PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jan Kokainowicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Rurkowiec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jan Kokainowicz has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Kokainowicz
vs
Rurkowiec

200 cm
27
185 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

180 cm
26
185 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Very confident

Grand Royal Wear

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Kokainowicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Damian Rurkowiec!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kokainowicz lands with a good body shot.
Nice shot by Kokainowicz.
Rurkowiec ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rurkowiec wants to counter the offense by Kokainowicz and move into the clinch position.
Jab from Kokainowicz.
Kokainowicz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kokainowicz cracks a nice hook into Rurkowiec's ribs.
Rurkowiec keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rurkowiec throws a fast counter high kick but Kokainowicz manages to duck under it in time.
Jan Kokainowicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kokainowicz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rurkowiec steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kokainowicz.
Kokainowicz misses the shot to the body.
Kokainowicz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rurkowiec moves away.

Rurkowiec has closed the distance and engaged Kokainowicz in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rurkowiec gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rurkowiec lands a right hand.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rurkowiec.
Rurkowiec looking to stall.
Rurkowiec lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Rurkowiec trying to stall but Kokainowicz improves his position.
Rurkowiec throws a punch but it's blocked by Kokainowicz.
Kokainowicz looking to slow down the pace here.
Rurkowiec trying to land knees to the body.
Rurkowiec tries to work over Kokainowicz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kokainowicz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kokainowicz is trying to break the clinch but Rurkowiec is controlling him.
Rurkowiec manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kokainowicz tries to land a knee to the head but Rurkowiec blocks with his arms.
Rurkowiec slows down the pace here.

That's two 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.
Rurkowiec comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kokainowicz avoiding damage as Rurkowiec throws knees to the body.
Rurkowiec lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rurkowiec controlling the action here for a moment.
Rurkowiec content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Damian Rurkowiec.
Kokainowicz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rurkowiec.

Rurkowiec gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rurkowiec is trying to maintain a safe position but Kokainowicz gets an underhook and turns Rurkowiec into the ropes.
Kokainowicz managing to block the knees to the body from Rurkowiec.
Kokainowicz taking a breather.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rurkowiec - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kokainowicz taking a breather.
Kokainowicz trying to control the position but instead, Rurkowiec has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kokainowicz into the ropes.
Kokainowicz presses Rurkowiec against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rurkowiec tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kokainowicz avoids it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kokainowicz as Rurkowiec tries to tie him up.
Kokainowicz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kokainowicz can't break the clinch.
Kokainowicz working hard to break the clinch.
Kokainowicz is trying to force a seperation but Rurkowiec has the dominant position.
Kokainowicz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rurkowiec trying to land knees to the body.
Kokainowicz takes an elbow to the temple.
Rurkowiec effectively controlling the action here.
Rurkowiec tries to stall but Kokainowicz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kokainowicz wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rurkowiec.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kokainowicz working hard to break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rurkowiec lands a nice elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Rurkowiec dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Rurkowiec takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rurkowiec walks into a stiff left hand from Kokainowicz.
Rurkowiec slips a jab from Kokainowicz.
Rurkowiec was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kokainowicz misses with a straight right.
Rurkowiec tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kokainowicz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Rurkowiec drives through and clinches with Kokainowicz against the ropes.
Rurkowiec is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kokainowicz is keeping busy.
Kokainowicz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kokainowicz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rurkowiec tries a body shot but Kokainowicz blocks it.
Kokainowicz trying to stall but Rurkowiec improves his position.
Kokainowicz is trying to stall.
Kokainowicz can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Kokainowicz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rurkowiec throws a head punch that misses.
Rurkowiec doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kokainowicz tries to circle away but Rurkowiec has him pinned against the ropes.
Kokainowicz takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Kokainowicz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rurkowiec's brow.
Rurkowiec is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kokainowicz is defending well for now.
Rurkowiec stalling against the ropes.
Rurkowiec has Kokainowicz pressed against the ropes, preventing Kokainowicz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rurkowiec has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rurkowiec taking a breather.
Rurkowiec'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.
Rurkowiec lands an elbow just above Kokainowicz 's eye.
Damian Rurkowiec seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kokainowicz is trying to push Rurkowiec away but Rurkowiec has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kokainowicz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kokainowicz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kokainowicz is trying to force a seperation but Rurkowiec has the dominant position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rurkowiec.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kokainowicz being controlled against the ropes.
Rurkowiec receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
A head punch on the inside from Rurkowiec fails to land.
Rurkowiec swings wildly with an uppercut but Kokainowicz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rurkowiec pressing his opponent against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Rurkowiec fails to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rurkowiec is trying to maintain a safe position but Kokainowicz gets an underhook and turns Rurkowiec into the ropes.
Kokainowicz is trying to break the clinch but Rurkowiec has him pressed against the ropes.
Kokainowicz prevents a body shot from Rurkowiec.
Rurkowiec missing with knees to the body.
Rurkowiec lands an elbow that stopped Kokainowicz in his tracks for a moment.
Rurkowiec gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kokainowicz is trying to break the clinch but Rurkowiec is controlling him.
Rurkowiec leaning against his opponent.
Rurkowiec taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rurkowiec misses with the head strike.
Kokainowicz letting Rurkowiec take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Damian Rurkowiec.
Kokainowicz throws a hook but Rurkowiec blocks it.
Rurkowiec wants to clinch
and Kokainowicz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kokainowicz takes a swing at Rurkowiec's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kokainowicz. Rurkowiec does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kokainowicz scores with a body shot.
Kokainowicz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rurkowiec tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kokainowicz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Kokainowicz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kokainowicz throws a body shot but no joy.
Kokainowicz swats away the attempt to clinch by Rurkowiec.
A jab from Kokainowicz does it's job there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kokainowicz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rurkowiec.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Kokainowicz misses its intended target.
Rurkowiec is looking to clinch but Kokainowicz is avoiding it.
Kokainowicz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Damian Rurkowiec will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A decent looking cross lands there for Kokainowicz.
Rurkowiec takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rurkowiec tries to close the distance and clinch but Kokainowicz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rurkowiec uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kokainowicz.

Rurkowiec has managed to clinch.
Kokainowicz blocking some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kokainowicz as Rurkowiec tries to tie him up.
Rurkowiec lands a damaging elbow.
Kokainowicz working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rurkowiec has Kokainowicz pressed against the ropes, preventing Kokainowicz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rurkowiec blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kokainowicz tries to break the clinch but Rurkowiec is controlling the position.
Kokainowicz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rurkowiec trying to control the position but instead, Kokainowicz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rurkowiec into the ropes.
Kokainowicz managing to block the knees to the body from Rurkowiec.
Kokainowicz is trying to maintain a safe position but Rurkowiec gets an underhook and turns Kokainowicz into the ropes.
Kokainowicz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rurkowiec trying to stall but Kokainowicz improves his position.
Rurkowiec taking a breather.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rurkowiec just leaning against Kokainowicz, taking a breather.
Rurkowiec just leaning against Kokainowicz, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Damian Rurkowiec.
Kokainowicz thows a left - swing and a miss!

Rurkowiec pushes Kokainowicz up against the ropes in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kokainowicz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rurkowiec content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rurkowiec is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Rurkowiec throws a head punch that misses.
Rurkowiec is looking to control Kokainowicz's arms but Kokainowicz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rurkowiec has his back to the ropes.
Rurkowiec misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kokainowicz.
Kokainowicz tries to circle away but Rurkowiec has him pinned against the ropes.
Rurkowiec wants to stall.
Rurkowiec is trying to maintain a safe position but Kokainowicz gets an underhook and turns Rurkowiec into the ropes.
Rurkowiec seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Rurkowiec fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rurkowiec creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A frustrated look appears on Kokainowicz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kokainowicz being controlled against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rurkowiec looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Damian Rurkowiec.
Rurkowiec tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kokainowicz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kokainowicz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kokainowicz misses with an uppercut.
Rurkowiec shapes to counter with a head kick.
Rurkowiec tries to clinch up but Kokainowicz circles away and keeps his distance.
Rurkowiec wants to clinch up but Kokainowicz keeps it at a distance.
Kokainowicz lunges at Rurkowiec with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rurkowiec's hand.
Kokainowicz misses with a body shot.
Rurkowiec wants to clinch up but Kokainowicz keeps it at a distance.
Kokainowicz throwing a counter right hand but Rurkowiec manages to avoid it.
Rurkowiec walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Rurkowiec moves into range and clinches up with Kokainowicz.
Rurkowiec gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kokainowicz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kokainowicz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kokainowicz has had enough of the clinch but Rurkowiec keeps him there for the moment.
Rurkowiec will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kokainowicz up against the ropes.
Kokainowicz is trying to break the clinch but Rurkowiec is controlling him.
Kokainowicz can't break the clinch.
Rurkowiec trying to control the position but instead, Kokainowicz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rurkowiec into the ropes.
Kokainowicz blocks a body shot from Rurkowiec.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rurkowiec controlling the action here for a moment.
Jan Kokainowicz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Damian Rurkowiec is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kokainowicz stalling in the clinch but Rurkowiec improves position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Rurkowiec comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rurkowiec winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Rurkowiec!