PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Noah Jones (ranked 2405 p4p, 116 weight class) and Kosma Wawelski (ranked 3787 p4p, 175 weight class). Jones's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Barrels of Whiskey. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jones
vs
Wawelski

168 cm
33
140 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

170 cm
25
140 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Noah Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kosma Wawelski!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones fails to land the takedown.
A nice side step and Wawelski releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wawelski has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wawelski.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Wawelski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wawelski misses with the combination.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Wawelski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noah Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wawelski thows a body kick. Jones tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice shot lands for Wawelski.
Wawelski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Wawelski throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Noah Jones has been cut.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wawelski tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wawelski to the ground. Wawelski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Wawelski counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wawelski lands a jab to the head.
Wawelski lands with a kick to the temple. Jones shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Jones closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wawelski quickly recovers to half guard.

Wawelski has one foot on Jones's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wawelski lands a head kick!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wawelski.
Wawelski sizes up Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wawelski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wawelski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wawelski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wawelski tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wawelski stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Wawelski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Wawelski scores with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Wawelski unleashes a big counter combination but Jones bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Some wild striking there from Wawelski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wawelski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the cage.
Jones shoots and misses
and Wawelski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wawelski lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Wawelski shows good takedown defense.
Wawelski throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wawelski scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wawelski leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wawelski avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Wawelski, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Wawelski against the cage but Wawelski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wawelski unleashes a big counter combination but Jones bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Wawelski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wawelski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Wawelski shows good takedown defense.
Wawelski looks to land a combination. Jones sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wawelski lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the cage and back into range.

Noah Jones's cut is getting worse.
Wawelski scores with a one two! Jones had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Jones is rocked!
Wawelski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wawelski stuffs the takedown.
Wawelski fakes the leg kick and cracks Jones in the body.
A punch combination from Wawelski misses.
A nice combination there by Wawelski.
Wawelski scores with a shot to the body.

Wawelski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jones to the mat! Jones manages to get full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wawelski chips away with some ground and pound.
Jones will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wawelski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wawelski connects with a couple of short punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wawelski is pushing down on Jones's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jones is fighting to maintain full guard but Wawelski has managed to sneak the leg through.

Wawelski seems to be looking for submissions.
Jones wants to control but Wawelski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wawelski prevents Jones from improving his position.
Wawelski is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.

Wawelski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wawelski has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wawelski trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kosma Wawelski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Noah Jones's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Wawelski throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Wawelski feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Kosma Wawelski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wawelski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wawelski.
Wawelski misses with a wild combination.
Jones takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wawelski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Wawelski counters with a two punch combo.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wawelski counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wawelski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wawelski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wawelski but Wawelski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noah Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wawelski lands with a good body shot.
Wawelski digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Wawelski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wawelski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Wawelski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wawelski lands with a kick to the temple. Jones shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Wawelski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A left and a right from Wawelski both land. Nice combination.
Wawelski throws a front kick that sends Jones stumbling back into the cage.
Wawelski is working the combinations to good effect here.
Wawelski slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wawelski! But no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wawelski!
Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wawelski can pounce on him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wawelski stuffs the takedown.

Wawelski fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jones to the ground. Wawelski is now in Jones's guard.

Wawelski drops back looking for a leg! Jones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones manages to kick Wawelski off! Wawelski jumps back into Jones's guard.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Wawelski from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wawelski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Jones is trying to keep Wawelski in close.
Wawelski passes Jones's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wawelski wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
Jones tries to roll over but Wawelski keeps him under control.

Wawelski seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.
Kosma Wawelski has got the better of the ground game so far.

Wawelski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wawelski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Wawelski sits in half guard.
Wawelski working the head and body with strikes.
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.

Wawelski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wawelski thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kosma Wawelski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Noah Jones's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Wawelski connects with a nice looking jab.
Wawelski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wawelski wants it to stay on the feet.
Wawelski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
Wawelski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jones looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice takedown defense from Wawelski. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wawelski!
Jones throws a hook to the side of Wawelski's head but Wawelski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wawelski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wawelski lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice jab there from Wawelski.

Jones bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wawelski manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jones's best efforts.
Wawelski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wawelski pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wawelski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wawelski controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Wawelski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Wawelski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Wawelski is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wawelski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noah Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wawelski pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wawelski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wawelski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A right hook to the body lands for Wawelski.
Wawelski is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Wawelski.
Still in the clinch, Wawelski scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Wawelski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees to the body from Wawelski.
A short left from Wawelski.
Wawelski lands with a left to the head.
Wawelski lands with a light punch inside.
Wawelski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wawelski landing knees to the body.
Wawelski lands a left hand.
Wawelski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wawelski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wawelski scores with a shoulder strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wawelski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wawelski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wawelski.
Wawelski cracks Jones with a nice body shot.
Wawelski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
Still in the clinch, Wawelski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wawelski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right handed body shot lands from Wawelski.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice body punch from Wawelski.
A shot in the inside from Wawelski.
A nice left hand lands by Wawelski.
A hook to the body from Wawelski.
Wawelski lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wawelski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wawelski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Wawelski lands a shot to the body.
Wawelski lands with a short shot to the head.
Kosma Wawelski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short left from Wawelski.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wawelski lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Wawelski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wawelski unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short body shot lands from Wawelski as the two fighters clinch.
Wawelski scores with a shoulder strike.
Noah Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wawelski utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wawelski lands a right hand.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Wawelski scores a nice knee to the body.
Wawelski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Wawelski.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wawelski.
Wawelski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Wawelski.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hook to the body lands for Wawelski.
Wawelski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Wawelski.
Kosma Wawelski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Wawelski.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kosma Wawelski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wawelski 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 24:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kosma Wawelski!
A victorious Kosma Wawelski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.