PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seth Sexton (ranked 7689 p4p, 612 weight class) and Brutus Kowalski (ranked 5126 p4p, 546 weight class). Sexton comes to the cage accompanied by I'm too sexy - Right Said Fred. Kowalski has chosen Pantera - Fucking Hostile as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Sexton
vs
Kowalski

188 cm
29
202 lbs
7 - 11 - 0

177 cm
36
219 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed

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 7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Seth Sexton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brutus Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalski throws a low kick, looking for Sexton's leg but Sexton calmly moves out of range.
Kowalski connects with a body shot that sends Sexton's belly button to the back.

Sexton has closed the distance and engaged Kowalski in a clinch.
Kowalski working aggressively here.
Kowalski working aggressively here.
Kowalski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kowalski's coach down at Doherty's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kowalski's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

Sexton gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kowalski regains guard.
Sexton throwing strikes but missing.
Kowalski controlling Sexton's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kowalski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sexton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sexton trying to control the position from guard on top but Kowalski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kowalski holds on and takes a little breather.

Sexton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kowalski dives on top into guard.

Sexton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sexton tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Sexton working for submissions but it's allowed Kowalski to get to half guard.
Kowalski trying to control the pace.
Sexton is looking for a sweep. Kowalski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sexton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kowalski is working away from the top position though.
Sexton has his hands clasped together around Kowalski's back. He's all about the action.
Sexton tries to get to full guard but Kowalski has control of the leg.
Sexton is doing well to control the position and prevent Kowalski from advancing to side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kowalski throws a body punch but Sexton moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kowalski. Sexton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brutus Kowalski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kowalski throws a leg kick which misses Sexton's front leg but catches the back leg as Sexton tries to avoid it.
Sexton shoots and misses
and Kowalski counters with a right hand to the body.
Sexton lands a lovely overhand right.
Kowalski scores with a leg kick.
Sexton loads up on a big right hand but Kowalski slips the punch.
Kowalski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kowalski scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick from Kowalski lands but Sexton takes it in his stride.
Sexton moves out of range as Kowalski strikes.
Kowalski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kowalski scores with a nice body kick.
Sexton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kowalski circles away.
Sexton looks to throw the jab but Kowalski is out of range.
Sexton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kowalski as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brutus Kowalski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A swing and a miss from Sexton.
A combination from Sexton does no damage.
Sexton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kowalski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sexton shoots in but no luck this time.

Sexton feints and as Kowalski raises his hands in defense, Sexton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kowalski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sexton's guard.

Sexton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Sexton working for submissions but it's allowed Kowalski to get to half guard.

Kowalski is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sexton wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski controlling the action here.
Kowalski trying to control the action but Sexton is working from the bottom.
Sexton is trying to stand back up but Kowalski is controlling him
Kowalski trying to control from half guard but Sexton is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sexton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kowalski is working away from the top position though.
Sexton manages to get to full guard.
Kowalski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sexton shoots for a takedown but Kowalski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seth Sexton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good shot there by Sexton.
A jab from Sexton finds it's way through Kowalski's defenses.
Sexton misses with a takedown
and Kowalski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sexton closes the distance and clinches up with Kowalski, looking for a takedown. Sexton pushes Kowalski against the cage but Kowalski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kowalski scores with a jab to the jaw.

Kowalski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kowalski digs a right hand underneath Sexton's ribcage. Sexton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kowalski is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sexton has clasped his hands together around Kowalski's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kowalski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kowalski parries the strikes from Sexton easily there. Sexton is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kowalski to escape.
Kowalski sneaks back into half guard.
Kowalski is refusing to be controlled, as Sexton sits in half guard.
Kowalski is controlling Sexton's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sexton is keen to just control but Kowalski is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Brutus Kowalski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

A big right from Kowalski misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kowalski.
Kowalski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sexton misses with a takedown
and Kowalski counters with a nice uppercut.
Sexton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kowalski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sexton somewhat.
Kowalski looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Sexton blocks a head kick by Kowalski.
Sexton misses with a takedown attempt
and Kowalski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seth Sexton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sexton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kowalski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kowalski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sexton.
A swing and a miss from Kowalski.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Sexton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kowalski to the ground. Sexton is now in Kowalski's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski has control of Sexton's left arm, preventing Sexton from doing any damage.
Sexton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sexton stopping the sweep attempt from Kowalski.

Sexton is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kowalski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kowalski has escaped and now he's on top!

Kowalski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sexton keeping moving, preventing Kowalski from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sexton keeping full guard, as Kowalski tries to pass.
Kowalski looking to sit in guard and control but Sexton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Kowalski looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sexton is fighting to break Kowalski's control of his arms but Kowalski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sexton wants to control from the top but Kowalski keeps moving.
Kowalski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sexton preventing the sweep.
Seth Sexton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sexton throwing strikes from guard but Kowalski blocks nicely.
Kowalski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sexton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sexton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kowalski pinned against the cage. Kowalski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kowalski with a hook.
Sexton misses with a takedown attempt
and Kowalski counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kowalski looks to land a combination but Sexton avoids it well.
Sexton defending well as Kowalski loads up on a big left hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sexton or perhaps it was just good defense by Kowalski, which made it look bad.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sexton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kowalski.
Kowalski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brutus Kowalski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kowalski 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brutus Kowalski!
Brutus Kowalski decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Seth Sexton stepped up to the mic, saying 'Naaah, didn't happen. This was just a bad mushroom trip and I'm still undefeated! '.