PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcin El Testosteron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomasz Kacprzak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

El Testosteron
vs
Kacprzak

180 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

181 cm
20
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcin El Testosteron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tomasz Kacprzak!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kacprzak will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kacprzak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from El Testosteron.

Kacprzak closes the distance and pushes El Testosteron back into the cage.
Kacprzak drops to a knee looking for a takedown but El Testosteron gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kacprzak has El Testosteron pressed against the cage, preventing El Testosteron from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

El Testosteron escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
El Testosteron misses with a two punch combination.

El Testosteron gets caught napping as Kacprzak dives in and scores a takedown. El Testosteron manages to retain guard.
El Testosteron wants to get back to his feet but Kacprzak passes into half guard.
Kacprzak trying to control the action but El Testosteron is working from the bottom.
Kacprzak is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
El Testosteron is looking to improve his position.
Kacprzak not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kacprzak content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

El Testosteron looking for submissions off his back.
El Testosteron pushes Kacprzak off looking to stand but Kacprzak dives back in and keeps control.

Kacprzak is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kacprzak lands strikes from half guard.
Still in half guard, Kacprzak seems content to control.
Kacprzak sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. El Testosteron defending well though.
El Testosteron is refusing to be controlled, as Kacprzak sits in half guard.
El Testosteron knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kacprzak on the ground.
Kacprzak missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kacprzak sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. El Testosteron defending well though.
Kacprzak thows a huge punch but El Testosteron dodges it nicely.
Kacprzak takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kacprzak throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kacprzak is keen to just control but El Testosteron is a slippery customer.
El Testosteron blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kacprzak.
El Testosteron wants to get back to his feet.

Kacprzak is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, El Testosteron has managed to free his arm - good work.
This has been an exciting period of action!

El Testosteron looking for submissions off his back.
El Testosteron is breathing heavily.
Kacprzak throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kacprzak lands strikes from half guard.
Kacprzak is trying to control. El Testosteron wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Kacprzak is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
El Testosteron has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kacprzak is working away from the top position though.
Kacprzak sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. El Testosteron defending well though.
Kacprzak lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kacprzak is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kacprzak with the ground and pound from mount.

Kacprzak is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but El Testosteron is surviving well by controlling Kacprzak's body position as best he can.
Kacprzak trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kacprzak pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kacprzak is landing with some decent strikes but El Testosteron is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to 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!

Kacprzak is going oldschool here, as he tries to force El Testosteron to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so El Testosteron shrugs it off.
Kacprzak wants to control the pace but El Testosteron is squirming around nicely.
Kacprzak with the ground and pound from mount.
El Testosteron wants to get back to his feet.
BOOM! Kacprzak connects with a massive shot to the dome!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kacprzak avoids the attempt from El Testosteron to control.
Kacprzak with the ground and pound from mount.
Kacprzak can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as El Testosteron is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomasz Kacprzak dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kacprzak clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, El Testosteron creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
El Testosteron misses with a short punch on the inside.

Kacprzak jumps guard and drags El Testosteron to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kacprzak has El Testosteron pulled in close to control his posture.

Kacprzak wriggles free and stands up.
El Testosteron rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kacprzak moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
El Testosteron shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kacprzak as he avoids it easily.
Kacprzak fails in his attempt to clinch.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kacprzak.
Kacprzak looks up at the clock and then as El Testosteron takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kacprzak smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kacprzak has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kacprzak tries for a kimura but El Testosteron is defending well.
Kacprzak working the ground and pound.
Kacprzak trying to control the position but El Testosteron is working away.
El Testosteron is pushing Kacprzak's head away, looking to escape. Kacprzak manages to hold on to the position though.

Kacprzak stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Kacprzak has El Testosteron up against the cage in a clinch.
El Testosteron is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kacprzak to keep the fight standing.

Kacprzak tightens his grip and picks El Testosteron up, before dumping him to the ground. El Testosteron manages to land in guard.
Kacprzak wants to control from the top but El Testosteron keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kacprzak throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kacprzak's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kacprzak stands and throws El Testosteron's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kacprzak trying to control the action but El Testosteron is working from the bottom.
Kacprzak controlling the position from side mount.
Kacprzak lands a few punches from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Kacprzak's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kacprzak landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kacprzak scoring with punches and elbows.
El Testosteron is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kacprzak connects with a decent elbow.
Tomasz Kacprzak has got the better of the ground game so far.
El Testosteron looking for a sweep but Kacprzak has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Kacprzak wants to control the pace but El Testosteron is squirming around nicely.
Kacprzak putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Kacprzak working for a guillotine from mount but El Testosteron is in no mood to give up.
Kacprzak dominating with strikes here.
El Testosteron is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Kacprzak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kacprzak pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee warns El Testosteron that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kacprzak trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kacprzak has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of El Testosteron's face.
Kacprzak avoids the attempt from El Testosteron to control.
Kacprzak prevents El Testosteron from getting the reversal.
Kacprzak working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kacprzak landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kacprzak lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kacprzak cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kacprzak landing punches.
Kacprzak looking to finish El Testosteron with some ground and pound. This is bad for El Testosteron!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kacprzak cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomasz Kacprzak 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! This is the final round!

Kacprzak moves into range and clinches up with El Testosteron.
El Testosteron is trying to push Kacprzak away but Kacprzak has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
El Testosteron is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
El Testosteron looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kacprzak looking for a takedown.
El Testosteron working hard to break the clinch.
El Testosteron lands an uppercut.

Kacprzak gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, El Testosteron regains guard.

El Testosteron has an active guard here but Kacprzak has managed to pass into half guard.
Kacprzak seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Kacprzak seems to be looking for submissions.
Kacprzak keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
El Testosteron is trying to stand.
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!
Kacprzak working the head and body with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
El Testosteron is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kacprzak scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kacprzak looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kacprzak throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kacprzak working over El Testosteron with some ground and pound. El Testosteron looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
El Testosteron is trying to maintain the position but Kacprzak is very close to passing his half guard.
El Testosteron is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Kacprzak is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kacprzak winds up and cracks El Testosteron with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
El Testosteron is staying active underneath Kacprzak, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kacprzak slows the pace down in half guard.
Kacprzak wants to free his trapped foot but El Testosteron is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kacprzak throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Kacprzak is trying for a kimura here. El Testosteron looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Kacprzak wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tomasz Kacprzak!