PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jan Den Knieschijf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomasz Drwal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Den Knieschijf kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rudimental - Not Giving In. Drwal has chosen Nightwish Crimson Tide as his entrance music. Tomasz Drwal has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jan Den Knieschijf's chin.

Den Knieschijf
vs
Drwal

176 cm
26
182 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

190 cm
32
187 lbs
18 - 21 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

The Big Kabosh

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 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jan Den Knieschijf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tomasz Drwal!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Den Knieschijf throws a nice head kick!

Den Knieschijf clinches.
Den Knieschijf lands an elbow inside that Drwal shrugs off.
Drwal told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Drwal trying to stall but Den Knieschijf improves his position.

Drwal manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Den Knieschijf.

Den Knieschijf moves into the clinch.
Den Knieschijf creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've been hearing reports that Den Knieschijf has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Drwal tries to break free but Den Knieschijf pushes him back against the cage.

Drwal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Den Knieschijf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Den Knieschijf takes a swing at Drwal's ribcage but misses.
Drwal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Den Knieschijf manages to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Den Knieschijf lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Drwal has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Drwal and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Drwal stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Drwal wants it to stay on the feet.
Drwal with a hook.

It looks like Jan Den Knieschijf has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Den Knieschijf will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jan Den Knieschijf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Den Knieschijf throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Drwal's waist but Drwal gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Den Knieschijf off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Den Knieschijf. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Drwal has closed the distance and engaged Den Knieschijf in a clinch.
Den Knieschijf lands a shoulder strike.
Drwal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Den Knieschijf throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Drwal blocks an elbow strike from Den Knieschijf.
Drwal stalling in the clinch but Den Knieschijf improves position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Den Knieschijf just misses with a elbow thrown towards Drwal's brow.
Den Knieschijf misses with some punches.

Den Knieschijf pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Drwal's corner calls for a 1-2. Drwal obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Drwal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Drwal works over Den Knieschijf's head and body with a nice combination.
Some wild striking there from Drwal.

Den Knieschijf moves into the clinch.
Den Knieschijf lands a good knee to the midsection. Drwal won't want to take too many of those.
Drwal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Den Knieschijf can't get the takedown.
Drwal throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right from Drwal on the inside.
Drwal keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Den Knieschijf's efforts to push away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drwal lands a damaging elbow.
The referee calls for Drwal to work.
Den Knieschijf on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Drwal throws an elbow but it misses.
Den Knieschijf drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Den Knieschijf has Drwal pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Drwal manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by Drwal.
Den Knieschijf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Den Knieschijf wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Den Knieschijf tries a body shot but Drwal blocks it.
Drwal is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Den Knieschijf tries to throw a body punch but Drwal avoids it by throwing Den Knieschijf back against the cage.
Den Knieschijf misses with an elbow over the top.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drwal moves away from the strike by Den Knieschijf.
Drwal with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Den Knieschijf to score with a decent uppercut.
Drwal tries to clinch up but Den Knieschijf circles away and keeps his distance.
Den Knieschijf misses with a takedown attempt - Drwal sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Den Knieschijf misses with a wild body shot.
Den Knieschijf ducks right into an uppercut from Drwal.
Sloppy strikes from Drwal. Those never looked like landing.
Drwal checks the leg kick nicely there.
Den Knieschijf throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Drwal's waist but Drwal gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Den Knieschijf off to one side.
Drwal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

A big head kick from Drwal and Den Knieschijf is sent sprawling to the canvas!

Den Knieschijf is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Den Knieschijf is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Drwal is controlling him.
Oh Den Knieschijf is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Drwal sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Drwal stands up from Den Knieschijf's guard - Drwal perhaps looking for a knockout.
Den Knieschijf seems to have got his legs back now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Den Knieschijf tries to score a power double leg takedown but Drwal sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Den Knieschijf somewhat.
Den Knieschijf tries to land a front kick but Drwal steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Drwal wants to clinch.
Drwal slips a straight right by Den Knieschijf.
Tomasz Drwal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Drwal.
Some bone on bone action there as Den Knieschijf checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Den Knieschijf throws a head kick but Drwal moves out of range.
Drwal jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

Jan Den Knieschijf's cut is getting worse.
Den Knieschijf takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Drwal is looking to clinch but Den Knieschijf is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomasz Drwal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jan Den Knieschijf's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Drwal avoids the body shot from Den Knieschijf.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Den Knieschijf. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A slapping leg kick lands for Drwal.
Den Knieschijf lands a slapping body shot.
Den Knieschijf takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Den Knieschijf tries for a takedown but Drwal sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Drwal throws a head kick that misses.
That kick from Den Knieschijf tenderised Drwal's leg. Drwal is trying to keep his angry face on.
Den Knieschijf tries a head kick but it misses.
Den Knieschijf shoots in but no luck this time.
Drwal scores with a decent looking hook.

Den Knieschijf has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Den Knieschijf breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Den Knieschijf moves out of range of the body kick from Drwal.
Drwal throws a solid leg kick but Den Knieschijf takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Drwal.

Den Knieschijf gets tackled into the cage by Drwal. Drwal maintains the clinch.
Drwal avoiding damage.
Drwal prevents a body shot from Den Knieschijf.
Den Knieschijf's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Den Knieschijf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Den Knieschijf has Drwal pressed against the cage, preventing Drwal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Drwal blocks a body shot from Den Knieschijf.
Den Knieschijf lands a knee to the body.
Den Knieschijf throws a head punch that misses.
Drwal lands an elbow that stopped Den Knieschijf in his tracks for a moment.
Den Knieschijf tries a body shot but Drwal blocks it.
Drwal trying to stall but Den Knieschijf improves his position.
Drwal with a knee to the head.
Den Knieschijf tries to work over Drwal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Drwal creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Drwal breaks the clinch.
Drwal doesn't manage to clinch there - Den Knieschijf circles away.
Drwal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Den Knieschijf throws a right and a left that Drwal avoids nicely.
Drwal has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drwal dodges the punch combination from Den Knieschijf.
Drwal swinging wildly here.
Drwal checks a low kick from Den Knieschijf.
A solid body kick from Drwal.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drwal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Den Knieschijf circles away from the clinch attempt.
Den Knieschijf has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Den Knieschijf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drwal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Den Knieschijf swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Den Knieschijf throws a nice outside leg kick.
Den Knieschijf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drwal manages to avoid it.
Drwal lands with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drwal misses with a head kick.
Drwal with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Den Knieschijf to score with a decent uppercut.

Den Knieschijf moves into the clinch.
Den Knieschijf has Drwal pressed against the cage, preventing Drwal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drwal landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Den Knieschijf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Den Knieschijf lands an elbow just above Drwal 's eye.
Drwal putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Den Knieschijf in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Drwal blocks the elbow strike.

Drwal manages to break the clinch.
Drwal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Den Knieschijf manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Drwal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Drwal throws a head kick but Den Knieschijf moves out of range.

Drwal moves into the clinch.
Den Knieschijf lands a damaging elbow.

Drwal manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Den Knieschijf shoots in for a takedown but Drwal shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tomasz Drwal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drwal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Den Knieschijf moves into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Drwal.

Jan Den Knieschijf's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Drwal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drwal gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Drwal.
Den Knieschijf tries to circle away but Drwal has him pinned against the cage.
Drwal is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Den Knieschijf.
Drwal gets through Den Knieschijf's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Drwal avoiding damage as Den Knieschijf throws knees to the body.
Den Knieschijf digs a right hand into Drwal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Drwal's gas tank.

Den Knieschijf breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Den Knieschijf keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Drwal slips a jab from Den Knieschijf.
Drwal bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Den Knieschijf's head.

Jeez, Jan Den Knieschijf's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Den Knieschijf takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomasz Drwal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jan Den Knieschijf's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Some wild striking there from Den Knieschijf.
Drwal doesn't manage to clinch there - Den Knieschijf circles away.
Drwal scores with a jab.

Drwal tries to keep at a distance but Den Knieschijf has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tomasz Drwal seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Den Knieschijf pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Drwal breaks from the clinch.
Drwal avoids the head kick by Den Knieschijf.

Den Knieschijf rushes Drwal and presses him up against the cage.
Drwal displaying some good clinch control by pressing Den Knieschijf up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Den Knieschijf.
Drwal controlling the action here for a moment.
Den Knieschijf trying to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Den Knieschijf is looking to control Drwal's arms but Drwal gets an underhook and turns him. Now Den Knieschijf has his back to the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Den Knieschijf.
Drwal has Den Knieschijf pressed against the cage.
Drwal lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jan Den Knieschijf's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tomasz Drwal!
Post fight, Tomasz Drwal stared into the camera and said 'POZDRAWIAM WSZYSTKICH POLAKÓW I MAMEDA KHALIDOVA. '.