PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pumet Mokkasem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomasz Ziemowit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tomasz Ziemowit is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Mokkasem
vs
Ziemowit

180 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
21
170 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pumet Mokkasem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tomasz Ziemowit!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ziemowit fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mokkasem looks to clinch

and Ziemowit counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ziemowit working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ziemowit is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mokkasem is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ziemowit is controlling him.
Ziemowit controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tomasz Ziemowit has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ziemowit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Ziemowit rushes Mokkasem and presses him up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mokkasem just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ziemowit's brow.
Ziemowit missing with knees to the body.

Ziemowit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mokkasem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ziemowit.

Mokkasem gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ziemowit won't allow Mokkasem to get back to his feet.

Mokkasem is working an open guard so Ziemowit takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mokkasem wants to clinch but Ziemowit slips to the side

and Ziemowit counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mokkasem's guard now.
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!
Ziemowit's corner is telling him to maintain position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ziemowit working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Mokkasem is looking to stand up but Ziemowit isn't so interested in that idea.

Ziemowit stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ziemowit tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mokkasem sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ziemowit somewhat.

Mokkasem has Ziemowit up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziemowit blocks an elbow strike.

Ziemowit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Mokkasem gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mokkasem is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ziemowit is controlling him.
Ziemowit is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Mokkasem working for a triangle but Ziemowit defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ziemowit sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tomasz Ziemowit.

Ziemowit shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mokkasem 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.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ziemowit stays in close to Mokkasem's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomasz Ziemowit dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ziemowit tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mokkasem sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ziemowit somewhat.
Mokkasem tries to clinch

and Ziemowit counters with a single leg into guard. Mokkasem didn't expect that.
Mokkasem is trying to control the position but Ziemowit postures up.

Ziemowit is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mokkasem trying to control the position.
Ziemowit content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Ziemowit gets to his feet - Mokkasem follows without any prompting.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mokkasem doesn't manage to clinch there - Ziemowit circles away.

Ziemowit shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ziemowit prevents Mokkasem from standing back up.
Ziemowit looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mokkasem looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ziemowit moves into full mount! Mokkasem won't be happy about that!
Ziemowit lands with some strikes.
Tomasz Ziemowit has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziemowit sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Ziemowit 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ziemowit looking to secure an arm triangle but Mokkasem defends it well.
Mokkasem trying desperately to get to his feet.
Ziemowit lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ziemowit looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ziemowit landing strikes from the mount and Mokkasem is in trouble!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ziemowit is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mokkasem tries to buck Ziemowit off but he can't manage it.

Ziemowit jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mokkasem manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ziemowit is putting a hurting on Mokkasem here, landing some big shots from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ziemowit taking a breather here.
Mokkasem throws a few strikes from the bottom but Ziemowit takes advantage and mounts!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomasz Ziemowit 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Ziemowit shoots in for a takedown but Mokkasem shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ziemowit shoots in looking for a takedown but Mokkasem manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ziemowit's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Ziemowit drives through and clinches with Mokkasem against the cage.
Ziemowit blocks the elbow strike.
A knee to the head by Mokkasem.
Mokkasem managing to block the knees to the body from Ziemowit.
Mokkasem utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ziemowit tries for a takedown but Mokkasem manages to get underhooks.
Pumet Mokkasem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomasz Ziemowit.
Mokkasem lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Ziemowit has hold of one of Mokkasem's legs. Mokkasem is fighting the takedown attempt but Ziemowit gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Mokkasem wants to stand up but Ziemowit is controlling him.
Ziemowit is stalling in the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziemowit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ziemowit won't allow Mokkasem to sweep him here.
Mokkasem is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ziemowit is controlling him.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tomasz Ziemowit.

Ziemowit closes the distance and pushes Mokkasem back into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziemowit jumps guard but Mokkasem turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ziemowit is working for takedown but Mokkasem is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mokkasem landing knees to the head.

It looks like Tomasz Ziemowit has been cut.
Ziemowit takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mokkasem throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mokkasem lands a nice elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mokkasem just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ziemowit's brow.
Mokkasem lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ziemowit controlling the action here for a moment.
Mokkasem misses with an elbow strike.
Ziemowit tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mokkasem just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mokkasem tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ziemowit avoids it.
Mokkasem dodges an elbow strike from Ziemowit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mokkasem lands a knee to the body.
Mokkasem is trying to push Ziemowit away but Ziemowit has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mokkasem lands a nice elbow.
Ziemowit avoids the elbow strike from Mokkasem, against the cage.
Mokkasem landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ziemowit blocks an elbow strike from Mokkasem.
Mokkasem lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nice elbow from Mokkasem.
Mokkasem with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mokkasem unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mokkasem throws an elbow that misses.
Mokkasem is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mokkasem lands a damaging elbow.
Ziemowit takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mokkasem gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mokkasem wants to stall.
Mokkasem lands an elbow that stopped Ziemowit in his tracks for a moment.
Ziemowit struggles to land a body shot inside as Mokkasem controls his hands.
Mokkasem gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ziemowit tries to circle away but Mokkasem has him pinned against the cage.
Mokkasem misses with an elbow over the top.
Mokkasem throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ziemowit tries to pull guard but Mokkasem forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ziemowit takes a knee right on the jaw!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mokkasem creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ziemowit's defenses.
Pumet Mokkasem has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ziemowit blocks an elbow strike.
Ziemowit takes an elbow to the temple.
Pumet Mokkasem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tomasz Ziemowit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pumet Mokkasem showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ziemowit 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomasz Ziemowit!
Tomasz Ziemowit decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.