PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jan Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Moraes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jan Kowalski had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Kowalski
vs
Moraes

180 cm
18
167 lbs
0 - 2 - 1

189 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jan Kowalski!
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, Sergio Moraes!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moraes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Moraes shoots in for a takedown but Kowalski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kowalski checks a low kick from Moraes.
Moraes throws a lazy head kick
and Moraes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Kowalski tries to sprawl but Moraes drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Moraes prevents Kowalski from improving his position.

Moraes gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Moraes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kowalski.
Kowalski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moraes shoots in for a takedown but Kowalski shows good takedown defense.
Kowalski looks to land a left hand but Moraes moved out of range nicely.
Moraes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kowalski swivels and escapes.
Jan Kowalski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergio Moraes.

Moraes has Kowalski up against the cage in a clinch.
Moraes just leaning against Kowalski, taking a breather.
Moraes blocks a body shot from Kowalski.
Kowalski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kowalski jumps guard and drags Moraes to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Moraes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kowalski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moraes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kowalski trying to control the position.
Kowalski is breathing heavily.
Moraes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Moraes slips nicely into half guard.
Kowalski is in trouble now - Moraes has advanced to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moraes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kowalski holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Moraes tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moraes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sergio Moraes wasn't active enough on the ground.
Moraes throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergio Moraes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kowalski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moraes moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moraes.
Moraes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Moraes misses with a takedown attempt - Kowalski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jan Kowalski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergio Moraes.
Moraes shoots in for a takedown but Kowalski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kowalski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moraes manages to avoid it.
Moraes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Moraes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski throws a hook but Moraes blocks it.
Moraes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kowalski is fending him off so far but Moraes persists. Nope, Kowalski circles away and we're back to standing.
Sergio Moraes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moraes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Kowalski tries to sprawl but Moraes drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kowalski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moraes on the ground.
Kowalski wants to get back to full guard but Moraes has passed into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kowalski is letting Moraes control him for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Moraes seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Moraes is chipping away with strikes.

Moraes decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kowalski to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moraes throws a body kick that misses.
Moraes shoots in for a takedown but Kowalski shows good takedown defense.
Kowalski cracks Moraes with a good jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Moraes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Moraes controlling the action here.
Sergio Moraes has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moraes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moraes moves into full mount! Kowalski won't be happy about that!
Moraes unloading with bombs!
Moraes in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Moraes is landing with some decent strikes but Kowalski is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moraes working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Moraes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Moraes unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergio Moraes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Kowalski gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Moraes to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Moraes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kowalski can't keep his opponent in guard - Moraes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Moraes controlling the action here.
Moraes's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moraes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Moraes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Moraes gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Moraes moves into the clinch.
Kowalski jumps guard but Moraes stands there with Kowalski around his waist. Kowalski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moraes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Moraes is trying to force a seperation but Kowalski has the dominant position.

Moraes jumps guard and drags Kowalski to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Moraes managing to control the position.
Moraes wants to sweep but no luck.
Moraes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Moraes has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kowalski doesn't defend quickly enough and Moraes has managed to lock this one up! Can Kowalski escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Moraes on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sergio Moraes!