PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brutus Kowalski (ranked 4381 p4p, 521 weight class) and Todd Packer (ranked 3633 p4p, 455 weight class). Kowalski comes to the cage accompanied by Pantera - Fucking Hostile. Todd Packer is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Kowalski
vs
Packer

177 cm
35
219 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

177 cm
27
190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Fast

Juggernaut And Gladiators(90% Laundry)

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 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brutus Kowalski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Todd Packer!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Packer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kowalski misses with an uppercut.
Kowalski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kowalski blocks a head kick by Packer.
Packer looks to land a right hand but Kowalski moved out of range.
Packer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kowalski.
Kowalski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Far-Q Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Packer sizes up Kowalski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Packer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kowalski defends it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Kowalski misses the target.
Kowalski misses with a leg kick

so Packer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Packer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kowalski is looking to stand up but Packer isn't so interested in that idea.
Packer throws a big right hand that misses.
Packer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kowalski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Packer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Packer trying to control the position from guard on top but Kowalski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kowalski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Packer works over Kowalski with some ground and pound from guard.
Packer trying to control the position from guard on top but Kowalski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Packer with a flurry of punches that miss.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Packer lands a nice shot that snaps Kowalski's head back.
Packer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Packer pushes Kowalski away with a front kick.
Packer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kowalski checks it well.
Kowalski is looking to counter punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Packer.
Packer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kowalski if he has to take too many more of those.
Kowalski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Packer.
Packer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kowalski misses with a right hand
and Packer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kowalski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Packer sizes up Kowalski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Packer throws a push kick but Kowalski slaps the foot to one side.
Packer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Packer thumps Kowalski with a low kick.
Packer staying out of range there.
A combination from Packer does no damage.
Packer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kowalski in his tracks.
Packer misses with a body kick.
Kowalski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Kowalski.
Packer tries to land a front kick but Kowalski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kowalski swings for the body but Packer moves out of range.
Packer lands with an overhand left.
Packer looks to land a body kick but Kowalski moved away.
It looked like Kowalski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kowalski throws a hook but Packer blocks it.

Kowalski clinches.
Kowalski is trying to pull guard but Packer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kowalski misses with some punches.
Packer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kowalski misses with some punches.
Packer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kowalski after a bit of a struggle.

Kowalski has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Packer uses from the top position.
Packer wants to control from the top but Kowalski keeps moving.
Kowalski wants to stand but Packer is controlling the position.
Kowalski keeping moving, preventing Packer from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Packer throws a big elbow that misses.
Kowalski keeping moving, preventing Packer from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kowalski holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kowalski looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kowalski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Todd Packer dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Packer lands a jab.
Todd Packer seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Kowalski darts in and clinches Packer up against the cage.
Kowalski throws a head punch that misses.
Packer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kowalski's elbow.
Packer gets through Kowalski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Packer blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Packer.
Packer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kowalski scores with a shoulder strike.
Kowalski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kowalski tries to score a body lock takedown but Packer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Packer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kowalski gets through Packer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Packer. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Packer misses with an elbow over the top.
Packer takes a shot to the head.
Packer lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kowalski.
A short left from Packer.
Packer lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kowalski.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski misses with a punch on the inside.
Packer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kowalski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Packer takes a shot to the head.
Brutus Kowalski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Packer misses with a body punch.

Kowalski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Kowalski.
Kowalski fails to land the takedown.
Kowalski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Packer cracks the inside of Kowalski's front leg.
Packer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kowalski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Packer is looking to land body kicks.
Todd Packer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Kowalski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kowalski is trying to break free.

Kowalski manages to break the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Kowalski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Kowalski blocks the leg kick.
Kowalski tests Packer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Packer shoots in but Kowalski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kowalski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Packer fakes the leg kick and cracks Kowalski in the body.
A big right from Kowalski misses.
Packer misses with a hook
enabling Kowalski to counter with a crisp jab.
Packer scores with a jab. Kowalski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kowalski throws a series of punches but Packer moves out of range.
Packer shoots in for a double leg but Kowalski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Kowalski feints and as Packer raises his hands in defense, Kowalski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Packer is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kowalski presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski misses with some punches.
Kowalski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kowalski tries to pull guard but Packer won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brutus Kowalski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Packer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kowalskis head.
Packer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kowalski tries to circle away but Packer has him pinned against the cage.
Packer lands with a short shot to the head.
Kowalski tries to circle away but Packer has him pinned against the cage.

Kowalski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch lands to the side of Kowalski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Packer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kowalski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Packer. That did some damage!

Kowalski clinches up against the cage.
Kowalski has a couple of punches blocked by Packer.
Packer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kowalski's elbow.
Packer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Packer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Packer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kowalski avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kowalski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Packer throws a push kick but Kowalski slaps the foot to one side.
Packer throws a right hand that misses
and Kowalski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Kowalski moves into the clinch.

Kowalski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Packer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Packer misses with a looping left.
Kowalski scores with a jab. Packer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Packer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kowalski. Kowalski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Packer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Brutus Kowalski has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kowalski misses with a head kick.
Packer cracks Kowalski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Kowalski shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Packer pushes Kowalski off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Todd Packer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Brutus Kowalski's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Packer scores with a sloppy right hand. Kowalski should have avoided that one.
Kowalski throws a body punch but Packer moves out of range.
Packer throws a body punch but Kowalski moves out of range.
Kowalski throws a hook but Packer blocks it.
Kowalski shoots in but no luck this time.
Packer feints a counter leg kick.
Packer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kowalski's hands.
Packer lands a head kick. Kowalski smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Packer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Packer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kowalski.
Packer misses with an uppercut
and Kowalski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Packer throws a lazy right hand but Kowalski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kowalski defending well as Packer loads up on a big left hand.
Packer throws a body kick that misses
and Kowalski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Packer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Packer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kowalski tries a head kick but it misses.
Packer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kowalski throws a big shot that misses.

Kowalski has closed the distance and engaged Packer in a clinch.
Packer missing with knees to the body.

Kowalski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Packer.
Kowalski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Packer slips a jab from Kowalski.
A slow jab from Kowalski misses its intended target.
Packer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kowalski.
Packer cracks the inside of Kowalski's front leg.
Kowalski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kowalski blocks a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Packer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kowalski throws out the jab.
Kowalski slips a jab from Packer.
Packer tries to clinch but Kowalski is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Kowalski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Packer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Packer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Packer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kowalski checks it well.
Packer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kowalski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Packer misses with the body kick
and Kowalski counters with a straight right hand.
Kowalski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kowalski sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kowalski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Packer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Packer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kowalski.
Packer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brutus Kowalski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Packer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Packer lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kowalski will feel that in the morning.
Packer misses with a hook. Kowalski ducked under it nicely.
Kowalski swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Packer stuffs the takedown.
Packer shapes to counter with a head kick.
A slow jab from Packer misses its intended target.
Packer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kowalski.
Kowalski misses with a body shot.
Packer throws a jab when Kowalski was well out of range.
Kowalski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brutus Kowalski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Kowalski has managed to clinch.
Kowalski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Packer blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalski takes a shot to the head.
Packer lands with a short shot to the head.

Kowalski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Packer is looking to clinch.
Packer lands a nice hook to Kowalski's body. Kowalski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Packer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kowalski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Packer. Packer obviously looking to wear him down.
Kowalski throws a sloppy head kick and Packer moves out of range easily.
Despite the aggression on Packer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Packer misses with a wild combination.
Kowalski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kowalski throws a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Packer stuns Kowalski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Todd Packer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
No joy there for Kowalski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Packer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Todd Packer.
I've got Packer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Todd Packer!