PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Tymoteusz Filipowicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Man In Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Filipowicz
vs
In Black

185 cm
24
205 lbs
7 - 2 - 1

170 cm
20
190 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Brawler
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tymoteusz Filipowicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Man In Black!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipowicz keeps the fight on the outside.
Filipowicz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Filipowicz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Filipowicz is looking for a counter combo.
In Black swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Filipowicz appears to be looking for a big counter.
In Black tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Filipowicz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
In Black is looking to clinch.
A big left from In Black misses.
Filipowicz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Filipowicz keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
In Black swinging wildly here.
A head kick misses from In Black.

That's one minute gone in the round.
In Black tries to clinch but Filipowicz moves out of range.
Filipowicz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
In Black throws a jab but it's blocked by Filipowicz.
As In Black looks to move away, Filipowicz throws a big counter combo but In Black just gets out of the way.
In Black closes the distance but Filipowicz moves to the side
and Filipowicz counters with a two punch combo.
In Black tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Filipowicz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Filipowicz slips a jab and a cross from In Black.
Filipowicz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
In Black just misses with a punch to the body.
Filipowicz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
In Black misses with a jab to the body
and Filipowicz counters with a series of strikes. In Black will be more careful next time no doubt.
In Black rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Filipowicz counters with a two punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
In Black doesn't manage to clinch there - Filipowicz circles away.
A head kick misses from In Black.
As In Black looks to move away, Filipowicz throws a big counter combo but In Black just gets out of the way.
In Black should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
This has been an exciting period of action!
In Black tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Filipowicz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
In Black throws a head kick but Filipowicz moves out of range.
Filipowicz is looking for a counter combo.

In Black has closed the distance and engaged Filipowicz in a clinch.
In Black avoiding damage as Filipowicz throws knees to the body.
Filipowicz scores a nice knee to the body.
In Black looking to slow down the pace here.
In Black blocking some punches.
Filipowicz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from In Black.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tymoteusz Filipowicz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

In Black misses with a few strikes there.
In Black tries to clinch there but Filipowicz circles away.

In Black clinches up with Filipowicz and pushes him back against the ropes.
In Black wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Filipowicz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
In Black is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Filipowicz scores a nice knee to the body.
Filipowicz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that In Black can do to turn this around?
Filipowicz looking to throw knees to the head but In Black is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
In Black tries to break the clinch but Filipowicz is controlling the position.
Filipowicz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Filipowicz.
Filipowicz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
In Black is breathing heavily.
In Black is looking to control Filipowicz's arms but Filipowicz gets an underhook and turns him. Now In Black has his back to the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
In Black can't break the clinch.
In Black on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Filipowicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
In Black wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Filipowicz pushes off an throws an elbow but In Black leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Filipowicz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. In Black is defending well for now.
A short left from Filipowicz.
In Black is trying to push Filipowicz away but Filipowicz has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Filipowicz blocks an elbow strike.
Filipowicz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knees in the clinch landing for Filipowicz.
Filipowicz lands a good knee to the midsection. In Black won't want to take too many of those.
Filipowicz pushes off an throws an elbow but In Black leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Filipowicz throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
In Black blocks a body shot from Filipowicz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by In Black.
Filipowicz misses with a punch to the body.
Filipowicz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Filipowicz tries to land knees in the clinch but In Black avoids the damage to the body.
Filipowicz trying to land knees to the body.
Filipowicz misses with a body punch.
Nice elbow from Filipowicz.
Filipowicz tries to land knees in the clinch but In Black avoids the damage to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
In Black tries a body shot but Filipowicz blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by In Black.
Filipowicz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Filipowicz.
Filipowicz digs a right hand into In Black's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on In Black's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tymoteusz Filipowicz dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

In Black looks to clinch
and Filipowicz counters with a left and a right that stings In Black.
Tymoteusz Filipowicz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
In Black misses with a low kick.
Filipowicz is looking for a counter combo.
An inside leg kick from In Black misses.
Filipowicz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Filipowicz throws a big counter combination but In Black scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
In Black throws a right and a left that both miss.
In Black tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from In Black misses.
As In Black looks to move away, Filipowicz throws a big counter combo but In Black just gets out of the way.
Some wild striking there from In Black.
In Black takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipowicz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
In Black throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
In Black misses with a head kick.
It looked like Filipowicz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
In Black is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Filipowicz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
In Black misses with a series of wild punches.
Filipowicz appears to be looking for a big counter.
In Black tries to clinch but Filipowicz is having none of it.
Filipowicz is looking for a counter combo.
In Black throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - In Black looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Filipowicz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tymoteusz Filipowicz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
In Black fails in his attempt to clinch.
Filipowicz throws a big counter combination but In Black scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
In Black looks to clinch
and Filipowicz counters with a series of strikes. In Black will be more careful next time no doubt.
In Black fails with an attempt to clinch.
Filipowicz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A punch combination from In Black misses.
Filipowicz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
In Black misses with the combination.
Filipowicz throws a big counter combination but In Black scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Man In Black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tymoteusz Filipowicz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
In Black fails to land with a series of punches.
Filipowicz appears to be looking for a big counter.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Man In Black.
Well Filipowicz 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tymoteusz Filipowicz!