PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lord Viceroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gronk Kowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kowski has chosen Skillet - Monster as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Viceroy
vs
Kowski

198 cm
24
285 lbs
5 - 10 - 0

201 cm
24
287 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lord Viceroy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gronk Kowski!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viceroy scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Viceroy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kowski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Viceroy's waist but Viceroy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kowski off to one side.

Kowski shoots in and bounces Viceroy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kowski prevents Viceroy from getting back to his feet.
Viceroy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Viceroy tries to get out of the position.
Kowski throws a big right hand that misses.
Kowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Viceroy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kowski throws a big right hand that misses.
Kowski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Viceroy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kowski postures up in Viceroy's guard and throws a big left but Viceroy blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Viceroy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Viceroy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Viceroy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kowski controls the pace.
Kowski throws a big elbow that misses.
Kowski wants to control from the top but Viceroy keeps moving.
Viceroy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Viceroy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kowski wants to control from the top but Viceroy keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowski throws a big right hand that misses.
Kowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kowski throws an elbow that misses. Viceroy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kowski's guard. Nice move by Viceroy!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Kowski, not yet.
Kowski will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kowski has a closed guard, preventing Viceroy from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Viceroy manages to get himself to full guard.
Kowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kowski trying to control but Viceroy is working from the bottom.
Kowski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Viceroy's head.
Kowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Viceroy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kowski 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.
Kowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viceroy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Kowski is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Viceroy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Viceroy has escaped and now he's on top!
Kowski has a closed guard, preventing Viceroy from standing up.
Kowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kowski scores with a shot to the body.
Kowski lands with an uppercut that bounces Viceroy off the cage and back into range.
Viceroy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A combination from Viceroy does no damage.
No joy there for Viceroy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kowski slips a straight right by Viceroy.

Kowski drives through with a takedown into Viceroy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kowski looking to sit in guard and control but Viceroy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kowski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kowski striking off his back but it's not causing Viceroy any problems.
Kowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Kowski, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Viceroy manages to get himself to full guard.
Kowski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Viceroy's head.
Kowski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kowski landing some decent shots from guard.
Kowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Viceroy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kowski throws a big right hand that misses.
Kowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kowski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gronk Kowski has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Viceroy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Viceroy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Viceroy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Viceroy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kowski throwing strikes from guard but Viceroy blocks nicely.
Viceroy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kowski.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kowski wants to control from the top but Viceroy keeps moving.
Kowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowski works over Viceroy with some ground and pound from guard.
Kowski postures up in Viceroy's guard and throws a big left but Viceroy blocks it.
Kowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Viceroy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Viceroy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kowski with a nice head shot there.
Kowski lands a couple of digs.
Kowski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Kowski has gone for a leg lock! Viceroy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kowski's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowski wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowski is looking to sweep but instead, Viceroy has passed into half guard.
Kowski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Viceroy stopping the sweep attempt from Kowski.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kowski has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Viceroy has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gronk Kowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Kowski closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Viceroy quickly recovers to half guard.

Kowski is trying to work for a kimura but Viceroy is defending well.
Kowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Viceroy's head.

Kowski is looking for a kimura here.
Kowski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowski throwing shots but Viceroy is blocking nicely.
Kowski passes to full mount!
Viceroy avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kowski.
Viceroy avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kowski.
Kowski sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Kowski jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Viceroy manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sloppy strikes there by Kowski.
Viceroy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kowski on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowski staying calm.

Kowski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kowski creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Viceroy sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

Kowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Viceroy, who protects the arm well.
Viceroy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kowski.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kowski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Viceroy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lord Viceroy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kowski misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kowski scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kowski tries to score with some ground and pound. Viceroy controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kowski scoring with punches from side control.
Viceroy defending against the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowski tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kowski is chipping away with strikes.
Kowski is looking to take a break and control but Viceroy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gronk Kowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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!
Kowski lands a nice forearm strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Viceroy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kowski connects with a decent elbow.
Viceroy parries the strikes from Kowski easily there. Kowski is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Viceroy to escape.
Kowski is working Viceroy over with some ground and pound from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gronk Kowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kowski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 26:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 26:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gronk Kowski!
After winning the bout, Gronk Kowski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.