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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 16
Date: May 20, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Kowalski takes the fight into the clinch.
Kowalski is pushing Fifka up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kowalski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are getting on Kowalski's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Fifka jumps guard but Kowalski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kowalski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kowalski pressing his opponent against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kowalski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.
No luck for Fifka with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Kowalski has closed the distance and engaged Fifka in a clinch.
Kowalski avoiding damage.
Fifka wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alvin Fifka. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Stalling in the clinch from Kowalski.
Kowalski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fifka up against the cage.
Kowalski continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Fifka has been working on his balance at Cozad MMA Tokyo, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Kowalski.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kowalski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kowalski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.#CL2#
Kowalski closes the distance and clinches.
Fifka is trying to pull guard but Kowalski turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kowalski is struggling to control the position.
Fifka really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fifka has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kowalski after a bit of a struggle.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kowalski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fifka being controlled against the cage.
Fifka fails to pull guard.
#T2#
Kowalski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kowalski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.
Fifka fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kowalski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kowalski has Fifka pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Kowalski.
Kowalski has Fifka pressed against the cage.
Kowalski stalls.
Kowalski leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.
Fifka fails with a takedown attempt.
Mateusz Kowalski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##CL2#
Kowalski drives through and clinches with Fifka against the cage.
Kowalski has Fifka pushed against the cage.
Kowalski taking a breather.
The referee calls for Kowalski to work.
We've been informed that Kowalski has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Come on Kowalski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fifka is trying to pull guard but Kowalski turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kowalski avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.#CL2#
Fifka gets tackled into the cage by Kowalski. Kowalski maintains the clinch.
Fifka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalski'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.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T4#
Kowalski has Fifka pushed against the cage.
Fifka trying to control the position but instead, Kowalski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fifka into the cage.
Kowalski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kowalski.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.
Fifka throws a combination. Kowalski tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL2#
Kowalski moves into the clinch.
Fifka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kowalski walks away with a smile on his face. Fifka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fifka tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Fifka gets tackled into the cage by Kowalski. Kowalski maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalski stalls.
Fifka wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateusz Kowalski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Kowalski drives through and clinches with Fifka against the cage.
Kowalski is struggling to control the position.
Fifka letting Kowalski take a breather here.
Kowalski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kowalski slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.
Fifka tries to clinch up but Kowalski circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Kowalski takes the fight into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski taking a breather.
Fifka is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fifka has had enough of the clinch but Kowalski keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Fifka letting Kowalski take a breather here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fifka goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kowalski prevents it.
Kowalski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kowalski is pushing Fifka up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fifka tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kowalski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.
Kowalski avoids the head kick by Fifka.
Kowalski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fifka shoots in and drives through. Kowalski sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alvin Fifka. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Kowalski moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kowalski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fifka missing with knees to the body.
#T2#
Kowalski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Fifka letting Kowalski take a breather here.
Kowalski receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Kowalski taking a breather.
Fifka goes for a takedown attempt but Kowalski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fifka wants to clinch up but Kowalski keeps it at a distance.
Kowalski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fifka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kowalski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fifka somewhat.#CL2#
Fifka gets tackled into the cage by Kowalski. Kowalski maintains the clinch.
Kowalski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Stalling in the clinch from Kowalski.
#T3#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.#CL2#
Kowalski clinches with his opponent.
Kowalski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kowalski.
The referee calls for Kowalski to work.
Fifka tries to land knees in the clinch but Kowalski avoids the damage to the body.
Kowalski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kowalski stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.#CL2#
Kowalski moves into the clinch.
Kowalski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Fifka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kowalski walks away with a smile on his face. Fifka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Kowalski takes the fight into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kowalski.#T4#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kowalski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kowalski. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kowalski just leaning against Fifka, taking a breather.
Kowalski leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.
Fifka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fifka throws a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Kowalski moves into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Kowalski.
Kowalski controlling the action here for a moment.
Kowalski stalls.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kowalski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fifka goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kowalski prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateusz Kowalski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Fifka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Kowalski darts in and clinches Fifka up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kowalski effectively controlling the action here.
Kowalski is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.#CL2#
Kowalski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The referee calls for Kowalski to work.
Kowalski is stalling here.
Fifka letting Kowalski take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kowalski just leaning against Fifka, taking a breather. #T1#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.#CL2#
Kowalski takes the fight into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kowalski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kowalski has Fifka pushed against the cage.
Kowalski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kowalski has Fifka pressed against the cage, preventing Fifka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fifka tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kowalski smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Kowalski darts in and clinches Fifka up against the cage.
Kowalski has Fifka pushed against the cage.
Fifka trying to control the position but instead, Kowalski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fifka into the cage.#T2#
Fifka being controlled against the cage.
Kowalski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.#CL2#
Kowalski takes the fight into the clinch.
Fifka jumps guard but Kowalski stands there with Fifka around his waist. Fifka gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kowalski stalling the fight.
Kowalski pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kowalski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kowalski is stalling here.
#T3#
Kowalski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.#CL2#
Kowalski has Fifka up against the cage in a clinch.
Kowalski stalling.
Fifka is looking to control Kowalski's arms but Kowalski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fifka has his back to the cage.
Kowalski taking a breather.
Kowalski avoiding damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fifka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kowalski just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alvin Fifka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kowalski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mateusz Kowalski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kowalski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T4#
Kowalski has Fifka pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.
Nice takedown defense from Kowalski. No joy for Fifka on that attempt.
Fifka lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fifka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL2#
Kowalski forces Fifka back against the cage and clinches.
Kowalski has Fifka pressed against the cage.
Kowalski avoiding damage.
Fifka can't break the clinch.
Fifka tries to pull guard but Kowalski holds him up against the cage and eventually Fifka drops back down to his feet.
Fifka is trying to force a seperation but Kowalski has the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kowalski is stalling here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kowalski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mateusz Kowalski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kowalski 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mateusz Kowalski!
A very excited looking Mateusz Kowalski made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 14
Date: May 08, 2016 |
#R1##KD#
West lands a left and a right that send Kowalski crashing to the mat, dazed. West thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Kowalski is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Mateusz Kowalski has been cut.
West catches Kowalski with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Kowalski forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Wayde West!
Wayde West 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.
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 9
Date: Apr 10, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Kowalski rushes Mcgrath and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mcgrath looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Kowalski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kowalski is stalling here.
Kowalski seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Mcgrath tries for a takedown but Kowalski manages to get underhooks.
Mcgrath is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kowalski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mcgrath tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mcgrath is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mateusz Kowalski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Mcgrath.
Kowalski stalls.
A bit of stalling here from Kowalski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgrath tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kowalski's elbow.
Stalling in the clinch from Kowalski.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.#CL#
Kowalski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mcgrath, pushing him back against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mcgrath has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kowalski pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mcgrath letting Kowalski take a breather here.#T1#
Kowalski is stalling here.
Kowalski pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kowalski slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.
Mcgrath tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Kowalski gets a clinch.
Kowalski stalling.
Kowalski looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kowalski stalls.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Kowalski for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Kowalski effectively controlling the action here.#T2#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.#CL#
Kowalski has closed the distance and engaged Mcgrath in a clinch.
Kowalski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mcgrath up against the cage.
Kowalski stalling the fight.
Mcgrath being controlled against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kowalski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.#CL#
Kowalski moves into the clinch successfully.
#T3#
Kowalski stalling.
Mcgrath tries to pull guard but Kowalski holds him up against the cage and eventually Mcgrath drops back down to his feet.
Kowalski stalls.
Kowalski effectively controlling the action here.
Kowalski effectively controlling the action here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.#CL#
Kowalski has closed the distance and engaged Mcgrath in a clinch.
Kowalski just leaning against Mcgrath, taking a breather.
Mcgrath fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T4#
Kowalski stalling against the cage.
Kowalski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kowalski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kowalski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.
Mcgrath shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kowalski as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Kowalski forces Mcgrath back against the cage and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kowalski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kowalski stalling against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kowalski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kowalski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateusz Kowalski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Kowalski clinches up with Mcgrath and pushes him back against the cage.
Kowalski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mcgrath up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.
Mcgrath tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kowalski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mcgrath shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kowalski sprawls well. Kowalski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mcgrath gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Kowalski darts in and clinches Mcgrath up against the cage.
Come on Kowalski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski stalling against the cage.
Kowalski just leaning against Mcgrath, taking a breather.
The referee calls for Kowalski to work.
Mcgrath is breathing heavily.
Kowalski leaning against his opponent.
Kowalski gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#T1#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.
Mcgrath closes the distance and clinches up with Kowalski, looking for a takedown. Mcgrath pushes Kowalski against the cage but Kowalski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kowalski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Kowalski gets a clinch.
Kowalski stalling in the clinch.
Kowalski stalling the fight.
Kowalski stalling.
Kowalski stalling in the clinch.
Kowalski is struggling to control the position.
Kowalski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcgrath can do to turn this around?
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.#CL#
Kowalski moves into the clinch.
Come on Kowalski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kowalski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Stalling in the clinch from Kowalski.
Kowalski stalling in the clinch.
#T2#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kowalski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.#CL#
Kowalski closes the distance and clinches.
Mateusz Kowalski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kowalski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kowalski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kowalski is stalling here.
Mcgrath letting Kowalski take a breather here.
Kowalski slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.#CL#
Kowalski moves into the clinch.
Kowalski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mcgrath's efforts to push away.#T3#
Kowalski stalling the fight.
Mcgrath tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kowalski's elbow.
Kowalski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kowalski slows down the pace here.
Kowalski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kowalski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.
Mcgrath scores with a jab.
Mcgrath tries to clinch there but Kowalski circles away.
#CL#
Mcgrath tries to keep at a distance but Kowalski has taken the fight into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Kowalski.
#T4#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kowalski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mcgrath fails to pull guard.
Mateusz Kowalski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Mcgrath.
Kowalski stalling in the clinch.
Kowalski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mcgrath up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kowalski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.#CL#
Kowalski clinches up with Mcgrath and pushes him back against the cage.
Kowalski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mcgrath is working for takedown but Kowalski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kowalski as Mcgrath tries to tie him up.
The referee calls for Kowalski to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateusz Kowalski dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Kowalski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kowalski controlling the action here for a moment.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kowalski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The referee calls for Kowalski to work.
Kowalski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.#CL#
Kowalski rushes Mcgrath and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mcgrath takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski taking a breather.
Mcgrath jumps guard but Kowalski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Kowalski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Come on Kowalski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kowalski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mcgrath being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.#CL#
Kowalski clinches up with Mcgrath and pushes him back against the cage.
Come on Kowalski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kowalski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mcgrath fails to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T2#
Stalling in the clinch from Kowalski.
Come on Kowalski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mcgrath being controlled against the cage.
Kowalski pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kowalski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kowalski has Mcgrath pressed against the cage.
#T3#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kowalski.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.#CL#
Kowalski moves into the clinch.
Kowalski stalling against the cage.
Mcgrath is trying to pull guard but Kowalski has him pressed against the cage.
Mateusz Kowalski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Mcgrath.
The referee calls for Kowalski to work.
Kowalski stalling.
Stalling in the clinch from Kowalski.
Mcgrath wants to take the fight to the mat but Kowalski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kowalski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.#CL#
Mcgrath tries to keep at a distance but Kowalski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kowalski slowing the pace effectively.#T4#
Kowalski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kowalski controlling the action here for a moment.
Kowalski is struggling to control the position.
Stalling in the clinch from Kowalski.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.
Kowalski keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Mcgrath tries to keep at a distance but Kowalski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kowalski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kowalski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
James Mcgrath has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stalling in the clinch from Kowalski.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mateusz Kowalski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kowalski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:24
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mateusz Kowalski!
In defeat, James Mcgrath stepped up to the mic, saying 'fuck you bitch'.
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 7
Date: Apr 03, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Dormier tries to keep at a distance but Kowalski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kowalski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dormier up against the cage.
Kowalski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dormier misses with a knee to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kowalski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kowalski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dormier trying to land knees to the body.
The referee calls for Kowalski to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.#CL2#
Kowalski moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The referee calls for Kowalski to work.
Kowalski'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.
Dormier tries to circle away but Kowalski has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Kowalski stalling the fight.
Kowalski is stalling here.
The crowd are getting on Kowalski's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.
Kowalski tries to clinch up.
Dormier throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dormier throws a head kick that Kowalski semi-blocks.
#CUT#
It looks like Mateusz Kowalski has been cut.#CL2#
Kowalski clinches.
Kowalski keeps control of Dormier as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kowalski stalling against the cage.
Dormier letting Kowalski take a breather here.#BC#
Dormier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Kowalski pushes Dormier up against the cage in a clinch.
Dormier using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kowalski has Dormier pressed against the cage, preventing Dormier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kowalski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kowalski stalls. #T2#
Kowalski is struggling to control the position.
Kowalski keeps control of Dormier as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dormier tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kowalski avoids it.
Kowalski avoiding damage as Dormier throws knees to the body.
Kowalski leaning against his opponent.
Kowalski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.
Kowalski circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Kowalski clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Dormier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Dormier does no damage.
Kowalski on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Kowalski takes the fight into the clinch.
Kowalski slowing the pace effectively.
Dormier using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dormier tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dormier looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dormier has had enough of the clinch but Kowalski keeps him there for the moment.#T3#
Dormier tries to break the clinch but Kowalski is controlling the position.
Kowalski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dormier up against the cage.
Dormier landing knees to the head.
Kowalski pressing his opponent against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kowalski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dormier up against the cage.#BC#
Dormier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mateusz Kowalski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kowalski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Kowalski moves into the clinch successfully.
Dormier misses with a knee to the head.
Dormier being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Dormier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've been informed that Kowalski has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Dormier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kowalski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Kowalski moves into the clinch.
Kowalski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kowalski'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.
Kowalski receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.#CL2#
Kowalski has closed the distance and engaged Dormier in a clinch.
Dormier scores with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kowalski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dormier landing knees to the body.
Dormier misses with a knee strike.
Dormier is trying to break the clinch but Kowalski has him pressed against the cage.
Kowalski looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Dormier breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Caniel Dormier will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mateusz Kowalski's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Dormier cracks a nice hook into Kowalski's ribs.
Dormier misses with a two punch combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dormier. #CL2#
Kowalski has closed the distance and engaged Dormier in a clinch.
Kowalski leaning against his opponent.
Dormier crunches a lovely knee into Kowalski's ribcage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mateusz Kowalski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dormier misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kowalski.
Kowalski is pushing Dormier up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dormier is trying to break the clinch but Kowalski is controlling him.
Dormier looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski stalling in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Kowalski.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kowalski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.#CL2#
Kowalski clinches up against the cage.
Dormier throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kowalski blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kowalski.
Kowalski stalling in the clinch.
Kowalski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kowalski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kowalski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dormier is keeping busy.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.
Dormier with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL2#
Kowalski closes the distance and clinches.
Kowalski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kowalski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dormier tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kowalski avoiding damage.
Dormier working hard to break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T2#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.#CL2#
Kowalski gets a clinch.
The referee calls for Kowalski to work.
#BC#
Dormier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kowalski blocks a head kick by Dormier.
Kowalski wants to clinch but Dormier slips to the side
and Dormier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kowalski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dormier swats away the attempt to clinch by Kowalski.
Dormier seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kowalski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Dormier rushes Kowalski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dormier unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kowalski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dormier tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kowalski avoids it.
Dormier wants to get back to striking at distance but Kowalski won't allow it.
Kowalski stalling in the clinch but Dormier improves position.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kowalski in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T3#
Kowalski prevents Dormier from breaking the clinch.
Kowalski controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC#
Dormier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kowalski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dormier throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dormier throws a series of strikes that have Kowalski backpedaling.
#CL2#
Dormier gets tackled into the cage by Kowalski. Kowalski maintains the clinch.
Dormier using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kowalski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC#
Dormier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kowalski swats away the attempt to clinch by Dormier.#CL2#
Kowalski clinches up with Dormier and pushes him back against the cage.
Dormier tries to break the clinch but Kowalski is controlling the position.
Kowalski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dormier tries to break the clinch but Kowalski is controlling the position. #T4#
Dormier is trying to break free.
Kowalski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dormier up against the cage.
Kowalski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kowalski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dormier trying to land knees to the body.
Kowalski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dormier tries to break the clinch but Kowalski is controlling the position.
Dormier tries to break the clinch but Kowalski is controlling the position.
Dormier tries a knee to the head but Kowalski blocks it.
Dormier utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dormier scores a nice knee to the body.
Kowalski is looking to control Dormier's arms but Dormier gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kowalski has his back to the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caniel Dormier dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mateusz Kowalski's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Kowalski clinches with his opponent.
Kowalski slows down the pace here.
Dormier misses with a knee strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kowalski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kowalski controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.#CL2#
Kowalski gets a clinch.
Dormier is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kowalski is defending well for now.
Kowalski prevents Dormier from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Dormier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Kowalski closes the distance and clinches.
Kowalski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kowalski is pushing Dormier up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dormier connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kowalski's face.
#T1#
Dormier utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC#
Dormier breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Kowalski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The referee calls for Kowalski to work.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kowalski.#BC#
Dormier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dormier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kowalski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kowalski managing to block the knees to the body from Dormier.
Dormier looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kowalski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T2#
Dormier throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Dormier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dormier cracks Kowalski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
Kowalski forces Dormier back against the cage and clinches.
Dormier tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dormier is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kowalski is defending well for now.
Kowalski avoiding damage as Dormier throws knees to the body.
Kowalski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dormier up against the cage.
Kowalski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dormier up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dormier missing with knees to the body.
Kowalski is stalling here.
Kowalski leaning against his opponent.
#T3#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.#CL2#
Kowalski closes the distance and pushes Dormier back into the cage.
Dormier is trying to break the clinch but Kowalski is controlling him.
Kowalski stalling against the cage.
Kowalski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kowalski wants to stall.
#BC#
Dormier manages to break the clinch.
Dormier misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Kowalski forces Dormier back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Dormier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Kowalski moves into the clinch successfully.
Dormier misses with a knee to the head.
Kowalski stalling in the clinch but Dormier improves position. #BC#
Dormier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Kowalski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dormier, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Kowalski stalls.
Kowalski trying to stall but Dormier improves his position.
#BC#
Dormier breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Kowalski has Dormier up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kowalski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kowalski is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.#CL2#
Kowalski gets a clinch. #BC#
Dormier manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalski tries to clinch but Dormier moves out of range. #CL2#
Kowalski clinches up against the cage.
Dormier is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kowalski is defending well for now.
A bit of stalling here from Kowalski.
Mateusz Kowalski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kowalski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dormier up against the cage.
Dormier working hard to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mateusz Kowalski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dormier has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Caniel Dormier!
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 5
Date: Mar 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Senpai tries for a takedown but Kowalski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Senpai tries to clinch up but Kowalski circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Kowalski clinches up with Senpai and pushes him back against the cage.
Kowalski just leaning against Senpai , taking a breather.
Kowalski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Senpai wants to take the fight to the mat but Kowalski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Senpai is trying to break the clinch but Kowalski is controlling him.
Senpai is trying to drag Kowalski to the mat but Kowalski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mateusz Kowalski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Goku Senpai .
Senpai letting Kowalski take a breather here.
Kowalski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A bit of stalling here from Kowalski.
#T1#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.#CL#
Kowalski moves into range and clinches up with Senpai .
Kowalski stalls.
Kowalski just leaning against Senpai , taking a breather.
Kowalski is pushing Senpai up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Kowalski for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Kowalski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kowalski gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Kowalski leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.
Senpai shoots in but Kowalski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kowalski looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
No luck for Senpai with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Kowalski moves into the clinch.
Kowalski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Senpai up against the cage.#T2#
Come on Kowalski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kowalski seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Kowalski controlling the action here for a moment.
Senpai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kowalski.
Kowalski'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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.#CL#
Kowalski has managed to clinch.
Kowalski stalling in the clinch.
Senpai jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kowalski walks away with a smile on his face. Senpai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Kowalski rushes Senpai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kowalski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kowalski leaning against his opponent.
Kowalski stalls. #T3#
Senpai has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kowalski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kowalski leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.#CL#
Kowalski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kowalski stalling against the cage.
Senpai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kowalski is stalling here.
Senpai tries for a takedown. No joy.
Senpai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kowalski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kowalski leaning against his opponent.
#T4#
Senpai is trying to break the clinch but Kowalski has him pressed against the cage.
Senpai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kowalski smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Kowalski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Senpai , pushing him back against the cage.
Senpai tries to pull guard but Kowalski holds him up against the cage and eventually Senpai drops back down to his feet.
Kowalski leaning his opponent against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kowalski avoiding damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.#CL#
Kowalski closes the distance and pushes Senpai back into the cage.
Kowalski slows down the pace here.
Senpai is trying to maintain a safe position but Kowalski gets an underhook and turns Senpai into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateusz Kowalski dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Kowalski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mateusz Kowalski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Senpai stalling in the clinch.
Kowalski'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.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kowalski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Senpai up against the cage.
Senpai is pushing Kowalski up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kowalski stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Senpai is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kowalski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kowalski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.#CL#
Senpai tries to keep at a distance but Kowalski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kowalski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T1#
Senpai has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kowalski is pushing Senpai up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Senpai is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kowalski is defending well.
Kowalski slows down the pace here.
Kowalski just leaning against Senpai , taking a breather.
A bit of stalling here from Kowalski.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.#CL#
Kowalski closes the distance and clinches.
Kowalski is pushing Senpai up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kowalski has Senpai pushed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Kowalski.
#T2#
Kowalski leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kowalski has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kowalski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.#CL#
Kowalski clinches up against the cage.
Senpai fails to pull guard.
Mateusz Kowalski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Goku Senpai .
Kowalski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kowalski is stalling here.
Kowalski is pressed up against the cage. Senpai has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kowalski down to the mat. Kowalski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Kowalski tries to keep at a distance but Senpai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kowalski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Senpai letting Kowalski take a breather here.
Kowalski is pushing Senpai up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T3#
Kowalski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kowalski effectively controlling the action here.
Senpai has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Senpai misses with a body punch.
Kowalski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kowalski has Senpai pressed against the cage, preventing Senpai from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Senpai tries to circle away but Kowalski has him pinned against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kowalski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.#CL#
Kowalski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Senpai , pushing him back against the cage.
Kowalski controlling the action here for a moment.
Kowalski stalls. #T4#
Kowalski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Senpai up against the cage.
Kowalski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Senpai can do to turn this around?
Kowalski has Senpai pressed against the cage, preventing Senpai from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kowalski slowing the pace effectively.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.#CL#
Kowalski instigates a clinch.
Kowalski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Senpai up against the cage.
The referee calls for Kowalski to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kowalski slows down the pace here.
Kowalski avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateusz Kowalski dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Kowalski rushes Senpai and presses him up against the cage.
Kowalski taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.#CL#
Kowalski instigates a clinch.
Kowalski is pushing Senpai up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Senpai is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kowalski stalls.
Kowalski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Senpai up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kowalski just leaning against Senpai , taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.#CL#
Kowalski has closed the distance and engaged Senpai in a clinch.
#T1#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kowalski.
Kowalski leaning his opponent against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Kowalski.
Senpai is trying to break the clinch but Kowalski is controlling him.
Senpai being controlled against the cage.
Kowalski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.#CL#
Kowalski darts in and clinches Senpai up against the cage.
Kowalski is struggling to control the position.
Kowalski'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.
Senpai wants to stall.
#T2#
Senpai tries to pull guard but Kowalski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kowalski'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.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kowalski.
Kowalski effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.#CL#
Kowalski rushes Senpai and presses him up against the cage.
Kowalski leaning his opponent against the cage.
Senpai being controlled against the cage.
Senpai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kowalski smiles and moves away.
Mateusz Kowalski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Goku Senpai .#T3##CL#
Kowalski moves into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kowalski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Senpai is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kowalski pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kowalski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.#CL#
Kowalski clinches with his opponent.
Kowalski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T4#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kowalski stalling the fight.
The referee calls for Kowalski to work.
Come on Kowalski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Kowalski.
Senpai fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Kowalski pushes Senpai up against the cage in a clinch.
Senpai is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kowalski to keep the fight standing.
Senpai is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Senpai is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kowalski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Goku Senpai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kowalski stalling the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mateusz Kowalski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kowalski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:25
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:25
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mateusz Kowalski!
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