PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mateusz Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Mcgrath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Kowalski
vs
Mcgrath

177 cm
26
180 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

200 cm
19
185 lbs
0 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mateusz Kowalski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, James Mcgrath!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kowalski rushes Mcgrath and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mcgrath looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Kowalski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kowalski is stalling here.
Kowalski seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Mcgrath tries for a takedown but Kowalski manages to get underhooks.
Mcgrath is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kowalski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mcgrath tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mcgrath is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mateusz Kowalski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Mcgrath.
Kowalski stalls.
A bit of stalling here from Kowalski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgrath tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kowalski's elbow.
Stalling in the clinch from Kowalski.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.

Kowalski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mcgrath, pushing him back against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mcgrath has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kowalski pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mcgrath letting Kowalski take a breather here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski is stalling here.
Kowalski pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kowalski slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.
Mcgrath tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Kowalski gets a clinch.
Kowalski stalling.
Kowalski looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kowalski stalls.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Kowalski for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Kowalski effectively controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.

Kowalski has closed the distance and engaged Mcgrath in a clinch.
Kowalski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mcgrath up against the cage.
Kowalski stalling the fight.
Mcgrath being controlled against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kowalski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.

Kowalski moves into the clinch successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski stalling.
Mcgrath tries to pull guard but Kowalski holds him up against the cage and eventually Mcgrath drops back down to his feet.
Kowalski stalls.
Kowalski effectively controlling the action here.
Kowalski effectively controlling the action here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.

Kowalski has closed the distance and engaged Mcgrath in a clinch.
Kowalski just leaning against Mcgrath, taking a breather.
Mcgrath fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski stalling against the cage.
Kowalski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kowalski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kowalski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.
Mcgrath shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kowalski as he jumps to the side.

Kowalski forces Mcgrath back against the cage and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kowalski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kowalski stalling against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kowalski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kowalski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mateusz Kowalski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kowalski clinches up with Mcgrath and pushes him back against the cage.
Kowalski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mcgrath up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.
Mcgrath tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kowalski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mcgrath shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kowalski sprawls well. Kowalski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mcgrath gets slowly back to his feet.

Kowalski darts in and clinches Mcgrath up against the cage.
Come on Kowalski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski stalling against the cage.
Kowalski just leaning against Mcgrath, taking a breather.
The referee calls for Kowalski to work.
Mcgrath is breathing heavily.
Kowalski leaning against his opponent.
Kowalski gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.
Mcgrath closes the distance and clinches up with Kowalski, looking for a takedown. Mcgrath pushes Kowalski against the cage but Kowalski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kowalski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Kowalski gets a clinch.
Kowalski stalling in the clinch.
Kowalski stalling the fight.
Kowalski stalling.
Kowalski stalling in the clinch.
Kowalski is struggling to control the position.
Kowalski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcgrath can do to turn this around?
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.

Kowalski moves into the clinch.
Come on Kowalski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kowalski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Stalling in the clinch from Kowalski.
Kowalski stalling in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kowalski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.

Kowalski closes the distance and clinches.
Mateusz Kowalski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kowalski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kowalski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kowalski is stalling here.
Mcgrath letting Kowalski take a breather here.
Kowalski slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.

Kowalski moves into the clinch.
Kowalski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mcgrath's efforts to push away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski stalling the fight.
Mcgrath tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kowalski's elbow.
Kowalski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kowalski slows down the pace here.
Kowalski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kowalski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.
Mcgrath scores with a jab.
Mcgrath tries to clinch there but Kowalski circles away.

Mcgrath tries to keep at a distance but Kowalski has taken the fight into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Kowalski.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kowalski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mcgrath fails to pull guard.
Mateusz Kowalski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Mcgrath.
Kowalski stalling in the clinch.
Kowalski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mcgrath up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kowalski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.

Kowalski clinches up with Mcgrath and pushes him back against the cage.
Kowalski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mcgrath is working for takedown but Kowalski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kowalski as Mcgrath tries to tie him up.
The referee calls for Kowalski to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mateusz Kowalski dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kowalski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kowalski controlling the action here for a moment.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kowalski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The referee calls for Kowalski to work.
Kowalski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.

Kowalski rushes Mcgrath and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mcgrath takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski taking a breather.
Mcgrath jumps guard but Kowalski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Come on Kowalski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kowalski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mcgrath being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.

Kowalski clinches up with Mcgrath and pushes him back against the cage.
Come on Kowalski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kowalski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mcgrath fails to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Kowalski.
Come on Kowalski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mcgrath being controlled against the cage.
Kowalski pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kowalski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kowalski has Mcgrath pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kowalski.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.

Kowalski moves into the clinch.
Kowalski stalling against the cage.
Mcgrath is trying to pull guard but Kowalski has him pressed against the cage.
Mateusz Kowalski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Mcgrath.
The referee calls for Kowalski to work.
Kowalski stalling.
Stalling in the clinch from Kowalski.
Mcgrath wants to take the fight to the mat but Kowalski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kowalski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.

Mcgrath tries to keep at a distance but Kowalski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kowalski slowing the pace effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kowalski controlling the action here for a moment.
Kowalski is struggling to control the position.
Stalling in the clinch from Kowalski.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.
Kowalski keeps the fight on the outside.

Mcgrath tries to keep at a distance but Kowalski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kowalski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kowalski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
James Mcgrath has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stalling in the clinch from Kowalski.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mateusz Kowalski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kowalski 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:24
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mateusz Kowalski!
In defeat, James Mcgrath stepped up to the mic, saying 'fuck you bitch'.