PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Konrad Curze (ranked 5799 p4p, 537 weight class) and Henryk Tymonowicz (ranked 2265 p4p, 235 weight class). Curze's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, RIse of the Night Haunter. Konrad Curze has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Curze
vs
Tymonowicz

215 cm
21
268 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

192 cm
25
253 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Konrad Curze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Henryk Tymonowicz!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tymonowicz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tymonowicz tries to bum rush Curze with a series of wild strikes but Curze uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick misses from Tymonowicz.
It looked like Curze was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tymonowicz, right into the meat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Curze looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Curze closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tymonowicz circles away.
Curze moves out of range as Tymonowicz throws a body kick.
Curze throws a quick counter head kick but Tymonowicz was just out of range.
Tymonowicz tries a head kick but it misses.
Tymonowicz throws a head kick that misses.
Tymonowicz throws a sloppy head kick
and Curze counters with a two punch combo.
Curze showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tymonowicz.
As Tymonowicz looks to move away, Curze throws a big counter combo but Tymonowicz just gets out of the way.
Nice takedown defense from Tymonowicz. No joy for Curze on that attempt.
A head kick misses from Tymonowicz.
Tymonowicz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tymonowicz is looking to land body kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Curze moves out of range of the strikes.
Henryk Tymonowicz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Curze changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tymonowicz tries to avoid it but Curze manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tymonowicz to the ground. Tymonowicz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Curze moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTymonowicz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konrad Curze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tymonowicz thuds his shin into the meat of Curze's side.
Curze blocks a head kick by Tymonowicz.
Tymonowicz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Curze's sensitive parts.
Tymonowicz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Tymonowicz.
Curze shoots for a double leg takedown but Tymonowicz sprawls well. He's pushed Curze's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tymonowicz misses with a body kick.
Curze throws a head kick but Tymonowicz moves out of range.
Henryk Tymonowicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curze shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tymonowicz sprawls well. Tymonowicz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Curze gets slowly back to his feet.
Tymonowicz throws a sloppy head kick and Curze moves out of range easily.

Curze shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tymonowicz is trying to defend but Curze finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tymonowicz wants to get back to his feet.
Curze throwing shots but Tymonowicz is blocking nicely.
Tymonowicz tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Curze manages to move to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tymonowicz is wriggling around trying to escape.

Curze looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Curze is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tymonowicz can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Curze avoids the attempt from Tymonowicz to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tymonowicz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Curze keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Curze trying to control from half guard but Tymonowicz is working away.
Tymonowicz keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Curze wants to pass to mount but Tymonowicz is defending the position.
Curze sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tymonowicz defending well though.
Curze will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Curze sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tymonowicz defending well though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tymonowicz is trying to control but can't.
Curze is looking to take a break and control but Tymonowicz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Tymonowicz is defending against the submission attempts here by Curze.
Tymonowicz is looking for a sweep. Curze is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tymonowicz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Curze is working away from the top position though.
Tymonowicz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Tymonowicz working for a triangle but Curze defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henryk Tymonowicz dominated that 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.

Curze avoids the head kick by Tymonowicz.
Tymonowicz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Curze tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tymonowicz swivels and escapes.
Curze tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tymonowicz defends well and Curze ends up having to push Tymonowicz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tymonowicz throws a head kick that misses.
Tymonowicz throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

A big head kick from Tymonowicz and Curze is sent sprawling to the canvas!

It looks like Konrad Curze has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tymonowicz postures up and lands a big shot to Curze's brow.

Curze is rocked!
Tymonowicz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tymonowicz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Curze wants to sweep but no luck.
Tymonowicz postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Curze covers up, he's hurt! Tymonowicz keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Tymonowicz and the ref steps in to end the fight! Tymonowicz can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henryk Tymonowicz!
An out of breath Henryk Tymonowicz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.