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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tomasz Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Sosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tomasz Kowalski had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter fighter
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tomasz Kowalski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sammy Sosa!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalski slaps away a takedown attempt from Sosa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kowalski closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sosa's guard.
Sosa keeping moving, preventing Kowalski from controlling successfully.
Kowalski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sosa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kowalski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sosa is keeping the position for now.
Kowalski trying to control the position from guard on top but Sosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sosa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kowalski.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kowalski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sosa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kowalski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kowalski darts in and clinches Sosa up against the cage.
Kowalski drags the fight down to the ground.
Kowalski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sosa on the ground.
Sosa tries to free his leg and advance position but Kowalski is retaining full guard.
Kowalski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sosa advances position into side control!
Sosa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kowalski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sosa tries for a kimura but Kowalski is defending well.
Sosa looks winded!
Kowalski wants to control but Sosa postures up.
Kowalski tries to escape but Sosa is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski gets back to half guard.
Kowalski is looking to improve his position.
Kowalski moves into full guard.
Sosa wants to pass the guard but Kowalski is keeping the position.
Kowalski is adopting a defensive guard.
Kowalski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kowalski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sosa passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sosa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kowalski controlling the position for now.
Sosa prevents Kowalski from standing back up.
Kowalski controlling the position for now.
Sosa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kowalski is looking to control Sosa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kowalski avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kowalski is looking for a sweep. Sosa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kowalski wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tomasz Kowalski will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown but Sosa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kowalski defends it well.
Sosa misses with a takedown
and Kowalski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Sammy Sosa has been cut.
Kowalski fails with the takedown.
Kowalski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kowalski wants it to stay on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kowalski is defended easily by Sosa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomasz Kowalski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sosa is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski looks to land a combination but Sosa avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sosa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sosa wants it to stay on the feet.
Kowalski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sosa circles away.
Kowalski moves into range and clinches up with Sosa.
Sosa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kowalski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kowalski pulls Sosa into guard.
Sosa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sosa tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sosa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kowalski, who protects the arm well.
Kowalski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kowalski manages to get to full guard.
Kowalski working for a triangle but Sosa defends it easily.
Sosa drops back looking for a leg! Kowalski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kowalski manages to kick Sosa off! Sosa jumps back into Kowalski's guard.
Sosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Kowalski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kowalski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kowalski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sosa tries to free his leg and advance position but Kowalski is retaining full guard.
Kowalski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sosa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kowalski is looking to stand up but Sosa isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sosa trying to control but Kowalski is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kowalski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kowalski fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sosa to the ground. Kowalski is now in Sosa's guard.
Kowalski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kowalski wants to control from the top but Sosa keeps moving.
Sosa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kowalski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kowalski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kowalski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomasz Kowalski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sammy Sosa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kowalski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sosa to the mat! Sosa manages to get full guard.
Sosa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kowalski wants to pass the guard but Sosa is keeping the position.
Sosa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kowalski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kowalski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kowalski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sosa can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski working some strikes from top position.
Sosa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kowalski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sosa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kowalski has managed to get both his arms back between Sosa's legs - danger averted.
Sosa looking for a guillotine here but Kowalski defends easily.
Kowalski gets to his feet. Sosa looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kowalski throws a push kick but Sosa slaps the foot to one side.
Kowalski lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kowalski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sosa!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sosa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kowalski stands up.
Kowalski moves into the clinch.
Sosa wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski gets control of Sosa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kowalski will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kowalski is pulling down on Sosa's head. It's preventing any offense from Sosa, at least for the moment.
Kowalski is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Sosa presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Kowalski scores a nice knee to the body.
Kowalski unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kowalski decides to pull guard.
Sosa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kowalski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kowalski has escaped and now he's on top!
Kowalski is looking to stand up but Sosa won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sosa looking for subs off his back but Kowalski has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kowalski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sosa is just riding it out for now. Kowalski eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kowalski is keen to just control but Sosa is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomasz Kowalski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kowalski 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomasz Kowalski!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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