PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jakub Kochanowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khalifa Khalifa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kochanowski's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Midgard. Khalifa has chosen Habibi Ya Nour El Ain as his entrance music. Khalifa Khalifa is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Kochanowski
vs
Khalifa

193 cm
41
200 lbs
24 - 34 - 2

190 cm
36
198 lbs
18 - 17 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 24 - 34 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Jakub Kochanowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Khalifa Khalifa!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Ben Watson and Darius Henderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khalifa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kochanowski defends well and Khalifa ends up having to push Kochanowski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kochanowski throws a big counter combination but Khalifa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kochanowski throws a right hand that Khalifa ducks under and follows up with a left that Khalifa also avoids with ease.
Khalifa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kochanowski counters with a low kick, right behind Khalifa 's knee.
Khalifa throws a series of punches but Kochanowski moves out of range.
Kochanowski is looking to counter the offense by Khalifa and move into the clinch.
Kochanowski throws a push kick but Khalifa slaps the foot to one side.
Kochanowski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kochanowski fakes the leg kick and cracks Khalifa in the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Khalifa has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kochanowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Khalifa.
Khalifa slips a straight right by Kochanowski.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalifa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kochanowski avoids it really well and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Kochanowski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Khalifa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kochanowski circles away.
Kochanowski throws a quick counter head kick but Khalifa was just out of range.
Jakub Kochanowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalifa Khalifa.
Khalifa drops his hands momentarily and Kochanowski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kochanowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Khalifa is just out of range.
A nice combination there by Kochanowski.
Kochanowski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Khalifa's calf.
Khalifa slips under a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski throws a leg kick

and Khalifa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kochanowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Khalifa is working away from the top position though.
Khalifa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kochanowski trying to control from the bottom.
Khalifa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kochanowski defending well though.
Khalifa is pressing down on Kochanowski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kochanowski is holding on for now.
Kochanowski tries to roll over but Khalifa keeps him under control.
Khalifa working the head and body with strikes.

Kochanowski actively working from the bottom here.
Kochanowski tries to get to full guard but Khalifa has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Khalifa scores with a couple of nice shots.
Khalifa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Khalifa lands strikes from half guard.
Kochanowski gets full guard.

Kochanowski is looking for a triangle here but Khalifa uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Khalifa grinds an elbow into Kochanowski's temple.
Kochanowski is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Khalifa off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khalifa trying to control the hands but Kochanowski won't let him.
I really don't envy Khalifa right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Khalifa showing good submission defense here.
Khalifa is trying to break free.
Kochanowski throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.

Kochanowski is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Khalifa trying to get back to his feet but Kochanowski is in full control for now.

Kochanowski is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
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!
Kochanowski struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jakub Kochanowski dominated that round.
That's time! Kochanowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Donk. Kochanowski catches Khalifa right on the button with a cross.
Some wild striking there from Khalifa.
As Khalifa looks to move away, Kochanowski throws a big counter combo bu Khalifa just gets out of the way.
Kochanowski works the jab nicely.
Jakub Kochanowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Khalifa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kochanowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Khalifa tries for a takedown but Kochanowski circles away easily
and Kochanowski counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kochanowski lands a leg kick that knocks Khalifa off balance momentarily.
Kochanowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalifa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kochanowski defends it nicely.
Kochanowski swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jakub Kochanowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalifa Khalifa.
Kochanowski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Khalifa's hands.
Khalifa tries for a takedown but Kochanowski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Khalifa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kochanowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khalifa can do to turn this around?
Khalifa closes the distance and clinches up with Kochanowski, looking for a takedown. Khalifa pushes Kochanowski against the cage but Kochanowski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Khalifa Khalifa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski scores with a hook.
Khalifa misses with a takedown attempt
and Kochanowski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kochanowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Khalifa shoots in and drives through. Kochanowski sprawls well.
Kochanowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kochanowski scores with the left hand. Khalifa knows he should have avoided that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalifa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Khalifa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kochanowski lands a jab to the head.
Kochanowski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kochanowski cracks Khalifa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Khalifa fails with the takedown
and Kochanowski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Khalifa is rocked!
Kochanowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Khalifa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kochanowski.
A quick step to the side and Kochanowski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khalifa misses with a double jab
and Kochanowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khalifa is still on wobbly legs! Can Kochanowski finish him?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalifa misses with a combination
and Kochanowski counters with a crisp right that sends Khalifa to the canvas! Kochanowski follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jakub Kochanowski!
After the big win, Jakub Kochanowski made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Kangaroo Punch (Formally Happy Pills) - Laundry 90 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.