PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom McGettigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marek Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McGettigan
vs
Kowalski

190 cm
21
253 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

183 cm
20
230 lbs
2 - 1 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tom McGettigan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Marek Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGettigan throws an overhand right that lands on Kowalski's shoulder, as Kowalski tries to avoid the shot.

McGettigan drops Kowalski with a big left hand and mounts him. Kowalski is in big trouble!

It looks like Marek Kowalski has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McGettigan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McGettigan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kowalski wants to control but McGettigan is having none of it.
McGettigan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kowalski is looking to escape.
McGettigan punching from mount but Kowalski doing a good job of avoiding damage.
McGettigan wants to control the pace but Kowalski is squirming around nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGettigan punching from mount but Kowalski doing a good job of avoiding damage.
McGettigan trying to control but Kowalski is having none of it.
Kowalski tries to hold on but McGettigan postures up.
Kowalski can't escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGettigan tries to control but Kowalski wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kowalski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McGettigan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kowalski wants to hold on but McGettigan pushes him away.

McGettigan goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kowalski turns into him and now he's in McGettigan's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGettigan wants to improve his position but instead Kowalski has moved into half guard.
Kowalski blocks the strikes from McGettigan.
McGettigan tries to roll over but Kowalski keeps him under control.
McGettigan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kowalski is working away from the top position though.
McGettigan is trying to escape back to his feet but Kowalski uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Kowalski throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and McGettigan works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McGettigan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McGettigan is trying to stand.
Kowalski passes to full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGettigan tries to reverse the position but Kowalski maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom McGettigan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marek Kowalski's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kowalski shoots in and gets a takedown into McGettigan's guard.
Kowalski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McGettigan wants to stand up but Kowalski is controlling him.
McGettigan keeping moving, preventing Kowalski from controlling successfully.
McGettigan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kowalski trying to control but McGettigan is working from the bottom.
McGettigan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kowalski lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGettigan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kowalski is controlling him.
Kowalski postures up in McGettigan's guard and throws a big left but McGettigan blocks it.
Kowalski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGettigan 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.
Kowalski throws a big elbow that misses.
McGettigan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kowalski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McGettigan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGettigan wants to stand and escape but Kowalski is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McGettigan is looking to stand back up but Kowalski counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by McGettigan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kowalski lands with a punch from half guard.
McGettigan is trying to stand.
Kowalski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kowalski is trying to control. McGettigan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalski looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McGettigan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kowalski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kowalski not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kowalski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGettigan pushes Kowalski off but Kowalski dives into side control.
Kowalski landing a few strikes.
McGettigan takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
McGettigan takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
McGettigan tries to bench press Kowalski off him but Kowalski keeps the position.
Kowalski scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at McGettigan to see if he's OK.
McGettigan is trying to control Kowalski's posture but Kowalski avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kowalski is chipping away with strikes.
Kowalski working the head and body with strikes.
McGettigan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kowalski has just dragged him back down to the mat.
McGettigan tries to buck Kowalski off but Kowalski is having none of it.
Kowalski is putting a hurting on McGettigan here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kowalski working the body and head with strikes.
Kowalski scores with punches from side control.
Kowalski taking a breather here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kowalski tries to move into full mount but can't pass McGettigan's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marek Kowalski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marek Kowalski's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kowalski shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McGettigan's guard.
Kowalski postures up in McGettigan's guard and throws a big left but McGettigan blocks it.
McGettigan keeping full guard, as Kowalski tries to pass.
Kowalski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGettigan is looking to stand back up but Kowalski counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by McGettigan.
McGettigan trying to control from the bottom.
McGettigan wants to get back to his feet.
Kowalski drops an elbow to the side of McGettigan's head.
McGettigan is trying to escape back to his feet but Kowalski uses the scramble to pass into side control.
McGettigan takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kowalski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kowalski looks up at the clock and then as McGettigan takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kowalski smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

McGettigan is rocked!
Kowalski landing a few strikes.
Oh McGettigan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kowalski cracks McGettigan with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Kowalski immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! McGettigan is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Kowalski!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marek Kowalski!