PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marco Suspiria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomasz Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Suspiria
vs
Kowalski

180 cm
23
153 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

174 cm
20
150 lbs
5 - 0 - 1

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marco Suspiria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Tomasz Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suspiria tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kowalski tries for a takedown but Suspiria sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kowalski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Suspiria sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Kowalski drives through with a takedown into guard.
Suspiria trying to keep a closed guard but Kowalski is proving a slippery customer.

Kowalski has gone for a leg lock! Suspiria slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kowalski's guard.
Kowalski keeping moving, preventing Suspiria from controlling successfully.

Kowalski has his foot on Suspiria's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Suspiria works his way back into a safe position though.

Suspiria is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kowalski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Suspiria stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kowalski swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Suspiria has gone for a leg lock! Kowalski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Suspiria's guard.

Kowalski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Kowalski is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Suspiria had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Kowalski is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Suspiria Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Kowalski's back instead.

Kowalski fending off the submission attempt from Suspiria.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski is trying to get back to his feet but Suspiria has full control of the position and if anything, Kowalski has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Kowalski tries to break free.

Kowalski showing good submission defense here.

Suspiria is looking for the choke from the back position but Kowalski is controlling his hands well.
Suspiria is breathing heavily.
Kowalski manages to reverse the position and now he's in Suspiria's guard. Nice work there by Kowalski.
Kowalski won't allow Suspiria to sweep him here.

Suspiria looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kowalski passes into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Suspiria keeps working.
Suspiria is being controlled here.
Suspiria gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
A nice elbow there by Kowalski.

Kowalski looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Suspiria working to try and regain half guard.
Kowalski tries to control but Suspiria wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kowalski is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Suspiria has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Suspiria!
Suspiria prevents Kowalski from getting back to his feet.
Kowalski trying to keep a closed guard but Suspiria is proving a slippery customer.

Suspiria drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kowalski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kowalski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kowalski!
Suspiria is looking to regain half guard here but Kowalski keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A nice combination there by Kowalski.
Kowalski shoots for a double leg takedown but Suspiria sprawls well. He's pushed Kowalski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marco Suspiria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kowalski throws a body punch but Suspiria moves out of range.
Suspiria tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kowalski paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Kowalski shoots in and bounces Suspiria off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kowalski wants to control from the top but Suspiria keeps moving.
Kowalski stopping the sweep attempt from Suspiria.
Kowalski is pushing down on Suspiria's leg trying to pass to half guard. Suspiria is fighting to maintain full guard but Kowalski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Suspiria is looking for a sweep. Kowalski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski works his way into side control.
Kowalski is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Suspiria will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Suspiria tries to improve position but can't.
Kowalski controls the position.

Kowalski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Suspiria is looking to reverse the position.
Suspiria prevents Kowalski from moving into mount.

Kowalski decides to stand back up. Kowalski steps back and let's Suspiria get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kowalski gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kowalski is looking to take a break and control but Suspiria is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Suspiria throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Suspiria tries to close the distance and clinch but Kowalski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Suspiria fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kowalski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Suspiria sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tomasz Kowalski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Suspiria drives through and clinches with Kowalski against the cage.
Kowalski lands a body shot.
Kowalski wants to get back to striking at distance but Suspiria won't allow it.
Kowalski is trying to break the clinch but Suspiria has him pressed against the cage.
Suspiria drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kowalski pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kowalski has Suspiria up against the cage in a clinch.
Suspiria misses with the head strike.
Kowalski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Suspiria just stands there and leans against the cage.
Marco Suspiria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomasz Kowalski.
Kowalski dodges an elbow strike from Suspiria.
Kowalski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kowalski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Suspiria tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kowalski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Suspiria tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kowalski avoids it.
Kowalski can't get the takedown.
Kowalski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Suspiria avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Suspiria doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Kowalski jumps into guard, dragging Suspiria to the mat.
Suspiria's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Suspiria looking to sit in guard and control but Kowalski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tomasz Kowalski has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski trying to control the position from guard on top but Suspiria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Suspiria throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kowalski wants to control from the top but Suspiria keeps moving.
Kowalski passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomasz 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!

Nice takedown defense from Suspiria. No joy for Kowalski on that attempt.

Kowalski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Suspiria lands a shot to the body.
Suspiria tries to pull guard but Kowalski won't allow it.
Suspiria throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Suspiria tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Suspiria lands an elbow that stopped Kowalski in his tracks for a moment.
Kowalski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Suspiria is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Kowalski pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kowalski lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Suspiria!
Suspiria tries to control Kowalski's body but Kowalski pushes him off. Suspiria squirms to his side and now Kowalski has his back!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kowalski trying to control momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suspiria trying to control the hands but Kowalski won't let him.
Suspiria is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kowalski has Suspiria flattened out and is raining down punches.
Suspiria wants to escape the position.
Kowalski wants to control but Suspiria is keeping busy.
What can Suspiria do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kowalski lands a shot to the head.

Kowalski is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Suspiria has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Kowalski.
Kowalski lands shots from the back.
Suspiria staying busy and making it hard for Kowalski to control.
Suspiria tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Suspiria sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Kowalski stands up from half guard.

Kowalski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Suspiria is trying to defend but Kowalski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Suspiria looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kowalski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Kowalski decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Suspiria closes the distance looking to clinch

and Kowalski counters by clinching up.
Kowalski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Kowalski wants the takedown. Suspiria is fighting it off but Kowalski persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Suspiria's guard against the cage.
Kowalski throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski wants to control from the top but Suspiria keeps moving.
Kowalski won't allow Suspiria to sweep him here.
Suspiria looking to control.
Marco Suspiria has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Suspiria throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kowalski uses it to pass to side control.
Kowalski works to advance to full mount. Suspiria defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

Kowalski wants to finish this one by submission but Suspiria is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kowalski.

Kowalski looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Tomasz Kowalski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Suspiria swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tomasz 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30

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