PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Covid Gonna Get (ranked 5305 p4p, 6016 weight class) and Daniel Pawlikowski (ranked 556 p4p, 602 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gonna Get
vs
Pawlikowski

190 cm
25
213
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
210
7 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Covid Gonna Get!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Pawlikowski!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pawlikowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gonna Get swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gonna Get.

Gonna Get closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pawlikowski is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gonna Get has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Gonna Get goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pawlikowski has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gonna Get but great work by Pawlikowski.
Pawlikowski creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pawlikowski working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Pawlikowski in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Pawlikowski landing a few strikes.

It looks like Covid Gonna Get has been cut.
Gonna Get is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Pawlikowski throws an elbow but Gonna Get slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gonna Get is trying to improve his position.
Gonna Get is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pawlikowski tries to advance to mount but can't.
Pawlikowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gonna Get keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonna Get can't do much from the bottom here.
Gonna Get gets back to half guard.
Gonna Get trying to hold on to Pawlikowski's head to control him but Pawlikowski postures up.
Pawlikowski prevents Gonna Get from standing back up.
Gonna Get is trying to get back to full guard.
Gonna Get gets back to full guard.
Pawlikowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gonna Get looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pawlikowski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gonna Get looking to control.
Pawlikowski throwing strikes but missing.
Gonna Get is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gonna Get is on top in guard.

Gonna Get is fighting to break Pawlikowski's control of his arms but Pawlikowski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pawlikowski is looking to stand up but Gonna Get isn't so interested in that idea.
Gonna Get trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gonna Get trying to control the position from guard on top but Pawlikowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pawlikowski is controlling Gonna Get's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonna Get wants to control from the top but Pawlikowski keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pawlikowski keeping full guard, as Gonna Get tries to pass.
Gonna Get wants to control from the top but Pawlikowski keeps moving.
Gonna Get pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pawlikowski is keeping the position for now.
Gonna Get wants to control from the top but Pawlikowski keeps moving.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pawlikowski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pawlikowski wants it to stay on the feet.
Gonna Get with a poor takedown
and Pawlikowski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gonna Get thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Covid Gonna Get. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Gonna Get fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pawlikowski to the ground. Gonna Get is now in Pawlikowski's guard.
Gonna Get trying to control but Pawlikowski is working from the bottom.
Pawlikowski trying to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pawlikowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gonna Get manages to get himself to full guard.

Pawlikowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Gonna Get is retaining full guard.
Gonna Get is trying to control the position but Pawlikowski postures up.

Gonna Get has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pawlikowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pawlikowski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pawlikowski wanted to stand there but Gonna Get had control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Pawlikowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Covid Gonna Get's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Pawlikowski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gonna Get manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pawlikowski slaps away a takedown attempt from Gonna Get, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pawlikowski stuffs the takedown.
Pawlikowski wants to counter the offense by Gonna Get and move into the clinch position.
Gonna Get looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Despite the aggression on Pawlikowski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Covid Gonna Get. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pawlikowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Gonna Get circles away.
Pawlikowski is looking to clinch but Gonna Get is avoiding it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gonna Get.
Gonna Get will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pawlikowski steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gonna Get.
Pawlikowski misses with a two punch combination.

Gonna Get scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonna Get is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pawlikowski!
Gonna Get is stalling here but it's allowed Pawlikowski to get half guard.
Pawlikowski manages to get to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonna Get trying to control the position from guard on top but Pawlikowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawlikowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gonna Get slips nicely into half guard.
Pawlikowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gonna Get is working away from the top position though.
Pawlikowski tries to get to full guard but Gonna Get has control of the leg.
Gonna Get passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gonna Get controlling the position easily from mount.

Gonna Get wants to finish this one by submission but Pawlikowski is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gonna Get.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pawlikowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pawlikowski is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Gonna Get wants to control the pace but Pawlikowski is squirming around nicely.

Gonna Get working for a guillotine from mount but Pawlikowski is in no mood to give up.
Gonna Get wants to control the pace but Pawlikowski is squirming around nicely.
Pawlikowski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Pawlikowski really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Pawlikowski wants to hold on but Gonna Get pushes him away.
Gonna Get trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gonna Get content just to control the position here.
Gonna Get wants to control the pace but Pawlikowski is squirming around nicely.
Pawlikowski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Covid Gonna Get overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gonna Get trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gonna Get controlling his opponent.
Pawlikowski has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Gonna Get's lack of action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pawlikowski punching from the bottom.
Pawlikowski is trying to control but can't.
Gonna Get is pressing down on Pawlikowski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pawlikowski is holding on for now.
Pawlikowski tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Gonna Get takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gonna Get is looking to take a break and control but Pawlikowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonna Get wants to pass the guard but Pawlikowski is defending well.

Gonna Get is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Pawlikowski as he works his way to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Covid Gonna Get dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Covid Gonna Get's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Gonna Get looks for a takedown but Pawlikowski sprawls well.
Gonna Get shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pawlikowski as he avoids it easily.

Gonna Get feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Pawlikowski wants to stand but Gonna Get is controlling the position.
Gonna Get slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Gonna Get working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pawlikowski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gonna Get wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gonna Get tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gonna Get has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pawlikowski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gonna Get wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Gonna Get stalls from top position.

Gonna Get tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gonna Get has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pawlikowski is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gonna Get is controlling him well.
Pawlikowski manages to get back to half guard.
Gonna Get is looking to take a break and control but Pawlikowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two 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.
Pawlikowski trying to hold on to Gonna Get's head to control him but Gonna Get postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pawlikowski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Pawlikowski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pawlikowski keeping moving, preventing Gonna Get from controlling successfully.
Gonna Get prevents Pawlikowski from getting back to his feet.
Pawlikowski looking to control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gonna Get will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Covid Gonna Get. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonna Get tries for a takedown but Pawlikowski circles away easily
and Pawlikowski counters with a three punch combo that has Gonna Get backing up. Gonna Get nods at Pawlikowski to acknowledge the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawlikowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonna Get manages to avoid it.

Gonna Get feints and as Pawlikowski raises his hands in defense, Gonna Get changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Pawlikowski pushes Gonna Get off and gets back to his feet.
Pawlikowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gonna Get paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Gonna Get looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gonna Get wants to control from the top but Pawlikowski keeps moving.
Gonna Get looking to sit in guard and control but Pawlikowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pawlikowski connects with a couple of short punches.

Gonna Get throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pawlikowski postures up and lands a big shot to Gonna Get's brow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pawlikowski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gonna Get trying to keep a closed guard but Pawlikowski is proving a slippery customer.
Gonna Get has momentary wrist control but Pawlikowski slips an elbow through the middle.

Gonna Get is rocked!
Pawlikowski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Oh Gonna Get is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pawlikowski passes into half guard.
Pawlikowski lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Gonna Get! More strikes land and this one is all over! Pawlikowski jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Pawlikowski!
Covid Gonna Get was interviewed post fight and said 'Don't worry, I still got you.'.