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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 18
Date: May 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Fifka tries for a takedown but Mcgrath sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mcgrath looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Fifka tries to clinch but Mcgrath moves out of range. #CL2#
Mcgrath has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mcgrath is trying to pull guard but Fifka has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Mcgrath escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fifka is looking to clinch but Mcgrath is avoiding it.
Mcgrath tries to counter with a clinch but Fifka shakes him off and moves away.
Fifka misses with a body kick.
Mcgrath is looking for the big counter here.#TD#
Fifka bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SU#
Fifka decides to stand back up. Fifka steps back and let's Mcgrath get back to his feet.
Fifka wants to clinch.
Fifka with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Mcgrath counters by moving into the clinch.
Fifka is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
Fifka jumps guard but Mcgrath turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alvin Fifka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fifka is looking to break free of the clinch but Mcgrath has double underhooks.
Fifka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mcgrath just stands there and leans against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mcgrath dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Fifka is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mcgrath is defending well.
Mcgrath lands with a short shot to the head.
Mcgrath avoiding damage as Fifka throws knees to the body.
Mcgrath is pressed up against the cage. Fifka has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mcgrath down to the mat. Mcgrath avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fifka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mcgrath as he avoids it easily.
Mcgrath appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fifka throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T2#
Mcgrath takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD2#
Mcgrath scores with a takedown into Fifka's guard.
Fifka is trying to keep Mcgrath in close.
Fifka wants to sweep but no luck.
Fifka has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mcgrath has passed into side control.
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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fifka is trying to control Mcgrath's posture but Mcgrath avoids it. #T3#
Fifka is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fifka won't allow Mcgrath to pass to mount.
Fifka tries to roll over but Mcgrath keeps him under control.#ES#
Fifka makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Mcgrath has his takedown stuffed
and Fifka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fifka has been working on his balance at , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Mcgrath.
Fifka is looking to clinch.
Mcgrath tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fifka shoots in for a takedown but Mcgrath shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T4#
Fifka tries to clinch up.
Fifka is looking to clinch.
Fifka tries for a takedown but Mcgrath sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've been informed that Mcgrath has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Fifka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mcgrath defends it nicely.
Fifka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mcgraths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fifka shoots in but no luck this time.
Fifka shoots in but Mcgrath avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fifka lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fifka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Mcgrath will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Fifka darts in looking for a takedown but Mcgrath gets double underhooks and turns Fifka into the cage.
Fifka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mcgrath swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mcgrath swats away the attempt to clinch by Fifka.
Fifka shoots for a takedown but Mcgrath saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Fifka as Mcgrath shoots in.
Fifka 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.
Fifka tries to clinch but Mcgrath is having none of it.
Fifka scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fifka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mcgrath sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alvin Fifka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fifka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mcgrath paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Mcgrath's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fifka fails with the takedown.
Mcgrath is breathing heavily.#T1#
Fifka tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mcgrath defends well and Fifka ends up having to push Mcgrath into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Alvin Fifka is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Mcgrath has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fifka is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mcgrath to keep the fight standing.
Fifka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mcgrath has him pressed against the cage.
Mcgrath slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Mcgrath breaks from the clinch.
Fifka tries a head kick but it misses.
Fifka moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fifka scores with a nice head shot.
Fifka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mcgrath's waist but Mcgrath gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fifka off to one side.
Fifka throws a push kick but Mcgrath slaps the foot to one side. #T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Fifka or perhaps it was just good defense by Mcgrath, which made it look bad.
Mcgrath checks a leg kick nicely.#TD2#
Mcgrath shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES#
Fifka manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Fifka is trying to break the clinch but Mcgrath is controlling him.
Fifka tries to pull guard but Mcgrath holds him up against the cage and eventually Fifka drops back down to his feet.
Fifka jumps guard but Mcgrath stands there with Fifka around his waist. Fifka gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mcgrath content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T3#
Fifka tries to break the clinch but Mcgrath is controlling the position.
Fifka throws an elbow but it misses.
Fifka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mcgrath avoids it.
Fifka wants to take the fight to the mat but Mcgrath manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fifka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mcgrath just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mcgrath has Fifka pressed against the cage, preventing Fifka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fifka is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Mcgrath jumps into guard, dragging Fifka to the mat.
Fifka passes Mcgrath's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fifka wants to pass to mount but Mcgrath is defending the position.
Fifka trying to control from half guard but Mcgrath is working away. #T4#
Alvin Fifka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mcgrath won't allow Fifka to pass to mount.
Mcgrath is refusing to be controlled, as Fifka sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Mcgrath will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fifka shoots in but no luck this time.
Mcgrath explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fifka.
Fifka tries to clinch but Mcgrath is having none of it.
Fifka shoots in for a takedown but Mcgrath shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alvin Fifka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fifka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mcgrath tries to avoid it but Fifka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mcgrath to the ground. Mcgrath escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Fifka backs off Mcgrath throws a huge counter combo but Fifka manages to avoid it all.
Fifka wants to clinch up but Mcgrath keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fifka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fifka moves in looking to clinch but Mcgrath pushes him off.
Mcgrath tries a quick counter leg kick but Fifka is wise to it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A bone on bone clash there as Mcgrath blocks the leg kick.
#T1#
Fifka shoots in and drives through. Mcgrath sprawls well.
Alvin Fifka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcgrath circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fifka jabs at Mcgrath's body.
Fifka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fifka wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Fifka was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mcgrath.
Fifka shoots in for a takedown but Mcgrath shows good takedown defense.
Fifka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fifka shoots in but Mcgrath avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mcgrath blocks a head kick by Fifka.
Fifka is looking to clinch but Mcgrath is avoiding it.
Mcgrath avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T2#
A head kick misses from Fifka.
Fifka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mcgrath but Mcgrath pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fifka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mcgrath pinned against the cage. Mcgrath gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Good work by Mcgrath as he checks the leg kick.
Mcgrath throws a head kick that misses.
As Mcgrath looks to move away, Fifka throws a big counter combo but Mcgrath just gets out of the way.
Fifka shoots for a takedown but Mcgrath saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mcgrath unleashes a big counter combination but Fifka bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fifka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Fifka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fifka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mcgrath is fending him off so far but Fifka persists. Nope, Mcgrath circles away and we're back to standing.
Fifka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mcgrath is fending him off so far but Fifka persists. Nope, Mcgrath circles away and we're back to standing.
Fifka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mcgrath tries to avoid it but Fifka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mcgrath to the ground. Mcgrath escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fifka thows a leg kick but Mcgrath checks it #CL2#
and Mcgrath counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Mcgrath breaks from the clinch.
Fifka throws a wild body kick that Mcgrath sees coming a mile off.
Mcgrath tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fifka avoids the head kick by Mcgrath.
Fifka changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fifka fails with the takedown.#T4#
Fifka tries for a takedown but Mcgrath sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fifka. #ES2#
Mcgrath sneaks out the side door and pushes Fifka away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fifka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mcgrath as he avoids it easily.
Fifka tries for a takedown but Mcgrath circles away easily#CL2#
and Mcgrath counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Mcgrath manages to break the clinch.
Fifka throws a head kick that misses.
Alvin Fifka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Mcgrath is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Danga de danga de dang - Fifka scores with a four punch combination!
And that's the end of the fight!
James Mcgrath comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mcgrath 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alvin Fifka!
In defeat, James Mcgrath stepped up to the mic, saying 'fuck you bitch'.
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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 15
Date: May 13, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Fifka shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fifka is keen to just control but Kaen is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Kaen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fifka pulls his head out easily.
Fifka wants to control but Kaen is keeping him busy.
Kaen wants to control but Fifka is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fifka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kaen defending well though. #SUB2#
Kaen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kaen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kaen is looking for a sweep. Fifka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kaen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Kaen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kaen trying to control from the bottom.
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.#SUB2#
Kaen looking for submissions off his back.
Kaen trying to control from the bottom.
Fifka is stalling here. Kaen is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fifka seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kaen has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Fifka is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Kaen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Kaen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Fifka is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fifka is trying to control but can't.
Fifka is trying to stand up here but Kaen is controlling him well.
Kaen wants to pass the guard but Fifka is defending well.
Kaen stalling.
Fifka trying to control but Kaen postures up.
#T3#
Kaen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kaen trying to pass the guard but Fifka defending well.
Fifka is trying to maintain the position but Kaen is very close to passing his half guard.
Fifka is looking to get back to is feet but Kaen passes into side control.
Kaen advances to mount.
Kaen sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T4#
Kaen thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Fifka tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Kaen goes for an armbar but Fifka turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Fifka.
Fifka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kaen trying to control the position.
Fifka wants to control from the top but Kaen keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Kaen wants to pass the guard but Fifka is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khon Kaen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Fifka closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Kaen.
#TD2#
Fifka is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kaen is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Fifka to the mat. Fifka regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Fifka uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Kaen gets a double leg takedown into Fifka's guard.
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!
Kaen trying to control the position from guard on top but Fifka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fifka working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Kaen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fifka is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kaen, into his guard. #REVR#
Fifka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Fifka postures up in Kaen's guard and throws a big left but Kaen blocks it.
Kaen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Kaen is looking to advance position but Fifka won't allow it.
Fifka is trying to control but Kaen manages to pass to mount!
Fifka bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Kaen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Kaen wants to sweep here but Fifka controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Kaen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Kaen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fifka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fifka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fifka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kaen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kaen keeping moving, preventing Fifka from controlling successfully. #T3#
Fifka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Kaen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fifka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kaen is trying to keep Fifka in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fifka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fifka showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fifka trying to control but Kaen is working from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kaen is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB2#
Kaen drops back looking for a leg! Fifka is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fifka manages to kick Kaen off! Kaen jumps back into Fifka's guard. #SUB#
Fifka looking for a guillotine here but Kaen defends easily.
Fifka working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fifka keeping full guard, as Kaen tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Khon Kaen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Kaen moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Kaen has Fifka pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kaen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fifka tumbling to the mat - Kaen dives into Fifka's guard.
Fifka wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kaen manages to pass to side control.
Kaen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#REVR#
Kaen is taking a breather. Fifka says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fifka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kaen is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Kaen wants to control but Fifka is keeping him busy.
Fifka looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Kaen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fifka has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fifka tries to get to full guard but Kaen has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Kaen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kaen is looking to take a break and control but Fifka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fifka wants to control the action here but instead Kaen manages to pass to full mount! #T2##SUB2#
Kaen looking to secure an arm triangle but Fifka defends it well. #SUB2#
Kaen is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Fifka has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Fifka!
Fifka trying to control but Kaen is working from the bottom.
Kaen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fifka puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Fifka is looking to take a break and control but Kaen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kaen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Khon Kaen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Kaen is positioning himself well to prevent Fifka advancing to mount.
Kaen is looking to improve his position.
Khon Kaen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fifka wants to take a breather but Kaen is having none of it.
Kaen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fifka. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kaen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Fifka is trying to control the action in half guard but Kaen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kaen preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kaen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fifka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaen is adopting a defensive guard.
Alvin Fifka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Let's hope that Kaen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khon Kaen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kaen 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khon Kaen!
A relieved looking Khon Kaen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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