PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Toby Kensmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pawel Zielinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kensmith comes to the cage accompanied by ATB - Justify (Club Mix). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Kensmith
vs
Zielinski

182 cm
23
179 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
178 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Toby Kensmith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pawel Zielinski!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zielinski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kensmith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kensmith throws a head kick that misses

and Zielinski counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! Zielinski looking to finish!

Kensmith is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zielinski passes Kensmith's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Oh Kensmith is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kensmith is looking for a sweep. Zielinski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zielinski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kensmith is in trouble now - Zielinski has advanced to mount!
Kensmith is looking to get to half guard.
Kensmith seems to have got his legs back now.
Zielinski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kensmith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zielinski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kensmith is working to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zielinski controlling the pace for now.
Kensmith is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zielinski controlling his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kensmith is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zielinski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kensmith is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kensmith is working hard here to advance position.
Kensmith bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Zielinski keeping full guard, as Kensmith tries to pass.
Zielinski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kensmith.
Zielinski keeping full guard, as Kensmith tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Kensmith has gone for a leg lock! Zielinski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kensmith's guard.

Kensmith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zielinski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Kensmith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pawel Zielinski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kensmith looks for a takedown but Zielinski sprawls well.
Kensmith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Toby Kensmith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters circling a little - Zielinski finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Zielinski connects with a high kick.
Zielinski throws a sloppy head kick and Kensmith moves out of range easily.

Zielinski lands a head kick that stumbles Kensmith and the fighters go to the mat.

It looks like Toby Kensmith has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zielinski trying to control but Kensmith is working from the bottom.
Zielinski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Zielinski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Zielinski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zielinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Kensmith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kensmith has his foot on Zielinski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zielinski works his way back into a safe position though.
Zielinski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kensmith lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Zielinski!
Zielinski bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zielinski preventing the sweep.

Kensmith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zielinski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zielinski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zielinski 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.
Kensmith keeping moving, preventing Zielinski from controlling successfully.

Kensmith looking for a guillotine here but Zielinski defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zielinski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kensmith's guard.

Kensmith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zielinski trying to control but Kensmith is working from the bottom.
Zielinski stopping the sweep attempt from Kensmith.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zielinski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kensmith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zielinski wants to control from the top but Kensmith keeps moving.

Kensmith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Kensmith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zielinski stopping the sweep attempt from Kensmith.

Kensmith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zielinski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zielinski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pawel Zielinski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Toby Kensmith'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. This is the final round!

A head kick misses from Zielinski.
Kensmith blocks a head kick by Zielinski.
Zielinski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zielinski lands a high kick!
Kensmith avoids the head kick by Zielinski.
Kensmith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Zielinski misses
and Kensmith counters with a low kick, right behind Zielinski 's knee.
Zielinski looks to throw a body kick

and Kensmith counters with a shoot takedown. Zielinski fights it but they end up in guard.
Kensmith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zielinski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kensmith is pushing down on Zielinski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zielinski is fighting to maintain full guard but Kensmith has managed to sneak the leg through.

Kensmith is working for a kimura but Zielinski is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Kensmith is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Zielinski has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kensmith wants to pass the guard but Zielinski is defending well.

Kensmith is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Zielinski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kensmith thows a huge punch but Zielinski dodges it nicely.

Kensmith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zielinski keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Zielinski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Zielinski throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kensmith.
Zielinski throws a lazy head kick

and Kensmith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Zielinski is defending against the submission attempts here by Kensmith.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kensmith seems to be looking for submissions.
Kensmith prevents Zielinski from improving his position.
Kensmith is looking to advance position but Zielinski won't allow it.
Toby Kensmith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zielinski tries to roll over but Kensmith keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zielinski is looking to escape.
Zielinski is trying to get back to full guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kensmith throws a sloppy head kick
and Zielinski counters with a head kick.
Kensmith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Kensmith changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zielinski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Kensmith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kensmith throws an elbow but Zielinski slips to the side and avoids it well.
Pawel Zielinski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kensmith looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Zielinski is avoiding damage well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toby Kensmith showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zielinski 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 Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pawel Zielinski!