QFC Tournament 81 Round 3 PBP Commentary

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hideo Koyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Garfunkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garfunkle has chosen Kamikaze Kush- Very Next Day as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Koyama
vs
Garfunkle

174 cm
19
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

165 cm
23
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hideo Koyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simon Garfunkle!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garfunkle throws a jab but it's blocked by Koyama.
Garfunkle throws out a loose jab but Koyama uses good head movement to avoid it.

Koyama has closed the distance and engaged Garfunkle in a clinch.
Koyama works on Garfunkle's body with a couple of short punches.
Garfunkle is trying to drag Koyama to the mat but Koyama just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Koyama lands a left hand.
Koyama lands a good knee to the midsection. Garfunkle won't want to take too many of those.
Koyama taking a breather.
Koyama is pressed up against the cage. Garfunkle has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Koyama down to the mat. Koyama avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No joy there for Koyama, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Garfunkle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koyama throws a nice looking combination but Garfunkle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Garfunkle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Garfunkle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Koyama fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Garfunkle, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Koyama.
Garfunkle drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Koyama gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hideo Koyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Garfunkle.
Nice elbow from Koyama.
Koyama content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garfunkle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Koyama is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Koyama prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Koyama.
Garfunkle has Koyama pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Koyama manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Koyama leaning his opponent against the cage.
Garfunkle is working for takedown but Koyama is calmly controlling the position for now.
A left hand lands to the body for Koyama.
Koyama gets underhooks to prevent Garfunkle's takedown attempt.
Koyama comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Koyama lands a body shot in the clinch.
Koyama is leaning against Garfunkle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garfunkle jumps guard but Koyama turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koyama lands an elbow inside that Garfunkle shrugs off.
A short left from Koyama.
Garfunkle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Garfunkle is looking to take this one to the mat.
Garfunkle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Garfunkle looks gassed!
Koyama lands with a short shot to the head.
Koyama lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right from Koyama.
Garfunkle jumps guard but Koyama stands there with Garfunkle around his waist. Garfunkle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Garfunkle wants a takedown but no success here.
Koyama utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Koyama displaying some good clinch control by pressing Garfunkle up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garfunkle has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Koyama after a bit of a struggle.
A shot in the inside from Koyama.
Koyama pushes Garfunkle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garfunkle can't get the takedown.
Nice elbow from Koyama.
Good body shot from Koyama.
Koyama leaning against his opponent.
Koyama working Garfunkle over with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koyama dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Koyama lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hideo Koyama dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Good leg kick by Koyama there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Garfunkle scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Left hook, right uppercut from Koyama.
Garfunkle bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Koyama's head backwards.
Garfunkle smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Garfunkle looks to land a right hand but Koyama moved out of range.
Koyama swings for the body but Garfunkle moves out of range.
Garfunkle misses with a body punch

and Koyama counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Koyama.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garfunkle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Garfunkle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Koyama gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Garfunkle.
Hideo Koyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Garfunkle.
Koyama prevents a takedown attempt there.
Koyama lands a body punch.
Garfunkle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Koyama lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Koyama putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Garfunkle in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koyama digs a right hand underneath Garfunkle's ribcage. Garfunkle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Koyama taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Koyama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garfunkle's elbow.
Koyama blocking some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Koyama as Garfunkle tries to tie him up.
Garfunkle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Koyama.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hideo Koyama has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Garfunkle tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Koyama smiles and moves away.

Koyama clinches up with Garfunkle and pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koyama lands a body shot in the clinch.
Garfunkle fails to pull guard.
Garfunkle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Koyama just stands there and leans against the cage.
Koyama lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Koyama works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Koyama as the two fighters clinch.
Garfunkle has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Koyama after a bit of a struggle.
Garfunkle is breathing heavily.
Garfunkle tries to score a body lock takedown but Koyama shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Koyama lands an elbow just above Garfunkle 's eye.
A nice left hand lands by Koyama.
Koyama unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A body shot lands from Koyama.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koyama lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Koyama gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Koyama lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Garfunkle has Koyama pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Koyama manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Garfunkle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Koyama walks away with a smile on his face. Garfunkle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Koyama misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garfunkle misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Koyama counters by moving into the clinch.

Garfunkle manages to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koyama stays in close to Garfunkle's body and controls the position.
Koyama has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garfunkle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Koyama's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hideo Koyama dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Koyama lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Koyama.
Garfunkle misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Koyama. Beautiful body shot.
Garfunkle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Koyama has Garfunkle up against the cage in a clinch.
Garfunkle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Garfunkle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koyama digs a right hand into Garfunkle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Garfunkle's gas tank.
Garfunkle tries to pull guard but Koyama forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hideo Koyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Garfunkle.
Koyama is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Garfunkle is defending well for now.
Koyama scores a nice knee to the body.
Garfunkle tries to score a body lock takedown but Koyama shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Garfunkle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Koyama lands a knee to the body.
Garfunkle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Garfunkle takes an elbow to the forehead.
Garfunkle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Garfunkle drops down looking for an ankle pick but Koyama pulls his leg out and moves away.
Koyama throws a left and a right that both miss
and Koyama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koyama throws a right and a left that Garfunkle avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koyama lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garfunkle circles away quickly and effectively.
Koyama lands a slapping body shot.
Garfunkle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koyama was well out of range. Poor timing from Garfunkle.

Koyama closes the distance and clinches.
Koyama with a knee to the head.
Koyama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garfunkle tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Koyama smiles and moves away.
Garfunkle throws a looping overhand right but Koyama ducks down to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garfunkle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Garfunkle there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hideo Koyama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Koyama forces Garfunkle back against the cage and clinches.
Garfunkle is trying to pull guard but Koyama turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Koyama.
Garfunkle looking to slow down the pace here.
Koyama tries a body shot but Garfunkle blocks it.
Koyama lands a left hand.
Garfunkle tries to score a body lock takedown but Koyama shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Koyama effectively controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Koyama creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Garfunkle tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nice elbow from Koyama.
Koyama is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Koyama softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Koyama stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nice body punch from Koyama - that landed with a thud.
Koyama unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koyama lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Koyama on the inside.
Simon Garfunkle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koyama crunches a lovely knee into Garfunkle's ribcage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hideo Koyama showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Koyama, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Hideo Koyama!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Hideo Koyama!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Hideo Koyama!

Hideo Koyama wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Hideo Koyama thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brown Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jack Kowalski was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Wilson
vs
Kowalski

183 cm
23
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

173 cm
23
163 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brown Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson stuffs the takedown attempt from Kowalski. Kowalski gets slowly back to his feet.
Wilson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kowalski defends it nicely.

Kowalski tries to sprawl but Wilson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Kowalski makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Wilson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kowalski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kowalski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wilson trying to control but Kowalski is working from the bottom.
Wilson postures up in Kowalski's guard and throws a big left but Kowalski blocks it.
Wilson looking to pass the guard.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Kowalski keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski wants to stand but Wilson is controlling the position.
Kowalski wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Wilson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kowalski is trying to defend but Wilson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kowalski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kowalski.
Kowalski wants to stand and escape but Wilson is having none of it.
Wilson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kowalski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kowalski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson preventing the sweep.
Wilson stands and throws Kowalski's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ground and pound from Wilson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Wilson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kowalski keeps working.
Wilson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The strikes coming from Wilson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kowalski tries to bench press Wilson off him but Wilson keeps the position.
Wilson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kowalski's shoulder. That is not cool.
Wilson avoids the strikes from the bottom by Kowalski.
Kowalski sneaks back into half guard.
Wilson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski wants to get back to his feet.
Kowalski trying to hold on to Wilson's head to control him but Wilson postures up.
Kowalski pushes Wilson off looking to stand but Wilson dives back in and keeps control.
Kowalski is not content to let Wilson control the position.
Wilson prevents Kowalski from standing back up.
Wilson throwing shots but Kowalski is blocking nicely.
Kowalski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kowalski has his hands clasped together around Wilson's back. He's all about the action.
Kowalski tries to get to full guard but Wilson has control of the leg.
Kowalski pushes Wilson off looking to stand but Wilson dives back in and keeps control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is looking to take a break and control but Kowalski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wilson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kowalski tries to avoid it but Wilson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kowalski to the ground. Kowalski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kowalski stuffs the takedown attempt from Wilson. Wilson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brown Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Wilson. No joy for Kowalski on that attempt.
Wilson shoots in looking for a takedown. Kowalski tries to sprawl out of it but Wilson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kowalski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Wilson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kowalski defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brown Wilson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Wilson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kowalski as he avoids it easily.
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wilson sprawls well. Wilson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kowalski gets slowly back to his feet.
Kowalski with a lazy takedown attempt

and Wilson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kowalski being controlled here, momentarily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kowalski is on top in guard.
Kowalski stops Wilson from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kowalski looking to pass the guard.
Wilson pulls Kowalski in to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Kowalski landing some decent shots from guard.
Wilson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kowalski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Kowalski from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson has momentary wrist control but Kowalski slips an elbow through the middle.
Wilson looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilson, not yet.
Wilson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kowalski.
Kowalski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kowalski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wilson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kowalski manages to get himself to full guard.
Kowalski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wilson is one step ahead there.
Kowalski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Kowalski keeps moving.
Wilson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalski sneaks back into half guard.
Kowalski wants to get back to his feet.
Kowalski is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski is refusing to be controlled, as Wilson sits in half guard.
Wilson is really struggling to control Kowalski but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kowalski wants to get back to his feet.
Kowalski gets back to full guard.
Wilson wants to pass the guard but Kowalski is keeping the position.
Wilson won't allow Kowalski to sweep him here.
Wilson cracks Kowalski with a solid left hand.
Wilson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wilson prevents Kowalski from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wilson trying to control but Kowalski is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kowalski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wilson distracts Kowalski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kowalski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wilson is one step ahead there.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Kowalski keeps moving.
Wilson throwing strikes from guard but Kowalski blocks nicely.

Kowalski pushes Wilson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Kowalski closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wilson quickly recovers to half guard.
Kowalski tries to pass to full mount but Wilson defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jack Kowalski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Kowalski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wilson swivels and escapes.

Wilson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wilson lands in his opponent's guard.
Kowalski wants to stand but Wilson is controlling the position.
Kowalski wants to sweep but no luck.
Wilson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wilson postures up.
Kowalski is looking to stand up but Wilson isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Kowalski keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kowalski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilson.
Wilson controls from within his opponent's guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Wilson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kowalski to the ground. Wilson is now in Kowalski's guard.
Wilson distracts Kowalski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kowalski wants to get back to his feet but Wilson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kowalski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wilson is controlling him.
Wilson is working Kowalski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kowalski wants to get back to his feet but Wilson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wilson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wilson preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kowalski wants to stand but Wilson is controlling the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wilson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wilson is stalling in the full guard.
Kowalski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wilson but Wilson pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski tries for a takedown but Wilson circles away easily

and Wilson counters with a single leg into guard. Kowalski didn't expect that.
Brown Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Kowalski.
Wilson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wilson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kowalski looking to control.
Kowalski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kowalski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wilson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kowalski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kowalski keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
Wilson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wilson postures up in Kowalski's guard and throws a big left but Kowalski blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kowalski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wilson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kowalski.
Kowalski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Wilson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kowalski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kowalski seems a little lost for a moment, as Wilson dominates the positioning.
Wilson lands a decent elbow from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kowalski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wilson is looking to take a break and control but Kowalski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brown Wilson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wilson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Brown Wilson!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Brown Wilson!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Brown Wilson!

Brown Wilson wins by unanimous decision!