PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alvin Fifka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mateusz Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvin Fifka could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mateusz Kowalski's chin.

Fifka
vs
Kowalski

202 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

177 cm
27
180 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alvin Fifka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mateusz Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kowalski takes the fight into the clinch.
Kowalski is pushing Fifka up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kowalski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are getting on Kowalski's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Fifka jumps guard but Kowalski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kowalski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kowalski pressing his opponent against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kowalski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.
No luck for Fifka with that takedown attempt.

Kowalski has closed the distance and engaged Fifka in a clinch.
Kowalski avoiding damage.
Fifka wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alvin Fifka. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Kowalski.
Kowalski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fifka up against the cage.
Kowalski continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Fifka has been working on his balance at Cozad MMA Tokyo, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Kowalski.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kowalski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kowalski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.

Kowalski closes the distance and clinches.
Fifka is trying to pull guard but Kowalski turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kowalski is struggling to control the position.
Fifka really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fifka has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kowalski after a bit of a struggle.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kowalski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fifka being controlled against the cage.
Fifka fails to pull guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kowalski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.
Fifka fails to land the takedown.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kowalski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kowalski has Fifka pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Kowalski.
Kowalski has Fifka pressed against the cage.
Kowalski stalls.
Kowalski leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.
Fifka fails with a takedown attempt.
Mateusz Kowalski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kowalski drives through and clinches with Fifka against the cage.
Kowalski has Fifka pushed against the cage.
Kowalski taking a breather.
The referee calls for Kowalski to work.
We've been informed that Kowalski has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Come on Kowalski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fifka is trying to pull guard but Kowalski turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kowalski avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.

Fifka gets tackled into the cage by Kowalski. Kowalski maintains the clinch.
Fifka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalski's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski has Fifka pushed against the cage.
Fifka trying to control the position but instead, Kowalski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fifka into the cage.
Kowalski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kowalski.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.
Fifka throws a combination. Kowalski tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Kowalski moves into the clinch.
Fifka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kowalski walks away with a smile on his face. Fifka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fifka tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Fifka gets tackled into the cage by Kowalski. Kowalski maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalski stalls.
Fifka wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mateusz Kowalski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kowalski drives through and clinches with Fifka against the cage.
Kowalski is struggling to control the position.
Fifka letting Kowalski take a breather here.
Kowalski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kowalski slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.
Fifka tries to clinch up but Kowalski circles away and keeps his distance.

Kowalski takes the fight into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski taking a breather.
Fifka is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fifka has had enough of the clinch but Kowalski keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fifka letting Kowalski take a breather here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fifka goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kowalski prevents it.
Kowalski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kowalski is pushing Fifka up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fifka tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kowalski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.
Kowalski avoids the head kick by Fifka.
Kowalski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fifka shoots in and drives through. Kowalski sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alvin Fifka. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kowalski moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kowalski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fifka missing with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Fifka letting Kowalski take a breather here.
Kowalski receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Kowalski taking a breather.
Fifka goes for a takedown attempt but Kowalski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fifka wants to clinch up but Kowalski keeps it at a distance.
Kowalski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fifka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kowalski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fifka somewhat.

Fifka gets tackled into the cage by Kowalski. Kowalski maintains the clinch.
Kowalski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Stalling in the clinch from Kowalski.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.

Kowalski clinches with his opponent.
Kowalski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kowalski.
The referee calls for Kowalski to work.
Fifka tries to land knees in the clinch but Kowalski avoids the damage to the body.
Kowalski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kowalski stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.

Kowalski moves into the clinch.
Kowalski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Fifka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kowalski walks away with a smile on his face. Fifka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Kowalski takes the fight into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kowalski.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kowalski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kowalski. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kowalski just leaning against Fifka, taking a breather.
Kowalski leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.
Fifka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fifka throws a shot to the body.

Kowalski moves into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Kowalski.
Kowalski controlling the action here for a moment.
Kowalski stalls.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kowalski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fifka goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kowalski prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mateusz Kowalski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Fifka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Kowalski darts in and clinches Fifka up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kowalski effectively controlling the action here.
Kowalski is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.

Kowalski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The referee calls for Kowalski to work.
Kowalski is stalling here.
Fifka letting Kowalski take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kowalski just leaning against Fifka, taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.

Kowalski takes the fight into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kowalski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kowalski has Fifka pushed against the cage.
Kowalski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kowalski has Fifka pressed against the cage, preventing Fifka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fifka tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kowalski smiles and moves away.

Kowalski darts in and clinches Fifka up against the cage.
Kowalski has Fifka pushed against the cage.
Fifka trying to control the position but instead, Kowalski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fifka into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fifka being controlled against the cage.
Kowalski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.

Kowalski takes the fight into the clinch.
Fifka jumps guard but Kowalski stands there with Fifka around his waist. Fifka gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kowalski stalling the fight.
Kowalski pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kowalski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kowalski is stalling here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.

Kowalski has Fifka up against the cage in a clinch.
Kowalski stalling.
Fifka is looking to control Kowalski's arms but Kowalski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fifka has his back to the cage.
Kowalski taking a breather.
Kowalski avoiding damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fifka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kowalski just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alvin Fifka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kowalski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mateusz Kowalski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kowalski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski has Fifka pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.
Nice takedown defense from Kowalski. No joy for Fifka on that attempt.
Fifka lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fifka looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Kowalski forces Fifka back against the cage and clinches.
Kowalski has Fifka pressed against the cage.
Kowalski avoiding damage.
Fifka can't break the clinch.
Fifka tries to pull guard but Kowalski holds him up against the cage and eventually Fifka drops back down to his feet.
Fifka is trying to force a seperation but Kowalski has the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kowalski is stalling here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kowalski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mateusz Kowalski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kowalski winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mateusz Kowalski!
A very excited looking Mateusz Kowalski made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.