PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Sagai Tonkov (ranked 16212 p4p, 2821 weight class) and Michał Kowalkiewicz (ranked 758 p4p, 378 weight class). Tonkov comes to the ring accompanied by Calling Dr. Love by Shandi's Addiction. Michał Kowalkiewicz will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Tonkov
vs
Kowalkiewicz

173 cm
42
178
5 - 4 - 1

195 cm
25
188
5 - 2 - 0

World class boxer
Cardio machine

World class MT
Good gas tank

HELLS BALLS RECOVERY

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Sagai Tonkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michał Kowalkiewicz!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tonkov misses with a few strikes there.
Kowalkiewicz digs a good body shot into Tonkov's ribs.
Kowalkiewicz ducks under a wild hook from Tonkov.
Tonkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kowalkiewicz was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonkov.
Kowalkiewicz dodges the punch combination from Tonkov.
Tonkov misses with a series of wild punches.
Kowalkiewicz defending well as Tonkov loads up on a big left hand.
Tonkov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at AREA 51 in the buildup to the fight.
Kowalkiewicz defending well as Tonkov loads up on a big left hand.
Kowalkiewicz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tonkov misses with a head kick.
Kowalkiewicz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tonkov moves away.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a head kick by Tonkov.
Tonkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kowalkiewicz is just out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kowalkiewicz!
Michał Kowalkiewicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Decent striking displayed by Kowalkiewicz there.
Tonkov tried to score with a low kick but Kowalkiewicz checks it.
Tonkov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Tonkov misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonkov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kowalkiewicz tests Tonkov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a nice combination. Tonkov backs away looking to recover.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kowalkiewicz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Kowalkiewicz misses its intended target.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tonkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tonkov throws a head kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Kowalkiewicz.
Tonkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tonkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kowalkiewicz was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonkov.
A jab from Tonkov misses.
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!
Kowalkiewicz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kowalkiewicz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tonkov's head backwards.
Kowalkiewicz lands a jab to the head.
Tonkov throws a head kick that misses.
Tonkov swings widly with a right hand
and Kowalkiewicz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kowalkiewicz jabs at Tonkov's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kowalkiewicz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tonkov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kowalkiewicz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a wild body shot.
Kowalkiewicz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tonkov.
Tonkov throws a head kick that misses.
Kowalkiewicz is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Tonkov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kowalkiewicz's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kowalkiewicz!
Tonkov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tonkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kowalkiewicz throws a body shot but no joy.
Kowalkiewicz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kowalkiewicz.
Tonkov throws a hook to the side of Kowalkiewicz's head but Kowalkiewicz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tonkov misses the body punch
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tonkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kowalkiewicz.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kowalkiewicz.
Tonkov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tonkov throws a sloppy head kick and Kowalkiewicz moves out of range easily.
Tonkov works the jab nicely.
Kowalkiewicz just misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalkiewicz lands a slapping body shot.
Tonkov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kowalkiewicz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tonkov at a distance.
Kowalkiewicz has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tonkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kowalkiewicz is just out of range.
Kowalkiewicz appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tonkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tonkov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kowalkiewicz. Kowalkiewicz obviously looking to wear him down.
Tonkov lands a head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalkiewicz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tonkov.
Kowalkiewicz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kowalkiewicz avoids the head kick by Tonkov.
Tonkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kowalkiewicz. That's going to slow Tonkov down.
Kowalkiewicz misses the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tonkov's head.
A slow jab from Tonkov misses its intended target.
A head kick misses from Tonkov.
Sloppy strikes from Tonkov. Those never looked like landing.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a straight right.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a good body shot.
A cross from Kowalkiewicz lands.
Kowalkiewicz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tonkov throws a sloppy head kick and Kowalkiewicz moves out of range easily.
Kowalkiewicz appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kowalkiewicz. Tonkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kowalkiewicz lands a head kick. Tonkov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tonkov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kowalkiewicz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tonkov swings for the body but Kowalkiewicz moves out of range.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a nice strike.
Kowalkiewicz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tonkov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a head kick by Tonkov.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a looping right.
Jab, jab by Kowalkiewicz - just one landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michał Kowalkiewicz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kowalkiewicz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tonkov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kowalkiewicz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kowalkiewicz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kowalkiewicz stuns Tonkov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tonkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kowalkiewicz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy left from Kowalkiewicz finds it's target.
Tonkov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kowalkiewicz connects with a looping right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Tonkov as he connects with a hook.
Good exchange - Kowalkiewicz coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonkov lands with a cross.
The fighters circling - Kowalkiewicz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kowalkiewicz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tonkov's head.
Tonkov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kowalkiewicz lands a leg kick that knocks Tonkov off balance momentarily.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a punch to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tonkov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kowalkiewicz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a head kick by Tonkov.
Tonkov lands a nice looking body shot.
Tonkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kowalkiewicz staying out of range there.
Kowalkiewicz tries a quick counter leg kick but Tonkov is wise to it.
Tonkov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kowalkiewicz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tonkov.
Kowalkiewicz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kowalkiewicz feints and then cracks Tonkov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tonkov down.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tonkov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kowalkiewicz can pounce on him.
Kowalkiewicz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tonkov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kowalkiewicz.
Michał Kowalkiewicz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kowalkiewicz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tonkov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kowalkiewicz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Tonkov misses the target.
Tonkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a nice right hand.
Kowalkiewicz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz throws a looping overhand right but Tonkov ducks down to avoid it.
Tonkov slips a straight right by Kowalkiewicz.
Tonkov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kowalkiewicz finds it's way round the side to connect with Tonkov's head.
Kowalkiewicz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tonkov moves out of range as Kowalkiewicz strikes.
Tonkov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a straight right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kowalkiewicz's corner calls for a 1-2. Kowalkiewicz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tonkov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kowalkiewicz lands a slapping body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tonkov tries a head kick but it misses.
Tonkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kowalkiewicz was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonkov.
Tonkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab from Kowalkiewicz.
A low kick lands for Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz blocks the body kick.
Kowalkiewicz takes a swing at Tonkov's ribcage but misses.
Tonkov throws a looping overhand right but Kowalkiewicz ducks down to avoid it.
Kowalkiewicz with a hook.
A head kick by Tonkov misses
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kowalkiewicz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tonkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kowalkiewicz manages to avoid it.
Tonkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tonkov throws a head kick that misses.
Tonkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick by Tonkov misses
and Kowalkiewicz counters with an outside leg kick.
Tonkov walks into a straight right hand from Kowalkiewicz.
Sagai Tonkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tonkov, as that shot connected.
Tonkov tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Kowalkiewicz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Tonkov. Those never looked like landing.
Kowalkiewicz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kowalkiewicz.
Tonkov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tonkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Tonkov misses the target.
Tonkov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz thuds his shin into the meat of Tonkov's side.
A right-left combo lands from Tonkov.
Tonkov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tonkov staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tonkov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tonkov misses with a head kick.
Kowalkiewicz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tonkov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
An inside leg kick lands from Kowalkiewicz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michał Kowalkiewicz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Kowalkiewicz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tonkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tonkov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters circling - Tonkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tonkov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tonkov throws a lazy head kick
and Kowalkiewicz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tonkov throws a sloppy head kick
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a nice uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz feints and then cracks Tonkov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tonkov down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tonkov.
Tonkov is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kowalkiewicz scoring well with a low kick there.
Kowalkiewicz thumps Tonkov with a low kick.
Tonkov checks a low kick from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz avoids the head kick by Tonkov.
Tonkov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonkov misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kowalkiewicz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A punch lands to the side of Tonkov 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz throws a chopping leg kick but Tonkov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kowalkiewicz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a wild body shot.
Kowalkiewicz throws a hook but Tonkov avoids it easily.
Tonkov drops his hands momentarily and Kowalkiewicz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kowalkiewicz misses with the combination.
Kowalkiewicz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tonkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kowalkiewicz throws a sloppy head kick and Tonkov moves out of range easily.
Tonkov throws a head kick but Kowalkiewicz moves out of range.
Kowalkiewicz throws a counter combo.
Tonkov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tonkov slips a jab from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kowalkiewicz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tonkov misses the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kowalkiewicz cracks Tonkov with a right hand to the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kowalkiewicz.
Tonkov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
Kowalkiewicz slips a jab from Tonkov.
Tonkov misses the shot to the body.
Tonkov checks a leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz throws a jab but it's blocked by Tonkov.
Nice defenses there by Kowalkiewicz.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kowalkiewicz. That's going to slow Tonkov down.
Tonkov misses with the combination.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a jab to the body.
Kowalkiewicz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tonkov throws a head kick but Kowalkiewicz moves out of range.
Tonkov lands a head kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonkov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kowalkiewicz lands a leg kick that knocks Tonkov off balance momentarily.
Tonkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kowalkiewicz is just out of range.
Tonkov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kowalkiewicz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a hook to the body. Tonkov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sagai Tonkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Kowalkiewicz finds it's way through Tonkov's defenses.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tonkov throws a right hand that Kowalkiewicz ducks under and follows up with a left that Kowalkiewicz also avoids with ease.
Kowalkiewicz lands a jab to Tonkov's midsection.
Kowalkiewicz swinging wildly here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kowalkiewicz looks to throw the jab but Tonkov is out of range.
Tonkov is looking to counter punch.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a jab. Tonkov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tonkov misses with a straight left.
Tonkov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tonkov misses with an uppercut. Kowalkiewicz saw that one coming.
Tonkov swings widly with a right hand
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tonkov scores with a nice head shot.
Kowalkiewicz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tonkov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tonkov throws a head kick that misses.
Tonkov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kowalkiewicz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a straight right. Tonkov didn't see that one coming.
Tonkov throws a big shot that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kowalkiewicz.
Michał Kowalkiewicz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kowalkiewicz throws a nice inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michał Kowalkiewicz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kowalkiewicz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michał Kowalkiewicz!