PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kowalski comes to the cage accompanied by Harvey - Get up and move. George Davis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kowalski
vs
Davis

190 cm
25
210 lbs
4 - 2 - 2

195 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Untouchable Fight Nutrition

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 4 - 2 - 2, fighting out of London, Shawn Kowalski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, George Davis!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Kowalski.

It looks like George Davis has been cut.

Davis shoots in and bounces Kowalski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Davis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Davis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Davis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Davis drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kowalski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Davis has Kowalski in his guard.

Davis has his foot on Kowalski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kowalski works his way back into a safe position though.

Kowalski stands and steps away. Davis gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Davis tries to clinch there but Kowalski circles away.
Davis shoots for a takedown but Kowalski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Kowalski. No joy for Davis on that attempt.
Shawn Kowalski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Davis.
Kowalski displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Kowalski drives through and clinches with Davis against the cage.
Davis is looking to take this one to the mat.
Davis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kowalski is defending well.
Davis looks winded!
Davis keeps control of Kowalski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Davis is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kowalski can't fight it off and eventually Davis manages to take the fight to the floor. Kowalski looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kowalski has Davis pulled in close to control his posture.

Kowalski uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kowalski slaps away a takedown attempt from Davis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
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 misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kowalski moves into range and clinches up with Davis.
Davis is trying to drag Kowalski to the mat but Kowalski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Davis tries to circle away but Kowalski has him pinned against the cage.
Davis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Davis wants to take the fight to the mat but Kowalski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Kowalski pulls guard successfully.

Davis postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kowalski is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Davis, into his guard.

Kowalski gets to his feet - Davis follows without any prompting.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kowalski darts in and clinches Davis up against the cage.
Davis keeps control of Kowalski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kowalski stops a takedown attempt from Davis.
Kowalski tries to break free but Davis pushes him back against the cage.
Davis is trying to drag Kowalski to the mat but Kowalski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Davis goes for a takedown attempt but Kowalski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Kowalski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Davis, pushing him back against the cage.
Kowalski wants to get back to striking at distance but Davis won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kowalski manages to pull guard.
Kowalski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kowalski looking for a guillotine here but Davis defends easily.

Davis drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kowalski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Davis has Kowalski in his guard.
Kowalski is looking to work some ground and pound but Davis has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Davis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Kowalski gets to his feet - Davis follows without any prompting.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kowalski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Kowalski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Davis's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Davis shoots for a takedown but Kowalski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Davis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kowalski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Davis somewhat.
Davis shoots in and drives through. Kowalski sprawls well.
Shawn Kowalski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Davis.
Davis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kowalski circles away.

Davis tries to keep at a distance but Kowalski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kowalski is trying to push Davis away but Davis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kowalski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Davis.
Kowalski tries to break free but Davis pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Kowalski.
Davis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kowalski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Davis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kowalski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Davis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kowalski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kowalski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Kowalski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Davis shoots in but no luck this time.

Davis tries to keep at a distance but Kowalski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kowalski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Davis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kowalski prevents it.
Kowalski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Davis wants a takedown but no success here.
A short left from Kowalski.
A nice left hand lands by Kowalski.
Kowalski is pressed up against the cage. Davis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kowalski down to the mat. Kowalski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
George Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kowalski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kowalski throws a head kick but Davis moves out of range.
Kowalski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Davis has a takedown stuffed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shawn Kowalski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Davis tries to clinch

and Kowalski counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kowalski scores with a shot to the side of Davis's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kowalski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kowalski taking a breather.

Kowalski jumps guard and drags Davis to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Kowalski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Davis wants to pass the guard but Kowalski is keeping the position.
Kowalski wants to sweep but no luck.

Kowalski has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Davis off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Kowalski gets a double leg takedown into Davis's guard.

Kowalski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kowalski trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kowalski gets to his feet. Davis looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
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!
Davis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kowalski counters with a straight right hand.
Kowalski closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kowalski fails with the takedown.
Kowalski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Davis's waist but Davis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kowalski off to one side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davis shoots in but no luck this time.
Kowalski tries a head kick but it misses.
Kowalski throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Kowalski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on George Davis's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Kowalski wants to clinch.
Kowalski is looking to clinch but Davis is avoiding it.
Davis fails with a takedown attempt.
Kowalski lands a nice looking body shot.
Kowalski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Davis.
Davis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shawn Kowalski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Davis.
Kowalski fails with a takedown attempt.
Kowalski misses with a takedown attempt - Davis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Davis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Davis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kowalski defends it nicely.
Davis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kowalski throws a head kick but Davis moves out of range.
A left and a right from Kowalski both land. Nice combination.

Kowalski closes the distance and pushes Davis back into the cage.

Kowalski breaks the clinch.
A left and a right from Kowalski both land. Nice combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kowalski but Kowalski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Kowalski rushes Davis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kowalski is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kowalski pushes Davis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That has opened up George Davis's cut even more.

Kowalski pulls Davis into guard.

Kowalski pushes Davis off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kowalski tries to close the distance and clinch but Davis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kowalski scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Davis tries to clinch but Kowalski moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Davis or perhaps it was just good defense by Kowalski which made him look bad.
Davis is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kowalski.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kowalski closes the distance and clinches.
Davis has Kowalski pressed against the cage, preventing Kowalski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Davis goes for a takedown attempt but Kowalski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kowalski throws a one two combo.
Kowalski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Davis avoids it really well and circles away.
Davis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kowalski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Davis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kowalski leaves Davis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kowalski scores with a one two! Davis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Davis has a takedown stuffed.

Kowalski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kowalski lands with a right to the head.
Kowalski taking a breather.
Davis has Kowalski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kowalski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kowalski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Davis avoids it.
George Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shawn Kowalski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kowalski lands a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Kowalski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kowalski 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Kowalski!
Shawn Kowalski gave a mention to Untouchable Fight Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).