PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tomasz Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gareth Gobblecoque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gareth Gobblecoque will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Kowalski
vs
Gobblecoque

191 cm
22
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
19
145 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tomasz Kowalski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gareth Gobblecoque!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kowalski gets a double leg takedown into Gobblecoque's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kowalski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kowalski stops Gobblecoque from standing up.
Kowalski seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tomasz Kowalski.
Gobblecoque with a lazy takedown attempt

and Kowalski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gobblecoque is refusing to be controlled, as Kowalski sits in half guard.
Gobblecoque really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kowalski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Kowalski is working for a kimura but Gobblecoque is defending it quite comfortably.
Kowalski is pressing down on Gobblecoque's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gobblecoque is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gobblecoque is trying to maintain the position but Kowalski is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gobblecoque keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kowalski is trying to control. Gobblecoque wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Kowalski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gobblecoque has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gobblecoque desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Gobblecoque wants to improve his position but Kowalski is controlling well.
Kowalski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gobblecoque defending well though.
Kowalski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gobblecoque wants to control but Kowalski is keeping busy.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Kowalski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gobblecoque has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gobblecoque is looking to improve his position.
Gobblecoque trying to control from the bottom.
Gobblecoque is trying to stand up here but Kowalski is controlling him well.
Kowalski trying to control from half guard but Gobblecoque is working away.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gobblecoque shoots in looking for a takedown but Kowalski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gobblecoque's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Kowalski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gobblecoque trying to control the position from guard on top but Kowalski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kowalski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gobblecoque stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kowalski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kowalski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gobblecoque works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Kowalski actively working from the bottom here.
Gobblecoque tries to pass to full mount but Kowalski defends it.
Kowalski trying to hold on to Gobblecoque's head to control him but Gobblecoque postures up.

Kowalski looking for submissions off his back.
Kowalski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gobblecoque wants to get up but he can't break Kowalski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gobblecoque must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Gobblecoque 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.
Kowalski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gobblecoque manages to get himself to full guard.
Kowalski trying to control the position from guard on top but Gobblecoque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gobblecoque controls Kowalski momentarily but Kowalski frees himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gobblecoque has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomasz Kowalski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Gobblecoque shoots for a takedown but Kowalski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gobblecoque fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gobblecoque with a lazy takedown attempt

and Kowalski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kowalski.
Tomasz Kowalski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gareth Gobblecoque.
Kowalski lands a couple of digs.

Gobblecoque is looking for a triangle but Kowalski pushes his legs off easily.

Kowalski decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gobblecoque, up you get!
Gobblecoque closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kowalski circles away.
Gobblecoque shoots in but Kowalski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gobblecoque avoids the head kick by Kowalski.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalski misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gobblecoque misses with a takedown

and Kowalski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gobblecoque won't be happy with that.
Gobblecoque is breathing heavily.

Kowalski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gobblecoque has escaped the position, nice work there.

Gobblecoque is wriggling around trying to escape but Kowalski has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Gobblecoque taps out and Kowalski picks up the big win! Great work there by Kowalski!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tomasz Kowalski!