PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Rockefeller (ranked 644 p4p, 2118 weight class) and Peter Kowalski (ranked 31 p4p, 96 weight class). Rockefeller 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Trooper- Iron Maiden. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Rockefeller
vs
Kowalski

190 cm
26
273
15 - 8 - 0

185 cm
25
268
8 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Conquer
PWNAGE™

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richard Rockefeller !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalski looks for a takedown but Rockefeller sprawls well.
A nice leg kick from Rockefeller , right into the meat of the thigh.
Rockefeller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rockefeller wants it to stay on the feet.
Rockefeller staying out of range there.

Kowalski closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rockefeller quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kowalski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Rockefeller pushes Kowalski off and gets back to his feet.
Kowalski connects with a looping right hand.

It looks like Richard Rockefeller has been cut.

Kowalski closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rockefeller 's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalski trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockefeller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kowalski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kowalski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kowalski won't allow Rockefeller to get back to his feet.
Kowalski trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockefeller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kowalski cracks Rockefeller with a solid left hand.

Rockefeller uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kowalski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rockefeller on the side of the head.
Rockefeller scoring well with a low kick there.
Rockefeller connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rockefeller wants it to stay on the feet.
Richard Rockefeller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Kowalski.
Kowalski slips a straight right by Rockefeller .
Kowalski moves out of range as Rockefeller strikes.
Kowalski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rockefeller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kowalski manages to avoid it.
Kowalski avoids the head kick by Rockefeller .
Kowalski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Kowalski bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowalski in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Rockefeller is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Rockefeller bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Richard Rockefeller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockefeller lands a really nice looking cross but Kowalski seems unphased.
Kowalski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rockefeller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kowalski scrambles back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kowalski. Kowalski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rockefeller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rockefeller .
Kowalski shoots in looking for a takedown. Rockefeller tries to sprawl out of it but Kowalski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rockefeller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kowalski moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Rockefeller misses the target.
Richard Rockefeller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Rockefeller misses.
Kowalski misses with a takedown
and Rockefeller counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rockefeller defends it nicely.
Rockefeller is looking to counter punch.
Rockefeller throws a shot from downtown. Kowalski moves away and avoids it.
Rockefeller scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kowalski moves out of range of the strikes.
Rockefeller on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rockefeller misses with a left hand

and Kowalski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rockefeller 's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalski lands a couple of digs.

Rockefeller pushes Kowalski off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kowalski looks to score with a jab to the body but Rockefeller is just out of range.
Rockefeller slips a jab and a cross from Kowalski.

Kowalski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rockefeller !

Rockefeller sneaks out the side door and pushes Kowalski away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Rockefeller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Richard Rockefeller 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Rockefeller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kowalski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rockefeller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kowalski throws out the jab.
A jab from Rockefeller misses.
It seemed like Kowalski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rockefeller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rockefeller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kowalski on the side of the head.
Rockefeller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kowalski with the counter takedown but Rockefeller avoids it easily.
Rockefeller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kowalski can do to turn this around?
Rockefeller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kowalski.
Rockefeller looks to throw the jab but Kowalski is out of range.
Rockefeller looks to score with a jab to the body but Kowalski is just out of range.
Kowalski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski misses the shot to the body.
Kowalski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kowalski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rockefeller defends it well.
Kowalski looks to land a left hand but Rockefeller moved out of range nicely.
Kowalski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rockefeller takes one on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski fails with a takedown attempt.
Rockefeller misses with a wild combination.
Kowalski throws the left hand but Rockefeller avoids the punch easily.

Kowalski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rockefeller is trying to stand up here but Kowalski is controlling him well.
Kowalski working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Rockefeller manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kowalski keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Rockefeller lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Kowalski breaks the clinch.
Kowalski moves out of range of the strikes.
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!
Rockefeller takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Richard Rockefeller is winning the standup battle so far.
Kowalski misses with a looping left.
Kowalski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kowalski misses with a takedown
letting Rockefeller counter with a right hand.
Kowalski throws a right and a left that Rockefeller avoids nicely.
Kowalski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rockefeller circles away quickly and effectively.
Rockefeller dips to his left and cracks Kowalski with an uppercut!
Rockefeller throws a big shot that misses.
Kowalski tries for a takedown but Rockefeller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Richard Rockefeller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Kowalski.
Kowalski slips a jab from Rockefeller .
Kowalski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rockefeller throws out the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rockefeller as he jumps to the side.
Rockefeller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rockefeller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kowalski with the counter takedown but Rockefeller avoids it easily.
Rockefeller lands with a cross.
Kowalski moves out of range as Rockefeller strikes.
Rockefeller scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kowalski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rockefeller lands a nice shot that snaps Kowalski's head back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Kowalski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rockefeller throws a big shot that misses.
Kowalski catches Rockefeller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kowalski misses with a takedown attempt
and Rockefeller counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowalski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rockefeller .
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kowalski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rockefeller .
Kowalski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Rockefeller counter with a right hand.
Rockefeller throws a hook but Kowalski avoids it easily.
Kowalski avoids the body shot from Rockefeller .
Rockefeller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That kick from Rockefeller tenderised Kowalski's leg. Kowalski is trying to keep his angry face on.
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.
Kowalski throws a shot from downtown. Rockefeller moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Rockefeller dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Richard Rockefeller 's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Rockefeller stuffs the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kowalski.
The fighters circling - Rockefeller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kowalski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rockefeller misses with a lunging right hand

and Kowalski counters with a single leg into guard. Rockefeller didn't expect that.
Kowalski distracts Rockefeller with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rockefeller wants to stand up but Kowalski is controlling him.
Kowalski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockefeller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kowalski chips away with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kowalski won't allow Rockefeller to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski connects with a couple of short punches.
Kowalski landing with the ground and pound.
Kowalski trying to control but Rockefeller is working from the bottom.
Rockefeller wants to stand and escape but Kowalski is having none of it.
Rockefeller wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kowalski manages to pass to side control.
Rockefeller is looking to get back to full guard here but Kowalski has managed to pass to side control instead.
Kowalski lands a nice forearm strike.
Kowalski has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Rockefeller !
Kowalski avoids the attempt from Rockefeller to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski landing punches.
Kowalski lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rockefeller hang on?
Rockefeller is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Kowalski cracks Rockefeller with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

Rockefeller is rocked!
Kowalski postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Rockefeller badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Kowalski around the waist but Kowalski pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Kowalski is the winner by TKO! Kowalski jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Kowalski!
Peter Kowalski is the new super heavyweight champion!
Peter Kowalski gave a mention to MKFC in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).