PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Kwiatkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lans Gregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Kwiatkowski
vs
Gregor

185 cm
27
205 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

196 cm
25
220 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adam Kwiatkowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lans Gregor!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kwiatkowski misses with a wild combination.
Gregor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kwiatkowski.
Gregor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kwiatkowski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A punch combination from Kwiatkowski misses.
Kwiatkowski shoots in for a takedown but Gregor shows good takedown defense.
Kwiatkowski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gregor counters with a left and a right that stings Kwiatkowski.
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!
Kwiatkowski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gregor as he avoids it easily.
Kwiatkowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kwiatkowski looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kwiatkowski would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Kwiatkowski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kwiatkowski passes Gregor's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Kwiatkowski seems to be working for a kimura but Gregor defends the submission attempt.
Gregor is looking to escape.

Kwiatkowski is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Gregor is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adam Kwiatkowski!
In his post fight interview, Adam Kwiatkowski started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.