PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tomasz Ziemowit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Wilkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tomasz Ziemowit has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ziemowit
vs
Wilkinson

179 cm
20
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

177 cm
18
174 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tomasz Ziemowit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Barry Wilkinson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ziemowit feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ziemowit works over Wilkinson with some ground and pound from guard.
Ziemowit trying to control but Wilkinson is working from the bottom.

Wilkinson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ziemowit sitting in guard here, content to control.

Wilkinson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ziemowit trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Wilkinson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ziemowit defends well.

Wilkinson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ziemowit defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkinson wants to sweep but no luck.
Ziemowit trying to control but Wilkinson is working from the bottom.
Wilkinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ziemowit is one step ahead there.
Wilkinson keeping moving, preventing Ziemowit from controlling successfully.
Ziemowit loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ziemowit trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Tomasz Ziemowit has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Wilkinson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Wilkinson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ziemowit is just riding it out for now. Wilkinson eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wilkinson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ziemowit defends it well.
Wilkinson looks winded!
Ziemowit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wilkinson is working away from the top position though.

Wilkinson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ziemowit trying to control but Wilkinson postures up.
Wilkinson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Ziemowit reverses the position - he's now on top in Wilkinson's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wilkinson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Ziemowit got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wilkinson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ziemowit has managed to get both his arms back between Wilkinson's legs - danger averted.
Wilkinson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ziemowit's guard.
Ziemowit wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wilkinson stops Ziemowit from standing up.
Ziemowit is trying to keep Wilkinson in close.
Ziemowit striking off his back but it's not causing Wilkinson any problems.
Wilkinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ziemowit is trying to keep Wilkinson in close.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tomasz Ziemowit wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Wilkinson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ziemowit to the ground. Wilkinson is now in Ziemowit's guard.

Wilkinson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ziemowit manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wilkinson has Ziemowit in his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Wilkinson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ziemowit trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ziemowit wants to stand but Wilkinson is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Barry Wilkinson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ziemowit dives in and scores a takedown into Wilkinson's guard.
Ziemowit stopping the sweep attempt from Wilkinson.
Ziemowit trying to control but Wilkinson is working from the bottom.

Wilkinson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ziemowit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Wilkinson has his foot on Ziemowit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ziemowit works his way back into a safe position though.
Wilkinson is breathing heavily.
Ziemowit won't allow Wilkinson to sweep him here.
Barry Wilkinson has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wilkinson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ziemowit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ziemowit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ziemowit is looking to stand up but Wilkinson won't let him.
Ziemowit is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Wilkinson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ziemowit defends well.

Wilkinson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ziemowit trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ziemowit accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziemowit wants to stand but Wilkinson is controlling his posture from full guard.

Wilkinson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ziemowit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ziemowit wants to control from the top but Wilkinson keeps moving.
Wilkinson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ziemowit controls the pace.
Ziemowit wants to control from the top but Wilkinson keeps moving.

Tomasz Ziemowit has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Wilkinson shoots in for a takedown but Ziemowit shows good takedown defense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ziemowit scores with a takedown into Wilkinson's guard.
Wilkinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ziemowit is one step ahead there.
Ziemowit trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilkinson 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.

Wilkinson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ziemowit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wilkinson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ziemowit defends well.
Ziemowit controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ziemowit trying to control but Wilkinson is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Wilkinson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wilkinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilkinson, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomasz Ziemowit dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Ziemowit drives through and clinches with Wilkinson against the cage.
Ziemowit is trying to push Wilkinson away but Wilkinson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Ziemowit has Wilkinson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ziemowit pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Wilkinson tumbling to the mat - Ziemowit dives into Wilkinson's guard.

Wilkinson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ziemowit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Ziemowit is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ziemowit has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ziemowit wants to stand but Wilkinson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Wilkinson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziemowit trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilkinson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Wilkinson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ziemowit's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wilkinson can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ziemowit trying to control but Wilkinson is working from the bottom.

We're going to have a standup here because Tomasz Ziemowit wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Wilkinson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ziemowit circles away.
Wilkinson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ziemowit sprawls well. Ziemowit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wilkinson gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziemowit scores with a three punch combo!

Ziemowit manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wilkinson on his heels. He'll look to pass Wilkinson's guard now, I'm sure.
Wilkinson has a closed guard, preventing Ziemowit from standing up.
Ziemowit trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ziemowit has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wilkinson is proving hard to escape from.

Wilkinson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ziemowit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Wilkinson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ziemowit defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wilkinson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Wilkinson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ziemowit defends it easily.

Wilkinson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wilkinson keeping moving, preventing Ziemowit from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wilkinson working for a triangle but Ziemowit defends it easily.
Wilkinson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ziemowit controls the pace.

Wilkinson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ziemowit with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ziemowit throwing strikes from guard but Wilkinson blocks nicely.
Ziemowit postures up in Wilkinson's guard and throws a big left but Wilkinson blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tomasz Ziemowit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ziemowit has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:28

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