PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colin Kaepernick (ranked 1135 p4p, 541 weight class) and Lenny Kowalski (ranked 161 p4p, 74 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Kaepernick
vs
Kowalski

182 cm
27
199
13 - 5 - 0

190 cm
24
210
12 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Conquer

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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 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colin Kaepernick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Lenny Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaepernick.
Kaepernick walks into a jab.
Kaepernick has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kowalski lands with a hook. Kaepernick tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kowalski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaepernick.
Kaepernick throwing a counter right hand but Kowalski manages to avoid it.
Kaepernick moves away from the strike by Kowalski.
Kaepernick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kowalski.
Kowalski was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kowalski thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kaepernick if he has to take too many more of those.
Kaepernick needs to keep his hands up - Kowalski had a free shot at his head there.
Kowalski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kowalski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kaepernick avoids the head kick by Kowalski.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kowalski.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kaepernick appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kaepernick takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kowalski throws a hook but Kaepernick avoids it easily.
Kowalski connects with a right hand. Kaepernick shakes it off.
Kaepernick walks into a jab.
Kowalski misses with a hook. Kaepernick ducked under it nicely.
Kaepernick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kowalski throws out a loose jab but Kaepernick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kowalski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lenny Kowalski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kowalski throws a poor cross that misses
and Kaepernick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kaepernick throws a body punch but Kowalski moves out of range.
Kaepernick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kowalski.
Kowalski scores with a nice head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski cracks Kaepernick with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaepernick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kowalski.
A countering left hand to the body from Kowalski misses.
Kowalski connects with a jab.
Kaepernick takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jab from Kowalski.
Kaepernick scores with a decent looking hook.
Kaepernick blocks a jab.
Kowalski lands with a shot to the body.
Kowalski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kaepernick on the side of the head.
Kowalski throws a poor cross that misses

and Kaepernick counters by moving into the clinch.
Kowalski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kowalski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kaepernick gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Kowalski fails to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kowalski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kaepernick backwards.
Kaepernick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kaepernick tries to land a knee to the head but Kowalski blocks with his arms.
Kowalski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kaepernick backwards.
Kaepernick taking a breather.
Kaepernick tries a knee to the head but Kowalski blocks it.
Kaepernick tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kowalski managing to block the knees to the body from Kaepernick.
Kowalski is trying to pull guard but Kaepernick turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kowalski.
Kaepernick stalling the fight.
Kowalski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kaepernick keeps control of Kowalski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kowalski wants to get back to striking at distance but Kaepernick won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaepernick lands a nice knee to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Kowalski.
Kaepernick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Kowalski on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaepernick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kowalski has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kaepernick seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kowalski can turn it around.
Kaepernick blocks an uppercut.
Kaepernick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kaepernick misses with a punch on the inside.
Kowalski struggles to land a body shot inside as Kaepernick controls his hands.
Kaepernick tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kowalski avoiding damage as Kaepernick throws knees to the body.
Kaepernick landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kowalski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kaepernick backwards.

Kowalski breaks from the clinch.
Kowalski blocks a jab.
Kaepernick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kowalski moves away.
Kaepernick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Kowalski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kowalski throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Kaepernick counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kowalski. Kaepernick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kaepernick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kaepernick sizes up Kowalski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kaepernick takes a swing at Kowalski's ribcage but misses.
Kaepernick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kowalski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kaepernick doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kowalski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kowalski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kaepernick misses with a wild body shot.
Kowalski counters with a body kick.
Kaepernick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kowalski.
Kowalski misses with a body shot.
Kowalski scores with a shot to the body.
Lenny Kowalski seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaepernick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kowalski! But no joy.
Kaepernick throws a body shot but no joy.
Kaepernick throws a hook but Kowalski avoids it easily.

Kowalski closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kaepernick quickly recovers to half guard.
Kowalski is trying to control the action in half guard but Kaepernick is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kaepernick looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kowalski frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kaepernick is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kowalski is trying to take his opponent's back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski wants to control the pace but Kaepernick is squirming around nicely.
Kaepernick sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kowalski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kaepernick knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Kowalski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kowalski wants to pass the guard but Kaepernick is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kowalski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kaepernick is just riding it out for now. Kowalski eventually gives up the hold.
Kowalski is controlling the pace.
Kaepernick on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kaepernick tries to get out of the position.
Kaepernick is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four 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.
Kowalski wants to pass the guard but Kaepernick is defending well.

Kowalski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kaepernick sees it coming and defends easily.
Kowalski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kaepernick is refusing to be controlled, as Kowalski sits in half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Kowalski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kaepernick has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lenny Kowalski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Kowalski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kaepernick misses with a right hand
and Kowalski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kowalski stuns Kaepernick with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kaepernick misses with a hook. Kowalski ducked under it nicely.
Kowalski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kaepernick.
Kaepernick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kowalski jabs Kaepernick to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski throws a low kick, looking for Kaepernick's leg but Kaepernick calmly moves out of range.
Kaepernick shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good standup being displayed there by Kaepernick as he connects with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Kowalski.
Kowalski scores with a leg kick.
Kowalski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaepernick.
Kowalski lands a jab to Kaepernick's midsection.
Kowalski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kowalski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kowalski misses with an uppercut.
Kowalski walks into a straight right hand from Kaepernick.
Kaepernick misses with a hook. Kowalski ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Kaepernick. That snapped Kowalski's head back.
Kowalski lands a head kick. Kaepernick smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kowalski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good leg kick by Kowalski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaepernick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kowalski manages to avoid it.
Colin Kaepernick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaepernick takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kowalski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kaepernick throws a body shot but no joy.
Kaepernick walks into a left hand.
Kowalski moves away from the strike by Kaepernick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kowalski! But no joy.
Kowalski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kaepernick.
Kaepernick just misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kaepernick, as that shot connected.
Kowalski looks to throw the jab but Kaepernick is out of range.
Kaepernick throws a big shot that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Kaepernick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kowalski misses with a wild body shot.
Kaepernick just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Kowalski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kaepernick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kowalski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Colin Kaepernick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kowalski misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Kaepernick on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kaepernick takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kaepernick takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kowalski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kaepernick stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kowalski with a nice cross.
Kowalski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Kaepernick is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaepernick looks to score with a jab to the body but Kowalski is just out of range.
Oh Kaepernick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kaepernick throws a right hand that misses
and Kowalski counters with a big right hand! Oh Kaepernick is in trouble here! Kowalski follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lenny Kowalski!
A very excited looking Lenny Kowalski made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.