PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kurtski Kowalkivicio (ranked 4729 p4p, 362 weight class) and Sken Jone (ranked 4578 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kowalkivicio
vs
Jone

175 cm
21
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
24
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kurtski Kowalkivicio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sken Jone!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalkivicio scores with a kick to the midsection.

Jone rushes Kowalkivicio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jone pushes off an throws an elbow but Kowalkivicio leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kowalkivicio displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jone up against the cage.
Jone lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Kurtski Kowalkivicio has been cut.
Kowalkivicio can't find room to land a body shot as Jone controls the action.
Jone throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jone has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kowalkivicio after a bit of a struggle.
Kowalkivicio wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jone pushes off an throws an elbow but Kowalkivicio leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

Jone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Jone gets tackled into the cage by Kowalkivicio. Kowalkivicio maintains the clinch.
Jone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jone comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Jone has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kowalkivicio uses from the top position.
Kowalkivicio sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kowalkivicio trying to control but Jone is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kowalkivicio postures up in Jone's guard and throws a big left but Jone blocks it.
Kowalkivicio is looking to pass into half guard but Jone pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jone is in guard.

Kowalkivicio is trying to keep Jone in close.
Kowalkivicio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jone is one step ahead there.
Kowalkivicio trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jone has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kowalkivicio is proving hard to escape from.
Kowalkivicio wants to sweep but no luck.
Jone postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kowalkivicio is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Kowalkivicio moves into range and clinches up with Jone.
Kowalkivicio throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jone blocks it with crossed arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kowalkivicio throws a series of punches but Jone avoids them all with ease.

Jone gets a clinch.
Kowalkivicio blocks an elbow strike from Jone.
Kowalkivicio using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Jone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kowalkivicio slaps away a takedown attempt from Jone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kowalkivicio is looking for a counter combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jone is defended easily by Kowalkivicio.
Kurtski Kowalkivicio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sken Jone.
Kowalkivicio misses with a two punch combination.
Kowalkivicio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jone replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kowalkivicio blocks it well.

Kowalkivicio gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jone drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kowalkivicio gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jone lands an elbow inside.
Jone throws an elbow that misses.
Kowalkivicio is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jone to keep the fight standing.
Come on Jone - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kowalkivicio wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kowalkivicio drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jone has Kowalkivicio pressed against the cage, preventing Kowalkivicio from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kowalkivicio has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jone is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jone lands an elbow inside.

Kurtski Kowalkivicio's cut is getting worse.
Kowalkivicio gets underhooks to prevent Jone's takedown attempt.
Jone throws an elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sken Jone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kurtski Kowalkivicio's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jone shoots in and drives through. Kowalkivicio sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jone is defended easily by Kowalkivicio.
Kowalkivicio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jone has a takedown stuffed.
Kurtski Kowalkivicio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sken Jone.

Jone has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kowalkivicio is trying to push Jone away but Jone has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kowalkivicio is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Jone.
Kowalkivicio avoids a wild elbow strike from Jone.
Jone misses with an elbow strike.

Kowalkivicio gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Jone uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalkivicio throws a right and a left that Jone avoids nicely.

Jone has managed to clinch.
Jone creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kowalkivicio fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jone gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kowalkivicio.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kowalkivicio wants to break free but Jone has control.
Kowalkivicio tries to break the clinch but Jone is controlling the position.

Jone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from Kowalkivicio misses.

Jone closes the distance and clinches.
Jone lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Jone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jone.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kowalkivicio darts in and clinches Jone up against the cage.
Jone lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
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!
Kowalkivicio tries to land a knee to the head but Jone blocks with his arms.
Jone lands an elbow inside.
Kowalkivicio tries to land knees in the clinch but Jone avoids the damage to the body.

Jone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kowalkivicio takes a swing at Jone's ribcage but misses.

Jone has closed the distance and engaged Kowalkivicio in a clinch.
Jone creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kowalkivicio's defenses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jone.
Kowalkivicio tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jone smiles and moves away.
Jone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Jone pushes Kowalkivicio up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jone.
Jone gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kowalkivicio taking a breather.

Kowalkivicio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kowalkivicio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Kowalkivicio fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jone to the ground. Kowalkivicio is now in Jone's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Jone is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kowalkivicio takes an elbow to the temple.

Jone is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kowalkivicio is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jone to the mat. Jone regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Jone wriggles free and stands up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalkivicio leaves Jone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kowalkivicio shoots in but Jone avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kowalkivicio clinches.
Kowalkivicio tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jone just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kowalkivicio just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jone's brow.

Jone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kurtski Kowalkivicio is winning the standup battle so far.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kowalkivicio wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kowalkivicio pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kowalkivicio tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jone just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kowalkivicio looking to stall.

Kowalkivicio has clasped his hands together around Jone's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Jone throws Kowalkivicio to one side and escapes!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sken Jone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kurtski Kowalkivicio's cut.
That's time! Kowalkivicio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Jone moves into the clinch successfully.
Jone lands an elbow that stopped Kowalkivicio in his tracks for a moment.

Jone manages to break the clinch.
Jone shoots in looking for a takedown. Kowalkivicio tries to sprawl out of it but Jone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kowalkivicio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Jone gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jone lands a damaging elbow.
Jone comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kowalkivicio tries to pull guard but Jone holds him up against the cage and eventually Kowalkivicio drops back down to his feet.
Kowalkivicio is trying to break the clinch but Jone has him pressed against the cage.
Jone goes for a takedown attempt but Kowalkivicio pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A head kick misses from Kowalkivicio.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jone lands a damaging elbow.

Kurtski Kowalkivicio's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jone creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kowalkivicio's defenses.
Kowalkivicio tries for a takedown but Jone manages to get underhooks.

Jone works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kowalkivicio wants to stand but Jone is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jone controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kowalkivicio striking from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kowalkivicio is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jone is controlling him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kowalkivicio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Jone pushes Kowalkivicio up against the cage in a clinch.
Kowalkivicio struggles to land a body shot inside as Jone controls his hands.
Jone is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurtski Kowalkivicio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jone lands a damaging elbow.
Jone is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jone lands an elbow inside.

Jeez, Kurtski Kowalkivicio's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Nice elbow from Jone.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kurtski Kowalkivicio's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sken Jone!
Sken Jone decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.