PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tomasz Kownacki (ranked 2509 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tobias Westmoreland (ranked 2493 p4p, 0 weight class). Tobias Westmoreland has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Kownacki
vs
Westmoreland

175 cm
25
155 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
156 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tomasz Kownacki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tobias Westmoreland!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kownacki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Westmoreland's waist but Westmoreland gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kownacki off to one side.

Westmoreland gets a clinch.
Westmoreland has Kownacki pushed against the cage.
Kownacki can't break the clinch.

Kownacki breaks from the clinch.
Kownacki lands a nice hook to Westmoreland's body. Westmoreland takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Westmoreland throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kownacki.
Kownacki is looking to counter the offense by Westmoreland and move into the clinch.

Westmoreland rushes Kownacki and presses him up against the cage.
Kownacki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Westmoreland to keep the fight standing.
A hook to the body from Kownacki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westmoreland is trying to pull guard but Kownacki has him pressed against the cage.

Westmoreland has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kownacki clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Westmoreland controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Westmoreland not allowing Kownacki to control his hands.

Westmoreland looking for the RNC.
Westmoreland trying to control momentarily.
Westmoreland has the hooks in. Kownacki is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Westmoreland looking for the RNC.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kownacki trying to control the hands but Westmoreland breaks the grip.
Westmoreland struggling to land strikes to the head as Kownacki covers up.
Westmoreland keeps control of the position as Kownacki tries to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westmoreland is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kownacki tries to escape the position.
Kownacki is working hard here to advance position.
Kownacki covering up well under a series of strikes from Westmoreland.
Kownacki is trying to get back to his feet but Westmoreland has full control of the position and if anything, Kownacki has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westmoreland throwing wild punches that miss their target.
What can Kownacki do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kownacki breaks Westmoreland's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Westmoreland wants to stand but Kownacki is controlling the position.

Westmoreland looking for a guillotine here but Kownacki defends easily.

Westmoreland looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kownacki passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kownacki stalling away here and it's allowed Westmoreland to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kownacki advances position into side control!
Kownacki wants to control but Westmoreland is keeping him busy.
Kownacki tries to stand but Westmoreland is controlling his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kownacki trying to control the action but Westmoreland is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tobias Westmoreland dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Westmoreland fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kownacki avoids it really well and circles away.
Kownacki doesn't manage to clinch there - Westmoreland circles away.
Westmoreland with a poor takedown
enabling Kownacki to counter with a crisp jab.
Kownacki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Westmoreland defends it nicely.
Kownacki scores with a one two! Westmoreland had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kownacki swings for the body but Westmoreland moves out of range.
Westmoreland takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tomasz Kownacki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kownacki looks to land a body kick but Westmoreland moved away.
Westmoreland dives in for a single leg takedown but Kownacki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tomasz Kownacki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tobias Westmoreland.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Westmoreland shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kownacki pinned against the cage. Kownacki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Westmoreland throws a head kick that misses.
Kownacki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kownacki tries to clinch but Westmoreland moves out of range.
Westmoreland feints the counter takedown.
Westmoreland shoots in and drives through. Kownacki sprawls well.
Westmoreland is breathing heavily.

Westmoreland clinches.
Kownacki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Westmoreland jumps guard but Kownacki stands there with Westmoreland around his waist. Westmoreland gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kownacki is trying to break the clinch but Westmoreland has him pressed against the cage.
Kownacki tries to pull guard but Westmoreland forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kownacki can't break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westmoreland lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kownacki backwards.
Kownacki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Westmoreland just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kownacki jumps guard but Westmoreland stands there with Kownacki around his waist. Kownacki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kownacki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Westmoreland prevents it.

Westmoreland ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Westmoreland no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kownacki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Westmoreland utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kownacki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kownacki stops Westmoreland from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westmoreland keeping moving, preventing Kownacki from controlling successfully.
Westmoreland throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Westmoreland keeping moving, preventing Kownacki from controlling successfully.
Kownacki wants to stand but Westmoreland is controlling his posture from full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Westmoreland shoots in looking for a takedown but Kownacki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Westmoreland's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kownacki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Westmoreland moves into range and clinches up with Kownacki.

Westmoreland successfully pulls guard.
Westmoreland utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Westmoreland has a closed guard, preventing Kownacki from standing up.
Westmoreland is trying to control the position but Kownacki postures up.
Westmoreland trying to strike off his back.
Kownacki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Westmoreland avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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 Tomasz Kownacki will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kownacki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kownacki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kownacki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Westmoreland but Westmoreland pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Westmoreland scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Tomasz Kownacki has been cut.

Kownacki shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kownacki is trying to control. Westmoreland wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westmoreland is pressing down on Kownacki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Westmoreland isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kownacki stacks Westmoreland on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kownacki!
Westmoreland is trying to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kownacki working away.

Kownacki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kownacki wants to control but Westmoreland is keeping him busy.
Westmoreland defending against the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Westmoreland struggling a bit here.
Kownacki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Westmoreland keeps working.
Kownacki throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Westmoreland works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Kownacki prevents Westmoreland from improving his position.
Westmoreland is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kownacki is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Westmoreland manages to get to full guard.
Kownacki looking to sit in guard and control but Westmoreland gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Westmoreland throwing strikes but missing.
Kownacki tries to strike from the bottom.
Westmoreland working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Westmoreland trying to control but Kownacki is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kownacki seems keen to control Westmoreland's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kownacki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Westmoreland is aware though and is defending well.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Westmoreland lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kownacki at a distance.

Westmoreland clinches with his opponent.
Kownacki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Westmoreland smiles and moves away.
Tobias Westmoreland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Westmoreland closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kownacki avoids a wild elbow strike from Westmoreland.
Kownacki is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomasz Kownacki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kownacki is trying to pull guard but Westmoreland has him pressed against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tobias Westmoreland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Westmoreland has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tobias Westmoreland!