PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paulie Marconna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomasz Kolaczkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marconna comes into the arena with 18 And Life blaring out of the sound system. Kolaczkowski is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Eminem - Almost Famous. Tomasz Kolaczkowski will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Marconna
vs
Kolaczkowski

188 cm
23
240 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

188 cm
23
265 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paulie Marconna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tomasz Kolaczkowski!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marconna misses with a takedown attempt
letting Kolaczkowski counter with a right hand.

Marconna looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Marconna with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kolaczkowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marconna is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Paulie Marconna just wasn't active enough.

Marconna gets a takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Marconna in particular looking to stall.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Paulie Marconna.
Marconna gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kolaczkowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kolaczkowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marconna gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kolaczkowski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulie Marconna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marconna with a poor takedown
and Kolaczkowski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marconna has his takedown stuffed
enabling Kolaczkowski to counter with a crisp jab.
Marconna has his takedown stuffed
and Kolaczkowski counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marconna misses with a double jab
enabling Kolaczkowski to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marconna throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kolaczkowski counters with a left to the body.
Marconna is breathing heavily.
Marconna has his takedown stuffed
and Kolaczkowski counters with a two punch combo.
Marconna tries for a takedown but Kolaczkowski circles away easily
and Kolaczkowski counters with a one-two to the body.
Marconna dodges the punch combination from Kolaczkowski.
Marconna doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kolaczkowski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marconna slips a jab and a cross from Kolaczkowski.
Marconna fails with the takedown
and Kolaczkowski counters with a series of strikes. Marconna will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kolaczkowski scores with a three punch combo!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marconna has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kolaczkowski throws a right and a left that Marconna avoids nicely.
Kolaczkowski cracks a nice hook into Marconna's ribs.
Nice straight punches there by Kolaczkowski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kolaczkowski.
Kolaczkowski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Marconna. Marconna circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kolaczkowski misses with the combination.
Kolaczkowski tries to bum rush Marconna with a series of wild strikes but Marconna uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marconna with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kolaczkowski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Kolaczkowski.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kolaczkowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kolaczkowski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Marconna doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kolaczkowski counters with a series of strikes. Marconna will be more careful next time no doubt.
Marconna shoots and misses
letting Kolaczkowski counter with a right hand.
Paulie Marconna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kolaczkowski misses with a double jab.
Kolaczkowski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marconna misses with a takedown attempt
and Kolaczkowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulie Marconna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kolaczkowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marconna.
Marconna gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kolaczkowski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kolaczkowski lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kolaczkowski jabs Marconna to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Kolaczkowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Kolaczkowski misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolaczkowski throws a right and a left that Marconna avoids nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marconna wants to clinch but Kolaczkowski slips to the side
and Kolaczkowski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marconna doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kolaczkowski counters with a two punch combo.
Kolaczkowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kolaczkowski fails to land with a series of punches.
Marconna slips a jab and a cross from Kolaczkowski.
Kolaczkowski scores with a jab.
Kolaczkowski lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kolaczkowski.
Marconna doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kolaczkowski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marconna thinking.
Kolaczkowski looks for a takedown but Marconna sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marconna tries for a takedown but Kolaczkowski circles away easily
and Kolaczkowski counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Kolaczkowski. Those never looked like landing.
Marconna misses with a right hand
and Kolaczkowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paulie Marconna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kolaczkowski throws a right hand that Marconna ducks under and follows up with a left that Marconna also avoids with ease.
Kolaczkowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marconna with a poor takedown
and Kolaczkowski counters with a left and a right that stings Marconna.
Kolaczkowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marconna circles away quickly and effectively.
Tomasz Kolaczkowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kolaczkowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kolaczkowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kolaczkowski misses with a two punch combination.
Marconna tries for a takedown but Kolaczkowski circles away easily

and Kolaczkowski counters with a shoot takedown. Marconna fights it but they end up in guard.
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.
Marconna keeping full guard, as Kolaczkowski tries to pass.
Marconna keeping moving, preventing Kolaczkowski from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kolaczkowski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Marconna kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kolaczkowski slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Tomasz Kolaczkowski has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Marconna gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kolaczkowski counters with a nice uppercut.
Marconna throws a poor cross that misses
and Kolaczkowski counters with a series of strikes. Marconna will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kolaczkowski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marconna doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kolaczkowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marconna shoots and misses
and Kolaczkowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kolaczkowski tries to bum rush Marconna with a series of wild strikes but Marconna uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marconna misses with a takedown attempt
and Kolaczkowski counters with a three punch combo that has Marconna backing up. Marconna nods at Kolaczkowski to acknowledge the strikes.
Marconna throws a combination that misses
and Kolaczkowski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kolaczkowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kolaczkowski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marconna stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kolaczkowski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marconna checks it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kolaczkowski misses with a series of wild punches.
Kolaczkowski misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomasz Kolaczkowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Kolaczkowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marconna doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Kolaczkowski counter with a right hand.
Marconna looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Marconna slips a jab and a cross from Kolaczkowski.
Marconna with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kolaczkowski counters with a nice uppercut.
Marconna shoots and misses
and Kolaczkowski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marconna thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulie Marconna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marconna shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kolaczkowski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marconna thinking.
Kolaczkowski misses with a few strikes there.
Marconna shoots and misses
and Kolaczkowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marconna takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kolaczkowski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kolaczkowski works over Marconna's head and body with a nice combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolaczkowski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kolaczkowski is working the combinations to good effect here.
Marconna doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kolaczkowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kolaczkowski closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kolaczkowski lands a right hook to the body.
Kolaczkowski misses with a wild combination.
Kolaczkowski throws a right and a left that Marconna avoids nicely.
Kolaczkowski misses with a few strikes there.
Marconna dodges the punch combination from Kolaczkowski.
Kolaczkowski throws a nice looking combination but Marconna bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Paulie Marconna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tomasz Kolaczkowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolaczkowski looks to land a combination but Marconna avoids it well.
Marconna misses with a takedown attempt
and Kolaczkowski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marconna doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kolaczkowski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kolaczkowski fails to land with a series of punches.
Kolaczkowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Kolaczkowski misses.
Marconna takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Marconna showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kolaczkowski.
No joy there for Kolaczkowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marconna has his takedown stuffed
and Kolaczkowski counters with a series of strikes. Marconna will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolaczkowski connects with a body shot that sends Marconna's belly button to the back.
Marconna takes a jab right on the kisser.
Marconna doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kolaczkowski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kolaczkowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kolaczkowski throws a series of punches but Marconna moves out of range.
Kolaczkowski shoots in for a double leg but Marconna sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marconna tries for a takedown but Kolaczkowski circles away easily
and Kolaczkowski counters with a three punch combo that has Marconna backing up. Marconna nods at Kolaczkowski to acknowledge the strikes.
Kolaczkowski throws a series of punches but Marconna moves out of range.
Kolaczkowski looks to land a combination but Marconna avoids it well.
Kolaczkowski scores with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marconna has his takedown stuffed

and Kolaczkowski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kolaczkowski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kolaczkowski prevents Marconna from improving his position.
Kolaczkowski is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Marconna wants to control but Kolaczkowski is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kolaczkowski stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tomasz Kolaczkowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kolaczkowski 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 25:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 25:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 25:30

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