PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between BJ McGobblecock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Tarnowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tarnowski has chosen Hemp Gru - Sami swoi as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. BJ McGobblecock has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

McGobblecock
vs
Tarnowski

172 cm
27
165 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

179 cm
21
164 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Fury Nutrition Inc.

Fury Nutrition Inc.
Zentrope Fighting Universe

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, BJ McGobblecock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michal Tarnowski!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarnowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Tarnowski lands a leg kick that knocks McGobblecock off balance momentarily.
Tarnowski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGobblecock pinned against the cage. McGobblecock gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McGobblecock takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGobblecock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGobblecock with a jab.
Tarnowski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McGobblecock scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tarnowski in his tracks.
McGobblecock just misses with a punch to the body.
McGobblecock just misses with a punch to the body.

McGobblecock shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tarnowski keeping control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarnowski wants to get back to full guard.
McGobblecock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tarnowski on the ground.
McGobblecock not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tarnowski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tarnowski.
McGobblecock throws a big elbow that misses.
Tarnowski is trying to control the position but McGobblecock postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGobblecock working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGobblecock throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tarnowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGobblecock loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tarnowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGobblecock manages to get himself to full guard.
Tarnowski wants to control from the top but McGobblecock keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGobblecock being controlled here, momentarily.

McGobblecock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tarnowski defends it easily.
McGobblecock trying to keep a closed guard but Tarnowski is proving a slippery customer.
Tarnowski slips nicely into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGobblecock tries to roll over but Tarnowski keeps him under control.
McGobblecock gets full guard.
Tarnowski trying to control the position from guard on top but McGobblecock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGobblecock will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Tarnowski scoring with punches to the head and body.
McGobblecock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McGobblecock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tarnowski is working McGobblecock over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tarnowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tarnowski trying to control but McGobblecock is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McGobblecock keeping moving, preventing Tarnowski from controlling successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

McGobblecock looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tarnowski has picked McGobblecock up and slammed him! McGobblecock can't keep hold of the triangle and Tarnowski manages to pass to side control!
Tarnowski looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McGobblecock is avoiding damage well.
Tarnowski scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at McGobblecock to see if he's OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tarnowski scores with punches from side control.
Tarnowski misses with the ground and pound.

Tarnowski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McGobblecock misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A combination from Tarnowski does no damage.
Michal Tarnowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarnowski throws a head kick that McGobblecock semi-blocks.
Tarnowski loads up on a big right hand but McGobblecock slips the punch.
Tarnowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGobblecock.
A good leg kick by Tarnowski.
Tarnowski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tarnowski throws a body kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by McGobblecock. Beautiful body shot.

McGobblecock scores with a takedown into Tarnowski's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Tarnowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGobblecock doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Tarnowski is tightening it up a little... McGobblecock has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! McGobblecock reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! McGobblecock taps out! Nice BJJ there by Tarnowski!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Michal Tarnowski!
Michal Tarnowski gave a mention to Fury Nutrition Inc. in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).