PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Haverford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakub Kochanowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haverford kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jay-Z & Kanye West - N** In Paris. Kochanowski is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Midgard. Tom Haverford is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Haverford
vs
Kochanowski

180 cm
39
185 lbs
17 - 22 - 0

193 cm
44
200 lbs
26 - 38 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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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 17 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tom Haverford !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 38 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Jakub Kochanowski!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Darius Henderson and Ben Watson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Haverford darts in and clinches Kochanowski up against the cage.
Haverford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Haverford is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Haverford trying to stall but Kochanowski improves his position.
Haverford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Haverford throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kochanowski blocks it with crossed arms.

Haverford lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Haverford thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Haverford drops an elbow to the side of Kochanowski's head.
Haverford thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kochanowski's head.
We've been hearing that Haverford has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Haverford working over Kochanowski with some ground and pound. Kochanowski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kochanowski trying to control from the bottom.
Haverford looks to land a strike but Kochanowski avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Haverford throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Haverford throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Haverford postures up in Kochanowski's guard and throws a big left but Kochanowski blocks it.
Haverford throws a big elbow that misses.

Haverford has gone for a leg lock! Kochanowski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Haverford 's guard.

We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haverford pulls Kochanowski in close to his closed guard and prevents Kochanowski from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haverford keeping moving, preventing Kochanowski from controlling successfully.
Haverford trying to control the position here.
Haverford has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kochanowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Haverford is pulling down on Kochanowski's head to control his posture.
Haverford looking to control.
Haverford pulls Kochanowski in close to his closed guard and prevents Kochanowski from doing any damage or advancing position.
Haverford manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kochanowski manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Haverford forces his way into half guard.
Kochanowski won't allow Haverford to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kochanowski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Haverford is looking to work some ground and pound but Kochanowski has wrist control.
Haverford is looking to work some ground and pound but Kochanowski has wrist control.
Haverford passes into half guard.

Haverford is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kochanowski is looking to control Haverford 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kochanowski avoid being mounted?
Haverford seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Haverford is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Haverford is looking for a kimura but Kochanowski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Haverford to get the leverage.
Haverford working over Kochanowski with some ground and pound. Kochanowski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Haverford drops an elbow to the side of Kochanowski's head.

Haverford is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kochanowski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Haverford sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kochanowski defending well though.
Haverford is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kochanowski!
Kochanowski in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Haverford goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kochanowski is on top in guard.
Kochanowski is fighting to break Haverford 's control of his arms but Haverford is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kochanowski lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haverford is adopting a defensive guard.
Kochanowski wants to control from the top but Haverford keeps moving.
Haverford is controlling Kochanowski's posture.
Kochanowski is stalling in the full guard.
Haverford not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kochanowski preventing the sweep.
Kochanowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kochanowski preventing the sweep.
Haverford not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kochanowski wanted to stand there but Haverford had control of the position.
Kochanowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Haverford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Haverford dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Haverford closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kochanowski did well to prevent Haverford getting side control.

Haverford is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kochanowski tries to roll over but Haverford keeps him under control.
Kochanowski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Haverford .
Haverford lands strikes from half guard.
Kochanowski is trying to get back to full guard.

Haverford is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haverford drops an elbow to the side of Kochanowski's head.
Kochanowski has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Madz **21 Elite coaches**. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Haverford thows a huge punch but Kochanowski dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kochanowski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Haverford looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

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

Kochanowski is defending against the submission attempts here by Haverford .
Haverford wants to free his trapped foot but Kochanowski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tom Haverford overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Kochanowski pushes Haverford off and gets back to his feet.
Haverford throws a leg kick but Kochanowski checks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Haverford , right into the meat.
An inside leg kick lands from Haverford .

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Haverford clinches.
Haverford can't break the clinch.
Haverford misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kochanowski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kochanowski misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Kochanowski scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Haverford works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kochanowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haverford is one step ahead there.
Haverford in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Haverford lands a couple of elbows.
Haverford working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kochanowski's head.
Haverford pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kochanowski is keeping the position for now.
Haverford throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haverford advances to half guard.
Kochanowski won't allow Haverford to pass to mount.

Haverford is looking for a kimura but Kochanowski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Haverford to get the leverage.
Haverford scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Haverford not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kochanowski wants to get back to his feet.

Haverford 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Haverford is working for a submission of some sort.
Kochanowski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Haverford .
Haverford pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kochanowski is keeping the position for now.
Kochanowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Haverford wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Haverford working a defensive guard here.
Haverford working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski wants to control from the top but Haverford keeps moving.
Kochanowski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Haverford dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Haverford bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Haverford thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Haverford goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kochanowski has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Haverford but great work by Kochanowski.
Kochanowski wants to control but Haverford is keeping him busy.
Haverford tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haverford manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Haverford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kochanowski can do to turn this around?

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

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.
Kochanowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Haverford is looking to control Kochanowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Haverford avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kochanowski wants to control but Haverford is keeping him busy.
Haverford trying to control but Kochanowski postures up.
Kochanowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Haverford is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

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

Kochanowski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Haverford doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kochanowski.

Kochanowski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Haverford sees it coming and defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Haverford 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!
Haverford cracks Kochanowski with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Kochanowski from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Haverford is punishing Kochanowski with strikes - can he finish him?!

Haverford working for a choke but Kochanowski is defending well.
Haverford loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Kochanowski hold on?

Kochanowski defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Haverford 's arms.
Haverford has the hooks in. Kochanowski is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski is covering up but some of the strikes from Haverford are getting through and doing damage.

Haverford is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kochanowski defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Haverford doesn't have the hooks in and Kochanowski manages to turn into his guard.
Kochanowski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kochanowski landing some decent shots from guard.
Haverford looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kochanowski trying to control but Haverford is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haverford lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Haverford won't allow Kochanowski to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Haverford 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Haverford with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Haverford postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kochanowski is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Haverford , into his guard.

Kochanowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Haverford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tom Haverford is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Haverford manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kochanowski manages to get himself to full guard.

Haverford might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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!
Haverford working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kochanowski's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Haverford showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Haverford has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Haverford !
Tom Haverford thanked the fans post fight for their support.