PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Costanza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Falcon Falconowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Costanza comes into the arena with Jacco- När mörkret faller blaring out of the sound system. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Costanza
vs
Falconowski

197 cm
25
275 lbs
17 - 16 - 0

193 cm
30
260 lbs
19 - 15 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

KAISER

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 17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, George Costanza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Falcon Falconowski!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falconowski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Falconowski scores with the left hand. Costanza knows he should have avoided that one.
Costanza with a lazy takedown attempt
and Falconowski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Costanza thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Costanza shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Falconowski's guard.
Costanza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Costanza drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Falconowski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Costanza has Falconowski in his guard.
Falconowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Costanza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Costanza being controlled here, momentarily.
Falconowski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Costanza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Falconowski is one step ahead there.
Costanza is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Costanza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Falconowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Falconowski landing some decent shots from guard.
Costanza looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Falconowski puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Costanza makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Costanza.

Costanza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Falconowski is aware though and is defending well.
Falconowski cracks Costanza with a solid left hand.
Falconowski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Costanza looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Falconowski passes into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costanza tries to escape but Falconowski is in control.
Costanza is trying to improve his position.
Falconowski trying to control the position but Costanza is working away.
Falconowski is staying tight to Costanza's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falconowski wants to stand but Costanza is controlling his arm.
Costanza is looking to reverse the position.
Falconowski lands a decent elbow from side control.
Costanza sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Costanza on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Falconowski there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costanza wants to improve his position but Falconowski is controlling well.
Falconowski is taking a breather. Costanza says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Falconowski has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Costanza is in all sorts of trouble here.
Falconowski controlling the position easily from mount.
Costanza is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falconowski pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Costanza is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falconowski landing strikes from the mount and Costanza is in trouble!
Costanza throwing hammer fists to the chest of Falconowski. What's that going to do exactly?
Falconowski punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Costanza is trying desperately to improve position.
Falconowski controlling the position easily from mount.
Falconowski lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Costanza hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Falcon Falconowski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Falconowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Falconowski throws a low kick but Costanza moves out of range easily.
Falconowski misses with a hook. Costanza ducked under it nicely.
Costanza fails with the takedown.
Falconowski misses with an uppercut.
George Costanza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Costanza closes the distance but Falconowski moves to the side
and Falconowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Falconowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Costanza is just out of range.
Falconowski tries to land a front kick but Costanza steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Falconowski lands a jab to Costanza's midsection.
Costanza tries to clinch but Falconowski moves out of range.

Costanza has closed the distance and engaged Falconowski in a clinch.
Falconowski is pressed up against the cage. Costanza has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Falconowski down to the mat. Falconowski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Costanza moves in looking to clinch but Falconowski pushes him off.
Falconowski thows a body shot but no joy.
Falconowski throws a looping overhand right but Costanza ducks down to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Costanza.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Costanza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costanza throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Falconowski's waist but Falconowski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Costanza off to one side.
Falconowski thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costanza tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Falconowski swivels and escapes.
Falconowski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Costanza is out of range.
Falconowski misses the jab.
Falconowski looks to land a right hand but Costanza moved out of range.
Falconowski tries to score with a low kick but Costanza moves his leg out of the way.
Costanza takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Falconowski connects with a right hand. Costanza shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falconowski shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Costanza eats them both and turns towards Falconowski to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Costanza fails with the takedown
and Falconowski counters with a straight right hand.
Falconowski tries to bum rush Costanza with a series of wild strikes but Costanza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costanza with a lazy takedown attempt
and Falconowski counters with a series of strikes. Costanza will be more careful next time no doubt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Costanza.
Falconowski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Falconowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Costanza.
Falcon Falconowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falconowski lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Falconowski misses.
Falconowski misses with a hook

and Costanza counters by moving into the clinch.
Falconowski lands a hook that snaps the head of Costanza backwards.
Falconowski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costanza is looking for a takedown.
Falconowski gets through Costanza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Costanza is trying to maintain a safe position but Falconowski gets an underhook and turns Costanza into the cage.
Costanza tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Falconowski gets underhooks to prevent Costanza's takedown attempt.
Costanza is working for takedown but Falconowski is calmly controlling the position for now.

Falconowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Falconowski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Costanza's hands.
Costanza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Falconowski.
Falconowski throws a solid leg kick but Costanza takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Falconowski.
A jab from Falconowski misses.
Falcon Falconowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Falconowski misses with a leg kick.

Falconowski lands a big uppercut and Costanza crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Costanza looks OK. Falconowski waves Costanza back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Falcon Falconowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Costanza is looking to clinch but Falconowski is avoiding it.
Costanza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Falconowski pinned against the cage. Falconowski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Falconowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Costanza rushes Falconowski and presses him up against the cage.

Costanza gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Costanza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Falconowski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Costanza.
Falconowski manages to get to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Costanza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Costanza won't allow Falconowski to sweep him here.
Costanza throws an elbow that misses. Falconowski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Costanza's guard. Nice move by Falconowski!
Falconowski slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Costanza looking for a guillotine here but Falconowski defends easily.
Falconowski working some strikes from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Costanza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Falconowski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Costanza looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Falconowski puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Falcon Falconowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Falconowski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Falconowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Costanza keeps working.

Falconowski moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Costanza.
Costanza is not content to let Falconowski control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costanza looking for a sweep but Falconowski has passed into full mount! Oh no!
BOOM! Falconowski connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Falconowski landing strikes from the mount.
Falconowski lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Costanza can't escape the position.
Falconowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Costanza is looking to escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Costanza really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Falconowski controlling from the full mount.
Falcon Falconowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falconowski blocks Costanza's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Falconowski controlling from the full mount.
George Costanza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Falconowski fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

And that's the end of the fight!
Falcon Falconowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Falconowski winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Falcon Falconowski!
A relieved looking Falcon Falconowski thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.