PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trewor Kosznik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mateusz Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mateusz Kowalski has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Trewor Kosznik's chin.

Kosznik
vs
Kowalski

190 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Trewor Kosznik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mateusz Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kowalski clinches up with Kosznik and pushes him back against the cage.
Kowalski taking a breather.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kosznik drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kowalski pulls his leg out and moves away.

Kowalski has Kosznik up against the cage in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kowalski.
Kosznik is stalling here.
Kosznik goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kowalski prevents it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kowalski stalling.
Kosznik tries to break free but Kowalski pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.
Kowalski wants to clinch up but Kosznik keeps it at a distance.
Mateusz Kowalski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kosznik tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kowalski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kosznik somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trewor Kosznik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kowalski tries to clinch but Kosznik moves out of range.

Kowalski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kowalski stalling in the clinch.
Kosznik avoiding damage.
Kosznik is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kowalski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kowalski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kosznik's efforts to push away.
Kowalski just leaning against Kosznik, taking a breather.
Kosznik misses with an elbow over the top.
Kosznik letting Kowalski take a breather here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski stalls.
Kowalski has Kosznik pressed against the cage.
Kosznik stalling in the clinch but Kowalski improves position.
Kowalski stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.

Kowalski moves into the clinch.
Kosznik can't break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Kowalski.
A frustrated look appears on Kosznik's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kosznik is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kosznik is trying to break free.
A bit of stalling here from Kowalski.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kowalski.
Kowalski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kosznik letting Kowalski take a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.
Kosznik shoots in for a double leg but Kowalski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kowalski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kowalski leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kosznik drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kowalski avoiding damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosznik jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kowalski walks away with a smile on his face. Kosznik gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kosznik or perhaps it was just good defense by Kowalski, which made it look bad.

Kowalski has Kosznik up against the cage in a clinch.
Kowalski taking a breather.
Kowalski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kowalski receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Kowalski controlling the action here for a moment.
Kowalski continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.

Kowalski rushes Kosznik and presses him up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kosznik taking a breather.
Kosznik jumps guard but Kowalski stands there with Kosznik around his waist. Kosznik gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kowalski is struggling to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mateusz Kowalski dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kosznik fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kowalski avoids it really well and circles away.
We've been informed that Kowalski has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Some wild striking there from Kosznik.
Kowalski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Kowalski clinches with his opponent.
Kosznik can't get the takedown.
Kowalski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee calls for Kowalski to work.
Kosznik is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trewor Kosznik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kowalski taking a breather.
Kowalski has Kosznik pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski has Kosznik pressed against the cage.
Kowalski is pressed up against the cage. Kosznik has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kowalski down to the mat. Kowalski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Kowalski moves into the clinch successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosznik has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kowalski avoiding damage.
Kowalski has Kosznik pressed against the cage, preventing Kosznik from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kosznik can't break the clinch.
Kowalski prevents a body shot from Kosznik.
Kosznik wants to get back to striking at distance but Kowalski won't allow it.
Kosznik jumps guard but Kowalski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kosznik stalling in the clinch but Kowalski improves position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kowalski effectively controlling the action here.
Kosznik wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kowalski stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.

Kowalski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A bit of stalling here from Kowalski.
Kosznik is trying to maintain a safe position but Kowalski gets an underhook and turns Kosznik into the cage.
Kosznik jumps guard but Kowalski stands there with Kosznik around his waist. Kosznik gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosznik changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kowalski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kosznik throws a body shot but no joy.

Kowalski moves into the clinch.
Kosznik misses with a body punch.
Kowalski managing to block the knees to the body from Kosznik.
Kowalski is stalling here.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kowalski in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kowalski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kosznik is trying to break free.
Kosznik drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kowalski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kowalski is looking to clinch but Kosznik is avoiding it.
Kosznik is looking to counter the offense by Kowalski and move into the clinch.

Kowalski clinches up with Kosznik and pushes him back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kowalski.
Kowalski has Kosznik pushed against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Kowalski's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Kowalski is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski leaning against his opponent.
Kowalski controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.
Kosznik is looking to clinch but Kowalski is avoiding it.
Kowalski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Kowalski clinches.
Kosznik struggles to land a body shot inside as Kowalski controls his hands.
Kowalski avoiding damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kowalski controlling the action here for a moment.
Kowalski pressing his opponent against the cage.
The referee calls for Kowalski to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.
Kowalski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kosznik.

Kowalski closes the distance and clinches.
The referee calls for Kowalski to work.
Kowalski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kowalski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kowalski has Kosznik pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kowalski stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.

Kosznik closes the distance and clinches.
Kowalski blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mateusz Kowalski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Kowalski closes the distance and clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Kowalski.
Kosznik tries to break the clinch but Kowalski is controlling the position.
Kowalski controlling the action here for a moment.
Come on Kowalski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kosznik can't get the takedown.

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

Kowalski moves into the clinch.
Kowalski is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kowalski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.

Kowalski moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosznik fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kowalski keeps control of Kosznik as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Kowalski.
Kosznik letting Kowalski take a breather here.
Kosznik changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kowalski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trewor Kosznik. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kowalski has closed the distance and engaged Kosznik in a clinch.
Kosznik wants a takedown but no success here.
Mateusz Kowalski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kowalski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kosznik tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kowalski smiles and moves away.
Kosznik fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Kowalski darts in and clinches Kosznik up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski slows down the pace here.
Kowalski leaning against his opponent.
Kowalski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Come on Kowalski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stalling in the clinch from Kowalski.
Come on Kowalski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A bit of stalling here from Kowalski.
Kowalski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kosznik up against the cage.
Kosznik jumps guard but Kowalski stands there with Kosznik around his waist. Kosznik gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.
Kowalski tries to clinch there but Kosznik circles away.
Kowalski tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kosznik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Kowalski moves into the clinch.
Kosznik jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kowalski walks away with a smile on his face. Kosznik gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kosznik shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kowalski as he jumps to the side.
Trewor Kosznik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Kowalski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Kosznik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kosznik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Kowalski moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski has Kosznik pressed against the cage.
Kowalski is struggling to control the position.
Kosznik is trying to break free.
Kowalski stalling in the clinch.
Kowalski controlling the action here for a moment.

Kosznik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Kosznik closes the distance and clinches.
Kowalski taking a breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kowalski leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mateusz Kowalski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kowalski winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30

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