PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kostas Kourlios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Brzenszczykiewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kourlios kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Self Esteem - Offspring. Brzenszczykiewicz has chosen Body Count - Body muthafuckin' count as his entrance music. Adam Brzenszczykiewicz is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Kourlios
vs
Brzenszczykiewicz

188 cm
26
211 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

196 cm
23
220 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kostas Kourlios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adam Brzenszczykiewicz!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brzenszczykiewicz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Brzenszczykiewicz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brzenszczykiewicz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kourlios misses with a two punch combination.
Brzenszczykiewicz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kourlios throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kourlios fails to land with a series of punches.
Brzenszczykiewicz lands a head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid body kick from Brzenszczykiewicz.
Brzenszczykiewicz misses with a body kick.
Brzenszczykiewicz scores with a head kick.
No joy there for Kourlios, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brzenszczykiewicz.
Brzenszczykiewicz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brzenszczykiewicz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brzenszczykiewicz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kourlios falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brzenszczykiewicz counters with a nice body kick.
Brzenszczykiewicz feints and then cracks Kourlios's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kourlios down.
Brzenszczykiewicz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Brzenszczykiewicz throws a leg kick which misses Kourlios's front leg but catches the back leg as Kourlios tries to avoid it.
Adam Brzenszczykiewicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brzenszczykiewicz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brzenszczykiewicz lands a leg kick that knocks Kourlios off balance momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Brzenszczykiewicz tenderised Kourlios's leg. Kourlios is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kourlios is breathing heavily.
Brzenszczykiewicz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Brzenszczykiewicz.
Brzenszczykiewicz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brzenszczykiewicz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brzenszczykiewicz throws a wild body kick that Kourlios sees coming a mile off.
Brzenszczykiewicz throws a head kick but Kourlios moves out of range.
Brzenszczykiewicz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kourlios tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kourlios swinging wildly here.
Brzenszczykiewicz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kourlios. That did some damage!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brzenszczykiewicz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brzenszczykiewicz throws a head kick that misses.
Kourlios misses with a two punch combination.
Brzenszczykiewicz tries a head kick but it misses.
Brzenszczykiewicz tries a head kick but it misses.
Brzenszczykiewicz slips a jab and a cross from Kourlios.
Kourlios misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kourlios tries to land a front kick but Brzenszczykiewicz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brzenszczykiewicz throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kourlios misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Kourlios, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kourlios shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brzenszczykiewicz defends it nicely.
Brzenszczykiewicz lands a head kick. Kourlios smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brzenszczykiewicz - that will leave a mark!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kourlios lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brzenszczykiewicz circles away quickly and effectively.
Kourlios throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brzenszczykiewicz's waist but Brzenszczykiewicz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kourlios off to one side.
Brzenszczykiewicz throws a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kourlios throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brzenszczykiewicz counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kourlios is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Brzenszczykiewicz slips a jab and a cross from Kourlios.
Kourlios looks to land a combination but Brzenszczykiewicz avoids it well.
Brzenszczykiewicz misses with a head kick.
No joy there for Kourlios, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brzenszczykiewicz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kourlios might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kourlios throws a body kick the misses
and Brzenszczykiewicz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kourlios fails with the takedown
and Brzenszczykiewicz counters with a thumping low kick.
Brzenszczykiewicz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Brzenszczykiewicz scores with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brzenszczykiewicz lands with a slapping head kick.
Brzenszczykiewicz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brzenszczykiewicz throws a sloppy head kick and Kourlios moves out of range easily.
Kourlios is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brzenszczykiewicz throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kourlios on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brzenszczykiewicz. Brzenszczykiewicz obviously looking to wear him down.
Brzenszczykiewicz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brzenszczykiewicz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brzenszczykiewicz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brzenszczykiewicz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brzenszczykiewicz throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kourlios takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brzenszczykiewicz throws a head kick that Kourlios semi-blocks.
Kourlios fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brzenszczykiewicz avoids it really well and circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brzenszczykiewicz.
Adam Brzenszczykiewicz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kourlios avoids the head kick by Brzenszczykiewicz.
Kourlios misses with a few strikes there.
Brzenszczykiewicz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kourlios misses with a combination
and Brzenszczykiewicz counters with a nice kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Brzenszczykiewicz. Kourlios shrugs it off though.
Brzenszczykiewicz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kourlios.
Brzenszczykiewicz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kourlios's head.
Kourlios steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Brzenszczykiewicz. That one must have hurt.
Brzenszczykiewicz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brzenszczykiewicz connects with a solid leg kick.
Brzenszczykiewicz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brzenszczykiewicz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kourlios's calf.
Brzenszczykiewicz lands a high kick!
Brzenszczykiewicz throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brzenszczykiewicz throws a sloppy head kick and Kourlios moves out of range easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kourlios.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kostas Kourlios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brzenszczykiewicz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brzenszczykiewicz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brzenszczykiewicz throws a sloppy head kick and Kourlios moves out of range easily.
Brzenszczykiewicz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brzenszczykiewicz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kourlios throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kostas Kourlios is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kourlios blocks a head kick by Brzenszczykiewicz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Brzenszczykiewicz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kourlios's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Brzenszczykiewicz throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kourlios.
Brzenszczykiewicz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kourlios.
Kourlios lands a two punch combo.
Brzenszczykiewicz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Brzenszczykiewicz.
Kourlios rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brzenszczykiewicz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kourlios fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kourlios will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A head kick misses from Brzenszczykiewicz.
Kourlios throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brzenszczykiewicz lands a high kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kourlios lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Brzenszczykiewicz moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Brzenszczykiewicz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brzenszczykiewicz scores with a head kick.
Brzenszczykiewicz scores with a head kick.
Adam Brzenszczykiewicz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brzenszczykiewicz pushes Kourlios away with a front kick.
Brzenszczykiewicz throws a sloppy head kick and Kourlios moves out of range easily.
Kourlios takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kourlios lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brzenszczykiewicz circles away quickly and effectively.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brzenszczykiewicz.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kourlios swinging wildly here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brzenszczykiewicz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brzenszczykiewicz lands with a slapping head kick.
Brzenszczykiewicz tries a head kick but it misses.
Kourlios looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brzenszczykiewicz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kourlios crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Brzenszczykiewicz - the referee stops the clock and Kourlios gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Brzenszczykiewicz. Kourlios manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kourlios blocks a head kick by Brzenszczykiewicz.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brzenszczykiewicz throws a sloppy head kick and Kourlios moves out of range easily.
Kourlios throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brzenszczykiewicz counters with a flying knee. Nice.
No joy there for Kourlios, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brzenszczykiewicz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Brzenszczykiewicz misses with a head kick.
Kostas Kourlios has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brzenszczykiewicz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kourlios lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brzenszczykiewicz circles away quickly and effectively.
Brzenszczykiewicz tries a head kick but it misses.
Kourlios thuds his right hand into Brzenszczykiewicz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kourlios looks to land a combination but Brzenszczykiewicz avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brzenszczykiewicz pushes Kourlios away with a front kick.
Brzenszczykiewicz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A punch combination from Kourlios misses.
Brzenszczykiewicz lands with a kick to the temple. Kourlios shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick misses from Kourlios.
Brzenszczykiewicz throws a leg kick which misses Kourlios's front leg but catches the back leg as Kourlios tries to avoid it.
Brzenszczykiewicz thumps Kourlios with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kourlios misses with a wild combination.
Kourlios tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Brzenszczykiewicz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brzenszczykiewicz 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Brzenszczykiewicz!