PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Trezeguet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Kumakowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jan Kumakowski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Trezeguet
vs
Kumakowski

193 cm
23
220 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

190 cm
25
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Experienced

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Trezeguet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Kumakowski!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kumakowski looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Trezeguet preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kumakowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kumakowski landing with the ground and pound.
Kumakowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kumakowski throwing strikes but missing.
Trezeguet preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kumakowski throwing strikes but missing.
Kumakowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Trezeguet has wrist control.
Trezeguet wants to sweep here but Kumakowski controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumakowski is working Trezeguet over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kumakowski throwing strikes but missing.
Trezeguet avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kumakowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Trezeguet is retaining full guard.
Kumakowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kumakowski throws a big right hand that misses.
Kumakowski throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kumakowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Trezeguet utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Trezeguet is breathing heavily.
Kumakowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Trezeguet utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kumakowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kumakowski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kumakowski postures up in Trezeguet's guard and throws a big left but Trezeguet blocks it.
Kumakowski throws a big elbow that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kumakowski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kumakowski throwing strikes but missing.
Kumakowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kumakowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trezeguet avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kumakowski with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumakowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Trezeguet avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kumakowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kumakowski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kumakowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kumakowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Trezeguet avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kumakowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kumakowski works over Trezeguet with some ground and pound from guard.
Kumakowski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kumakowski postures up in Trezeguet's guard and throws a big left but Trezeguet blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kumakowski scoring with some ground and pound.
Kumakowski throwing strikes from guard but Trezeguet blocks nicely.
Kumakowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kumakowski throws a big elbow that misses.
Trezeguet utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kumakowski postures up in Trezeguet's guard and throws a big left but Trezeguet blocks it.
Kumakowski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trezeguet has momentary wrist control but Kumakowski slips an elbow through the middle.
Kumakowski throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Kumakowski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kumakowski misses with a wild combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Kumakowski scores with a four punch combination!
Trezeguet doesn't manage to clinch there - Kumakowski circles away.
Kumakowski throws a series of punches but Trezeguet avoids them all with ease.
Kumakowski swinging wildly here.
Kumakowski throws a right hand that Trezeguet ducks under and follows up with a left that Trezeguet also avoids with ease.
Kumakowski throws a combination that misses
and Trezeguet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kumakowski misses with a combination
and Trezeguet counters with a series of strikes. Kumakowski will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Trezeguet.
Trezeguet wants to clinch up but Kumakowski keeps it at a distance.
Kumakowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Trezeguet circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumakowski misses with a two punch combination.
Kumakowski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Trezeguet counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kumakowski is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kumakowski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kumakowski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Trezeguet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trezeguet wants to clinch up but Kumakowski keeps it at a distance.
Kumakowski misses with a double jab.
Trezeguet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kumakowski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

so Trezeguet counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trezeguet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kumakowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trezeguet scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trezeguet wants to control from the top but Kumakowski keeps moving.

We're going to have a standup here because David Trezeguet wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A combination from Kumakowski does no damage.
Kumakowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trezeguet.
Kumakowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Kumakowski misses.
Trezeguet throws a right and a left that both miss.
Trezeguet fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumakowski shoots in looking for a takedown. Trezeguet tries to sprawl out of it but Kumakowski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Trezeguet manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Trezeguet misses with a straight left.
Kumakowski moves away from the strike by Trezeguet.
Trezeguet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kumakowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Trezeguet.
Some wild striking there from Kumakowski.
Kumakowski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Trezeguet counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kumakowski throws a series of punches but Trezeguet avoids them all with ease.
Kumakowski closes the distance and clinches up with Trezeguet, looking for a takedown. Kumakowski pushes Trezeguet against the cage but Trezeguet circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kumakowski shoots in looking for a takedown but Trezeguet manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kumakowski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
David Trezeguet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Kumakowski.

Trezeguet instigates a clinch.
Trezeguet dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kumakowski has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Trezeguet clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Trezeguet controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Trezeguet covering up well and avoiding damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trezeguet turns into Kumakowski and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Trezeguet dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Trezeguet throws a jab but it's blocked by Kumakowski.

Kumakowski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Trezeguet napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kumakowski working away.
Kumakowski throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kumakowski landing a few strikes.
Kumakowski throws an elbow but Trezeguet slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kumakowski landing strikes.
Kumakowski misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ground and pound from Kumakowski seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Trezeguet regains half guard, as Kumakowski was trying to land strikes.
Kumakowski throwing shots but Trezeguet is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumakowski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kumakowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Trezeguet defending well though.
Trezeguet avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kumakowski.
Kumakowski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kumakowski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kumakowski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Trezeguet avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kumakowski.
Kumakowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Trezeguet wants to improve his position but Kumakowski is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trezeguet avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kumakowski.
Trezeguet blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kumakowski.
Kumakowski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Trezeguet blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kumakowski.
Kumakowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Trezeguet taking some punishment here, with Kumakowski in his half guard.
Kumakowski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kumakowski looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Trezeguet with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kumakowski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Trezeguet on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Trezeguet tries to get out of the position.
Trezeguet is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumakowski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kumakowski lands a nice short elbow.
Kumakowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kumakowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Trezeguet defending well though.
Kumakowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Trezeguet defending well though.
Kumakowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kumakowski throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Trezeguet to regain full guard.
Kumakowski throws an elbow that misses. Trezeguet uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kumakowski's guard. Nice move by Trezeguet!
Trezeguet passes Kumakowski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trezeguet seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Trezeguet prevents Kumakowski from standing back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Trezeguet has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Kumakowski defend it? Trezeguet steps over the head and cranks it - Kumakowski is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Trezeguet!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Trezeguet!