PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Tannenbaum (ranked 5001 p4p, 4174 weight class) and Peter Kowalski (ranked 538 p4p, 483 weight class). Tannenbaum comes to the cage accompanied by Andrea Bocelli: O Tannenbaum. Peter Kowalski has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Tannenbaum
vs
Kowalski

193 cm
24
245
9 - 9 - 0

185 cm
23
268
4 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

HELLBENT

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Klaus Tannenbaum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tannenbaum takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kowalski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tannenbaum was well out of range. Poor timing from Kowalski.
Tannenbaum takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kowalski throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Tannenbaum to counter with a crisp jab.
Kowalski looks to throw the jab but Tannenbaum is out of range.
Kowalski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tannenbaum counters with a right hand to the body.
Kowalski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tannenbaum looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tannenbaum.
Tannenbaum drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kowalski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tannenbaum counters with a head kick.
Kowalski misses with a hook
and Tannenbaum makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski throws an overhand right that lands on Tannenbaum's shoulder, as Tannenbaum tries to avoid the shot.
Kowalski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kowalski throws a good cross that connects.
Tannenbaum misses with a wild body shot.
Tannenbaum throws a sloppy head kick and Kowalski moves out of range easily.
Peter Kowalski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kowalski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tannenbaum defends it nicely.
Tannenbaum is looking to counter punch.
Kowalski slips a straight right by Tannenbaum.
Kowalski has his takedown stuffed
and Tannenbaum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Klaus Tannenbaum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Kowalski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kowalski drives through with a takedown into Tannenbaum's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kowalski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tannenbaum working a defensive guard here.
Tannenbaum working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kowalski.
Kowalski scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kowalski postures up and lands a big shot to Tannenbaum's brow.
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!
Kowalski wants to control from the top but Tannenbaum keeps moving.
Kowalski working some strikes from top position.
Kowalski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tannenbaum is keeping the position for now.
Tannenbaum controls Kowalski momentarily but Kowalski frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kowalski is looking to work some ground and pound but Tannenbaum has wrist control.
Kowalski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tannenbaum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
My spies in New York Training Academy inform me that Kowalski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tannenbaum looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kowalski puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kowalski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tannenbaum's head.
Kowalski drops an elbow to the side of Tannenbaum's head.
Kowalski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kowalski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kowalski lands a nice short elbow.
Tannenbaum wants to control but Kowalski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kowalski working over Tannenbaum with some ground and pound. Tannenbaum looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski winds up and cracks Tannenbaum with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kowalski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kowalski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kowalski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tannenbaum is looking to control Kowalski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tannenbaum avoid being mounted?
Kowalski looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kowalski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tannenbaum wants to improve his position but Kowalski is controlling well.
Kowalski looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kowalski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tannenbaum regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kowalski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kowalski clobbers Tannenbaum with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big left from Kowalski misses.

Kowalski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tannenbaum!
Kowalski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tannenbaum keeps working.
Tannenbaum wants to control but Kowalski postures up.
Tannenbaum is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kowalski is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kowalski landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Tannenbaum is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kowalski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tannenbaum is looking for a sweep. Kowalski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tannenbaum is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kowalski scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kowalski lands strikes from half guard.
Kowalski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tannenbaum's head.
Kowalski lands with a punch from half guard.
Tannenbaum is controlling Kowalski's trapped leg to prevent Kowalski from advancing to side control.
Tannenbaum trying to hold on to Kowalski's head to control him but Kowalski postures up.
Kowalski throwing shots but Tannenbaum is blocking nicely.
Kowalski is looking to take a break and control but Tannenbaum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tannenbaum tries to roll over but Kowalski keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tannenbaum makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tannenbaum.
Kowalski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kowalski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kowalski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kowalski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kowalski postures up.
Tannenbaum looking for a sweep. Not yet Tannenbaum, not yet.
Kowalski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kowalski trying to control but Tannenbaum is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kowalski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kowalski is in close to Tannenbaum's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tannenbaum looking for a sweep. Not yet Tannenbaum, not yet.
Kowalski chips away with some ground and pound.
Kowalski wants to control from the top but Tannenbaum keeps moving.
Kowalski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kowalski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kowalski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tannenbaum is trying to keep Kowalski in close.
Tannenbaum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kowalski stays in close to Tannenbaum's body and controls the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tannenbaum looks to score with a jab to the body but Kowalski is just out of range.
Kowalski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tannenbaum defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tannenbaum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kowalski throws out the jab.
Tannenbaum throws a quick counter head kick but Kowalski was just out of range.
A punch combination from Kowalski misses.
Kowalski throws an off balance right hand
and Tannenbaum counters with a two punch combo.
Kowalski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kowalski throws a poor cross that misses
and Tannenbaum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tannenbaum scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kowalski tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tannenbaum defends well and Kowalski ends up having to push Tannenbaum into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tannenbaum swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tannenbaum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Kowalski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kowalski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tannenbaum walks into a straight right hand from Kowalski.
Tannenbaum moves away from the strike by Kowalski.
Tannenbaum was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Tannenbaum.
Tannenbaum quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kowalski darts in looking for a takedown but Tannenbaum gets double underhooks and turns Kowalski into the cage.
Kowalski misses the jab.
Tannenbaum is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A low kick lands for Tannenbaum.
Kowalski might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tannenbaum as he avoids it easily.
Tannenbaum on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kowalski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Tannenbaum scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Kowalski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Tannenbaum tries to sprawl but Kowalski drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Tannenbaum makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
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!
Kowalski connects with a jab.
Kowalski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Kowalski misses.
It looked like Tannenbaum was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kowalski.
Kowalski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tannenbaum avoids it really well and circles away.
Klaus Tannenbaum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Kowalski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kowalski closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tannenbaum quickly recovers to half guard.
Kowalski winds up and cracks Tannenbaum with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kowalski lands with a punch from half guard.
Kowalski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kowalski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kowalski connects with a nice short shot to Tannenbaum's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski winds up and cracks Tannenbaum with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kowalski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tannenbaum wants to get back to full guard.
Kowalski is just content to waste time from the top position. Tannenbaum takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Tannenbaum working a defensive guard here.
Kowalski postures up in Tannenbaum's guard and throws a big left but Tannenbaum blocks it.
Tannenbaum has momentary wrist control but Kowalski slips an elbow through the middle.
Kowalski scoring with some ground and pound.
Kowalski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kowalski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kowalski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tannenbaum works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kowalski lands a couple of digs.
Klaus Tannenbaum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peter Kowalski has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski throws a big elbow that misses.
Kowalski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tannenbaum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kowalski connects with a couple of short punches.
Kowalski throws a strike but Tannenbaum rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Kowalski managing to control the position.
Kowalski looking for a sweep. Not yet Kowalski, not yet.
Kowalski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tannenbaum has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kowalski keeping moving, preventing Tannenbaum from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Kowalski!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Peter Kowalski made sure he mentioned MKFC , along with how happy he was to win his fight.