PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Janek Kochanowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jase Newson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kochanowski's entrance music is Sting Of The Bumblebee. A fine choice. Janek Kochanowski had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Kochanowski
vs
Newson

178 cm
44
165 lbs
30 - 40 - 0

175 cm
43
180 lbs
44 - 17 - 2

BJJ Brown Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

GREEN!160

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 30 - 40 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Janek Kochanowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 44 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Jase Newson!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Topper Green and Ron Honeybunn.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newson throws a solid leg kick but Kochanowski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Newson.
It looked like Kochanowski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kochanowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Newson wants to slow Kochanowski down by chopping away at his legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Kochanowski.
Newson throws out a loose jab but Kochanowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Newson - that will leave a mark!
Newson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kochanowski.
A slow jab from Newson misses its intended target.
Kochanowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Newson circles away quickly and effectively.
A countering left hand to the body from Newson misses.
Newson digs a good body shot into Kochanowski's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kochanowski missing with knees to the body.
Kochanowski stalls.
Kochanowski lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newson misses with a punch on the inside.
Kochanowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Newson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Newson pushes Kochanowski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Newson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Newson thumps Kochanowski with a low kick.
Newson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kochanowski.
Newson misses with an uppercut.
A left lands for Newson.
Newson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kochanowski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Madz **21 Elite coaches** in the buildup to the fight.
Newson throws out a leg kick but Kochanowski moves out of range and Newson only half commits.
Kochanowski throws a wild body kick that Newson sees coming a mile off.
Newson delivers a nice body kick.
Kochanowski throws a leg kick
and Newson counters with a nice leg kick.
Newson looks to land a right hand but Kochanowski moved out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Kochanowski.
Kochanowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Newson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kochanowski is looking to counter the offense by Newson and move into the clinch.
Janek Kochanowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kochanowski counters with a straight right hand.
Kochanowski shoots in looking for a takedown. Newson tries to sprawl out of it but Kochanowski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Newson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Newson tries a low kick but Kochanowski avoids it.
Kochanowski misses with a straight left.
A jab from Newson does it's job there.
Kochanowski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big left from Kochanowski misses.
Kochanowski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Newson.
Newson swings for the body but Kochanowski moves out of range.
Newson works the jab nicely.
Newson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Newson blocks the body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Kochanowski.
Newson digs a good body shot into Kochanowski's ribs.
Newson tries a low kick but Kochanowski avoids it.
Newson throws a body punch but Kochanowski moves out of range.
Newson throws the left hand but Kochanowski avoids the punch easily.
Newson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kochanowski scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters circling - Newson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Newson moves out of range of the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newson slips a jab and a cross from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Newson slips under a jab.
Kochanowski staying out of range there.
Kochanowski appears to be looking for a big counter.
Newson throws a poor cross that misses
and Kochanowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kochanowski lands with a cross.
Newson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kochanowski blocks a low kick nicely.
Newson throws an off balance right hand
and Kochanowski counters with a one-two to the body.
Newson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Newson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kochanowski throws a right hand that misses
and Newson counters with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jase Newson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Newson cracks Kochanowski with a good jab.
Nice body kick from Newson.
Newson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Newson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kochanowski.
Kochanowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Newson counters with a nice uppercut.
A lazy body kick from Kochanowski
and Kochanowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Kochanowski misses its intended target.
Janek Kochanowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kochanowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Newson.
Kochanowski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Newson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kochanowski scoring well with a low kick there.
Newson motions for Kochanowski to come forward. Newson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kochanowski misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from Kochanowski tenderised Newson's leg. Newson is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kochanowski clinches.
Newson digs a right hand underneath Kochanowski's ribcage. Kochanowski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kochanowski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Newson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Newson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Kochanowski.
Newson working aggressively here.
Kochanowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Newson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Newson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Newson looks to throw the jab but Kochanowski is out of range.
Newson throws a jab when Kochanowski was well out of range.
Kochanowski slips a straight right by Newson.
Jase Newson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Newson throws a looping overhand right but Kochanowski ducks down to avoid it.
Kochanowski needs to keep his hands up - Newson had a free shot at his head there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newson looks to throw the jab but Kochanowski is out of range.
Newson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Newson misses with a lunging right hand
and Newson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kochanowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Newson.
Crunch! Kochanowski slams his shin into Newson's torso.
A slow jab from Kochanowski misses its intended target.
Newson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kochanowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Newson.
Newson just misses with a punch to the body.
Kochanowski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kochanowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Newson ducks under a wild hook from Kochanowski.
Newson thinks about the counter body kick.
Kochanowski misses with a double jab.
Newson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Newson scores with a spinning back kick!
Newson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Newson slams his shin into Kochanowski's torso.
Kochanowski looks to land a right hand but Newson moved out of range.
Newson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Newson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kochanowski moves away.
Newson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kochanowski slips a straight right by Newson.
Kochanowski moves in looking to clinch but Newson pushes him off.
Newson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Newson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kochanowski looks to clinch
and Newson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Newson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Newson throws a push kick but Kochanowski slaps the foot to one side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Newson.
Kochanowski misses with a looping left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski thows a leg kick but Newson checks it
enabling Newson to counter with a crisp jab.
Newson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kochanowski takes a step back to recover.
Newson connects with a body shot that sends Kochanowski's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newson throws a body kick that misses.
Newson missing with a left hand there. Kochanowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Newson blocks a jab.
Newson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kochanowski misses with a low kick as Newson jumps back.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kochanowski throws a series of punches but Newson avoids them all with ease.
Kochanowski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Newson feints a counter leg kick.
Newson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kochanowski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Newson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Newson misses with an uppercut. Kochanowski saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jase Newson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

A big left from Newson misses.
Kochanowski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Newson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kochanowski scores with a jab to the head.
Newson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Newson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Newson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kochanowski at a distance.
No joy there for Kochanowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Newson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Newson throws a push kick but Kochanowski slaps the foot to one side.
Kochanowski looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Newson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kochanowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Newson.
Kochanowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kochanowski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newson throws an overhand right that lands on Kochanowski's shoulder, as Kochanowski tries to avoid the shot.
Kochanowski will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Newson throws a head kick that misses.
Kochanowski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kochanowski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Newson's head.
Kochanowski throws a head kick that misses.
Kochanowski misses with a body punch
and Newson counters with a three punch combo that has Kochanowski backing up. Kochanowski nods at Newson to acknowledge the strikes.
Kochanowski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Newson misses with a body shot
and Kochanowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kochanowski misses with the body kick
letting Newson counter with a right hand.
Newson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kochanowski's sensitive parts.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kochanowski is defended easily by Newson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newson connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kochanowski throws a nice looking combination but Newson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kochanowski throws an off balance right hand
and Newson counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice shot lands for Kochanowski.
Kochanowski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kochanowski.
Newson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kochanowski manages to avoid it.
Newson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kochanowski tries a low kick but Newson avoids it.
Newson throws out a counter right but Kochanowski avoids it with no problem.
Kochanowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Newson.
Kochanowski throws a looping overhand right but Newson ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Newson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski defending well as Newson loads up on a big left hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kochanowski, right into the meat.
Newson cracks the inside of Kochanowski's front leg.
Kochanowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Newson counters with a nice body shot.
Newson scores with a leg kick.
Newson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Newson wants it to stay on the feet.
Newson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kochanowski momentarily.
Both fighters circling a little - Newson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kochanowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Newson.
Kochanowski looks to throw the jab but Newson is out of range.
Newson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kochanowski's hands.
Newson works Kochanowski's body with a nice hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kochanowski tries to clinch up.
Newson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kochanowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
A combination from Kochanowski does no damage.
Kochanowski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Newson is out of range.
Kochanowski misses with an uppercut. Newson saw that one coming.
Newson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kochanowski moves away from the strike by Newson.
That kick from Kochanowski tenderised Newson's leg. Newson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kochanowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Newson moves out of range of the body kick.
Kochanowski misses with an uppercut.
Janek Kochanowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kochanowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kochanowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jase Newson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Newson 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jase Newson!
After the big win, Jase Newson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Héritage! and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.