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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tomasz Kownacki (ranked 3684 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shahwali Hussainzada (ranked 3546 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Tomasz Kownacki has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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155 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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181 cm
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156 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced |
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Good wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tomasz Kownacki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shahwali Hussainzada!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kownacki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hussainzada's waist but Hussainzada gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kownacki off to one side.
Hussainzada circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hussainzada looking to score a takedown here. Kownacki is defending well but Hussainzada drives through and ends up in Kownacki's guard.
Hussainzada avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hussainzada must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hussainzada throws an elbow that misses. Kownacki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hussainzada's guard. Nice move by Kownacki!
Kownacki wants to control from the top but Hussainzada keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussainzada throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kownacki trying to control but Hussainzada is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kownacki pushes down on Hussainzada's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hussainzada controlling the position well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hussainzada wants to get back to full guard.
Hussainzada holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hussainzada tries to get to full guard but Kownacki has control of the leg.
Hussainzada flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kownacki throwing shots but Hussainzada is blocking nicely.
Kownacki tries to pass to full mount but Hussainzada defends it.
Hussainzada wants to improve his position but Kownacki is controlling well.
Kownacki stands up out of the half guard.
Kownacki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kownacki looks for a takedown but Hussainzada sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kownacki has his takedown stuffed
and Hussainzada counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomasz Kownacki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hussainzada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hussainzada fails to land with a series of punches.
Kownacki fails with the takedown
and Hussainzada counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hussainzada pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hussainzada shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Hussainzada is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kownacki is trying to stand back up but Hussainzada is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussainzada winds up and cracks Kownacki with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kownacki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kownacki won't allow Hussainzada to pass to mount.
Hussainzada is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hussainzada content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shahwali Hussainzada dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hussainzada misses with a low kick as Kownacki jumps back.
Hussainzada looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kownacki is fending him off so far but Hussainzada persists. Nope, Kownacki circles away and we're back to standing.
Tomasz Kownacki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kownacki wants to clinch up but Hussainzada keeps it at a distance.
Hussainzada displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kownacki.
Kownacki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hussainzada.
Kownacki scores with a nice head shot.
Kownacki lands with a nice combination. Hussainzada backs away looking to recover.
Hussainzada thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kownacki if he has to take too many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hussainzada prevents Kownacki from breaking the clinch.
Hussainzada tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kownacki avoids it.
Kownacki tries to pull guard but Hussainzada forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussainzada ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hussainzada no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hussainzada is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kownacki defends well.
Kownacki wants to control from the top but Hussainzada keeps moving.
Hussainzada is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kownacki is controlling him.
Kownacki wants to control from the top but Hussainzada keeps moving.
Shahwali Hussainzada has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hussainzada seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kownacki tries to stand but Hussainzada is controlling from the bottom.
Kownacki trying to control but Hussainzada is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kownacki forces his way into half guard.
Kownacki looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hussainzada is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussainzada desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hussainzada changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kownacki looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hussainzada working the body and head with strikes.
Kownacki manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hussainzada's best efforts.
Hussainzada lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussainzada controlling the action here.
Kownacki flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kownacki wants to control but Hussainzada is keeping busy.
Kownacki is looking for a sweep. Hussainzada is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hussainzada is trying to control the action in half guard but Kownacki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hussainzada stops Kownacki from getting back to his feet.
Hussainzada controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shahwali Hussainzada will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hussainzada rushes Kownacki and presses him up against the cage.
Hussainzada pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hussainzada is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hussainzada pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hussainzada looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kownacki is fending him off so far but Hussainzada persists. Nope, Kownacki circles away and we're back to standing.
Kownacki seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussainzada moves into the clinch.
Kownacki decides to pull guard.
Hussainzada sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hussainzada trying to control the position from guard on top but Kownacki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussainzada seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kownacki wants to stand up but Hussainzada is controlling him.
Hussainzada in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hussainzada trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kownacki's guard.
Kownacki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hussainzada manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hussainzada is looking for a triangle but Kownacki pushes his legs off easily.
Kownacki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kownacki drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hussainzada looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hussainzada looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hussainzada!
Hussainzada swings around for an armbar but Kownacki sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hussainzada's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kownacki works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kownacki is looking to take a break and control but Hussainzada is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hussainzada is trying to control but Kownacki manages to pass to mount!
Hussainzada really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kownacki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kownacki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hussainzada is looking to escape.
Hussainzada is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussainzada tries to lock up and control but Kownacki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kownacki working for a guillotine from mount but Hussainzada is in no mood to give up.
Hussainzada looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Hussainzada working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hussainzada tries to lock up and control but Kownacki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomasz Kownacki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hussainzada has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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