Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Ascension 0802
Date: Aug 02, 2017

#R1#
Gower lands with a hook. Kokoszka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gower tries a low kick but Kokoszka avoids it.
Gower throws a low kick but Kokoszka avoids it.
Nice straight punches there by Gower. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gower.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gower.
Gower throws a poor cross that misses
letting Kokoszka counter with a right hand.
Gower throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kokoszka throws a front kick aimed at Gower's knee but Gower avoids it well.
Kokoszka throws a body punch but Gower moves out of range.
Gower fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kokoszka manages to avoid it.
Danga de danga de dang - Kokoszka scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kokoszka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kokoszka has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gower lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kokoszka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kokoszka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kokoszka throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gower tries to land a front kick but Kokoszka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gower ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kokoszka moves away.
Gower keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kokoszka misses with a straight left.
Kokoszka throws a poor cross that misses
and Gower counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Kokoszka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Gower.
Kokoszka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gower swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gower scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kokoszka doesn't seem bothered though.
Kokoszka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kokoszka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gower defending well as Kokoszka loads up on a big left hand.
Kokoszka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kokoszka! But no joy.
Nice cross by Kokoszka.
Gower tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kokoszka was well out of range. Poor timing from Gower.
Gower moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gower throws a chopping leg kick but Kokoszka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gower fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kokoszka manages to avoid it.
Kokoszka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gower.
Kokoszka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kokoszka jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gower misses the jab.
Kokoszka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gower. That did some damage!
Gower's corner calls for a 1-2. Gower obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gower.
Gower throws a lazy body kick
and Kokoszka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gower moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gower stuns Kokoszka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gower is looking to wear down Kokoszka with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gower looks to land a left hand but Kokoszka moved out of range nicely.
Kokoszka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gower can pounce on him.
A big right from Kokoszka misses.
Gower is looking to score with low kicks.
Gower tries to bum rush Kokoszka with a series of wild strikes but Kokoszka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kokoszka jabs Gower to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gower fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kokoszka manages to avoid it.
Kokoszka lands a lovely overhand right.
Kokoszka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gower avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
A cross from Gower lands.
Gower throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gower looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kokoszka checks a leg kick.
Gower throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kokoszka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gower throws a looping overhand right but Kokoszka ducks down to avoid it.
Gower misses with a low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Kokoszka finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kokoszka throws out a loose jab but Gower uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kokoszka scores with a punch to the head.
Kokoszka cracks Gower with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gower misses with a wild body shot.
Gower misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kokoszka.
Gower misses the shot to the body.
Kokoszka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gower lands with a right hand. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kokoszka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Gower misses the target.
Gower lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gower is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gower scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gower pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kokoszka is out of range and Gower settles back down.
Gower uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kokoszka.
Gower tried to score with a low kick but Kokoszka checks it.
Kokoszka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kokoszka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kokoszka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kokoszka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kokoszka misses with a body kick.
Gower tried to counter with a leg kick but Kokoszka avoided it.
Gower lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kokoszka's sensitive parts.
Kokoszka throws a body shot but no joy.
Kokoszka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gower blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kokoszka.
Gower swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gower throws a right hand that misses
and Kokoszka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gower throws a hook but Kokoszka avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Gower dominated that round.
That's time! Gower's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Gower throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gower misses with a body shot.
Gower lands a nice hook to Kokoszka's body. Kokoszka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kokoszka throws a leg kick that misses.
Kokoszka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gower swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gower slips a straight right by Kokoszka.
Gower tests Kokoszka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kokoszka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gower.
Gower backing away here, and Kokoszka unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kokoszka ducks under a wild hook from Gower.
Kokoszka appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kokoszka moves out of range as Gower throws a body kick.
Gower listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gower has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gower there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gower is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kokoszka can do to turn this around?
Kokoszka misses with a double jab.
Gower appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kokoszka swings widly with a right hand
and Gower counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gower throws a big shot that misses.
Kokoszka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Gower misses with a body kick.
A big left from Gower misses.
Jeff Gower is winning the standup battle so far.
Kokoszka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice defenses there by Kokoszka.
Kokoszka lands a right hook to the body.
Kokoszka stuns Gower with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gower walks into a left hand.
Gower swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gower misses with a body shot.
Gower throws a head kick that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Kokoszka there.
Gower throws a low kick, looking for Kokoszka's leg but Kokoszka calmly moves out of range.
Gower swings widly with a right hand
enabling Kokoszka to counter with a crisp jab.
Gower throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A shot to the liver by Gower. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kokoszka moves away from the strike by Gower.
Kokoszka takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T2#
Kokoszka looks to land a right hand but Gower moved out of range.
Gower looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gower slips under a jab from Kokoszka.
Gower connects with a body shot that sends Kokoszka's belly button to the back.
Gower misses with a wild body shot.
Kokoszka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gower.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kokoszka might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gower has got the better of the exchanges.
Kokoszka connects with a single shot there.
Kokoszka with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gower to score with a decent uppercut.
Kokoszka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gower counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kokoszka looks to land a right hand but Gower moved out of range.
Gower lands a glancing blow to the side of Kokoszka's head.
Gower takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kokoszka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gower.
Kokoszka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kokoszka.
Gower throws a lazy right hand but Kokoszka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Gower tries a low kick but Kokoszka avoids it.
A shot to the body from Gower misses
and Kokoszka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kokoszka throws a body kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Gower tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gower looks to land a body kick but Kokoszka moved away.
A big right from Kokoszka misses.
Kokoszka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kokoszka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kokoszka is looking to chop away at Gower's legs. #CL#
Gower moves into the clinch.
Kokoszka blocks a body shot from Gower.
Gower misses with a punch on the inside.
Kokoszka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kokoszka scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Kokoszka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kokoszka scores with a spinning back kick!
Gower moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kokoszka misses with an uppercut. #T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Kokoszka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kokoszka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gower at a distance.
Gower swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gower misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kokoszka.
Kokoszka throws out a counter right but Gower avoids it with no problem.
Kokoszka misses with a body kick.
Gower slips a straight right by Kokoszka.
Kokoszka moves away from the strike by Gower.
Kokoszka misses with a head kick.
Gower attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice body kick there by Kokoszka.
Gower misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kokoszka.
Kokoszka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gower checks it well.
Gower throwing a counter right hand but Kokoszka manages to avoid it.
Gower misses with a low kick.
Gower attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kokoszka throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dominik Kokoszka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Gower moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gower looks for the body kick but Kokoszka saw that one coming.
Gower throws a hook but Kokoszka blocks it.
Gower will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kokoszka just misses with a punch to the body.
Kokoszka on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kokoszka throws a hook but Gower avoids it easily.
Kokoszka throws out a leg kick but Gower moves out of range and Kokoszka only half commits.
Good leg kick by Gower there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A slow jab from Kokoszka misses its intended target.
Kokoszka slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gower rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kokoszka counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kokoszka checks a leg kick.
Kokoszka misses with a straight left.
Kokoszka throws the left hand but Gower avoids the punch easily.
Gower throws an off balance right hand
and Kokoszka makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kokoszka throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Kokoszka throws a hook but Gower blocks it.
Kokoszka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kokoszka tries to score with a low kick but Gower moves his leg out of the way.
Gower drops his hands momentarily and Kokoszka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gower is looking to score with low kicks.
Gower checks a leg kick nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gower!
Gower misses with a hook to the body
and Kokoszka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gower moves out of range as Kokoszka strikes.
Gower appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kokoszka throws a head kick that Gower semi-blocks.
Kokoszka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kokoszka blocks the body kick.
Gower moves out of range as Kokoszka strikes.
Gower half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kokoszka stuns Gower with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kokoszka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gower was well out of range. Poor timing from Kokoszka.
Gower connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Gower tries a low kick but Kokoszka avoids it.
Kokoszka appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Kokoszka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gower throwing a counter right hand but Kokoszka manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kokoszka tries a head kick but it misses.
Gower throws a body shot but no joy.
Gower is looking to score with low kicks.
Kokoszka lands a lovely overhand right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gower looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kokoszka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gower.
Gower backing away here, and Kokoszka unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kokoszka avoids a kick to the body.
Gower lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kokoszka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kokoszka misses the shot to the body.
Gower swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gower bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Gower counters with a quick kick to the body but Kokoszka blocks it.
Gower throws a chopping leg kick but Kokoszka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gower misses with a lunging right hand
and Kokoszka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Kokoszka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gower.
Gower tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Gower.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kokoszka. Gower does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gower fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kokoszka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gower.
Gower connects with the punch.
Kokoszka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gower throws a body kick that misses.
Kokoszka replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gower blocks it well.
Kokoszka throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kokoszka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kokoszka on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kokoszka.
Kokoszka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gower.
Kokoszka moves forwards but Gower connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
Gower scores with a hook to the body. Kokoszka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gower looks for the body kick but Kokoszka saw that one coming.
Kokoszka cracks Gower with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kokoszka throws a sloppy head kick and Gower moves out of range easily.
Kokoszka throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kokoszka works Gower's body with a nice hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gower, right into the meat.
Gower throws a wild body kick that Kokoszka sees coming a mile off.
Gower defending well as Kokoszka loads up on a big left hand.
Kokoszka throws a nice head kick!
Kokoszka throws a chopping leg kick but Gower manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And Gower counters with a quick kick to the body but Kokoszka blocks it.
Kokoszka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gower waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kokoszka.
Gower swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gower throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Dominik Kokoszka just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Gower walks into a jab.
Kokoszka bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gower uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kokoszka.
Gower misses with a looping right.
Gower throws a low kick but Kokoszka avoids it.
Kokoszka throws an off balance right hand
and Gower counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kokoszka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kokoszka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kokoszka tries to bum rush Gower with a series of wild strikes but Gower uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gower throws a leg kick which misses Kokoszka's front leg but catches the back leg as Kokoszka tries to avoid it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gower. Kokoszka shrugs it off though.
Kokoszka throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gower throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kokoszka moves away from the strike by Gower.
Kokoszka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kokoszka swings for the body but Gower moves out of range.
Kokoszka tried to score with a low kick but Gower checks it.
Gower cracks Kokoszka with a good jab.#T1#
Kokoszka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kokoszka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gower lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kokoszka misses with a hook. Gower ducked under it nicely.
Jab by Kokoszka.
Gower tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gower throws a big shot that misses.
Kokoszka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gower misses with the combination.
Gower ducks under a wild hook from Kokoszka.
Gower appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kokoszka just misses with a punch to the body.
Gower fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kokoszka just manages to avoid it.
Gower misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gower fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gower gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gower tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kokoszka was well out of range. Poor timing from Gower.
Kokoszka throws a shot to the body. #T2#
Good exchange - Gower coming out on top.
Gower throws a leg kick but Kokoszka sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gower lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kokoszka attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kokoszka moves out of range as Gower throws a body kick.
Gower moves away from the strike by Kokoszka.
Gower looks for the body kick but Kokoszka saw that one coming.
Kokoszka throws a jab when Gower was well out of range.
Gower avoids a kick to the body.
Gower was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kokoszka blocks a jab.
Gower punishes Kokoszka's body with a nice straight punch.
Kokoszka throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gower misses the shot to the body.
Kokoszka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gower.
Gower is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Kokoszka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kokoszka lands a leg kick that knocks Gower off balance momentarily.
Kokoszka cracks the inside of Gower's front leg.
Gower misses with a right hand
letting Kokoszka counter with a right hand.
Gower avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kokoszka misses with an uppercut
and Gower counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Gower throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kokoszka cracks Gower with a good jab.
Kokoszka misses the shot to the body.
Kokoszka lands with a good body shot.
Kokoszka is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gower.
Kokoszka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gower on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gower ducks under a wild hook from Kokoszka.
Kokoszka throws a big shot that misses.
Gower throws a leg kick but Kokoszka moved away.
Kokoszka throws a fast counter high kick but Gower manages to duck under it in time.#T4#
Gower fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kokoszka.
Gower with a jab.
Kokoszka ducks under a wild hook from Gower.
Kokoszka misses with an uppercut.
Gower cracks Kokoszka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gower slips a jab from Kokoszka.
Gower tries to land a front kick but Kokoszka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kokoszka misses with a body shot.
Gower ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Gower misses the target.
Kokoszka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gower manages to avoid it.
Kokoszka takes a swing at Gower's ribcage but misses.
Kokoszka moves out of range of the leg kick from Gower.
Kokoszka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gower was well out of range. Poor timing from Kokoszka.
Gower throws a right and a left that Kokoszka avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jeff Gower will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Gower rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kokoszka counters with a body kick.
Kokoszka takes a swing at Gower's ribcage but misses.
Gower misses with a low kick.
Gower throws a big shot that misses.
Kokoszka throws a body punch but Gower moves out of range.
Gower lands a nice hook to Kokoszka's body. Kokoszka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gower thumps Kokoszka with a low kick.
Gower will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gower just misses with a punch to the body.
Kokoszka scores with a sloppy right hand. Gower should have avoided that one.
Gower is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gower tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gower takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kokoszka lands with a nice body punch.
Nice body punch from Gower.
Gower throws a jab but it's blocked by Kokoszka. #T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Gower.
Gower tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kokoszka checks a low kick from Gower.
Gower looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice jab there from Kokoszka.
Gower on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gower misses with an uppercut. Kokoszka saw that one coming.
Gower missing with a left hand there. Kokoszka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Gower drives through and clinches with Kokoszka against the cage. #BC2#
Kokoszka manages to break the clinch.
Gower throws the kick towards the body but Kokoszka avoids it.
Gower throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gower fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kokoszka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gower chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kokoszka misses with a looping left.#T2#
Gower throws a nice looking combination but Kokoszka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gower throws a jab but it's blocked by Kokoszka.
Gower misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gower pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kokoszka was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gower scores with a jab.
Gower slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Gower misses the target.
Kokoszka lands with a good body shot.
Kokoszka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gower misses with a lunging right hand
and Kokoszka counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gower's knee momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from Kokoszka.
Kokoszka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gower.
Kokoszka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gower fails to land with a series of punches.
Kokoszka is looking to land body kicks.
Kokoszka pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Kokoszka slips under a jab.
Kokoszka throws a jab but it's blocked by Gower.
Gower half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gower fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gower throws a hook to the side of Kokoszka's head but Kokoszka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gower!
Kokoszka moves away from the strike by Gower.
Gower connects with a crisp jab.
Gower's corner calls for a 1-2. Gower obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gower throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gower misses with a looping left.
Gower fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kokoszka.
Kokoszka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kokoszka stuns Gower with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gower throws a hook but Kokoszka blocks it.
Kokoszka throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gower counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Gower jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kokoszka misses with a straight left.
Gower scores with a jab.
Gower looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gower jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kokoszka misses with a hook. Gower ducked under it nicely.
Gower takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kokoszka misses with a low kick as Gower jumps back.
A counter left hand to the body from Gower misses its target.
Gower just misses with a punch to the body.
Kokoszka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kokoszka misses with a wild body shot.
Gower is looking to counter punch.
Kokoszka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gower. Gower circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gower tries to close the distance and clinch but Kokoszka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kokoszka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gower steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kokoszka.
Gower is looking to counter punch.
Gower throws a lazy uppercut
and Kokoszka counters with a left to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jeff Gower.
Well Gower 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:47
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Gower!
Jeff Gower retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Jeff Gower thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Ascension 0708
Date: Jul 08, 2017

#R1#
Dead pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kokoszka is out of range and Dead settles back down.
Kokoszka slips a straight right by Dead.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kokoszka.
Dead blocks a head kick by Kokoszka.
Kokoszka misses with a low kick as Dead jumps back.
Kokoszka just misses with a punch to the body.
Dead tries to clinch but Kokoszka is having none of it.
Kokoszka has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dead.
Dead misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice left hand lands by Kokoszka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Kokoszka.
Kokoszka trying to stall but Dead improves his position.
Kokoszka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Kokoszka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dead just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kokoszka's brow.
Dead gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T1#
Kokoszka avoids the elbow strike from Dead, against the cage.
Kokoszka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dead lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kokoszka backwards.
Dead lands with a right to the head.
Dead lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dead blocking some punches.
Dead misses with a punch on the inside.
Kokoszka prevents Dead from breaking the clinch.
Kokoszka tries a body shot but Dead blocks it.
Dead lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kokoszka backwards.
Kokoszka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Dead.
Kokoszka throws a punch but it's blocked by Dead.
Kokoszka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kokoszka scores with a shot to the side of Dead's head.
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!
Kokoszka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kokoszka lands a hook that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dead.
Dead trying to control the position but instead, Kokoszka has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dead into the cage.
Dead blocking some punches. #T2#
Dead misses with an elbow strike.
Kokoszka throws a head punch that misses.
Kokoszka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kokoszka being controlled against the cage.
Kokoszka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Kokoszka.
Kokoszka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dead.
Kokoszka looking to stall.
Dead wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kokoszka scores with a shoulder strike.
Kokoszka prevents Dead from breaking the clinch.
Dead scores with an uppercut up the middle.
I was talking to Dead's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kokoszka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dead makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Dead's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dead lands a nice shot that snaps Kokoszka's head back. #T3#
Nice uppercut there from Kokoszka.
Dead throws a head kick that misses.
Kokoszka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kokoszka misses with a hook. Dead ducked under it nicely.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Dead instigates a clinch.
Dead is looking to control Kokoszka's arms but Kokoszka gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dead has his back to the cage.
Nice body punch from Kokoszka - that landed with a thud.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dead just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kokoszka's brow.
Kokoszka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Dead wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dead blocks a body shot from Kokoszka.
We've been informed that Kokoszka has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kokoszka blocks an elbow strike from Dead.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kokoszka.
Dead misses with the head strike.
Dead has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kokoszka trying to stall but Dead improves his position.
Kokoszka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kokoszka lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Dead escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dead connects with a right hand. Kokoszka shakes it off.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kokoszka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dead's calf.
Dead tries to land a leg kick but Kokoszka saw it coming and moves away.
Dead throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kokoszka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dead in his tracks. #CL#
Dead clinches with his opponent.
Kokoszka is trying to stall.
Dead blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dead's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice elbow from Dead. #CUT#
It looks like Dominik Kokoszka has been cut.
Kokoszka tries to work over Dead's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Dead's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kokoszka lands with a shot to the body.
Dead throws a leg kick but Kokoszka sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dead throws a combination that misses
and Kokoszka counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dead fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dead misses with a left hand
and Kokoszka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kokoszka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dead keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dominik Kokoszka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dominik Kokoszka's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Dead takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kokoszka slips a jab from Dead.
Kokoszka circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dead misses with a body kick.
A nice side step and Kokoszka releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kokoszka scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kokoszka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dead moves out of range as Kokoszka strikes.
Kokoszka stuns Dead with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dead tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kokoszka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kokoszka lands a slapping body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kokoszka.
Dead wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kokoszka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dead tries to close the distance and clinch but Kokoszka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dead throws a right and a left that Kokoszka avoids nicely.
Dead throws the left hand but Kokoszka avoids the punch easily.
Dead throws a head kick that misses
and Kokoszka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kokoszka lands a really nice looking cross but Dead seems unphased. #T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Dead looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Kokoszka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kokoszka.
Dominik Kokoszka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dead keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kokoszka.#CL#
Kokoszka gets tackled into the cage by Dead. Dead maintains the clinch.
Kokoszka misses with a body punch.
Kokoszka avoids a wild elbow strike from Dead.
Dead misses with an elbow over the top.
Still in the clinch, Dead scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dead lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dead is trying to break the clinch but Kokoszka has him pressed against the cage.
Kokoszka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dead takes a shot to the head.
Kokoszka blocking some punches.
Kokoszka stalling in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kokoszka.
Kokoszka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dominik Kokoszka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dead throws a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
A short right from Dead on the inside. #BC2#
Kokoszka manages to break the clinch.
Dead tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kokoszka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dead tries to clinch up
and Kokoszka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kokoszka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dead.
Dead tries to close the distance and clinch but Kokoszka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dead is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kokoszka doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dead misses the body punch
and Kokoszka counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kokoszka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dead is looking to clinch.
Dead takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dead tries to clinch there but Kokoszka circles away.
Dead tries to clinch there but Kokoszka circles away.
Dead ducks under a wild hook from Kokoszka.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kokoszka. #T3#
Kokoszka scores with the left hand. Dead knows he should have avoided that one.
Dead is looking to clinch.
Dead uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kokoszka.
Dead seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kokoszka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dead.#CL#
Dead rushes Kokoszka and presses him up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Dead.
Dead misses with a body punch.
Kokoszka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dead is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kokoszka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Dead pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Dead has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dead misses with a body punch.
Kokoszka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dead's elbow.
Dead lands a right hand.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kokoszka as Dead tries to tie him up.
Kokoszka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kokoszka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kokoszka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dead pushes off an throws an elbow but Kokoszka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dead content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dead blocks a body shot from Kokoszka.
Dead lands an elbow just above Kokoszka 's eye. #BC2#
Kokoszka breaks the clinch.
Dead throws a hook but Kokoszka blocks it.
A jab lands there for Dead.
Dead throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dead is looking to clinch but Kokoszka is avoiding it.
Dead tries to clinch up but Kokoszka circles away and keeps his distance.
Dead defending well as Kokoszka loads up on a big left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kokoszka.
Kokoszka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dead takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice straight punches there by Kokoszka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kokoszka.
Kokoszka tries a low kick but Dead avoids it.
Kokoszka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Kokoszka misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dominik Kokoszka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dominik Kokoszka's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dead throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kokoszka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dead throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kokoszka clobbers Dead with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dead tries to clinch there but Kokoszka circles away.
Kokoszka works Dead's body with a nice hook.
Kokoszka connects with a right hand. Dead shakes it off.
Kokoszka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dead throws an overhand right that lands on Kokoszka's shoulder, as Kokoszka tries to avoid the shot.
Dead wants to clinch up but Kokoszka keeps it at a distance.
Kokoszka just misses with a punch to the body.
Dead wants to clinch up but Kokoszka keeps it at a distance.
Kokoszka fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kokoszka throws an overhand right that lands on Dead's shoulder, as Dead tries to avoid the shot.
Dead throws a looping overhand right but Kokoszka ducks down to avoid it.
Dead misses with a low kick.
Dead is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dead throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Kokoszka lands with a straight right. Dead didn't see that one coming.
Dead throws a jab when Kokoszka was well out of range.
Dead blocks a jab.
Dead wants to clinch up but Kokoszka keeps it at a distance.
Dead slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dead tries to clinch there but Kokoszka circles away.
Dead tries to clinch there but Kokoszka circles away.
Dead is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dead throws the kick towards the body but Kokoszka avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kokoszka! But no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dead looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dead misses with a wild body shot.
Kokoszka flicks out a counter leg kick but Dead steps away.
Kokoszka lands a jab to the nose.
Kokoszka swats away the attempt to clinch by Dead.
Kokoszka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dead has time to react.#T2#
Kokoszka thumps Dead with a low kick.
Dead blocks a jab.
Kokoszka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dead throws out the jab.
Better Dead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A punch lands to the side of Dead 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kokoszka misses with a head kick.
Kokoszka displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC2#
Dead is rocked!
Kokoszka digs a good body shot into Dead's ribs.
Oh Dead is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kokoszka lands a jab to Dead's midsection.
Dead seems to have got his legs back now.
Better Dead is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dead scores with a shot to the body.
Dead blocks the body kick.
Kokoszka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dead lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kokoszka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kokoszka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dead tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kokoszka was well out of range. Poor timing from Dead.#CL#
Kokoszka tries to keep at a distance but Dead has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Dead manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Kokoszka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dead's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheers as Kokoszka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dead doesn't seem phased though.
Kokoszka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dead takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dead misses the body punch
and Kokoszka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kokoszka staying out of range there.
Kokoszka keeps the fight on the outside.
Dead takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dead misses with a leg kick
and Kokoszka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dead tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kokoszka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kokoszka! But no joy.
Dead takes a swing at Kokoszka's ribcage but misses.
Dead doesn't manage to clinch there - Kokoszka circles away.
Dead bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dead wants to clinch.
Dominik Kokoszka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Kokoszka avoids the head kick by Dead.
Dead moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kokoszka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dead takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dead fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kokoszka digs a good body shot into Dead's ribs.
Kokoszka lands with a nice body kick.
Kokoszka blocks the body kick.
Kokoszka lands a jab to the nose.
Kokoszka lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dead is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kokoszka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kokoszka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dead's hands.
Kokoszka blocks a head kick by Dead.
Kokoszka cracks Dead with a good jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dead tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kokoszka is able to avoid easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Kokoszka. That snapped Dead's head back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dominik Kokoszka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kokoszka winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominik Kokoszka!
In his post fight interview, Dominik Kokoszka started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Better Dead was interviewed post fight and said 'I was a little off today...o.k. I'm always a little off.'.

Event: Ascension 0225
Date: Feb 25, 2017

#R1#
Tonga is looking to clinch.
Tonga has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kokoszka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tonga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Tonga was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kokoszka slips under a jab from Tonga.
Tonga on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from Tonga does it's job there.
Tonga wants to clinch but Kokoszka slips to the side
and Kokoszka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tonga throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tonga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kokoszka blocks a jab.
Tonga drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tonga works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tonga fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kokoszka throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonga on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kokoszka. Kokoszka obviously looking to wear him down.
Tonga rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kokoszka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tonga moves in looking to clinch but Kokoszka pushes him off.
Tonga swings for the body but Kokoszka moves out of range.
Kokoszka tried to score with a low kick but Tonga checks it.
Tonga is looking to clinch. #T1#
Kokoszka throws a head kick that misses.
Tonga lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tonga cracks Kokoszka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kokoszka lands a nice looking body shot.
Tonga cracks Kokoszka with an open hand slap.
Tonga tries to clinch but Kokoszka moves out of range.
Kokoszka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kokoszka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Kokoszka has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#CL2#
Tonga has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tonga is looking for a takedown.
Kokoszka pushes Tonga back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kokoszka.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonga blocks an uppercut.
Kokoszka tries a body shot but Tonga blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tonga.
Tonga drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kokoszka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tonga goes for a takedown attempt but Kokoszka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dominik Kokoszka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kukulcan Tonga.#T2#
Tonga is looking to clinch but Kokoszka is avoiding it.
Tonga tries to clinch up but Kokoszka circles away and keeps his distance.
Tonga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tonga tries to clinch there but Kokoszka circles away.
Tonga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kokoszka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tonga misses with an uppercut.
Tonga jabs Kokoszka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tonga fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tonga fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kokoszka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tonga.
Kokoszka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kokoszka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tonga lands with a cross.
Tonga scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tonga is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kokoszka had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Tonga takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3##CL2#
Tonga closes the distance and clinches.
Tonga lands a right hand.
Tonga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kokoszka blocking some punches.
Tonga blocking some punches.
Tonga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kokoszka throws a punch but it's blocked by Tonga.
Kokoszka lands a hook that snaps the head of Tonga backwards.
Still in the clinch, Tonga scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kokoszka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kokoszka misses with the head strike.
Tonga lands with a right to the head.
Tonga blocking some punches.
Tonga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tonga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kokoszka lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kokoszka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Kokoszka. #T4#
Kokoszka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kokoszka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kokoszka lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kokoszka blocking some punches.
Kokoszka tries a body shot but Tonga blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Tonga.
Tonga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kokoszka is pressed up against the cage. Tonga has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kokoszka down to the mat. Kokoszka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tonga is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Tonga drives through and clinches with Kokoszka against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kokoszka.
Kokoszka is pressed up against the cage. Tonga has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kokoszka down to the mat. Kokoszka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tonga ducks under a wild hook from Kokoszka.
Tonga slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kokoszka throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Tonga pushes Kokoszka up against the cage in a clinch.
Tonga working aggressively here.
Tonga misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kukulcan Tonga will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tonga moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Tonga misses.
Tonga lands with a hook. Kokoszka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kokoszka thuds a left hand into Tonga's body.
Kokoszka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kokoszka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tonga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kokoszka.
Kukulcan Tonga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kokoszka just misses with a punch to the body.
Tonga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kokoszka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tonga tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Kokoszka to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Kokoszka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonga wants to clinch up but Kokoszka keeps it at a distance.
Kokoszka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tonga avoids the body shot from Kokoszka.
Tonga avoids the head kick by Kokoszka.
Kokoszka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tonga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tonga tries to clinch but Kokoszka moves out of range. #T1#
Tonga closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tonga takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tonga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kokoszka lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tonga is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Tonga gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kokoszka has a couple of punches blocked by Tonga.
Tonga prevents a body shot from Kokoszka.
Kokoszka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Kokoszka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tonga misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Tonga.
Kokoszka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kokoszka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tonga lands with a short shot to the head. #TD2#
Tonga works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kokoszka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Tonga sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kokoszka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kokoszka can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tonga controls the pace.#SUB#
Kokoszka has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tonga is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kokoszka.
Tonga trying to control the position but Kokoszka is working away.
Tonga staying calm.
Tonga working away.#T3#
Tonga takes a little break here. Kokoszka wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kokoszka tries to buck Tonga off but Tonga is having none of it.#SU2#
Tonga decides to stand back up.
A left lands for Kokoszka.
Kokoszka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tonga moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Tonga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kokoszka moves away.
Kokoszka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tonga.
Tonga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kokoszka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kokoszka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tonga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tonga tries to counter with a clinch but Kokoszka shakes him off and moves away.
Tonga tries to clinch up but Kokoszka circles away and keeps his distance.
Kokoszka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tonga fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Tonga gets a clinch.
Kokoszka trying to stall but Tonga improves his position.
Kokoszka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kokoszka scores with a shot to the side of Tonga's head.
Tonga blocking some punches.
Tonga lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kukulcan Tonga will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tonga wants to clinch.
Kokoszka connects with the punch.
Tonga darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tonga misses with an uppercut. Kokoszka saw that one coming.
Tonga wants to clinch.
Kokoszka half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tonga!
Kokoszka misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Tonga pushes Kokoszka up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Tonga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tonga can't get the takedown.
Kokoszka misses with a punch to the body.
Tonga has Kokoszka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kokoszka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tonga pushes Kokoszka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kokoszka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tonga's elbow.
Kokoszka controlling the action here for a moment.
Tonga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kokoszka scores with a hook to the body.
Kokoszka working aggressively here.
Tonga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Tonga.
Tonga misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Tonga.
Nice body punch from Kokoszka - that landed with a thud.
Tonga misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Tonga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tonga trying to stall but Kokoszka improves his position.
Tonga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tonga.
A nice left hand lands by Kokoszka.
Kokoszka lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kokoszka working aggressively here.
Tonga blocks an uppercut.
Kokoszka tries to throw a body punch but Tonga avoids it by throwing Kokoszka back against the cage.
Kokoszka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kokoszka swings wildly with an uppercut but Tonga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kokoszkas head.
Kokoszka lands with a right to the head.
Tonga can't find room to land a body shot as Kokoszka controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kokoszka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Tonga is rocked!#T3#
Tonga blocks a body shot from Kokoszka.
Tonga is still on wobbly legs! Can Kokoszka finish him?
Tonga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kokoszka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kokoszka swings wildly with an uppercut but Tonga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonga blocks a body shot from Kokoszka.
A head punch on the inside from Tonga fails to land.
Tonga seems to have recovered his senses.
Kukulcan Tonga seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tonga.
Kukulcan Tonga is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kokoszka misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kokoszka - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kokoszka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tonga lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kokoszka backwards.
Kokoszka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dominik Kokoszka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Kokoszka tries to stall but Tonga uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch on the inside from Kokoszka fails to land.
Kokoszka swings wildly with an uppercut but Tonga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonga prevents a body shot from Kokoszka.
Kokoszka swings wildly with an uppercut but Tonga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kokoszka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kokoszka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tonga or not.
Kokoszka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Kokoszka fails to land.
Tonga blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dominik Kokoszka.
I think Tonga 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dominik Kokoszka!
Dominik Kokoszka was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Ascension 0128
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
Kokoszka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Alfredo Barbosa has been cut.
Kokoszka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
A jab lands there for Kokoszka.
Kokoszka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barbosa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barbosa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kokoszka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A solid body kick from Kokoszka.
Barbosa misses with a head kick.
Kokoszka misses with a looping left.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but Kokoszka sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barbosa jabs at Kokoszka's body.
Kokoszka avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kokoszka fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kokoszka misses the shot to the body.
Barbosa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kokoszka thumps Barbosa with a low kick.
Barbosa lands a head kick!
We've been told by Kokoszka's head coaches at LOD: Contenders that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Kokoszka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barbosa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice cross by Barbosa.
Kokoszka throws a leg kick
letting Barbosa counter with a right hand.
Nice body punch from Kokoszka.
Kokoszka throws a jab when Barbosa was well out of range.
Kokoszka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barbosa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kokoszka moves out of range as Barbosa throws a body kick.
Kokoszka half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kokoszka attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barbosa misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Kokoszka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barbosa doesn't seem phased though.
Kokoszka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kokoszka lunges at Barbosa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barbosa's hand. #T2#
Barbosa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barbosa lands a really nice looking cross but Kokoszka seems unphased.
Danga de danga de dang - Barbosa scores with a four punch combination!
Kokoszka throws a good cross that connects.
A good leg kick by Barbosa.
Kokoszka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Barbosa cracks Kokoszka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barbosa.
Kokoszka lands a slapping body shot.
Barbosa looks to land a right hand but Kokoszka moved out of range.
Kokoszka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kokoszka keeps Barbosa at a distance using the push kick.
Kokoszka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kokoszka.
Barbosa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T3#
Good work by Barbosa as he checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Barbosa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barbosa is looking to chop away at Kokoszka's legs.
Kokoszka throws a jab when Barbosa was well out of range.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the body
and Kokoszka counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
No joy there for Kokoszka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barbosa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Barbosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kokoszka is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kokoszka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kokoszka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barbosa takes one on the button.
Barbosa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barbosa is looking to clinch.
Kokoszka walks into a straight right hand from Barbosa.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut
and Kokoszka makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kokoszka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kokoszka misses with a head kick.
Kokoszka is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Kokoszka on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kokoszka loads up on a big right hand but Barbosa slips the punch.
Barbosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbosa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kokoszka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbosa's sensitive parts.
A big right from Barbosa misses.
Kokoszka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kokoszka takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Barbosa takes one to the chin there.
Barbosa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kokoszka.
Kokoszka throws a series of strikes that have Barbosa backpedaling.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kokoszka's calf.
A big left from Kokoszka misses.
Kokoszka takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kokoszka throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dominik Kokoszka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alfredo Barbosa's cut.
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.
#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for Kokoszka. That snapped Barbosa's head back.
Kokoszka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barbosa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kokoszka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kokoszka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barbosa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barbosa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kokoszka misses the shot to the body.
Kokoszka needs to keep his hands up - Barbosa had a free shot at his head there.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses.
Kokoszka avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kokoszka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kokoszka walks into a left hand.
Dominik Kokoszka is winning the standup battle so far.
Kokoszka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kokoszka.
Kokoszka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barbosa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Barbosa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barbosa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kokoszka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Barbosa throws a lazy uppercut
letting Kokoszka counter with a right hand.
Barbosa misses with a hook. Kokoszka ducked under it nicely.
Barbosa defending well as Kokoszka loads up on a big left hand.
Kokoszka swings widly with a right hand
and Barbosa counters with a stiff right hand.
Kokoszka misses with a straight right.
Barbosa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kokoszka tries to move into range but Barbosa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kokoszka scores with a punch to the head.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa swings widly with a right hand
and Kokoszka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kokoszka lands with a good body shot.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barbosa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kokoszka connects with a single shot there.
Barbosa throws a shot from downtown. Kokoszka moves away and avoids it.
Barbosa misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Barbosa.
Kokoszka lands a nice looking body shot.
Kokoszka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kokoszka throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barbosa.
Barbosa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kokoszka misses with a kick to the body.
Barbosa throws out a counter right but Kokoszka avoids it with no problem.
A head kick misses from Kokoszka.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses.
Barbosa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Kokoszka.
Kokoszka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Barbosa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kokoszka counters with an inside leg kick.
Barbosa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kokoszka. Kokoszka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kokoszka takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kokoszka with a hook.
Kokoszka swats away the attempt to clinch by Barbosa.
Kokoszka throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the body
and Kokoszka counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Barbosa takes a swing at Kokoszka's ribcage but misses.
Kokoszka punishes Barbosa's body with a nice straight punch.
Barbosa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
Barbosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kokoszka.
Barbosa is looking to land body kicks.#T4#
Barbosa lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kokoszka, as that shot connected.
Barbosa swats away the attempt to clinch by Kokoszka.
Barbosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Kokoszka.
Kokoszka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kokoszka feints and then cracks Barbosa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barbosa down.
Kokoszka moves out of range of the body kick.
Kokoszka avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands with a nice body punch.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kokoszka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barbosa counters with a nice body shot.
Kokoszka throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dominik Kokoszka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alfredo Barbosa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Barbosa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kokoszka misses with a jab to the body
and Barbosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kokoszka cracks Barbosa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Kokoszka moves out of range.
Barbosa swings for the body but Kokoszka moves out of range.
Barbosa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kokoszka avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa tries to move into range but Kokoszka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barbosa tries to move into range but Kokoszka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kokoszka throws a head kick that Barbosa semi-blocks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barbosa.
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!
Barbosa walks into a left hand.
Barbosa misses with a kick to the body
and Kokoszka counters with a stiff right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Kokoszka as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Barbosa jabs Kokoszka right on the nose. Kokoszka blinks but takes it well.
Barbosa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Barbosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kokoszka misses with a leg kick
and Barbosa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kokoszka scores with a nice head shot.
Kokoszka scores with a nice strike.
Barbosa catches Kokoszka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barbosa tries to land a front kick but Kokoszka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barbosa connects with a body shot.
Kokoszka throws the left hand but Barbosa avoids the punch easily.
Barbosa takes a swing at Kokoszka's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Kokoszka.
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kokoszka.
Kokoszka thuds his right hand into Barbosa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barbosa blocks a leg kick.
Kokoszka ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kokoszka was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
Kokoszka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barbosa scores with a three punch combo!
Kokoszka tests Barbosa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barbosa swings widly with a right hand
and Kokoszka counters with a thumping low kick.
Kokoszka tries to clinch up but Barbosa circles away and keeps his distance.
Kokoszka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good standup being displayed there by Kokoszka as he connects with a hook.
Barbosa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kokoszka avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Kokoszka throws out a powerful jab.
Barbosa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kokoszka is able to avoid easily.
Kokoszka finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barbosa feints and then cracks Kokoszka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kokoszka down. #T3#
Barbosa takes a swing at Kokoszka's ribcage but misses.
Kokoszka throws a solid leg kick but Barbosa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kokoszka.
Barbosa throws a big shot that misses.
Barbosa tries to score with a low kick but Kokoszka moves his leg out of the way.
Barbosa punishes Kokoszka's body with a nice straight punch.
Barbosa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barbosa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kokoszka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kokoszka misses with a looping right.
Kokoszka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barbosa counters with a body kick.
Kokoszka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kokoszka.
A countering left hand to the body from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kokoszka throws out the jab.
Alfredo Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dominik Kokoszka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Kokoszka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kokoszka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but Kokoszka moved away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kokoszka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barbosa on the side of the head.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but Kokoszka sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barbosa lands with a nice body kick.
Kokoszka throws the left hand but Barbosa avoids the punch easily.
Kokoszka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kokoszka misses with a looping left.
Barbosa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kokoszka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barbosa throws a shot from downtown. Kokoszka moves away and avoids it.
Kokoszka tries to clinch there but Barbosa circles away.
Kokoszka slips under a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dominik Kokoszka.
Well Kokoszka 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominik Kokoszka!
Dominik Kokoszka bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Ascension 1224
Date: Dec 24, 2016

#R1#
Kokoszka throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chiarmanda on the side of the head.
Chiarmanda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chiarmanda scoring well with a low kick there.
Chiarmanda has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Chiarmanda throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Chiarmanda takes one to the side of the head.
Kokoszka throws an off balance right hand
and Chiarmanda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kokoszka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kokoszka misses with a body shot.
Chiarmanda misses with a lunging right hand
and Kokoszka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chiarmanda blocks the body kick.
Kokoszka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chiarmanda takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Chiarmanda lands.
Kokoszka misses with a kick to the body.
Kokoszka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kokoszka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chiarmanda moves away from the strike by Kokoszka.
Kokoszka missing with a left hand there. Chiarmanda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Kokoszka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kokoszka misses with a hook
and Chiarmanda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chiarmanda misses with a low kick.
Kokoszka appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chiarmanda lands a leg kick that knocks Kokoszka off balance momentarily.
Kokoszka motions for Chiarmanda to come forward. Kokoszka throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chiarmanda cracks Kokoszka with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chiarmanda throws a leg kick but Kokoszka moved away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kokoszka, as that shot connected.
A slow jab from Chiarmanda misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kokoszka! But no joy.
Chiarmanda paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kokoszka throws a poor cross that misses
and Chiarmanda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chiarmanda pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kokoszka is out of range and Chiarmanda settles back down.
Kokoszka appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chiarmanda cracks a nice hook into Kokoszka's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chiarmanda fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kokoszka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kokoszka scores with a hook.
Chiarmanda swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Kokoszka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chiarmanda has time to react.
Kokoszka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chiarmanda misses with a low kick.
Chiarmanda lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chiarmanda throws a low kick but Kokoszka moves out of range easily.
Kokoszka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chiarmanda manages to avoid it.
Kokoszka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chiarmanda moves away.
Kokoszka lands a slapping body shot.
Chiarmanda connects with a body shot that sends Kokoszka's belly button to the back.
Kokoszka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chiarmanda.
A slow jab from Kokoszka misses its intended target.
Kokoszka takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chiarmanda throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chiarmanda is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Chiarmanda takes a swing at Kokoszka's ribcage but misses.
Chiarmanda throws a leg kick but Kokoszka checks it.
Chiarmanda moves out of range as Kokoszka strikes.#T3#
Kokoszka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Kokoszka backs away, Chiarmanda returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kokoszka throws a body shot but no joy.
Kokoszka misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Kokoszka moves into range and clinches up with Chiarmanda.
Kokoszka lands with a short shot to the head.
Chiarmanda throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chiarmanda throws a punch but it's blocked by Kokoszka.
Kokoszka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chiarmanda's elbow.
Kokoszka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kokoszka throws a punch but it's blocked by Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kokoszka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chiarmanda pushes Kokoszka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Chiarmanda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kokoszka ducks right into an uppercut from Chiarmanda.
Kokoszka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chiarmanda. Chiarmanda obviously looking to wear him down.
Kokoszka throws a big shot that misses.
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!
Kokoszka misses with an uppercut. Chiarmanda saw that one coming.#T4#
Kokoszka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda misses with a looping right.
Chiarmanda scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kokoszka checks a leg kick nicely.
Chiarmanda pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kokoszka goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kokoszka is looking to clinch.
Chiarmanda tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kokoszka is able to avoid easily.
Crunch! Chiarmanda slams his shin into Kokoszka's torso.
Chiarmanda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kokoszka.
Chiarmanda fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kokoszka lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chiarmanda looks to land a right hand but Kokoszka moved out of range.#CL#
Chiarmanda closes the distance and pushes Kokoszka back into the cage.
Chiarmanda tries to work over Kokoszka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kokoszka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chiarmanda lands an elbow inside that Kokoszka shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ossilus Chiarmanda dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kokoszka on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from Kokoszka misses.
A punch lands to the side of Kokoszka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chiarmanda ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chiarmanda throws a chopping leg kick but Kokoszka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chiarmanda throws a leg kick which misses Kokoszka's front leg but catches the back leg as Kokoszka tries to avoid it.
Ossilus Chiarmanda is winning the standup battle so far.
Kokoszka throws a body punch but Chiarmanda moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Chiarmanda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Kokoszka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chiarmanda throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Chiarmanda misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kokoszka was well out of range. Poor timing from Chiarmanda.
Kokoszka throws a shot from downtown. Chiarmanda moves away and avoids it.
Kokoszka slips a straight right by Chiarmanda.
Kokoszka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Kokoszka blocks a low kick nicely.
Kokoszka swings widly with a right hand
and Chiarmanda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chiarmanda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chiarmanda feints and then cracks Kokoszka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kokoszka down.
Chiarmanda throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Chiarmanda gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chiarmanda lands a damaging elbow.
Kokoszka struggles to land a body shot inside as Chiarmanda controls his hands.
Chiarmanda lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chiarmanda.
Kokoszka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kokoszka lands with a right to the head.
Chiarmanda tries to throw a body punch but Kokoszka avoids it by throwing Chiarmanda back against the cage.
Chiarmanda tries to stall but Kokoszka uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chiarmanda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Kokoszka.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kokoszka blocks an uppercut.
Kokoszka scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Kokoszka lands with a left to the head.
Dominik Kokoszka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chiarmanda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chiarmanda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kokoszka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Kokoszka.
Kokoszka misses with some punches.
Chiarmanda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Chiarmanda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chiarmanda misses with a punch to the body.
Chiarmanda presses Kokoszka against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kokoszka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kokoszka pushes Chiarmanda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kokoszka is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Chiarmanda can't find room to land a body shot as Kokoszka controls the action.
Kokoszka stalling in the clinch but Chiarmanda improves position.
Kokoszka lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kokoszka working aggressively here.
Kokoszka lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Chiarmanda gets through Kokoszka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Kokoszka.
Kokoszka is trying to stall.
Kokoszka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chiarmanda backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chiarmanda presses Kokoszka against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chiarmanda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chiarmanda scores with a shot to the side of Kokoszka's head.
Kokoszka tries to throw a body punch but Chiarmanda avoids it by throwing Kokoszka back against the cage.
Chiarmanda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kokoszka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kokoszka lands an uppercut.
Chiarmanda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chiarmanda misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Chiarmanda fails to land.
Chiarmanda putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kokoszka in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chiarmanda.
Kokoszka working aggressively here. #T4##BC#
Chiarmanda breaks the clinch.
Kokoszka works Chiarmanda's body with a nice hook.
Kokoszka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chiarmanda. That's going to slow Kokoszka down.
Chiarmanda is looking to land body kicks.
Kokoszka missing with a left hand there. Chiarmanda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kokoszka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chiarmanda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kokoszka swings wildly with an uppercut but Chiarmanda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chiarmanda prevents a body shot from Kokoszka.
Kokoszka lands a nice shot to the body.
Chiarmanda tries to throw a body punch but Kokoszka avoids it by throwing Chiarmanda back against the cage.
Chiarmanda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chiarmanda misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ossilus Chiarmanda dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Kokoszka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kokoszka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kokoszka there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Chiarmanda closes the distance and pushes Kokoszka back into the cage.
Chiarmanda tries a body shot but Kokoszka blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kokoszka.
Kokoszka misses with some punches.
Chiarmanda throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kokoszka.
Chiarmanda has a couple of punches blocked by Kokoszka.
Kokoszka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chiarmanda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chiarmanda is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chiarmanda tries to work over Kokoszka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kokoszka throws a punch but it's blocked by Chiarmanda.
Kokoszka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kokoszka lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kokoszka fails to land.
Kokoszka has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Chiarmanda seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kokoszka can turn it around.
Chiarmanda tries to land knees in the clinch but Kokoszka avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Kokoszka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chiarmanda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kokoszka backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chiarmanda creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kokoszka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chiarmanda missing with knees to the body.
Kokoszka leaning his opponent against the cage.
Chiarmanda misses with a body punch.
Kokoszka can't find room to land a body shot as Chiarmanda controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chiarmanda.
A head punch on the inside from Kokoszka fails to land.
Kokoszka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chiarmanda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chiarmanda stalling.
Kokoszka slows down the pace here.
Chiarmanda misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Kokoszka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chiarmanda's elbow.
Chiarmanda goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Chiarmanda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kokoszka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Chiarmanda misses the target.
Kokoszka connects with a solid leg kick.
Chiarmanda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kokoszka.
An attempted straight right counter from Chiarmanda misses the target.
Chiarmanda scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Kokoszka finds it's way through Chiarmanda's defenses.
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!
A swing and a miss from Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kokoszka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chiarmanda just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kokoszka.
Kokoszka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chiarmanda.
A big right from Chiarmanda misses. #CL#
Chiarmanda clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Chiarmanda working aggressively here.
Chiarmanda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chiarmanda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chiarmanda misses with the head strike.
Chiarmanda blocking some punches.
Chiarmanda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Chiarmanda fails to land.
A short uppercut from Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chiarmanda's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kokoszka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kokoszka lands with a short shot to the head.
Chiarmanda tries to throw a body punch but Kokoszka avoids it by throwing Chiarmanda back against the cage. #BC#
Chiarmanda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chiarmanda throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kokoszka.
Kokoszka connects with a looping right hand. #T4#
Chiarmanda throws a hook to the side of Kokoszka's head but Kokoszka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chiarmanda takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chiarmanda takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kokoszka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Chiarmanda.
Kokoszka lands a nice shot to the body.
Chiarmanda moves out of range as Kokoszka strikes.
Chiarmanda has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chiarmanda there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chiarmanda jabs Kokoszka right on the nose. Kokoszka blinks but takes it well.
Chiarmanda slips a straight right by Kokoszka.
Chiarmanda is looking to slow Kokoszka down with leg kicks.
Kokoszka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kokoszka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chiarmanda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chiarmanda needs to keep his hands up - Kokoszka had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Dominik Kokoszka just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Kokoszka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kokoszka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chiarmanda walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kokoszka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chiarmanda lands a nice shot that snaps Kokoszka's head back.
Kokoszka throws out a loose jab but Chiarmanda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chiarmanda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kokoszka moves away.
Chiarmanda moves out of range of the strikes.
Chiarmanda throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chiarmanda cracks Kokoszka with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kokoszka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chiarmanda scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kokoszka throws a head kick that Chiarmanda semi-blocks.
A shot to the liver by Kokoszka. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kokoszka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kokoszka throws a leg kick which misses Chiarmanda's front leg but catches the back leg as Chiarmanda tries to avoid it.
Chiarmanda throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Kokoszka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chiarmanda stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chiarmanda connects with an inside leg kick.
Chiarmanda takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kokoszka misses with an uppercut
and Chiarmanda counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chiarmanda is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chiarmanda scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kokoszka is looking to slow Chiarmanda down with leg kicks.
Chiarmanda lands a nice shot that snaps Kokoszka's head back.
A solid body kick from Chiarmanda.
Kokoszka takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kokoszka finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kokoszka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kokoszka there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chiarmanda throws a body kick that misses.
Chiarmanda walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kokoszka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T2#
Chiarmanda throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kokoszka. Chiarmanda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chiarmanda fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kokoszka just manages to avoid it.
Kokoszka moves away from the strike by Chiarmanda.
Kokoszka wants to clinch up but Chiarmanda keeps it at a distance.
Kokoszka misses with a wild body shot.
Kokoszka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chiarmanda lunges at Kokoszka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kokoszka's hand.
Chiarmanda will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kokoszka tries to score with a low kick but Chiarmanda moves his leg out of the way.
Decent striking displayed by Chiarmanda there.
Kokoszka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chiarmanda's hands.
Chiarmanda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kokoszka moves away.
Chiarmanda throws a body shot but no joy.
Chiarmanda lands a nice looking body shot.
Kokoszka on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T3#
Chiarmanda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kokoszka.
Chiarmanda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kokoszka manages to avoid it.
Chiarmanda lands a body shot.
Chiarmanda throws a front kick that sends Kokoszka stumbling back into the cage.
Kokoszka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chiarmanda misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chiarmanda dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kokoszka. That did some damage!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chiarmanda.
Kokoszka lands a slapping body shot.
Kokoszka has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda throws a leg kick which misses Kokoszka's front leg but catches the back leg as Kokoszka tries to avoid it.
Kokoszka lands a jab.
Chiarmanda scores with a hook to the body. Kokoszka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chiarmanda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kokoszka.#T4#
Kokoszka misses the shot to the body.
Chiarmanda swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kokoszka throws out a counter right but Chiarmanda avoids it with no problem.
Kokoszka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chiarmanda is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chiarmanda throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kokoszka throws out a counter right but Chiarmanda avoids it with no problem.
Kokoszka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kokoszka scores with a sloppy right hand. Chiarmanda should have avoided that one.
Kokoszka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Kokoszka.
A quick step to the side and Chiarmanda tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kokoszka ducks under a wild hook from Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda throws a head kick but Kokoszka moves out of range.
Kokoszka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kokoszka ducks under a wild hook from Chiarmanda.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ossilus Chiarmanda had his way with Dominik Kokoszka in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Chiarmanda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kokoszka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chiarmanda looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kokoszka moves away from the strike by Chiarmanda.
Kokoszka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chiarmanda manages to avoid it.
Kokoszka misses with a looping left.
A big left from Chiarmanda misses.
Kokoszka thinks about the counter body kick.
Kokoszka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Chiarmanda misses its target.
Kokoszka thuds a left hand into Chiarmanda's body.
Kokoszka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chiarmanda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chiarmanda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kokoszka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chiarmanda lands a nice hook to Kokoszka's body. Kokoszka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kokoszka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chiarmanda feints and then cracks Kokoszka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kokoszka down.
Kokoszka slips under a jab.#T1#
Chiarmanda smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kokoszka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kokoszka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chiarmanda throws a sloppy body shot
and Kokoszka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chiarmanda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chiarmanda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kokoszka can do to turn this around?
Kokoszka lands a right hook to the body.
Kokoszka lands a lovely overhand right.
Chiarmanda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kokoszka throws a sloppy head kick and Chiarmanda moves out of range easily.
Kokoszka explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kokoszka connects with a body shot that sends Chiarmanda's belly button to the back.
Kokoszka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chiarmanda is out of range and Kokoszka settles back down.
Kokoszka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kokoszka thumps Chiarmanda with a low kick.#T2#
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!
Kokoszka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chiarmanda.
Kokoszka takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chiarmanda lands a leg kick that knocks Kokoszka off balance momentarily.
Kokoszka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chiarmanda tries to clinch up.
Chiarmanda is looking to slow Kokoszka down with leg kicks.
Kokoszka throws an off balance right hand
and Chiarmanda counters with a thumping low kick.
Kokoszka lands with a right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Chiarmanda. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kokoszka is out of range.
Chiarmanda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kokoszka.
Chiarmanda is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chiarmanda looks to land a right hand but Kokoszka moved out of range.#T3#
Chiarmanda fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kokoszka is out of range.
Kokoszka lands with an uppercut that bounces Chiarmanda off the cage and back into range.
Chiarmanda catches Kokoszka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chiarmanda doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chiarmanda misses the body punch
and Kokoszka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kokoszka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda throws a hook but Kokoszka avoids it easily.
Chiarmanda tries a head kick but it misses.
Chiarmanda stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chiarmanda throws the left hand but Kokoszka avoids the punch easily.
Chiarmanda takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chiarmanda misses with a head kick.
Chiarmanda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chiarmanda pushes Kokoszka away with a front kick.
Dominik Kokoszka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
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!
Nice shot by Kokoszka.
Chiarmanda misses with a body shot.
Chiarmanda slips under a jab.
Kokoszka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chiarmanda.
Kokoszka throws an off balance right hand
and Chiarmanda makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chiarmanda punishes Kokoszka's body with a nice straight punch.
Chiarmanda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kokoszka.
A telegraphed right hand from Kokoszka misses the target.
A head kick misses from Kokoszka. #CL#
Chiarmanda has closed the distance and engaged Kokoszka in a clinch.
Chiarmanda tries a body shot but Kokoszka blocks it.
Chiarmanda lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chiarmanda lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ossilus Chiarmanda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kokoszka working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ossilus Chiarmanda.
Well Chiarmanda 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:45
Judge George Francis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ossilus Chiarmanda!
Ossilus Chiarmanda retains his lightweight title!
After the fight, Ossilus Chiarmanda was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Ascension 1203
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1#
Unchained misses with a low kick.
Kokoszka throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Unchained catches Kokoszka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Kokoszka closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Unchained scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kokoszka avoiding damage as Unchained throws knees to the body.
Kokoszka lands with a left to the head.
Kokoszka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Unchained misses with an elbow strike.
A knee to the head by Unchained.
Kokoszka struggles to land a body shot inside as Unchained controls his hands.
Unchained blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Unchained blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kokoszka blocks an uppercut.
Unchained lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kokoszka misses with a punch on the inside.
Kokoszka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Unchained is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Unchained struggles to land a body shot inside as Kokoszka controls his hands.
Kokoszka prevents a body shot from Unchained.
Kokoszka working aggressively here. #T1#
Unchained lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kokoszka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Unchained.
Unchained blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kokoszka.
Kokoszka lands a right hand.
A short right from Kokoszka.
Unchained working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Unchained throws a punch but it's blocked by Kokoszka.
Unchained gets through Kokoszka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kokoszka.
Kokoszka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Unchained digs a right hand underneath Kokoszka's ribcage. Kokoszka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Unchained tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kokoszka tries a body shot but Unchained blocks it.
Unchained scores with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Unchained misses with a punch to the body.
Unchained is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Unchained landing knees to the body.
Kokoszka lands with a left to the head.
Unchained goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Kokoszka throws a punch but it's blocked by Unchained.
Kokoszka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Unchained lands a nice shot to the body.
Kokoszka blocks a body shot from Unchained.
Unchained misses with a punch to the body.
Kokoszka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Unchained's elbow.
Unchained tries a body shot but Kokoszka blocks it.
A short right from Kokoszka on the inside.
Kokoszka is trying to stall.
Unchained's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kokoszka misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Kokoszka.
Unchained throws a head punch that misses.
Unchained misses with some punches.
Unchained misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kokoszka.
A short left from Kokoszka.
Kokoszka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kokoszka prevents a body shot from Unchained.
Unchained can't find room to land a body shot as Kokoszka controls the action. #T3#
Knees in the clinch landing for Unchained.
Kokoszka working aggressively here.
Kokoszka fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Unchained pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Unchained misses
and Unchained takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Unchained misses with a lunging right hand
and Kokoszka counters with a nice uppercut.
Unchained slips a straight right by Kokoszka.
Kokoszka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kokoszka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Unchained's head.
Kokoszka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Unchained swings for the body but Kokoszka moves out of range.
Unchained throws a lazy body kick
and Kokoszka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kokoszka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Unchained throws out the jab.
Unchained misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kokoszka does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Unchained misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Unchained throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kokoszka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Unchained dips to his left and cracks Kokoszka with an uppercut!
Unchained tries a low kick but Kokoszka avoids it.
Kokoszka scores with a head kick. Unchained tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kokoszka walks into a straight right hand from Unchained.
Unchained loads up on a big right hand but Kokoszka slips the punch.
Kokoszka walks into a left hand.
Unchained looks to score with a jab to the body but Kokoszka is just out of range.
Kokoszka throws a hook to the side of Unchained's head but Unchained sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kokoszka misses with a hook
and Unchained counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kokoszka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Unchained tries to score with a low kick but Kokoszka moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kokoszka loads up on a big right hand but Unchained slips the punch.
Kokoszka looks to score with a jab to the body but Unchained is just out of range.
Unchained appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Unchained takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dominik Kokoszka will probably get the nod.
That's time! Unchained's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Unchained throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kokoszka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Unchained scores with a hook.
Kokoszka misses with a hook
and Unchained counters with a low kick, right behind Kokoszka 's knee.
Unchained moves out of range of the strikes.
Kokoszka misses with a kick to the body.
Unchained turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kokoszka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Unchained looks to throw the jab but Kokoszka is out of range.
Unchained misses with an attempted mid kick.
Unchained throws a hook but Kokoszka blocks it.
Kokoszka throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unchained misses with a looping right.
Kokoszka misses with a head kick.
Unchained looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Unchained throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kokoszka has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kokoszka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Unchained misses with a low kick.
Kokoszka is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Unchained with a body shot.#T1#
A shot to the body from Kokoszka misses
and Unchained makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Unchained throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kokoszka misses with an uppercut. Unchained saw that one coming.
Kokoszka throws a leg kick
and Unchained counters with a nice uppercut.
Dominik Kokoszka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Unchained pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kokoszka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Unchained pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kokoszka is out of range and Unchained settles back down.
Kokoszka lands a glancing blow to the side of Unchained's head.
Unchained lands with a cross.
Unchained throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kokoszka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Unchained finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kokoszka throws a right hand that misses
and Unchained counters with a good low kick that Kokoszka was not able to check.
Kokoszka misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Unchained on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kokoszka throws a jab when Unchained was well out of range.#T2#
Unchained keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kokoszka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kokoszka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Unchained cracks Kokoszka with a good jab.
Unchained misses with a low kick.
Unchained avoids the body shot from Kokoszka.
Unchained throwing a counter right hand but Kokoszka manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Unchained.
Kokoszka throws a jab when Unchained was well out of range.
Unchained pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kokoszka is out of range and Unchained settles back down.
Unchained misses with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Kokoszka. That snapped Unchained's head back.
Kokoszka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Unchained swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kokoszka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kokoszka swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Unchained connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Kokoszka misses. #T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Kokoszka blocks the leg kick.
Kokoszka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Unchained.
Unchained throws an off balance right hand
and Kokoszka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the liver by Kokoszka. Beautiful body shot.
Kokoszka scores with a jab to the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Unchained.
Unchained moves out of range of the strikes.
Unchained moves out of range of the body kick.
Unchained uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kokoszka.
Unchained sizes up Kokoszka with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Kokoszka closes the distance and pushes Unchained back into the cage.
Kokoszka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kokoszka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Unchained missing with knees to the body.
Unchained lands an elbow inside that Kokoszka shrugs off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Unchained fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Unchained comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short uppercut from Kokoszka.
Kokoszka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kokoszka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Kokoszka.
Kokoszka has a couple of punches blocked by Unchained.
Unchained gets through Kokoszka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Unchained tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kokoszka avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kokoszka.
Kokoszka lands with a left to the head.
Kokoszka gets through Unchained's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kokoszka working aggressively here.
Unchained misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kokoszka.
Unchained is working Kokoszka over against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Unchained tries to work over Kokoszka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kokoszka.
Kokoszka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Unchained prevents a body shot from Kokoszka.
Unchained scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Olympia Unchained will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Unchained throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kokoszka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Unchained ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kokoszka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kokoszka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Unchained sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kokoszka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kokoszka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Unchained takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Unchained throws a leg kick
and Kokoszka counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kokoszka lands with a hook. Unchained tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kokoszka feints and then cracks Unchained's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Unchained down.
Unchained throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unchained moves out of range of the leg kick from Kokoszka.
Unchained looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kokoszka throws a head kick but Unchained moves out of range.
Kokoszka moves out of range of the strikes.
Unchained is looking to land body kicks.
Unchained thows a leg kick but Kokoszka checks it
letting Kokoszka counter with a right hand. #T1#
Unchained throws a low kick but Kokoszka moves out of range easily.
Dominik Kokoszka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kokoszka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kokoszka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Kokoszka blocks the leg kick.
Unchained ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kokoszka moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Kokoszka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kokoszka.
Unchained throws a right hand that misses
enabling Kokoszka to counter with a crisp jab.
Kokoszka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Unchained jabs Kokoszka right on the nose. Kokoszka blinks but takes it well.
Unchained misses with a looping left.
Unchained blocks a leg kick.
Kokoszka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Unchained misses with a straight left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kokoszka.#T2#
Unchained misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kokoszka looks to throw the jab but Unchained is out of range.
Donk. Kokoszka catches Unchained right on the button with a cross.
A lazy left from Unchained finds it's target.
Kokoszka scores with a punch to the head.
Kokoszka lands a head shot.
Unchained lands a jab to the nose.
Kokoszka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kokoszka misses with a body kick.
Unchained thuds his right hand into Kokoszka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Unchained connects with a right hand. Kokoszka shakes it off.
Unchained misses with a low kick.
Kokoszka fakes the leg kick and cracks Unchained in the body.
Kokoszka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Unchained doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Unchained misses with a body shot.
Kokoszka avoids the body shot from Unchained.
Kokoszka walks forward, straight into a front kick from Unchained.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Unchained.
Unchained throws a body shot but no joy.
Kokoszka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kokoszka throws a series of strikes that have Unchained backpedaling.
Kokoszka loads up on a big right hand but Unchained slips the punch.
Kokoszka scores with a body shot. #CL2#
Kokoszka rushes Unchained and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Unchained lands an elbow inside that Kokoszka shrugs off.
Kokoszka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Unchained backwards.
Kokoszka swings wildly with an uppercut but Unchained uses good head movement to avoid it.
Unchained with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Unchained tries a body shot but Kokoszka blocks it.
Unchained has a couple of punches blocked by Kokoszka. #T4#
Kokoszka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kokoszka managing to block the knees to the body from Unchained.
Unchained lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Unchained throws an elbow but misses.
Kokoszka tries to work over Unchained's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Unchained lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Unchained.
Kokoszka is trying to stall.
Kokoszka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Unchained backwards.
Kokoszka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Unchained can't find room to land a body shot as Kokoszka controls the action.
Nice elbow from Unchained.
Kokoszka working aggressively here.
Unchained working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Unchained.
Kokoszka pushes Unchained back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Unchained throws a head punch that misses.
Kokoszka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dominik Kokoszka.
Well Kokoszka has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dominik Kokoszka!
After the fight, Dominik Kokoszka was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Ascension 1105
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1#
Xiii scores with a body shot.
Xiii avoids the head kick by Kokoszka.
Kokoszka seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Xiii is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kokoszka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Xiii works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kokoszka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kokoszka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xiii is looking to clinch.
Kokoszka tries to clinch up but Xiii circles away and keeps his distance.
And Xiii tries to counter it with a takedown but Kokoszka pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Kokoszka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kokoszka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xiii is looking for a takedown.
Xiii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Xiii lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kokoszka regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Kokoszka pushes a forearm under Xiii's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Xiii is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dominik Kokoszka!
Dominik Kokoszka decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Ascension 1005
Date: Oct 05, 2016

#R1#
Kokoszka leaves Allen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kokoszka scores with a head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Gracie Allen has been cut.
Nice body kick from Kokoszka.
Kokoszka misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Allen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kokoszka won't be happy with that.
Kokoszka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Allen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Allen tries to advance to mount but Kokoszka denies him.
Kokoszka is looking to regain half guard here but Allen keeps moving and retains side control.
Allen trying to control the position but Kokoszka is working away.
Kokoszka is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Kokoszka is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kokoszka is looking to improve his position.
Kokoszka holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kokoszka works his way to full guard. Good work.
Allen stopping the sweep attempt from Kokoszka.#SUB2#
Allen lying in Kokoszka's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Kokoszka decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Allen taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dominik Kokoszka!
A very excited looking Dominik Kokoszka rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Gracie Allen spoke after the fight, saying 'After two months waiting i get fight like this. Hopefully next fight is opposite, higher ranked opp and fight early. '.

Event: Ascension 924
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1#
Kokoszka lands a nice shot that snaps Chabala's head back.
Kokoszka throws a chopping leg kick but Chabala manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chabala checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kokoszka throws a body punch but Chabala moves out of range.
Good work by Chabala as he checks the leg kick.
Chabala gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kokoszka counters with a nice body shot.
Kokoszka is looking to score with low kicks.
Kokoszka throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kokoszka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chabala looks to land a body kick but Kokoszka moved away.
Kokoszka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kokoszka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chabala.
Kokoszka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kokoszka lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A shot to the liver by Kokoszka. Beautiful body shot.
Kokoszka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chabala.
Kokoszka lands a jab to the nose.
Dominik Kokoszka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Chabala throws a lazy head kick
and Kokoszka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chabala swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kokoszka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chabala ducks under a wild hook from Kokoszka.
Kokoszka lands a nice hook to Chabala's body. Chabala takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chabala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kokoszka.
Kokoszka scores with a body shot.
Kokoszka checks a leg kick.
Chabala scores with a hook.
Chabala chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kokoszka throws a hook to the side of Chabala's head but Chabala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chabala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kokoszka.
Chabala comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chabala throws a leg kick which misses Kokoszka's front leg but catches the back leg as Kokoszka tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kokoszka wants to clinch up but Chabala keeps it at a distance.
Chabala misses with a body kick.#T2#
Kokoszka takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chabala throws a poor cross that misses
and Kokoszka counters with a nice body shot.
Kokoszka blocks a head kick by Chabala.
Kokoszka throws an overhand right that lands on Chabala's shoulder, as Chabala tries to avoid the shot.
Chabala with the counter takedown but Kokoszka avoids it easily.
Kokoszka throws the left hand but Chabala avoids the punch easily.
Dominik Kokoszka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chabala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kokoszka connects with a high kick.
Kokoszka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chabala blocks a head kick by Kokoszka.
Chabala drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kokoszka defends it well.
Chabala catches Kokoszka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kokoszka blocks a leg kick.
Kokoszka was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kokoszka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kokoszka takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kokoszka walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Kokoszka tests Chabala's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kokoszka throws a hook but Chabala blocks it.
Kokoszka scores with a jab to the head.
Chabala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kokoszka.
A telegraphed right hand from Chabala misses the target.
Chabala misses the shot to the body.
Chabala lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kokoszka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And Chabala tries to counter it with a takedown but Kokoszka pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chabala moves out of range of the strikes.
Chabala avoids the body shot from Kokoszka.
Chabala throws an overhand right that lands on Kokoszka's shoulder, as Kokoszka tries to avoid the shot.
Chabala avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chabala takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chabala avoids a kick to the body. #T4#
Chabala tried to score with a low kick but Kokoszka checks it.
Chabala scores with a jab to the body.
Kokoszka misses with a head kick.
Kokoszka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chabala on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kokoszka misses with an uppercut. Chabala saw that one coming.
Chabala drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kokoszka defends it well.
Kokoszka tests Chabala's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kokoszka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chabala ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've been informed that Chabala has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kokoszka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chabala is out of range and Kokoszka settles back down.
Kokoszka ducks under a wild hook from Chabala.
Kokoszka walks forward, straight into a front kick from Chabala.
Chabala takes one on the button.
A jab from Chabala does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dominik Kokoszka dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kokoszka lands a head kick. Chabala smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kokoszka blocks a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kokoszka. That's going to slow Chabala down.
Chabala misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chabala connects with a single shot there.
Chabala throws an off balance right hand
and Kokoszka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chabala walks into a straight right hand from Kokoszka.
Kokoszka throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Chabala counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Chabala landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Kokoszka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chabala is looking to work some ground and pound but Kokoszka has wrist control.#T1#
Chabala is looking to advance position but Kokoszka has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Chabala is looking to improve his position but Kokoszka isn't that keen on the idea.
Chabala is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Kokoszka landing punches.
Chabala keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kokoszka avoids the attempt from Chabala to control.
Chabala is desperately trying to improve his position but Kokoszka has a good base and remains in mount.
Kokoszka controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Chabala is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kokoszka avoids the attempt from Chabala to control.
Chabala tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kokoszka avoids the attempt from Chabala to control.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chabala is desperately trying to improve his position but Kokoszka has a good base and remains in mount.
Chabala is squirming around, avoiding Kokoszka's attempts to control the action.
Chabala keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kokoszka tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chabala tries to reverse the position but Kokoszka maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dominik Kokoszka dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jab from Kokoszka.
Chabala wants to land a leg kick but Kokoszka is out of range.
Chabala lands a leg kick that knocks Kokoszka off balance momentarily.
Kokoszka tries to clinch up.
Nice uppercut there from Chabala.
Kokoszka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chabala can do to turn this around?
Kokoszka tries to land a front kick but Chabala steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kokoszka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kokoszka cracks the inside of Chabala's front leg.
Chabala uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kokoszka has time to react.
Kokoszka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabala throws a leg kick which misses Kokoszka's front leg but catches the back leg as Kokoszka tries to avoid it.
Kokoszka throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Chabala shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kokoszka as he avoids it easily.
Kokoszka throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Chabala gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kokoszka.
Kokoszka connects with a leg kick. Chabala looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kokoszka moves out of range of the strikes.
Chabala lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kokoszka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chabala.
Kokoszka cracks Chabala with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chabala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kokoszka throws a good cross that connects.
Kokoszka avoids the body shot from Chabala.
Chabala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Kokoszka closes the distance and pushes Chabala back into the cage.
A short right from Kokoszka.
Kokoszka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kokoszka struggles to land a body shot inside as Chabala controls his hands. #T2#
Kokoszka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kokoszka blocks an uppercut.
Chabala is trying to break the clinch but Kokoszka has him pressed against the cage.
Kokoszka misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Chabala breaks the clinch. #CL#
Kokoszka has Chabala up against the cage in a clinch.
Kokoszka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chabala's elbow.
Kokoszka throws a head punch that misses.
Kokoszka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kokoszka.
Chabala wants to break free but Kokoszka has control.
Kokoszka digs a right hand underneath Chabala's ribcage. Chabala let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kokoszka digs a right hand underneath Chabala's ribcage. Chabala let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Kokoszka fails to land.
Kokoszka misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Chabala.
Matt Chabala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Chabala is trying to push Kokoszka away but Kokoszka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kokoszka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kokoszka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chabala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chabala.
Kokoszka blocks a body shot from Chabala.
Kokoszka tries to throw a body punch but Chabala avoids it by throwing Kokoszka back against the cage.
Kokoszka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dominik Kokoszka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chabala.
Kokoszka tries a body shot but Chabala blocks it.
Chabala misses with some punches.
Chabala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kokoszka's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chabala.
Chabala is trying to break the clinch but Kokoszka has him pressed against the cage. #T4#
Chabala blocks a body shot from Kokoszka.
Chabala working hard to break the clinch.
Kokoszka prevents a body shot from Chabala.
Kokoszka prevents Chabala from breaking the clinch.
Kokoszka misses with a body punch.
Kokoszka keeps control of Chabala as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Good body shot from Chabala. #BC2#
Chabala's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chabala is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick misses from Kokoszka.
Chabala throws a body shot but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dominik Kokoszka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kokoszka 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominik Kokoszka!
In his post fight interview, Dominik Kokoszka started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Ascension: Connemara vs Alvado
Date: Aug 26, 2016

#R1#
Ysengrin swinging wildly here.
Ysengrin misses with an uppercut
letting Kokoszka counter with a right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Ysengrin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A punch combination from Ysengrin misses.
Ysengrin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kokoszka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ysengrin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kokoszka appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ysengrin misses with a hook
and Kokoszka counters with a nice uppercut.
Ysengrin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kokoszka tests Ysengrin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kokoszka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ysengrin.
Kokoszka takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've been told by Kokoszka's head coaches at LOD: Contenders that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ysengrin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ysengrin looks to land a combination but Kokoszka avoids it well.
Kokoszka is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ysengrin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kokoszka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kokoszka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ysengrin's head.#T1#
Kokoszka lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ysengrin takes a step back to recover.
Kokoszka throws a jab when Ysengrin was well out of range.
Kokoszka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kokoszka throwing a counter right hand but Ysengrin manages to avoid it.
Kokoszka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kokoszka is looking to counter punch.
Kokoszka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ysengrin was well out of range. Poor timing from Kokoszka.
Kokoszka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Ysengrin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Ysengrin misses.
Jab from Ysengrin.
A head kick by Kokoszka misses
and Ysengrin counters with a left to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Ysengrin 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC#
Ysengrin is rocked!
Kokoszka scores with a leg kick.
Ysengrin is still on wobbly legs! Can Kokoszka finish him?
Kokoszka circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Ysengrin tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Kokoszka wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dominik Kokoszka!
In his post fight interview, Dominik Kokoszka started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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