws a big counter combination but Mcracken scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mcracken tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Filipowicz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Filipowicz blocks a head kick by Mcracken.
Filipowicz is looking for a counter combo.
Mcracken plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mcracken lands a head kick. Filipowicz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A head kick misses from Mcracken.
Filipowicz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mcracken throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcracken misses with a head kick.
Mcracken pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mcracken misses with a head kick.
It looked like Filipowicz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mcracken pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcracken throws a head kick that misses.
As Mcracken looks to move away, Filipowicz throws a big counter combo but Mcracken just gets out of the way.
Mcracken throws a head kick that misses.
As Mcracken looks to move away, Filipowicz throws a big counter combo but Mcracken just gets out of the way.
Mcracken throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Filipowicz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mcracken misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Mcracken.
Filipowicz throws a big counter combination but Mcracken scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mcracken throws a head kick but Filipowicz moves out of range.
Mcracken throws a head kick that Filipowicz semi-blocks.
Mcracken throws a sloppy head kick and Filipowicz moves out of range easily.
Mcracken tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Filipowicz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mcracken throws a nice head kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcracken lands a head kick!
Filipowicz avoids the head kick by Mcracken.
Mcracken throws a head kick but Filipowicz moves out of range.
Tymoteusz Filipowicz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mcracken misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Filipowicz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcracken throws a sloppy head kick and Filipowicz moves out of range easily.
Mcracken throws a head kick that misses.
Mcracken throws a head kick that misses.
Filipowicz throws a big counter combination but Mcracken scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mcracken throws a sloppy head kick and Filipowicz moves out of range easily.
Filipowicz avoids the head kick by Mcracken.
Filipowicz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mcracken pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Filipowicz is looking for a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Mcracken dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Filipowicz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mcracken pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Phil Mcracken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mcracken throws a sloppy head kick and Filipowicz moves out of range easily.
Mcracken ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A head kick by Mcracken misses
and Filipowicz counters with a left and a right that stings Mcracken.
Mcracken tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mcracken misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcracken throws a sloppy head kick and Filipowicz moves out of range easily.
Filipowicz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tymoteusz Filipowicz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcracken throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Filipowicz.
Mcracken throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Filipowicz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcracken tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Mcracken.
Filipowicz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mcracken has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mcracken misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Filipowicz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Filipowicz blocks a head kick by Mcracken.
Filipowicz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mcracken throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Filipowicz's head.
Mcracken misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Filipowicz throws a big counter combination but Mcracken scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mcracken misses with a head kick.
Mcracken throws a body punch but Filipowicz moves out of range.
Mcracken tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mcracken throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcracken misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Mcracken looks to move away, Filipowicz throws a big counter combo but Mcracken just gets out of the way.
Mcracken throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Filipowicz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mcracken misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Mcracken looks to move away, Filipowicz throws a big counter combo but Mcracken just gets out of the way.
Mcracken tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Filipowicz throws a big counter combination but Mcracken scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mcracken pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Filipowicz avoids the head kick by Mcracken.
It looked like Filipowicz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mcracken is breathing heavily.
Filipowicz blocks a head kick by Mcracken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcracken throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mcracken tries a head kick but it misses.
As Mcracken looks to move away, Filipowicz throws a big counter combo but Mcracken just gets out of the way.
Mcracken throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Mcracken looks to move away, Filipowicz throws a big counter combo but Mcracken just gets out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Mcracken showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Mcracken misses with a wild body shot.
Filipowicz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Filipowicz avoids the head kick by Mcracken.
As Mcracken looks to move away, Filipowicz throws a big counter combo but Mcracken just gets out of the way.
Mcracken throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Mcracken looks to move away, Filipowicz throws a big counter combo but Mcracken just gets out of the way.
Filipowicz blocks a head kick by Mcracken.
Filipowicz is looking for a counter combo.
Mcracken tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Filipowicz is looking for a counter combo.
Mcracken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Mcracken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcracken misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Filipowicz is looking for a counter combo.
Mcracken throws a sloppy head kick and Filipowicz moves out of range easily.
Filipowicz is looking for a counter combo.
Filipowicz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipowicz blocks a head kick by Mcracken.
Filipowicz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Phil Mcracken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Mcracken.
Mcracken takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Filipowicz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Mcracken looks to move away, Filipowicz throws a big counter combo but Mcracken just gets out of the way.
Filipowicz blocks a head kick by Mcracken.
Filipowicz throws a big counter combination but Mcracken scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mcracken misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Filipowicz avoids the head kick by Mcracken.
It looked like Filipowicz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mcracken misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Filipowicz throws a big counter combination but Mcracken scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mcracken misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Filipowicz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Filipowicz avoids the head kick by Mcracken.
It looked like Filipowicz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mcracken tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcracken misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mcracken throws a head kick but Filipowicz moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Mcracken.
A head kick misses from Mcracken.
Mcracken throws a sloppy head kick and Filipowicz moves out of range easily.
Filipowicz blocks a head kick by Mcracken.
As Mcracken looks to move away, Filipowicz throws a big counter combo but Mcracken just gets out of the way.
Mcracken pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mcracken tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcracken tries a head kick but it misses.
Filipowicz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tymoteusz Filipowicz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phil Mcracken is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head kick misses from Mcracken.

And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Mcracken comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mcracken has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Mcracken!
Phil Mcracken was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.