PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kristof Kijowsky (ranked 5954 p4p, 428 weight class) and Tek Dog (ranked 6715 p4p, 449 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kijowsky
vs
Dog

200 cm
22
269 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

189 cm
23
265 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kristof Kijowsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tek Dog!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kijowsky looks for a takedown but Dog sprawls well.
Dog should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kijowsky misses with a low kick.
Kijowsky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dog will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kijowsky is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dog sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kijowsky misses with the combination.

Dog closes the distance and pushes Kijowsky back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kijowsky prevents the takedown attempt.

Dog escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kijowsky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kijowsky tries to land a leg kick but Dog saw it coming and moves away.
Dog throws a wild body kick that Kijowsky sees coming a mile off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kijowsky swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dog counters with a nice uppercut.

Dog gets tackled into the cage by Kijowsky. Kijowsky maintains the clinch.
Kijowsky gets underhooks to prevent Dog's takedown attempt.
Kristof Kijowsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tek Dog.

Dog breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dog shoots in looking for a takedown but Kijowsky manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dog's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kijowsky.

Kijowsky gets tackled into the cage by Dog. Dog maintains the clinch.

Kijowsky manages to break the clinch.
Kijowsky fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kijowsky tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dog sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kijowsky somewhat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kijowsky misses with a takedown attempt

and Dog counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dog.
Dog misses with a knee strike.
Kijowsky is trying to break the clinch but Dog has him pressed against the cage.
Dog lands a body shot.
Dog tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dog tries to throw a body punch but Kijowsky avoids it by throwing Dog back against the cage.
Dog is trying to pull guard but Kijowsky turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Dog manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dog utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dog trying to keep a closed guard but Kijowsky is proving a slippery customer.
Kijowsky wants to stand but Dog is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog is trying to keep Kijowsky in close.
Dog managing to control the position.
Kijowsky would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dog working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kijowsky.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dog wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kijowsky closes the distance and clinches up with Dog, looking for a takedown. Kijowsky pushes Dog against the cage but Dog circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kijowsky fails to land the takedown.
Kijowsky shoots in but Dog avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dog throws a counter combo.
Kijowsky closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dog circles away.

Dog forces Kijowsky back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dog.
Dog jumps guard but Kijowsky stands there with Dog around his waist. Dog gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dog is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tek Dog dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Dog shoots in but no luck this time.
Kijowsky tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dog stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dog wants it to stay on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Kijowsky.
Dog dives in for a single leg takedown but Kijowsky sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kijowsky half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kijowsky swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Dog counters with a crisp one two that drops Kijowsky! Dog thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kijowsky to his feet! Kijowsky is in big trouble!
Dog stuffs the takedown.
Dog tries to counter with a clinch but Kijowsky shakes him off and moves away.
Dog fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kijowsky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog fails with the takedown
and Kijowsky counters with a stiff right hand.
Kristof Kijowsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tek Dog.

Dog has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kijowsky is stalling here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kijowsky wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dog has him pressed against the cage.

Kijowsky breaks from the clinch.
Dog digs a good hook to Kijowsky's body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dog or perhaps it was just good defense by Kijowsky, which made it look bad.
Dog fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Dog moves into the clinch successfully.
Dog jumps guard but Kijowsky stands there with Dog around his waist. Dog gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dog is trying to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kijowsky tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kijowsky jumps guard but Dog stands there with Kijowsky around his waist. Kijowsky gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Kijowsky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Dog rushes Kijowsky and presses him up against the cage.
Dog is stalling here.
Kijowsky taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kijowsky has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dog avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Dog manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kijowsky wants to stand but Dog is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog trying to control the position here.
Dog wants to get back to his feet but Kijowsky is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dog is trying to control the position but Kijowsky postures up.
Kijowsky advances to half guard.
Dog is looking to improve his position.
Dog has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dog keeping control of the position.
Dog is looking for a sweep. Kijowsky is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kijowsky sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dog is trying to control but can't.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kijowsky fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dog avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tek Dog showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kijowsky is defended easily by Dog.

Kijowsky closes the distance and clinches.
Dog tries to pull guard but Kijowsky holds him up against the cage and eventually Dog drops back down to his feet.

Kijowsky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kijowsky shoots in and drives through. Dog sprawls well.
Dog stuffs the takedown attempt from Kijowsky. Kijowsky gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristof Kijowsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dog shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kijowsky as he avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dog gets tackled into the cage by Kijowsky. Kijowsky maintains the clinch.
Kijowsky wants to take the fight to the mat but Dog manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kijowsky wants to get back to striking at distance but Dog won't allow it.
Dog stalling.
Kijowsky tries to land a knee to the head but Dog blocks with his arms.
Dog makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dog stalling the fight.
Dog jumps guard but Kijowsky stands there with Dog around his waist. Dog gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Dog breaks the clinch.
Dog wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kijowsky shoots in for a double leg but Dog sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Dog gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kijowsky is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dog to keep the fight standing.
Dog avoiding damage.

Dog's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dog tries to close the distance and clinch but Kijowsky swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kijowsky shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dog pinned against the cage. Dog gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kijowsky fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dog shoots in and drives through. Kijowsky sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dog closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tek Dog seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dog jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kijowsky walks away with a smile on his face. Dog gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kijowsky closes the distance but Dog moves to the side
letting Dog counter with a right hand.
Dog dives in and grabs Kijowsky's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kijowsky pushes down on Dog's head and hops out.
Kijowsky stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kijowsky wants it to stay on the feet.
Kijowsky dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kijowsky tries to clinch up.
Dog drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kijowsky defends it well.
Kijowsky looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dog is fending him off so far but Kijowsky persists. Nope, Dog circles away and we're back to standing.
Dog closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kijowsky circles away.
Dog shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kijowsky as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kijowsky clinches up with Dog and pushes him back against the cage.
Kijowsky has Dog pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dog manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dog throws an elbow but misses.
Kijowsky tries to break the clinch but Dog is controlling the position.
Kijowsky fails to pull guard.

Kijowsky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dog tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kijowsky swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kijowsky appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice sprawl there from Dog as Kijowsky shoots in.
Kijowsky throws a shot from downtown. Dog moves away and avoids it.
Kristof Kijowsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tek Dog is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dog.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tek Dog.
Well Dog 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tek Dog!