PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gronk Kowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lord Viceroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kowski's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Skillet - Monster. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kowski
vs
Viceroy

201 cm
25
287 lbs
7 - 10 - 0

198 cm
26
285 lbs
5 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gronk Kowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lord Viceroy!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Viceroy finds it's way round the side to connect with Kowski's head.
Kowski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Viceroy to score with a decent uppercut.
A punch combination from Viceroy misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Kowski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Viceroy!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Kowski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Kowski swings around for an armbar but Viceroy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kowski's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kowski wants to hit a switch here but Viceroy passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kowski there!
Kowski wants to hold on but Viceroy pushes him away.
Kowski is trying desperately to improve position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowski is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowski wants to control but Viceroy is having none of it.
Kowski is working to get back to half guard.
Kowski manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kowski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kowski wants to sweep here but Viceroy controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kowski is trying to keep Viceroy in close.
Kowski has a closed guard, preventing Viceroy from standing up.
Kowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viceroy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kowski is proving hard to escape from.

Viceroy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kowski wants to hit a switch here but Viceroy passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kowski there!
Kowski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kowski slips a jab from Viceroy.
Viceroy throws a looping overhand right but Kowski ducks down to avoid it.

Kowski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Viceroy sprawls well initially but Kowski persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Kowski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Viceroy is just riding it out for now. Kowski eventually gives up the hold.
Kowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Viceroy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Viceroy is concentrating on defense, preventing Kowski from advancing position.
Viceroy is staying active underneath Kowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Kowski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kowski is looking to take a break and control but Viceroy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kowski seems to be working for a kimura but Viceroy defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kowski is looking for a kimura but Viceroy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kowski to get the leverage.

Kowski 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.
Kowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Viceroy defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kowski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Viceroy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kowski.
Viceroy is doing well to control the position and prevent Kowski from advancing to side control.
Kowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Viceroy defending well though.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kowski wants to control but Viceroy is keeping him busy.
We've been informed that Viceroy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Kowski seems to be working for a kimura but Viceroy defends the submission attempt.

Kowski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Viceroy is just riding it out for now. Kowski eventually gives up the hold.
Viceroy pushes Kowski off looking to stand but Kowski dives back in and keeps control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kowski is working for a submission of some sort.
Kowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Viceroy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Kowski is looking for a kimura but Viceroy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kowski to get the leverage.
Viceroy wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gronk Kowski dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Kowski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kowski lands a two punch combo.
Viceroy misses with a double jab
and Kowski counters with a right hand to the body.
Viceroy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Kowski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Viceroy pushes Kowski off and gets back to his feet.
Viceroy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kowski shoots in looking for a takedown but Viceroy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kowski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kowski lunges at Viceroy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Viceroy's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Viceroy. Kowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Viceroy misses with a straight left.
Horrible takedown by Kowski or perhaps it was just good defense by Viceroy which made him look bad.
Kowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Viceroy throws out the jab.
Kowski misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Viceroy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Viceroy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gronk Kowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Viceroy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Kowski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Kowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Viceroy, who protects the arm well.
Viceroy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Viceroy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kowski.

Kowski swings around for an armbar but Viceroy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kowski's guard.
Viceroy wants to stand but Kowski is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kowski working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Viceroy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Viceroy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kowski controls Viceroy momentarily but Viceroy frees himself.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lord Viceroy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kowski is striking off his back. Viceroy thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Kowski trying to hold on to Viceroy's head to control him but Viceroy postures up.
Kowski is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gronk Kowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kowski trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Viceroy manages to pass to mount!
Kowski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kowski sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Viceroy is thwarting Kowski's attempts to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gronk Kowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kowski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gronk Kowski!
During a confident post fight interview, Gronk Kowski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.