PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dmitriy Korn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Radek Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Korn
vs
Kowalski

185 cm
21
195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
21
187 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Bushido Clothing

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitriy Korn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Radek Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kowalski swivels and escapes.
Korn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Korn leaves Kowalski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Korn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Kowalski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitriy Korn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kowalski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kowalski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kowalski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kowalski landing with the ground and pound.
Kowalski throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowalski working some strikes from top position.
Kowalski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kowalski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kowalski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Korn's head.

Korn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kowalski landing with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Korn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kowalski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Korn's head.
Kowalski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Korn is keeping the position for now.
Korn controls Kowalski momentarily but Kowalski frees himself.
Kowalski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Korn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kowalski defends it easily.
Korn is breathing heavily.
Kowalski is looking to work some ground and pound but Korn has wrist control.
Kowalski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kowalski with a nice head shot there.

Korn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kowalski is aware though and is defending well.
Kowalski connects with a couple of short punches.
Kowalski throwing strikes from guard but Korn blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski landing with the ground and pound.
Kowalski throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Korn trying to control the position.
Kowalski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
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 postures up in Korn's guard and throws a big left but Korn blocks it.
Kowalski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kowalski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Korn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kowalski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kowalski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kowalski trying to control the position from guard on top but Korn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kowalski chips away with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski looking to pass the guard.
Korn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Kowalski gets to his feet. Korn looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Korn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kowalski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Kowalski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Korn did well to prevent Kowalski getting side control.
Korn trying to control here.
Kowalski winds up and cracks Korn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Korn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kowalski connects with a nice short shot to Korn's temple.
Kowalski wants to pass the guard but Korn is defending well.
Kowalski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski works his way into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowalski cracks Korn with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Korn takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
A control attempt from Korn but he's now mounted!
Korn is bucking up trying to escape but Kowalski cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kowalski putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Korn wants to hold on but Kowalski pushes him away.
Korn regains half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Korn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kowalski is trying to control the action in half guard but Korn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kowalski manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Korn on his heels. He'll look to pass Korn's guard now, I'm sure.

Kowalski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Korn has momentary wrist control but Kowalski slips an elbow through the middle.
Kowalski is in close to Korn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kowalski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kowalski lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kowalski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kowalski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kowalski scoring with some ground and pound.

Korn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kowalski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kowalski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kowalski cracks Korn with a solid left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Kowalski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Korn is looking for a triangle but Kowalski pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski landing some decent shots from guard.
Kowalski lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kowalski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kowalski lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kowalski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kowalski thows a big elbow that misses.
Korn is trying to control the position but Kowalski postures up.
Kowalski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Radek Kowalski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kowalski advances position into side control!
Kowalski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Korn keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korn struggling a bit here.
Kowalski scoring with punches from side control.
Kowalski cracks Korn with an elbow. That is naaassty.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Korn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kowalski off and has taken his back!

Kowalski showing good submission defense here.

Korn looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Kowalski is controlling Korn 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Kowalski postures up and lands a big shot to Korn's brow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Korn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kowalski is aware though and is defending well.
Kowalski stands up over Korn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kowalski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kowalski with a nice head shot there.
Kowalski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kowalski landing with the ground and pound.
Kowalski landing some decent shots from guard.
Kowalski works over Korn with some ground and pound from guard.

Korn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kowalski passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korn takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Korn tries to improve position but can't.
Korn on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kowalski creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kowalski lands a few punches from side control.
Korn is looking to reverse the position.
Korn is working hard here to advance position.
Korn on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kowalski scoring with punches from side control.
Korn regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Radek Kowalski 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Kowalski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Korn defends it nicely.
Korn fails with the takedown.
Korn leaves Kowalski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Korn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kowalski sprawls well. Kowalski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Korn gets slowly back to his feet.

Kowalski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Korn!
Korn wants to hold on but Kowalski pushes him away.
Kowalski landing strikes from the mount and Korn is in trouble!
Kowalski lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Korn hang on?
Korn tries to hold on but Kowalski pushes him away.
Korn is squirming around, avoiding Kowalski's attempts to control the action.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kowalski avoids the attempt from Korn to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski dominating with strikes here.
Korn wants to control but Kowalski is having none of it.
Kowalski with good strikes from the mount here!
Kowalski is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Korn can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kowalski scoring with strikes but Korn is staying in there.
Kowalski landing punches.
Kowalski lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kowalski landing strikes from the mount and Korn is in trouble!
Korn tries to hold on but Kowalski pushes him away.
Korn is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kowalski in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kowalski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Korn defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kowalski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korn is looking to improve his position but Kowalski isn't that keen on the idea.
Kowalski breaks from Korn's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kowalski avoids the attempt from Korn to control.
Korn manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kowalski lands strikes from half guard.
Kowalski is nestled in close to Korn, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Korn looking for submissions off his back.
Kowalski working Korn over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kowalski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Korn's head.

Korn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Korn is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kowalski jumps into side control!
You can see the frustration on Korn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kowalski is chipping away with strikes.
Kowalski cracks Korn with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Korn tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Kowalski stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kowalski sprawls well. Kowalski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Korn gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitriy Korn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Korn tries for a takedown but Kowalski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Radek Kowalski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Korn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kowalski swivels and escapes.
Korn stuffs the takedown attempt from Kowalski. Kowalski gets slowly back to his feet.
Kowalski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kowalski wants it to stay on the feet.

Kowalski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kowalski slips a nice elbow through Korn's hands, connecting with Korn's forehead.

Korn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Korn is trying to control but can't.
Dmitriy Korn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Korn actively working from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Radek Kowalski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kowalski 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Radek Kowalski!