PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zenek Ziemski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Tobolowsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Ziemski
vs
Tobolowsky

187 cm
25
155 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

171 cm
31
157 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zenek Ziemski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Tobolowsky!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tobolowsky swinging wildly here.
Ziemski looks for a takedown but Tobolowsky sprawls well.
Tobolowsky stalks Ziemski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ziemski's face. Ziemski staggers backwards, shaken.
Ziemski shoots for a takedown but Tobolowsky saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ziemski defending well as Tobolowsky loads up on a big left hand.
Ziemski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tobolowsky but Tobolowsky pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zenek Ziemski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tobolowsky.
Tobolowsky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ziemski.
Tobolowsky swings for the body but Ziemski moves out of range.
Tobolowsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ziemski moves away.

Tobolowsky tries to sprawl but Ziemski drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Ziemski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ziemski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ziemski is looking to advance position but Tobolowsky won't allow it.
Tobolowsky has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ziemski is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ziemski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ziemski is looking to advance position but Tobolowsky won't allow it.
Ziemski is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Ziemski looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ziemski working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Tobolowsky defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ziemski.

Ziemski is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tobolowsky is surviving well by controlling Ziemski's body position as best he can.

Ziemski working for a guillotine from mount but Tobolowsky is in no mood to give up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ziemski jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Tobolowsky is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Tobolowsky and Ziemski has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ziemski tries to move to full mount but Tobolowsky actually manages to regain half guard.

Ziemski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ziemski stops Tobolowsky from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ziemski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tobolowsky knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ziemski is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Tobolowsky has control of Ziemski's left arm, preventing Ziemski from doing any damage.
Ziemski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ziemski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Ziemski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tobolowsky knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zenek Ziemski dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Ziemski.
Ziemski ducks under a wild hook from Tobolowsky.
Tobolowsky defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ziemski.
Tobolowsky throws a good cross that connects.
Ziemski looks for a takedown but Tobolowsky sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zenek Ziemski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tobolowsky defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ziemski.
Ziemski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Tobolowsky counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tobolowsky.
Ziemski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Tobolowsky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zenek Ziemski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tobolowsky throws a series of punches but Ziemski moves out of range.
No joy there for Tobolowsky, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tobolowsky!
Ziemski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tobolowsky tries to avoid it but Ziemski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tobolowsky to the ground. Tobolowsky escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tobolowsky misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tobolowsky throws the left hand but Ziemski avoids the punch easily.
Tobolowsky misses with a body shot.
Steve Tobolowsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ziemski misses with a takedown attempt

and Tobolowsky counters by clinching up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tobolowsky is looking to break free of the clinch but Ziemski has double underhooks.
Ziemski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tobolowsky's efforts to push away.
Tobolowsky gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ziemski.
Tobolowsky stops a takedown attempt from Ziemski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziemski wants to take the fight to the mat but Tobolowsky manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Tobolowsky's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tobolowsky has had enough of the clinch but Ziemski keeps him there for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziemski wants a takedown but no success here.
Ziemski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tobolowsky pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tobolowsky misses with a double jab.
Tobolowsky swinging wildly here.
Ziemski blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Tobolowsky.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tobolowsky lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ziemski circles away quickly and effectively.
Ziemski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tobolowsky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ziemski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tobolowsky misses the shot to the body.
No luck for Ziemski with that takedown attempt.
Tobolowsky lands the left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tobolowsky throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tobolowsky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ziemski.
Tobolowsky misses with an uppercut. Ziemski saw that one coming.
No luck for Ziemski with that takedown attempt.
Tobolowsky misses with a low kick as Ziemski jumps back.
A nice combination there by Tobolowsky.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ziemski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ziemski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tobolowsky throws a series of punches but Ziemski avoids them all with ease.
Tobolowsky loads up on a big right hand but Ziemski slips the punch.
Tobolowsky is looking to slow Ziemski down with leg kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ziemski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tobolowsky.
Tobolowsky scores with a jab to the body.
Tobolowsky misses with the combination.
Ziemski shoots in looking for a takedown but Tobolowsky manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ziemski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Tobolowsky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Tobolowsky is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tobolowsky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tobolowsky motions for Ziemski to come forward. Tobolowsky throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tobolowsky scores with a jab to the head.
Tobolowsky misses with the combination.
Ziemski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tobolowsky as he jumps to the side.
A jab from Tobolowsky misses.
Ziemski shoots in looking for a takedown but Tobolowsky manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ziemski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ziemski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tobolowsky circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zenek Ziemski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ziemski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Tobolowsky counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ziemski won't be happy with that.
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!
Ziemski is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Tobolowsky has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ziemski is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tobolowsky really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ziemski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Tobolowsky stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Ziemski slips a jab from Tobolowsky.
A swing and a miss from Tobolowsky.
A combination from Tobolowsky does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziemski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tobolowsky.
Tobolowsky throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ziemski fails with a takedown attempt.
Ziemski shoots in for a takedown but Tobolowsky shows good takedown defense.
Tobolowsky stuffs the takedown attempt from Ziemski. Ziemski gets slowly back to his feet.
Tobolowsky tries to bum rush Ziemski with a series of wild strikes but Ziemski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tobolowsky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tobolowsky displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tobolowsky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ziemski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tobolowsky avoids it really well and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tobolowsky misses with a two punch combination.
Tobolowsky stuffs the takedown.
Tobolowsky throws a good cross that connects.
Sloppy strikes from Tobolowsky. Those never looked like landing.
Tobolowsky throws a right hand that Ziemski ducks under and follows up with a left that Ziemski also avoids with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tobolowsky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ziemski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice defenses there by Ziemski.
Tobolowsky bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ziemski's head backwards.

Ziemski feints and as Tobolowsky raises his hands in defense, Ziemski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ziemski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ziemski slips nicely into half guard.

Ziemski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ziemski wants to pass the guard but Tobolowsky is defending well.

Ziemski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tobolowsky wants to get back 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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ziemski is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Tobolowsky still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Tobolowsky has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Ziemski gets back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Tobolowsky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tobolowsky has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Tobolowsky!