PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brown Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jack Kowalski was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Wilson
vs
Kowalski

183 cm
23
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

173 cm
23
163 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brown Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson stuffs the takedown attempt from Kowalski. Kowalski gets slowly back to his feet.
Wilson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kowalski defends it nicely.

Kowalski tries to sprawl but Wilson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Kowalski makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Wilson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kowalski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kowalski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wilson trying to control but Kowalski is working from the bottom.
Wilson postures up in Kowalski's guard and throws a big left but Kowalski blocks it.
Wilson looking to pass the guard.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Kowalski keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski wants to stand but Wilson is controlling the position.
Kowalski wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Wilson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kowalski is trying to defend but Wilson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kowalski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kowalski.
Kowalski wants to stand and escape but Wilson is having none of it.
Wilson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kowalski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kowalski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson preventing the sweep.
Wilson stands and throws Kowalski's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ground and pound from Wilson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Wilson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kowalski keeps working.
Wilson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The strikes coming from Wilson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kowalski tries to bench press Wilson off him but Wilson keeps the position.
Wilson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kowalski's shoulder. That is not cool.
Wilson avoids the strikes from the bottom by Kowalski.
Kowalski sneaks back into half guard.
Wilson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski wants to get back to his feet.
Kowalski trying to hold on to Wilson's head to control him but Wilson postures up.
Kowalski pushes Wilson off looking to stand but Wilson dives back in and keeps control.
Kowalski is not content to let Wilson control the position.
Wilson prevents Kowalski from standing back up.
Wilson throwing shots but Kowalski is blocking nicely.
Kowalski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kowalski has his hands clasped together around Wilson's back. He's all about the action.
Kowalski tries to get to full guard but Wilson has control of the leg.
Kowalski pushes Wilson off looking to stand but Wilson dives back in and keeps control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is looking to take a break and control but Kowalski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wilson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kowalski tries to avoid it but Wilson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kowalski to the ground. Kowalski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kowalski stuffs the takedown attempt from Wilson. Wilson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brown Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Wilson. No joy for Kowalski on that attempt.
Wilson shoots in looking for a takedown. Kowalski tries to sprawl out of it but Wilson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kowalski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Wilson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kowalski defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brown Wilson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Wilson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kowalski as he avoids it easily.
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wilson sprawls well. Wilson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kowalski gets slowly back to his feet.
Kowalski with a lazy takedown attempt

and Wilson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kowalski being controlled here, momentarily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kowalski is on top in guard.
Kowalski stops Wilson from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kowalski looking to pass the guard.
Wilson pulls Kowalski in to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Kowalski landing some decent shots from guard.
Wilson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kowalski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Kowalski from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson has momentary wrist control but Kowalski slips an elbow through the middle.
Wilson looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilson, not yet.
Wilson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kowalski.
Kowalski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kowalski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wilson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kowalski manages to get himself to full guard.
Kowalski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wilson is one step ahead there.
Kowalski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Kowalski keeps moving.
Wilson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalski sneaks back into half guard.
Kowalski wants to get back to his feet.
Kowalski is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski is refusing to be controlled, as Wilson sits in half guard.
Wilson is really struggling to control Kowalski but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kowalski wants to get back to his feet.
Kowalski gets back to full guard.
Wilson wants to pass the guard but Kowalski is keeping the position.
Wilson won't allow Kowalski to sweep him here.
Wilson cracks Kowalski with a solid left hand.
Wilson 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.
Wilson prevents Kowalski from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wilson trying to control but Kowalski is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kowalski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wilson distracts Kowalski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kowalski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wilson is one step ahead there.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Kowalski keeps moving.
Wilson throwing strikes from guard but Kowalski blocks nicely.

Kowalski pushes Wilson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Kowalski closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wilson quickly recovers to half guard.
Kowalski tries to pass to full mount but Wilson defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jack Kowalski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Kowalski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wilson swivels and escapes.

Wilson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wilson lands in his opponent's guard.
Kowalski wants to stand but Wilson is controlling the position.
Kowalski wants to sweep but no luck.
Wilson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wilson postures up.
Kowalski is looking to stand up but Wilson isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Kowalski keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kowalski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilson.
Wilson controls from within his opponent's guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Wilson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kowalski to the ground. Wilson is now in Kowalski's guard.
Wilson distracts Kowalski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kowalski wants to get back to his feet but Wilson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kowalski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wilson is controlling him.
Wilson is working Kowalski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kowalski wants to get back to his feet but Wilson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wilson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wilson preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kowalski wants to stand but Wilson is controlling the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wilson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wilson is stalling in the full guard.
Kowalski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wilson but Wilson pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski tries for a takedown but Wilson circles away easily

and Wilson counters with a single leg into guard. Kowalski didn't expect that.
Brown Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Kowalski.
Wilson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wilson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kowalski looking to control.
Kowalski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kowalski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wilson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kowalski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kowalski keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
Wilson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wilson postures up in Kowalski's guard and throws a big left but Kowalski blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kowalski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wilson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kowalski.
Kowalski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Wilson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kowalski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kowalski seems a little lost for a moment, as Wilson dominates the positioning.
Wilson lands a decent elbow from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kowalski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wilson is looking to take a break and control but Kowalski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brown Wilson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wilson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Brown Wilson!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Brown Wilson!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Brown Wilson!

Brown Wilson wins by unanimous decision!