PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Lee (ranked 411 p4p, 214 weight class) and Michał Kowalkiewicz (ranked 51 p4p, 25 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Lee
vs
Kowalkiewicz

185 cm
30
180
26 - 14 - 0

195 cm
35
188
31 - 8 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michał Kowalkiewicz!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Topper Green and Chris Dean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee lands a jab-cross combination.
Kowalkiewicz moves out of range of the strikes.
Kowalkiewicz tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
That kick from Lee tenderised Kowalkiewicz's leg. Kowalkiewicz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lee tries to score with a low kick but Kowalkiewicz moves his leg out of the way.
Lee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kowalkiewiczs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kowalkiewicz ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee thumps Kowalkiewicz with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lee.
Kowalkiewicz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Kowalkiewicz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalkiewicz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Kowalkiewicz blocks the leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Kowalkiewicz.
Lee throws the left hand but Kowalkiewicz avoids the punch easily.
Kowalkiewicz defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kowalkiewicz! But no joy.
Kowalkiewicz just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kowalkiewicz.
Lee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kowalkiewicz. Kowalkiewicz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kowalkiewicz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee feints a jab promting Kowalkiewicz to slip. Lee then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kowalkiewicz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Kowalkiewicz.
Lee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lee slips a straight right by Kowalkiewicz.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee throws a sloppy head kick
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a nice kick to the body.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Kowalkiewicz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee takes a swing at Kowalkiewicz's ribcage but misses.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Kowalkiewicz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kowalkiewicz throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Lee misses with a double jab.
Lee connects with a nice looking jab.
Lee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jimmy Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee avoids the body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz throws a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kowalkiewicz tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lee misses the jab.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Kowalkiewicz saw that one coming.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Kowalkiewicz saw that one coming.
Kowalkiewicz replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lee blocks it well.
Lee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lee moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKowalkiewicz.
Lee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kowalkiewicz avoids a kick to the body.
Lee throws a lazy uppercut
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee lands with an uppercut that bounces Kowalkiewicz off the cage and back into range.

Kowalkiewicz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kowalkiewicz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lees head.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knees to the body from Lee.
Lee lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Kowalkiewicz lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Kowalkiewicz swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kowalkiewicz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Kowalkiewicz avoids the damage to the body.
Kowalkiewicz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kowalkiewicz struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Kowalkiewicz avoids the damage to the body.
Kowalkiewicz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lee seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kowalkiewicz can turn it around.
Kowalkiewicz throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Kowalkiewicz gets through Lee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Kowalkiewicz tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Kowalkiewicz back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Lee as the two fighters clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Lee dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kowalkiewicz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kowalkiewicz blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kowalkiewicz! But no joy.
Lee lands a jab to the head.
Lee throws a push kick but Kowalkiewicz slaps the foot to one side.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kowalkiewicz avoids it.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kowalkiewicz can do to turn this around?
Kowalkiewicz lands a shot to the body.
Kowalkiewicz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
Lee tries a knee to the head but Kowalkiewicz blocks it.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch on the inside.
Michał Kowalkiewicz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kowalkiewicz tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Lee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kowalkiewicz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lee landing knees to the body.
Kowalkiewicz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kowalkiewicz lands a left hand.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Kowalkiewicz controls his hands.
Kowalkiewicz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kowalkiewicz.
A hook to the body from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lee.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kowalkiewicz can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kowalkiewicz avoids it.
Kowalkiewicz tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Kowalkiewicz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalkiewicz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kowalkiewicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
Kowalkiewicz will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lee up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kowalkiewicz.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lee is keeping busy.
Kowalkiewicz is stalling here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kowalkiewicz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Kowalkiewicz struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Lee prevents a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands a left hand.
Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lee blocks a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.

Kowalkiewicz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lee pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kowalkiewicz is out of range and Lee settles back down.
Nice body punch from Lee.
Lee is looking to slow Kowalkiewicz down with leg kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Kowalkiewicz.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kowalkiewicz.
As Lee backs off Kowalkiewicz throws a huge counter combo but Lee manages to avoid it all.
Kowalkiewicz lands a slapping body shot.
Lee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Lee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kowalkiewicz tries to counter with a clinch but Lee shakes him off and moves away.
Lee wants to slow Kowalkiewicz down by chopping away at his legs.
Jimmy Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee lands with a cross.
Kowalkiewicz closes the distance but Lee moves to the side
and Lee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kowalkiewicz moves out of range of the body kick.
Kowalkiewicz tries a quick counter leg kick but Lee is wise to it.
Nice body kick there by Lee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz staying out of range there.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body shot.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice uppercut there from Lee.
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 misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Lee keeps Kowalkiewicz at a distance using the push kick.
Lee throws a head kick but Kowalkiewicz moves out of range.
Kowalkiewicz looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Lee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kowalkiewicz moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kowalkiewicz! But no joy.
Kowalkiewicz thuds a left hand into Lee's body.
Lee throws a lazy body kick

and Kowalkiewicz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Lee throws a right hand that misses
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kowalkiewicz throws a low kick but Lee moves out of range easily.
Lee blocks a jab.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kowalkiewicz.
Lee cracks a nice hook into Kowalkiewicz's ribs.
A big left from Lee misses.
Lee tries to land a front kick but Kowalkiewicz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kowalkiewicz looks to land a body kick but Lee moved away.
Kowalkiewicz checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Kowalkiewicz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalkiewicz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kowalkiewicz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kowalkiewicz misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kowalkiewicz! But no joy.

Kowalkiewicz has Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
Kowalkiewicz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kowalkiewicz's elbow.
Kowalkiewicz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kowalkiewicz tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Kowalkiewicz back against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kowalkiewicz lands a left hand.
Kowalkiewicz throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee misses with a knee to the head.
Kowalkiewicz can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kowalkiewicz is defending well for now.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kowalkiewicz blocking some punches.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lee scores a nice knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kowalkiewicz is defending well for now.
Lee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kowalkiewicz.
Still in the clinch, Kowalkiewicz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kowalkiewicz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Kowalkiewicz controls his hands.
Lee takes a shot to the head.
Lee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a shot to the side of Lee's head.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Kowalkiewicz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kowalkiewicz struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kowalkiewicz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lee crunches a lovely knee into Kowalkiewicz's ribcage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kowalkiewicz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kowalkiewicz digs a right hand underneath Lee's ribcage. Lee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kowalkiewicz pushes Lee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lee blocking some punches.
Kowalkiewicz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Kowalkiewicz blocks an uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body shot.
Good body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
A right hook to the body lands for Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Kowalkiewicz pushes Lee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kowalkiewicz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kowalkiewicz pushes Lee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a light punch inside.

Lee is rocked!
Kowalkiewicz scores with a shot to the side of Lee's head.
Oh Lee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lee prevents a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
Lee misses with some punches.
Lee seems to have got his legs back now.
Kowalkiewicz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body punch.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body shot.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Kowalkiewicz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Kowalkiewicz struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz lands a right hand.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Kowalkiewicz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kowalkiewicz is defending well for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michał Kowalkiewicz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kowalkiewicz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29

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