PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gorge Pierr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Kowalski
vs
Pierr

173 cm
23
163 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

167 cm
23
136 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Kowalski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gorge Pierr!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pierr throws a sloppy head kick and Kowalski moves out of range easily.

Kowalski drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kowalski throws a strike but Pierr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kowalski trying to control the position here.
Pierr stops Kowalski from standing up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kowalski holds on and takes a little breather.
Pierr is pushing down on Kowalski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kowalski is fighting to maintain full guard but Pierr has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kowalski wants to get back to his feet.
Kowalski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pierr on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski tries to get to full guard but Pierr has control of the leg.
Pierr prevents Kowalski from standing back up.

Pierr is working for a submission of some sort.
Kowalski is looking to improve his position.
Kowalski is trying to stand up here but Pierr is controlling him well.
Kowalski is refusing to be controlled, as Pierr sits in half guard.
Kowalski looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski pushes Pierr off but Pierr dives into side control.
Kowalski wants to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Kowalski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kowalski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kowalski tries to get out of the position.
Kowalski pushes Pierr away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Pierr gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Pierr creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kowalski sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kowalski wants to get back to his feet but Pierr drags him back down.
Pierr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kowalski keeps working.
Kowalski struggling a bit here.

Pierr stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pierr looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kowalski is controlling Pierr's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kowalski tries to get to full guard but Pierr has control of the leg.

Kowalski kicks Pierr off and gets back to his feet.

Pierr shoots in and gets a takedown into Kowalski's guard.
Pierr trying to control the position from guard on top but Kowalski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kowalski has his feet on Pierr's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Kowalski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pierr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kowalski is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski trying to control but Pierr is working from the bottom.
Kowalski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kowalski content to stall in guard here.
Kowalski trying to control the position from guard on top but Pierr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kowalski is looking to work some ground and pound but Pierr has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kowalski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kowalski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kowalski trying to control the position but Pierr is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Kowalski dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kowalski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pierr sprawls well. Pierr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kowalski gets slowly back to his feet.
Kowalski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pierr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kowalski looks for a takedown but Pierr sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Kowalski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pierr lands a head kick. Kowalski smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Kowalski closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pierr's guard.
Kowalski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pierr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kowalski's guard.
Pierr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Kowalski has his hands on Pierr's head, controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kowalski is on top in guard.
Kowalski chips away with some ground and pound.
Kowalski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kowalski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pierr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kowalski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pierr's head.
Kowalski wants to control from the top but Pierr keeps moving.
Pierr controls Kowalski momentarily but Kowalski frees himself.
Pierr might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kowalski kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski connects with a couple of short punches.
Kowalski wants to control from the top but Pierr keeps moving.
Kowalski is pushing down on Pierr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pierr is fighting to maintain full guard but Kowalski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pierr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kowalski.
Kowalski trying to control the action but Pierr is working from the bottom.
Jack Kowalski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
Pierr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kowalski.
Pierr is staying active underneath Kowalski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pierr gets full guard.
Pierr lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kowalski!
Kowalski is desperately trying to improve his position but Pierr has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski wants to control but Pierr is having none of it.
Kowalski can't escape the position.
Kowalski holds on to Pierr around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Pierr looking to control but Kowalski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kowalski is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski tries to lock up and control but Pierr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kowalski is trying to escape the mount.
Kowalski manages to control the position for a moment.
Kowalski can't escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kowalski is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Kowalski is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Kowalski dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Pierr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kowalski.
Jack Kowalski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kowalski swats away the attempt to clinch by Pierr.
Pierr leaves Kowalski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Kowalski scores with a takedown into Pierr's guard.
Pierr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kowalski trying to move into half guard but instead Pierr has managed to sweep!
Kowalski keeping moving, preventing Pierr from controlling successfully.
Pierr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kowalski is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierr forces his way into half guard.

Pierr is looking for a kimura but Kowalski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pierr to get the leverage.
Kowalski preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Pierr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pierr wants to stand up but Kowalski has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Pierr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kowalski is looking to escape.
Pierr throwing shots but Kowalski is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski wants to get back to his feet.
Kowalski keeping hold of Pierr's head, controlling as best he can.
Kowalski scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Pierr manages to mount him!
Kowalski wants to hold on but Pierr pushes him away.
Kowalski is trying to reverse the position but instead Pierr has taken his back - oops!
Pierr is hanging on to Kowalski's back as he tries to escape.

Kowalski showing good submission defense here.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Pierr working for a choke but Kowalski is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierr doesn't have the hooks in and Kowalski manages to turn into his guard.
Kowalski working some strikes from top position.
Pierr keeping moving, preventing Kowalski from controlling successfully.
Kowalski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pierr's head.
Kowalski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kowalski connects with a couple of short punches.
Kowalski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kowalski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pierr is trying to keep Kowalski in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski with a nice head shot there.
Kowalski landing with the ground and pound.
Kowalski throws an elbow that misses. Pierr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kowalski's guard. Nice move by Pierr!

Kowalski kicks Pierr off and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Kowalski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kowalski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kowalski fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kowalski looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kowalski looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gorge Pierr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pierr in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Kowalski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kowalski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Jack Kowalski!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Jack Kowalski!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Jack Kowalski!

Jack Kowalski wins by unanimous decision!
Jack Kowalski bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.