PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johhny Guns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakub Kochanowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kochanowski has chosen Midgard as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. On his way into the cage it seems that Johhny Guns has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Johhny Guns seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Guns
vs
Kochanowski

177 cm
35
180 lbs
16 - 6 - 2

193 cm
40
200 lbs
21 - 32 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Johhny Guns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 32 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Jakub Kochanowski!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Topper Green and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guns is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kochanowski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've been informed that Kochanowski has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Guns throws a push kick but Kochanowski slaps the foot to one side.
Guns swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kochanowski.
Guns stuffs the takedown attempt from Kochanowski. Kochanowski gets slowly back to his feet.

Kochanowski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Guns avoiding damage as Kochanowski throws knees to the body.
Kochanowski trying to land knees to the body.

Kochanowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Guns doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kochanowski counters with a low kick, right behind Guns 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guns slips a jab and a cross from Kochanowski.
Guns looks for a takedown but Kochanowski sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johhny Guns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guns stuns Kochanowski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guns slips a straight right by Kochanowski.
Kochanowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Guns.
Guns throws a jab but it's blocked by Kochanowski.

Kochanowski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Guns manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kochanowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guns is keeping the position for now.
Guns tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kochanowski forces his way into half guard.
Guns blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kochanowski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Guns is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Guns trying to hold on to Kochanowski's head to control him but Kochanowski postures up.

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

Guns looking for submissions off his back.
Kochanowski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kochanowski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Kochanowski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Guns has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kochanowski thows a huge punch but Guns dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guns trying to control here.

Guns actively working from the bottom here.

Kochanowski 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.
Guns tries to get to full guard but Kochanowski has control of the leg.

Kochanowski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Kochanowski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Kochanowski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Guns has managed to free his arm - good work.

Kochanowski is looking for a kimura but Guns is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kochanowski to get the leverage.
Kochanowski wants to control but Guns is keeping him busy.
Guns is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Guns is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kochanowski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kochanowski's back!
Guns has Kochanowski flattened out and is raining down punches.
Guns is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Guns gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Guns gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Guns apologises and we restart here on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jakub Kochanowski dominated that round.
That's time! Guns's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Guns tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kochanowski defends well and Guns ends up having to push Kochanowski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Guns missing with knees to the body.
Kochanowski misses with an elbow strike.
Guns tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kochanowski is trying to break the clinch but Guns has him pressed against the cage.
Come on Kochanowski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kochanowski unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kochanowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Kochanowski pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kochanowski has his hands on Guns's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kochanowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Guns wants to pass the guard but Kochanowski is keeping the position.

Kochanowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Guns is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kochanowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Guns preventing the sweep.

Kochanowski looking for a guillotine here but Guns defends easily.
Kochanowski is trying to control the position but Guns postures up.
Kochanowski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Guns is looking for a sweep. Kochanowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kochanowski trying to control the action but Guns is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kochanowski 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.
Guns trying to hold on to Kochanowski's head to control him but Kochanowski postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kochanowski in particular looking to stall.

Guns looking for submissions off his back.
Kochanowski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Guns looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guns blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kochanowski.
Guns trying to control but Kochanowski postures up.
Kochanowski is looking to take a break and control but Guns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Kochanowski looking for a submission but Guns manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.

Guns looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kochanowski is looking to pass into half guard but Guns pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Guns is in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Guns got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kochanowski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Guns has managed to get both his arms back between Kochanowski's legs - danger averted.
Kochanowski wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guns with a flurry of punches that miss.

Guns drops back looking for a leg! Kochanowski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kochanowski manages to kick Guns off! Guns jumps back into Kochanowski's guard.

Kochanowski looking for a guillotine here but Guns defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Guns throwing strikes from guard but Kochanowski blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jakub Kochanowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Guns's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Guns throws a nice looking combination but Kochanowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kochanowski tries to clinch there but Guns circles away.
Guns throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Kochanowski counters by moving into the clinch.
Kochanowski lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Johhny Guns has been cut.
Kochanowski gets underhooks to prevent Guns's takedown attempt.
Kochanowski avoids a wild elbow strike from Guns.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kochanowski.
A short right from Kochanowski on the inside.
Kochanowski is pressed up against the cage. Guns has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kochanowski down to the mat. Kochanowski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kochanowski tries to clinch up but Guns circles away and keeps his distance.
A shot to the body from Guns misses
and Kochanowski counters with a nice leg kick.
Johhny Guns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guns throws a leg kick but Kochanowski sees it coming and moves out of range.
Guns has been working on his balance at Fokai Academy, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Kochanowski.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kochanowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Guns gets tackled into the cage by Kochanowski. Kochanowski maintains the clinch.
Kochanowski wants to stall.
Kochanowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Guns misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kochanowski.

Kochanowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kochanowski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Guns's sensitive parts.
Guns scores with the left hand. Kochanowski knows he should have avoided that one.
Guns fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johhny Guns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kochanowski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Guns's waist but Guns gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kochanowski off to one side.
Guns throws a head kick that misses

and Kochanowski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kochanowski takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Guns.
Kochanowski avoids a wild elbow strike from Guns.
Guns throws an elbow that misses.
Guns misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski avoids the elbow strike from Guns, against the cage.
Guns has Kochanowski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kochanowski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kochanowski lands a good knee to the midsection. Guns won't want to take too many of those.
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!

Kochanowski manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kochanowski 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.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Guns throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kochanowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Kochanowski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kochanowski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski controlling the pace.
Kochanowski is trying to control. Guns wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kochanowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kochanowski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Guns avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski controlling the action here.

Guns looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kochanowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Guns defending well though.
Johhny Guns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Guns is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kochanowski pulls his head out easily.

Guns looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jakub Kochanowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kochanowski thows a huge punch but Guns dodges it nicely.
Kochanowski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kochanowski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kochanowski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Kochanowski wants to work for an arm triangle but Guns is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jakub Kochanowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kochanowski 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakub Kochanowski!
After the big win, Jakub Kochanowski made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Happy Pills 159Q - Laundry 80% and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.