PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between James Delaney (ranked 2839 p4p, 327 weight class) and Karol Tarczynski (ranked 2257 p4p, 271 weight class). Delaney comes into the arena with Necessary Evil blaring out of the sound system. James Delaney had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Delaney
vs
Tarczynski

188 cm
38
193 lbs
24 - 12 - 0

186 cm
43
198 lbs
43 - 19 - 2

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, James Delaney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 43 - 19 - 2, fighting out of London, Karol Tarczynski!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Delaney drives through and clinches with Tarczynski against the ropes.
Tarczynski throws a head punch that misses.
Delaney can't find room to land a body shot as Tarczynski controls the action.
Delaney definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tarczynski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Tarczynski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tarczynski is trying to maintain a safe position but Delaney gets an underhook and turns Tarczynski into the ropes.
Tarczynski tries to stall but Delaney uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Delaney working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Delaney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tarczynski misses with a punch on the inside.
Delaney throws a head punch that misses.
We've been informed that Tarczynski has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Delaney lands with a left to the head.

It looks like Karol Tarczynski has been cut.
Delaney lands with a light punch inside.
Delaney lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Delaney.
Tarczynski wants to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Delaney.
A nice left hand lands by Delaney.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Delaney creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tarczynski's defenses.
Tarczynski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Delaney.
Delaney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Delaney prevents a body shot from Tarczynski.
Delaney blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarczynski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tarczynski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tarczynski avoids the elbow strike from Delaney, against the ropes.
Tarczynski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Delaney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tarczynski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Tarczynski stalling in the clinch but Delaney improves position.
Delaney lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tarczynski backwards.
Delaney misses with a punch to the body.
Delaney lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tarczynski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tarczynski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Delaney.
Delaney lands a hook that snaps the head of Tarczynski backwards.
Tarczynski misses with the head strike.
Delaney working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tarczynski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Delaney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Delaney lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Delaney scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short body shot lands from Delaney as the two fighters clinch.
Delaney keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tarczynski's efforts to push away.
Tarczynski tries to break the clinch but Delaney is controlling the position.
Delaney throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Tarczynski fails to land.
Delaney misses with a punch to the body.
Tarczynski swings wildly with an uppercut but Delaney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tarczynski blocking some punches.
Tarczynski swings wildly with an uppercut but Delaney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Delaney looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A shot in the inside from Delaney.
Tarczynski blocks an uppercut.
Delaney throws a head punch that misses.
Tarczynski takes an elbow to the forehead.

That has opened up Karol Tarczynski's cut even more.
Delaney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Delaney digs a right hand into Tarczynski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tarczynski's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Delaney.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Delaney pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Tarczynski misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Delaney dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karol Tarczynski's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Tarczynski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Delaney finds it's way round the side to connect with Tarczynski's head.
Tarczynski throws a jab but it's blocked by Delaney.
A swing and a miss from Tarczynski.
Tarczynski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Delaney throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tarczynski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Delaney can pounce on him.
Tarczynski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Delaney lands with an uppercut that bounces Tarczynski off the ropes and back into range.
Tarczynski throws the left hand but Delaney avoids the punch easily.
Delaney throws a sloppy head kick and Tarczynski moves out of range easily.
Tarczynski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

Delaney rushes Tarczynski and presses him up against the ropes.
Delaney working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Delaney can't find room to land a body shot as Tarczynski controls the action.
Delaney lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tarczynski backwards.
Tarczynski tries to throw a body punch but Delaney avoids it by throwing Tarczynski back against the ropes.

Tarczynski manages to break the clinch.
Delaney throws a hook but Tarczynski blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delaney doesn't manage to clinch there - Tarczynski circles away.
Delaney tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Tarczynski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tarczynski scores with a shot to the body.
Tarczynski wants to slow Delaney down by chopping away at his legs.
Delaney throws an off balance right hand
and Delaney takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
James Delaney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Delaney fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tarczynski, pushing him back against the ropes.
Tarczynski tries a body shot but Delaney blocks it.
Delaney lands a left hand.
Tarczynski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Delaney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Delaney creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tarczynski's defenses.
Tarczynski lands a hook that snaps the head of Delaney backwards.
Tarczynski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tarczynski tries to circle away but Delaney has him pinned against the ropes.
A short left from Delaney.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Delaney lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tarczynski has Delaney pressed against the ropes.
A short right from Tarczynski on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarczynski blocks a body shot from Delaney.
Tarczynski blocks a body shot from Delaney.
Delaney avoiding damage as Tarczynski throws knees to the body.
Tarczynski prevents a body shot from Delaney.
James Delaney has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tarczynski landing knees to the head.
Delaney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Delaney.
Tarczynski is trying to stall.
Tarczynski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Delaney lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Delaney.
Delaney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tarczynski is trying to maintain a safe position but Delaney gets an underhook and turns Tarczynski into the ropes.
Delaney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tarczynski lands a shoulder strike.
Delaney prevents a body shot from Tarczynski.

Tarczynski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Delaney is looking to clinch but Tarczynski is avoiding it.
Delaney throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that James Delaney will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Karol Tarczynski's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Delaney rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tarczynski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Delaney fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tarczynski on the side of the head.
Delaney misses with an uppercut. Tarczynski saw that one coming.
Tarczynski looks to land a left hand but Delaney moved out of range nicely.
Delaney throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tarczynski is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Delaney lands a leg kick that knocks Tarczynski off balance momentarily.
Karol Tarczynski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Delaney throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tarczynski throws out a leg kick but Delaney moves out of range and Tarczynski only half commits.
Tarczynski ducks under a wild hook from Delaney.
Delaney connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delaney throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Delaney.
Tarczynski misses with a looping right.
Tarczynski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Delaney tests Tarczynski's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delaney lands a nice shot that snaps Tarczynski's head back.
Delaney is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tarczynski can do to turn this around?

Delaney forces Tarczynski back against the ropes and clinches.
Delaney lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tarczynski has a couple of punches blocked by Delaney.
Tarczynski can't find room to land a body shot as Delaney controls the action.
Delaney scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Delaney softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Delaney makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Tarczynski is rocked!
Delaney lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tarczynski is still on wobbly legs! Can Delaney finish him?
Delaney blocking some punches.
Delaney scores with a shot to the side of Tarczynski's head.

The cut above Karol Tarczynski's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tarczynski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Delaney is leaning against Tarczynski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tarczynski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delaney creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Tarczynski crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Tarczynski face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Delaney takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). James Delaney!