PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karol Makowski (ranked 4835 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Kowalski (ranked 4834 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.

Makowski
vs
Kowalski

210 cm
20
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 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 St Petersburg, Karol Makowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jan Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalski tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Makowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Jan Kowalski has been cut.
Kowalski with a hook.
Kowalski doesn't manage to clinch there - Makowski circles away.
Makowski moves in looking to clinch but Kowalski pushes him off.
Kowalski is looking to clinch but Makowski is avoiding it.

Makowski gets tackled into the cage by Kowalski. Kowalski maintains the clinch.

Makowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Makowski clinches up against the cage.
Kowalski fails to pull guard.

Kowalski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kowalski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Makowski avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Makowski closes the distance and pushes Kowalski back into the cage.
Makowski is trying to pull guard but Kowalski has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makowski pressing his opponent against the cage.
Makowski lands a body shot in the clinch.

Makowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Makowski scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Kowalski tries to keep at a distance but Makowski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kowalski tries to score a body lock takedown but Makowski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Karol Makowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Kowalski.
Makowski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Makowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kowalski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Kowalski clinches up against the cage.

Kowalski breaks the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kowalski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski blocks a head kick by Makowski.
Makowski cracks a nice hook into Kowalski's ribs.
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Makowski but Makowski pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Makowski has managed to clinch.
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!

Kowalski breaks from the clinch.

Makowski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Makowski breaks the clinch.
Kowalski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Makowski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kowalski somewhat.
Kowalski misses with a right hand

and Makowski counters by clinching up.
Kowalski managing to block the knees to the body from Makowski.
Kowalski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Kowalski has Makowski up against the cage in a clinch.

Makowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kowalski shoots for a double leg takedown but Makowski sprawls well. He's pushed Kowalski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Makowski forces Kowalski back against the cage and clinches.
Kowalski tries to break the clinch but Makowski is controlling the position.

Makowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kowalski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Makowski moves into the clinch.

Makowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kowalski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kowalski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Makowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kowalski misses with a wild combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Makowski looking to score a takedown here. Kowalski is defending well but Makowski drives through and ends up in Kowalski's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Makowski gets to his feet. Kowalski looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Kowalski pushes Makowski up against the cage in a clinch.

Makowski manages to break the clinch.
Kowalski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Makowski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kowalski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Makowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Makowski closes the distance and clinches up with Kowalski, looking for a takedown. Makowski pushes Kowalski against the cage but Kowalski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kowalski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Makowski's waist but Makowski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kowalski off to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Makowski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kowalski looks winded!
Makowski shoots in looking for a takedown. Kowalski tries to sprawl out of it but Makowski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kowalski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karol Makowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jan Kowalski's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Makowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Kowalski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Makowski moves into the clinch.
Kowalski can't break the clinch.
Makowski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kowalski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Makowski to keep the fight standing.

Makowski pulls guard.

Kowalski stands up from Makowski's guard - Kowalski perhaps looking for a knockout.
Makowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Kowalski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kowalski is looking to clinch but Makowski is avoiding it.
Makowski keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makowski dives in and grabs Kowalski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kowalski pushes down on Makowski's head and hops out.
Makowski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kowalski in his tracks.
Makowski wants to clinch.
Karol Makowski is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski throws a hook but Makowski blocks it.
Kowalski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jan Kowalski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makowski wants to clinch.
Makowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Makowski blocks a head kick by Kowalski.
The fight stays on the outside here - Makowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Makowski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Makowski fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karol Makowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kowalski manages to break the clinch.
Kowalski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Makowski is fending him off so far but Kowalski persists. Nope, Makowski circles away and we're back to standing.

Kowalski moves into the clinch.
Makowski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kowalski is defending well for now.

Makowski manages to break the clinch.
Karol Makowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Makowski sprawls well. Makowski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kowalski gets slowly back to his feet.
Kowalski throws out a powerful jab.
Kowalski looks to land a combination but Makowski avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makowski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kowalski sprawls well. Kowalski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Makowski gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Makowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Makowski shoots in but Kowalski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Makowski blocks a head kick by Kowalski.
Makowski throws a push kick but Kowalski slaps the foot to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kowalski. Makowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makowski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kowalski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Makowski somewhat.
Kowalski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kowalski tries a head kick but it misses.
Makowski closes the distance and clinches up with Kowalski, looking for a takedown. Makowski pushes Kowalski against the cage but Kowalski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kowalski.
Kowalski misses with a leg kick
and Makowski counters with a nice body shot.
Kowalski misses with a body kick.
Makowski shoots in for a takedown but Kowalski shows good takedown defense.
Kowalski dodges the punch combination from Makowski.
Makowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kowalski can do to turn this around?

Kowalski has Makowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Makowski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kowalski tries to land knees in the clinch but Makowski avoids the damage to the body.

Kowalski manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalski fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Kowalski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jan Kowalski's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Kowalski throws a head kick but Makowski moves out of range.
Kowalski shoots for a takedown but Makowski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Makowski shoots in for a double leg but Kowalski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kowalski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kowalski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Makowski lands a nice looking body shot.
Kowalski misses with a wild body shot.
Makowski tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kowalski defends well and Makowski ends up having to push Kowalski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kowalski steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Makowski.
Kowalski misses with a double jab.
Makowski throws a big counter combination but Kowalski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makowski wants to clinch up but Kowalski keeps it at a distance.
Kowalski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kowalski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Makowski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kowalski's waist but Kowalski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Makowski off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karol Makowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kowalski misses with a series of wild punches.
As Kowalski looks to move away, Makowski throws a big counter combo but Kowalski just gets out of the way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski fails to land the takedown.
Makowski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kowalski as he jumps to the side.
Kowalski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kowalski has a takedown stuffed.
Decent striking displayed by Makowski there.
Kowalski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Makowski throws a lazy head kick
and Kowalski counters with a three punch combo that has Makowski backing up. Makowski nods at Kowalski to acknowledge the strikes.
Kowalski connects with a body shot.

Kowalski tries to keep at a distance but Makowski has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski prevents Makowski from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kowalski.

Makowski breaks from the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Kowalski. Those never looked like landing.

Makowski clinches.

Kowalski manages to break the clinch.
Kowalski takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kowalski was well out of range. Poor timing from Makowski.
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown but Makowski shows good takedown defense.
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Makowski as he jumps to the side.
Kowalski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kowalski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jab, jab by Kowalski - just one landing.
Kowalski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Makowski doesn't seem bothered though.
Kowalski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Makowski's waist but Makowski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kowalski off to one side.
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown but Makowski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Makowski.
Kowalski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Makowski rather than just go for the knockout.
Kowalski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Makowski has Kowalski up against the cage in a clinch.
Karol Makowski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Makowski looking for a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makowski is trying to force a seperation but Kowalski has the dominant position.

Kowalski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kowalski tries to score with a low kick but Makowski moves his leg out of the way.

Makowski gets tackled into the cage by Kowalski. Kowalski maintains the clinch.

Kowalski jumps into guard, dragging Makowski to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makowski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makowski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kowalski's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jan Kowalski.
I think Kowalski 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Karol Makowski!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Karol Makowski!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Karol Makowski!

Karol Makowski wins by unanimous decision!