Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Barkley vs Dredd
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook. Vrjalya ducked under it nicely.
Vrjalya tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a looping right.
Vrjalya slips under a jab.
Vrjalya is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vrjalya on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vrjalya blocks a jab.
Vrjalya drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kowalkiewicz defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a wild body shot.
Vrjalya is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vrjalya takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT#It looks like Ken Vrjalya has been cut.
We've been told by Kowalkiewicz's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Kowalkiewicz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to clinch.
Vrjalya avoids the head kick by Kowalkiewicz.
Vrjalya tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kowalkiewicz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vrjalya feints the counter takedown.
Kowalkiewicz throws a shot from downtown. Vrjalya moves away and avoids it.
Vrjalya moves forwards but Kowalkiewicz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kowalkiewicz throws a body kick that misses.
Vrjalya changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
A punch combination from Kowalkiewicz misses.
Vrjalya shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Vrjalya counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vrjalya.
Vrjalya pushes down on Kowalkiewicz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalkiewicz is staying active underneath Vrjalya, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Vrjalya looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vrjalya keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kowalkiewicz trying to get back to full guard but Vrjalya takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Vrjalya wants to take Kowalkiewicz's back here but Kowalkiewicz is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Kowalkiewicz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vrjalya pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #T4#
Vrjalya content just to control the position here.
Vrjalya tries to take Kowalkiewicz's back but instead Kowalkiewicz uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Kowalkiewicz is not content to let Vrjalya control the position.
Vrjalya tries to pass to full mount but Kowalkiewicz defends it. #SUB2#
Vrjalya seems to be looking for submissions.
Vrjalya wants to pass the guard but Kowalkiewicz is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vrjalya is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Vrjalya wants to control the pace but Kowalkiewicz is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Michał Kowalkiewicz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ken Vrjalya's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kowalkiewicz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kowalkiewicz lands a big head kick that sends Vrjalya to the canvas! Kowalkiewicz follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michał Kowalkiewicz!

Event: SMASH: Khan vs Barkley
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Kowalkiewicz misses with a head kick.
Spratt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Spratt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Kowalkiewicz backs away, Spratt returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Spratt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spratt scoring well with a low kick there.
Spratt lands a glancing blow to the side of Kowalkiewicz's head.
Spratt scores with the left hand. Kowalkiewicz knows he should have avoided that one.
A low kick lands for Spratt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Spratt lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kowalkiewicz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kowalkiewicz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Spratt thumps Kowalkiewicz with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spratt.
Spratt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Spratt lands a leg kick that knocks Kowalkiewicz off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spratt misses with a hook.
Jack Spratt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kowalkiewicz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spratt throws a jab but it's blocked by Kowalkiewicz. #T1#
Kowalkiewicz ducks right into an uppercut from Spratt.
Kowalkiewicz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spratt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spratt. That's going to slow Kowalkiewicz down.
Kowalkiewicz moves away from the strike by Spratt.
A low kick from Spratt misses
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch but Spratt is having none of it.
Spratt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spratt throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kowalkiewicz takes one to the side of the head.
Spratt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT2#It looks like Jack Spratt has been cut.
Spratt misses with a low kick as Kowalkiewicz jumps back.
Spratt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Spratt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spratt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Kowalkiewicz lands an overhand right.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spratt's corner calls for a 1-2. Spratt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Spratt throws a looping overhand right but Kowalkiewicz ducks down to avoid it.
Spratt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kowalkiewicz. That did some damage!
A good leg kick by Spratt.
Spratt throws a leg kick but Kowalkiewicz moved away.
Kowalkiewicz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Spratt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kowalkiewicz was well out of range. Poor timing from Spratt.
Kowalkiewicz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spratt.
It seemed like Kowalkiewicz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Donk. Spratt catches Kowalkiewicz right on the button with a cross.
A shot to the body from Spratt misses
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spratt fakes the leg kick and cracks Kowalkiewicz in the body.
Spratt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Spratt.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a right hand. #T3#
Spratt takes a swing at Kowalkiewicz's ribcage but misses.
Kowalkiewicz throws out a counter right but Spratt avoids it with no problem.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kowalkiewicz!
Spratt is breathing heavily.
Spratt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kowalkiewicz takes a swing at Spratt's ribcage but misses.
Kowalkiewicz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spratt.
A slow jab from Kowalkiewicz misses its intended target.
Spratt misses with a lunging right hand
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a nice body shot.
A good leg kick by Spratt.
Spratt scores with a hook to the body. Kowalkiewicz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Spratt throws out a loose jab but Kowalkiewicz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spratt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kowalkiewicz at a distance.
Spratt throws a sloppy body shot
and Kowalkiewicz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spratt lands a jab to the head. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a low kick nicely.
Kowalkiewicz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spratt throws out a loose jab but Kowalkiewicz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spratt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kowalkiewicz checks it well.
Kowalkiewicz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Spratt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kowalkiewicz checks it well.
Spratt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kowalkiewicz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spratt.
A leg kick checked by Kowalkiewicz.
Spratt is looking to slow Kowalkiewicz down with leg kicks.
Kowalkiewicz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Spratt at a distance.
Nice body punch from Kowalkiewicz.
Spratt is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spratt throws out a leg kick but Kowalkiewicz moves out of range and Spratt only half commits.
A slow jab from Spratt misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kowalkiewicz! But no joy.#CL2#
Kowalkiewicz darts in and clinches Spratt up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Spratt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Spratt's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Spratt thows a leg kick but Kowalkiewicz checks it
and Kowalkiewicz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Kowalkiewicz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Spratt throws a wild body kick that Kowalkiewicz sees coming a mile off.
Spratt takes a swing at Kowalkiewicz's ribcage but misses.
Kowalkiewicz misses the jab.
Spratt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kowalkiewicz can do to turn this around?
Kowalkiewicz tries to land a leg kick but Spratt saw it coming and moves away.
Spratt thinks about countering with a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Spratt.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a straight left.
Spratt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kowalkiewicz doesn't seem bothered though.
Kowalkiewicz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spratt can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spratt throws a low kick but Kowalkiewicz avoids it.
Kowalkiewicz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spratt with the inside leg kick.
Spratt lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Spratt does it's job there.
Kowalkiewicz throws a shot from downtown. Spratt moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Spratt scores with a jab.#CL2#
Kowalkiewicz rushes Spratt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Spratt manages to break the clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kowalkiewicz!
Spratt swings for the body but Kowalkiewicz moves out of range.
Kowalkiewicz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kowalkiewicz slips under a jab.
Kowalkiewicz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circle momentarily. Spratt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Spratt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Spratt walks into a straight right hand from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spratt fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kowalkiewicz just manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Spratt misses.
Kowalkiewicz throws a jab but it's blocked by Spratt.
Spratt misses with a hook to the body
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Spratt's knee momentarily.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kowalkiewicz slips under a jab.
Spratt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz shapes to counter with a head kick.#CL2#
Kowalkiewicz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz tries a body shot but Spratt blocks it.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spratt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spratt misses with the head strike.
Kowalkiewicz tries to work over Spratt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Spratt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spratt swings for the body but Kowalkiewicz moves out of range.
Spratt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spratt is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Kowalkiewicz closes the distance and pushes Spratt back into the cage.
Spratt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz swings wildly with an uppercut but Spratt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spratt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kowalkiewicz lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Spratt is trying to break the clinch but Kowalkiewicz is controlling him.
Spratt throws a punch but it's blocked by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spratt swings wildly with an uppercut but Kowalkiewicz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spratt lands with a left to the head.
Kowalkiewicz can't find room to land a body shot as Spratt controls the action.
A short right from Spratt.
Spratt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spratt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz blocking some punches.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spratt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kowalkiewicz.
A head punch on the inside from Kowalkiewicz fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body punch.
Kowalkiewicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spratt's elbow.
Kowalkiewicz fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kowalkiewicz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spratt backwards.
Kowalkiewicz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kowalkiewicz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spratt swings wildly with an uppercut but Kowalkiewicz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a shot to the side of Spratt's head.
Kowalkiewicz prevents Spratt from breaking the clinch.
Spratt fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Spratt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kowalkiewicz looks to throw the jab but Spratt is out of range.
Spratt with a nice cross.
Spratt lands a right hook to the body.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kowalkiewicz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kowalkiewicz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jack Spratt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Spratt's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Spratt pushes Kowalkiewicz away with a front kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Spratt lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kowalkiewicz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kowalkiewicz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Spratt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spratt moves out of range as Kowalkiewicz strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kowalkiewicz.
Spratt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kowalkiewicz is out of range.
Kowalkiewicz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A telegraphed right hand from Spratt misses the target.
Kowalkiewicz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A low kick lands for Spratt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalkiewicz defending well as Spratt loads up on a big left hand.
Spratt drops his hands momentarily and Kowalkiewicz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kowalkiewicz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spratt. Spratt obviously looking to wear him down.
Kowalkiewicz tries a low kick but Spratt avoids it.#T1#
Spratt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kowalkiewicz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spratt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spratt misses the jab.
Kowalkiewicz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spratt. Spratt obviously looking to wear him down.
Spratt's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Spratt misses the shot to the body.
Kowalkiewicz tries to counter by closing the distance.
Spratt delivers a nice body kick.
Spratt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Spratt throws a leg kick
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spratt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kowalkiewicz.
Spratt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook. Spratt ducked under it nicely.
A leg kick checked by Kowalkiewicz.
Spratt misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spratt. Kowalkiewicz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jack Spratt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Spratt throws a leg kick that misses.
Kowalkiewicz checks a leg kick nicely.
Kowalkiewicz tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
Kowalkiewicz clinches up against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Spratt seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kowalkiewicz can turn it around.
Kowalkiewicz misses with some punches.
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!
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz misses with some punches.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body punch.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body shot.
Kowalkiewicz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Kowalkiewicz.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Kowalkiewicz misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kowalkiewicz is leaning against Spratt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kowalkiewicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spratt's elbow.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spratt or not.
Kowalkiewicz swings wildly with an uppercut but Spratt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kowalkiewicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Spratt blocks a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz misses with some punches.
Kowalkiewicz throws a punch but it's blocked by Spratt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spratt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kowalkiewicz blocks an uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spratt's elbow.
Kowalkiewicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spratt's elbow.
Michał Kowalkiewicz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michał Kowalkiewicz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Spratt 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: SMASH:Barkley v Kowalkiewicz 2
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Kowalkiewicz misses with a looping left.
A cross from Barkley lands.
Barkley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Barkley throws an overhand right that lands on Kowalkiewicz's shoulder, as Kowalkiewicz tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kowalkiewicz! But no joy.
Barkley missing with a left hand there. Kowalkiewicz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kowalkiewicz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barkley. Barkley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barkley throws a hook but Kowalkiewicz blocks it.
Kowalkiewicz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barkley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kowalkiewicz.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barkley.
Jab, jab by Barkley - just one landing.
Barkley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kowalkiewicz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barkley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheers as Barkley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kowalkiewicz doesn't seem phased though.
Barkley connects with a right hand. Kowalkiewicz shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barkley looks to score with a jab to the body but Kowalkiewicz is just out of range.
Barkley thuds a left hand into Kowalkiewicz's body.
Barkley works the jab nicely.#T1#
Kowalkiewicz with a jab.
Kowalkiewicz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barkley cracks Kowalkiewicz with a good jab.
Barkley misses with a low kick.
Kowalkiewicz is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kowalkiewicz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barkley misses with a left hand
and Kowalkiewicz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kowalkiewicz slips a jab from Barkley.
Kowalkiewicz wants to clinch.
Barkley misses with a body kick.
Barkley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice uppercut lands for Barkley. That snapped Kowalkiewicz's head back.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a jab.
Barkley throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Kowalkiewicz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barkley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barkley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barkley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barkley. That's going to slow Kowalkiewicz down.
Kowalkiewicz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nick Barkley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barkley cracks a nice hook into Kowalkiewicz's ribs.#KD2#
Kowalkiewicz drops Barkley with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Barkley looks back up at him and smiles so Kowalkiewicz waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Barkley throws the left hand but Kowalkiewicz avoids the punch easily.
Kowalkiewicz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barkley with the inside leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barkley.
Barkley scores with a kick to the body. #CL#
Barkley closes the distance and clinches.
Barkley is working Kowalkiewicz over against the cage.
Barkley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz tries to throw a body punch but Barkley avoids it by throwing Kowalkiewicz back against the cage. #T3#
Kowalkiewicz struggles to land a body shot inside as Barkley controls his hands.
Barkley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Barkley on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz takes a shot to the head.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch to the body.
Barkley working aggressively here.
Kowalkiewicz misses with some punches.
Kowalkiewicz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz prevents a body shot from Barkley.
Barkley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kowalkiewicz backwards.
Kowalkiewicz working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz tries to work over Barkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kowalkiewicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a short shot to the head.
Barkley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kowalkiewicz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz can't find room to land a body shot as Barkley controls the action.
Kowalkiewicz working aggressively here.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz has had enough of the clinch but Barkley keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Kowalkiewicz tries to throw a body punch but Barkley avoids it by throwing Kowalkiewicz back against the cage.
Barkley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kowalkiewicz backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowalkiewicz swings wildly with an uppercut but Barkley uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barkley.
Kowalkiewicz swings wildly with an uppercut but Barkley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barkley lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Barkley.
A short uppercut from Barkley.
Barkley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kowalkiewicz backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barkley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barkley cracks Kowalkiewicz with a nice body shot.
Barkley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barkley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kowalkiewicz's elbow.
Kowalkiewicz working aggressively here.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barkley misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Barkley dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Barkley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kowalkiewicz.
Barkley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A clash of legs there as Kowalkiewicz blocks the low kick.
An inside leg kick from Barkley misses.
Barkley connects with a solid leg kick.
Barkley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kowalkiewicz moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barkley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nick Barkley is winning the standup battle so far.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch but Barkley moves away
and Barkley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barkley swings widly with a right hand
enabling Kowalkiewicz to counter with a crisp jab.
Barkley tries to score with a low kick but Kowalkiewicz moves his leg out of the way.
Kowalkiewicz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalkiewicz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barkley.
A nice leg kick from Barkley, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kowalkiewicz might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Barkley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kowalkiewicz moves forwards but Barkley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowalkiewicz fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Barkley misses with the body kick#CL2#
and Kowalkiewicz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kowalkiewicz tries to stall but Barkley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kowalkiewicz 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.
A left hand lands to the body for Barkley.
Barkley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kowalkiewiczs head.
Kowalkiewicz blocks an uppercut.
Barkley pushes Kowalkiewicz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kowalkiewicz is breathing heavily.
Kowalkiewicz struggles to land a body shot inside as Barkley controls his hands.
Barkley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barkley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kowalkiewicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barkley is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Barkley lands a nice uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Barkley lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Barkley.
Barkley struggles to land a body shot inside as Kowalkiewicz controls his hands.
Barkley lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barkley.
A right hook to the body lands for Barkley.
Kowalkiewicz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kowalkiewicz tries to work over Barkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kowalkiewicz blocking some punches. #T2#
Kowalkiewicz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barkley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Barkley on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Barkley seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kowalkiewicz can turn it around.
A short left from Barkley.
Barkley blocks an uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barkley.
Kowalkiewicz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barkley is leaning against Kowalkiewicz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barkley with a knee to the head.
Barkley lands a knee to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barkley.
Kowalkiewicz tries a body shot but Barkley blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barkley.
Barkley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kowalkiewicz backwards.
Barkley lands a right hand.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a body shot from Barkley.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Barkley. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Barkley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz tries to work over Barkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch to the body.
Barkley lands a body shot.
Knees in the clinch landing for Barkley.
A nice left hand lands by Barkley.
Barkley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barkley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barkley lands with a right to the head.
Barkley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barkley presses Kowalkiewicz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Barkley.
Barkley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kowalkiewiczs head.
Barkley gets through Kowalkiewicz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#Kowalkiewicz is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barkley swings wildly with an uppercut but Kowalkiewicz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kowalkiewicz is still on wobbly legs! Can Barkley finish him?
A short uppercut from Barkley.
Barkley scores with a shot to the side of Kowalkiewicz's head.
Barkley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barkley working Kowalkiewicz over with knees to the body.
Barkley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Barkley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barkley creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Kowalkiewicz's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Kowalkiewicz drops to his knees and Barkley pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Barkley!
Nick Barkley thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Kowalkiewicz vs Khan
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Kowalkiewicz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Khan.
Kowalkiewicz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bora Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kowalkiewicz closes the distance but Khan moves to the side
and Khan counters with a straight right hand.
Khan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kowalkiewicz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Khan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Bora Khan has been cut.
Khan misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Kowalkiewicz rushes Khan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Khan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khan misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khan lands a shot to the body.
Kowalkiewicz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Khan.
Kowalkiewicz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz gets through Khan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch to the body.
Khan blocks an uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khan prevents a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
Khan misses with a body punch.
Kowalkiewicz tries a body shot but Khan blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Kowalkiewicz fails to land.
Khan misses with some punches.
Khan tries to throw a body punch but Kowalkiewicz avoids it by throwing Khan back against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz tries to throw a body punch but Khan avoids it by throwing Kowalkiewicz back against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kowalkiewicz can't find room to land a body shot as Khan controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Khan.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
I was talking to Kowalkiewicz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Khan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Khan tries to work over Kowalkiewicz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kowalkiewicz or not.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Kowalkiewicz prevents a body shot from Khan.
Khan misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kowalkiewicz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kowalkiewiczs head.
Khan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Khan as the two fighters clinch.
Khan struggles to land a body shot inside as Kowalkiewicz controls his hands.
Kowalkiewicz swings wildly with an uppercut but Khan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kowalkiewicz backwards.
Khan works on Kowalkiewicz's body with a couple of short punches.
Kowalkiewicz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khan.
Khan scores with a hook to the body.
Kowalkiewicz has a couple of punches blocked by Khan.
Khan lands an uppercut.
Khan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kowalkiewicz avoiding damage.
Khan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kowalkiewicz's elbow. #T3#
Kowalkiewicz swings wildly with an uppercut but Khan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kowalkiewicz backwards.
A short left from Khan.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Khan tries to throw a body punch but Kowalkiewicz avoids it by throwing Khan back against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a body shot from Khan.
Kowalkiewicz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kowalkiewicz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kowalkiewicz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a left to the head.
Kowalkiewicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khan misses with a body punch.
Khan is leaning against Kowalkiewicz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Khan gets through Kowalkiewicz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Khan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Khan prevents a body shot from Kowalkiewicz. #T4#
Khan tries to throw a body punch but Kowalkiewicz avoids it by throwing Khan back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch on the inside.
Khan throws a punch but it's blocked by Kowalkiewicz.
A right hand to the body from Khan.
Khan scores with a hook to the body.
Khan blocking some punches.
Kowalkiewicz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Khan lands with a short shot to the head.
Kowalkiewicz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Khan.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Khan - that landed with a thud.
Khan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kowalkiewicz or not.
Khan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kowalkiewicz is defending well for now.
Kowalkiewicz tries a body shot but Khan blocks it.
Kowalkiewicz trying to stall but Khan improves his position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Khan.
Kowalkiewicz is breathing heavily.
Kowalkiewicz throws a punch but it's blocked by Khan.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body punch.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bora Khan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bora Khan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Khan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kowalkiewicz throws out the jab.
Khan misses with a hook
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a one-two to the body.
Kowalkiewicz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khan.
Khan throws a good cross that connects.
Khan lands the left hand.
Michał Kowalkiewicz is winning the standup battle so far.
Khan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Khan defending well as Kowalkiewicz loads up on a big left hand.
Kowalkiewicz wants to clinch up but Khan keeps it at a distance.
Khan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Khan lands with a hook. Kowalkiewicz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Khan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Khan moves out of range as Kowalkiewicz strikes.
That kick from Khan tenderised Kowalkiewicz's leg. Kowalkiewicz is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kowalkiewicz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kowalkiewicz slips under a jab.#T1#
Kowalkiewicz lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kowalkiewicz avoids the body shot from Khan.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to counter punch.
Khan takes a swing at Kowalkiewicz's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Kowalkiewicz misses the target.
Khan scores with a shot to the body.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a leg kick.
Khan moves out of range of the strikes.
Khan misses with an uppercut. Kowalkiewicz saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Kowalkiewicz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khan misses the shot to the body.
Khan looks to score with a jab to the body but Kowalkiewicz is just out of range.
Kowalkiewicz throws a counter high kick but Khan was just alert enough to avoid it.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kowalkiewicz moves away.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to counter the offense by Khan and move into the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch there but Khan circles away. #T2#
Kowalkiewicz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khan.
A little feinted left hand from Kowalkiewicz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Khan digs a good hook to Kowalkiewicz's body.
Khan blocks a jab.
Khan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kowalkiewicz rather than just go for the knockout.
Khan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khan misses with a left hand
letting Kowalkiewicz counter with a right hand.
Khan misses with a body shot
and Kowalkiewicz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khan throws a looping overhand right but Kowalkiewicz ducks down to avoid it.
Kowalkiewicz throws an off balance right hand
and Khan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Khan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khan. Kowalkiewicz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kowalkiewicz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kowalkiewicz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kowalkiewicz throws a leg kick that misses.
Kowalkiewicz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Khan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kowalkiewicz moves away.
Kowalkiewicz throwing a counter right hand but Khan manages to avoid it.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch up.
Kowalkiewicz takes one on the button.
Kowalkiewicz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab lands there for Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz slips under a jab.
Kowalkiewicz lands a head shot.
Khan lands a right hook to the body.
Khan misses the jab.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook
and Khan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Khan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Khan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khan throws a body shot but no joy.
Kowalkiewicz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Khan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a combination
and Khan counters with a left to the body.
Khan works the jab nicely.
Nice defenses there by Khan.
Khan throws a body punch but Kowalkiewicz moves out of range.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kowalkiewicz moves away.
Nice jab there from Khan.
Khan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bora Khan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bora Khan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Donk. Khan catches Kowalkiewicz right on the button with a cross.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a straight left.
Khan works Kowalkiewicz's body with a nice hook.
Khan blocks a jab.
A shot to the liver by Khan. Beautiful body shot.
Khan digs a good body shot into Kowalkiewicz's ribs.
Kowalkiewicz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kowalkiewicz was well out of range. Poor timing from Khan.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to counter the offense by Khan and move into the clinch.
Khan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kowalkiewicz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalkiewicz misses with an uppercut
and Khan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Kowalkiewicz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Khan misses with a knee to the head.
Khan misses with the head strike.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a body shot from Khan. #T1#
Khan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body punch.
Kowalkiewicz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kowalkiewicz throws a head punch that misses.
Khan throws a punch but it's blocked by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz tries a body shot but Khan blocks it.
Khan blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Khan - that landed with a thud.
Khan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khan lands a shot to the body.
Khan swings wildly with an uppercut but Kowalkiewicz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khan tries to throw a body punch but Kowalkiewicz avoids it by throwing Khan back against the cage.
Khan blocks a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
Khan scores with a shoulder strike.
Khan can't find room to land a body shot as Kowalkiewicz controls the action.
Khan misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Kowalkiewicz scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Kowalkiewicz working aggressively here.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook that snaps the head of Khan backwards.
Kowalkiewicz throws a head punch that misses.
Khan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khan throws a punch but it's blocked by Kowalkiewicz.
A nice left hand lands by Kowalkiewicz.
A head punch on the inside from Khan fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Khan.
Kowalkiewicz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Khan - that landed with a thud.
Khan has a couple of punches blocked by Kowalkiewicz.
Khan blocking some punches.
Kowalkiewicz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz blocks an uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz looking to slow down the pace here.
Kowalkiewicz throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Khan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Khan.
A right hook to the body lands for Khan. #BC2#
Khan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Khan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khan misses with a lunging right hand
and Kowalkiewicz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kowalkiewicz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khan.
Khan misses the shot to the body.
Khan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kowalkiewicz was well out of range. Poor timing from Khan.
Kowalkiewicz tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Khan manages to circle out of the way.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kowalkiewicz moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Kowalkiewicz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Khan swings for the body but Kowalkiewicz moves out of range.
A cross from Khan lands.
Kowalkiewicz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Khan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Khan scores with a shot to the body.
Kowalkiewicz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Kowalkiewicz moves into the clinch.
Khan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bora Khan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Khan misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Khan.
Khan pushes Kowalkiewicz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kowalkiewicz blocking some punches.
Kowalkiewicz tries to throw a body punch but Khan avoids it by throwing Kowalkiewicz back against the cage.
Khan prevents a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz can't find room to land a body shot as Khan controls the action.
Kowalkiewicz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Khans head.
Kowalkiewicz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Khan backwards. #CUT#That has opened up Bora Khan's cut even more.
Khan blocking some punches.
Khan blocking some punches.
Khan tries a body shot but Kowalkiewicz blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bora Khan really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bora Khan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Khan cracks a nice hook into Kowalkiewicz's ribs.
Khan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kowalkiewicz.
Khan misses with a body shot.
Kowalkiewicz throwing a counter right hand but Khan manages to avoid it.
Kowalkiewicz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kowalkiewicz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khan.
Khan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Khan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kowalkiewicz was well out of range. Poor timing from Khan.
Khan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Khan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Khan throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Khan throws a body shot but no joy.
Khan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kowalkiewicz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khan scores with a nice strike.
Khan misses with a wild body shot.
Khan cracks Kowalkiewicz with an open hand slap.
Nice body punch from Khan.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kowalkiewicz moves away.
Khan scores with a jab to the head.
Khan with a nice cross.
Khan thuds a left hand into Kowalkiewicz's body.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kowalkiewicz moves away.#T2#
Kowalkiewicz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khan throws out the jab.
Khan lands a jab to Kowalkiewicz's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalkiewicz looks to throw the jab but Khan is out of range.
Khan scores with a jab to the body.
Khan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Khan scores with a body shot.
Kowalkiewicz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kowalkiewicz throws a counter high kick but Khan was just alert enough to avoid it.
Khan just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Kowalkiewicz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kowalkiewicz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Khan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Khan. That's going to slow Kowalkiewicz down.
Khan throws a solid leg kick but Kowalkiewicz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Khan.
Khan throws an overhand right that lands on Kowalkiewicz's shoulder, as Kowalkiewicz tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Khan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Khan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kowalkiewicz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Khan moves forwards but Kowalkiewicz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Khan tests Kowalkiewicz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Khan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Kowalkiewicz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Kowalkiewicz fails to land.
Khan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Khan.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body punch.
Khan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khan takes a shot to the head.
Kowalkiewicz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A right handed body shot lands from Kowalkiewicz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalkiewicz lands a left hand. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Khan.
Khan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kowalkiewicz is working Khan over against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz lands an uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz tries to throw a body punch but Khan avoids it by throwing Kowalkiewicz back against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body punch. #BC#
Kowalkiewicz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch up
and Kowalkiewicz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kowalkiewicz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Khan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kowalkiewicz. That did some damage!
Khan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bora Khan dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Bora Khan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Kowalkiewicz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khan slips under a jab from Kowalkiewicz.
Khan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Khan misses.
Khan misses with a straight right.
Khan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a nice uppercut.
Khan with the inside leg kick.
Khan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khan avoids the head kick by Kowalkiewicz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan throws a body shot but no joy.
Kowalkiewicz throwing a counter right hand but Khan manages to avoid it.
Khan lands a right hook to the body.
Kowalkiewicz avoids the body shot from Khan.
Khan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Kowalkiewicz connects with a right hand. Khan shakes it off.
Khan tries a low kick but Kowalkiewicz avoids it.
Kowalkiewicz throws the left hand but Khan avoids the punch easily.
Khan connects with a body shot.
Khan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khan loads up on a big right hand but Kowalkiewicz slips the punch.
Khan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Khan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
As Khan backs away, Kowalkiewicz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Khan lands a jab.
Khan looks to score with a jab to the body but Kowalkiewicz is just out of range.
Khan misses with a body shot. #T2#
Donk. Khan catches Kowalkiewicz right on the button with a cross.
Khan misses with a shot to the body
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab, jab by Khan - just one landing.
Khan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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!
Khan moves out of range as Kowalkiewicz strikes.
A nice side step and Khan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kowalkiewicz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Khan lands a slapping body shot.
Kowalkiewicz misses with an uppercut. Khan saw that one coming.
Khan connects with an inside leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kowalkiewicz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kowalkiewicz throws a wild body kick that Khan sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Khan throws a solid leg kick but Kowalkiewicz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Khan.
Kowalkiewicz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Khan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khan thuds a left hand into Kowalkiewicz's body.
Khan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kowalkiewicz closes the distance but Khan moves to the side
and Khan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Khan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Khan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kowalkiewicz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Khan fails to land with a series of punches.
Khan misses with a shot to the body
and Kowalkiewicz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Khan digs a good hook to Kowalkiewicz's body.
Khan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T4#
Kowalkiewicz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Khan lands a nice looking body shot.
Kowalkiewicz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khan.
Khan scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khan circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kowalkiewicz. Khan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kowalkiewicz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khan blocks a jab.
Khan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kowalkiewicz was well out of range. Poor timing from Khan.
Kowalkiewicz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kowalkiewicz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Michał Kowalkiewicz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bora Khan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Khan 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 45:50
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bora Khan!
Bora Khan is the new middleweight champion!
Bora Khan thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Barkley vs Kowalkiewicz
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Barkley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body shot.
Barkley scores with a shot to the body.
Barkley connects with a body shot that sends Kowalkiewicz's belly button to the back.#KD2#
Kowalkiewicz lands a big head kick that sends Barkley tumbling to the mat! Kowalkiewicz takes a step backwards and waves Barkley back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch but Barkley is having none of it.
Barkley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kowalkiewicz manages to avoid it.
Kowalkiewicz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barkley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barkley checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barkley misses with an uppercut. Kowalkiewicz saw that one coming.
Kowalkiewicz checks a leg kick nicely.#CL#
Barkley darts in and clinches Kowalkiewicz up against the cage.
Barkley prevents a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
Barkley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kowalkiewicz or not.
Good body shot from Barkley.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Barkley tries to land knees in the clinch but Kowalkiewicz avoids the damage to the body.
Kowalkiewicz misses with the head strike.
Barkley unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kowalkiewicz.
Barkley misses with a punch on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz misses with some punches.
A short left from Barkley.
Barkley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a right to the head.
Barkley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barkley misses with a body punch.
Kowalkiewicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barkley's elbow.
Kowalkiewicz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barkley backwards.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barkley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kowalkiewicz backwards.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barkley pushes Kowalkiewicz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barkley tries to throw a body punch but Kowalkiewicz avoids it by throwing Barkley back against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz throws a head punch that misses.
Barkley pushes Kowalkiewicz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barkley scores with a shoulder strike.
Kowalkiewicz struggles to land a body shot inside as Barkley controls his hands. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Kowalkiewicz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barkley misses with some punches.
Barkley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barkley.
A short left from Barkley.
Kowalkiewicz tries a body shot but Barkley blocks it.
Kowalkiewicz tries to throw a body punch but Barkley avoids it by throwing Kowalkiewicz back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kowalkiewicz.
Barkley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalkiewicz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Barkley seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kowalkiewicz can turn it around.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook that snaps the head of Barkley backwards.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a shoulder strike.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a shoulder strike.
Kowalkiewicz pushes Barkley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barkley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barkley working aggressively here.
Barkley misses with a body punch.
Barkley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barkley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kowalkiewicz backwards.
Barkley can't find room to land a body shot as Kowalkiewicz controls the action. #T3#
Barkley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barkley.
Kowalkiewicz tries to work over Barkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barkley misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a light punch inside.
Barkley lands a shoulder strike.
Kowalkiewicz throws a punch but it's blocked by Barkley.
Kowalkiewicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kowalkiewicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barkley's elbow.
Barkley blocking some punches.
Barkley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kowalkiewiczs head.
Barkley swings wildly with an uppercut but Kowalkiewicz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barkley can't find room to land a body shot as Kowalkiewicz controls the action.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Barkley.
Kowalkiewicz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barkley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barkley blocks a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
Still in the clinch, Barkley scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowalkiewicz throws a punch but it's blocked by Barkley. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Kowalkiewicz fails to land.
Kowalkiewicz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kowalkiewicz prevents a body shot from Barkley.
A short left from Barkley.
Kowalkiewicz throws a head punch that misses.
Barkley misses with the head strike.
Kowalkiewicz misses with some punches.
Kowalkiewicz tries to throw a body punch but Barkley avoids it by throwing Kowalkiewicz back against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barkley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Barkley.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kowalkiewicz throws a head punch that misses.
Kowalkiewicz has a couple of punches blocked by Barkley.
Still in the clinch, Kowalkiewicz scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barkley tries a body shot but Kowalkiewicz blocks it.
Kowalkiewicz tries to throw a body punch but Barkley avoids it by throwing Kowalkiewicz back against the cage.
Barkley swings wildly with an uppercut but Kowalkiewicz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nick Barkley will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A good leg kick by Barkley.
Barkley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kowalkiewicz.
Barkley throws a body shot but no joy.
Good leg kick by Barkley.
Kowalkiewicz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barkley.
Barkley scoring well with a low kick there.
Barkley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barkley thumps Kowalkiewicz with a low kick.
Kowalkiewicz checks a leg kick.
Nick Barkley is winning the standup battle so far.
Kowalkiewicz throws a looping overhand right but Barkley ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barkley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barkley fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kowalkiewicz is out of range.
Barkley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice shot by Barkley.#T1#
Barkley throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Kowalkiewicz to counter with a crisp jab.
Barkley throws a leg kick but Kowalkiewicz checks it.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barkley lands with a cross.
Barkley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz moves forwards but Barkley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barkley scores with a kick to the body.
Kowalkiewicz checks a low kick from Barkley.
Barkley connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Barkley.
Barkley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barkley thuds a left hand into Kowalkiewicz's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barkley is looking to chop away at Kowalkiewicz's legs.
Kowalkiewicz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL2#
Kowalkiewicz clinches up with Barkley and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Kowalkiewicz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barkley lands a hook to the side of the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kowalkiewicz 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.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kowalkiewicz.
Barkley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barkley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barkley.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right handed body shot lands from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook that snaps the head of Barkley backwards.
Kowalkiewicz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barkley backwards.
Kowalkiewicz gets through Barkley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz tries to throw a body punch but Barkley avoids it by throwing Kowalkiewicz back against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz is working Barkley over against the cage.
Barkley blocks a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body punch.
A short right from Kowalkiewicz on the inside. #T3#
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Michał Kowalkiewicz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kowalkiewicz can't find room to land a body shot as Barkley controls the action.
Kowalkiewicz prevents a body shot from Barkley.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz tries to work over Barkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kowalkiewicz misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barkley throws a punch but it's blocked by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barkley's elbow.
Kowalkiewicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kowalkiewicz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barkley trying to land knees to the body.
Kowalkiewicz tries to throw a body punch but Barkley avoids it by throwing Kowalkiewicz back against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barkley backwards.
Kowalkiewicz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barkley backwards.
A hook to the body from Kowalkiewicz.
Barkley misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Kowalkiewicz digs a right hand underneath Barkley's ribcage. Barkley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowalkiewicz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barkley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kowalkiewicz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Kowalkiewicz. #ROC2#Barkley is rocked!
Kowalkiewicz pushes Barkley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a shot to the side of Barkley's head.
Oh Barkley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kowalkiewicz unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Barkley! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Kowalkiewicz is unloading with more strikes now! Barkley drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michał Kowalkiewicz!
Michał Kowalkiewicz is the new middleweight champion!

Event: SMASH: Erdogan vs Kowalkiewicz
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Erdogan tests Kowalkiewicz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Erdogan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kowalkiewicz.
Erdogan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kowalkiewicz moves away.
Kowalkiewicz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kowalkiewicz moves out of range as Erdogan strikes.
Mustafa Erdogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Erdogan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Erdogan is looking to slow Kowalkiewicz down with leg kicks.
A shot to the body from Erdogan misses
letting Kowalkiewicz counter with a right hand.
Erdogan is looking to score with low kicks.
A bone on bone clash there as Erdogan blocks the leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz ducks under a wild hook from Erdogan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Kowalkiewicz finds it's way through Erdogan's defenses.
Both fighters circling a little - Erdogan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Erdogan misses with an uppercut. Kowalkiewicz saw that one coming.
Erdogan with a nice calf kick.#T1#
Kowalkiewicz blocks a jab.
Erdogan wants to land a leg kick but Kowalkiewicz is out of range.
Erdogan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Erdogan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kowalkiewicz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Erdogan.
Erdogan throws a low kick but Kowalkiewicz avoids it.
Erdogan with a hook.
A shot to the body from Erdogan misses
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a stiff right hand.
Erdogan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Kowalkiewicz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Erdogan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kowalkiewicz has time to react.
Kowalkiewicz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Erdogan.
Erdogan misses with a shot to the body
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kowalkiewicz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kowalkiewicz swings for the body but Erdogan moves out of range. #T2##CL2#
Kowalkiewicz drives through and clinches with Erdogan against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalkiewicz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Erdogan lands an elbow inside that Kowalkiewicz shrugs off.
Erdogan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kowalkiewiczs head.
Kowalkiewicz dodges an elbow strike from Erdogan.
Erdogan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Erdogan.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz tries a body shot but Erdogan blocks it.
Kowalkiewicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Erdogan on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Kowalkiewicz fails to land.
Kowalkiewicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Erdogan's elbow.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters up against the cage, Erdogan throws an elbow but misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz digs a right hand underneath Erdogan's ribcage. Erdogan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Erdogan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kowalkiewicz working aggressively here.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a shot to the side of Erdogan's head.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a short shot to the head.
Kowalkiewicz lands a shot to the body.
Erdogan throws an elbow that misses.
Kowalkiewicz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Erdogan seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kowalkiewicz can turn it around.
Erdogan working aggressively here.
Kowalkiewicz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Erdogan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kowalkiewicz's brow.
Kowalkiewicz lands a right hand.
Erdogan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Erdogan gets through Kowalkiewicz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Kowalkiewicz breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Kowalkiewicz clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Erdogan fails to land.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Erdogan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Kowalkiewicz.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T4#
Kowalkiewicz works on Erdogan's body with a couple of short punches.
Kowalkiewicz avoids a wild elbow strike from Erdogan.
Kowalkiewicz is working Erdogan over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kowalkiewicz.
Nice body punch from Kowalkiewicz.
Erdogan is breathing heavily.
Erdogan lands a body punch.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kowalkiewicz blocks the elbow strike.
Erdogan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Erdogan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Erdogan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Erdogan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kowalkiewicz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Erdogan lands a right hand.
Erdogan looking to stall.
Kowalkiewicz tries to work over Erdogan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mustafa Erdogan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Erdogan throws a good cross that connects.
Erdogan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Erdogan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Erdogan throws a chopping leg kick but Kowalkiewicz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Erdogan scores with a push kick.
Kowalkiewicz moves out of range as Erdogan strikes.
Erdogan misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a head kick that drops Erdogan to the mat! Erdogan scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Erdogan is rocked!
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body kick.
Oh Erdogan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Erdogan keeps the fight on the outside.
Kowalkiewicz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Erdogan seems to have got his legs back now.
Kowalkiewicz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Erdogan. Erdogan obviously looking to wear him down.
A clash of legs there as Kowalkiewicz blocks the low kick.#T1#
Erdogan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kowalkiewicz was well out of range. Poor timing from Erdogan.
Kowalkiewicz takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Erdogan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kowalkiewicz.
Erdogan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kowalkiewicz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Erdogan throws a low kick but Kowalkiewicz avoids it.
Kowalkiewicz throws out a counter right but Erdogan avoids it with no problem.
Kowalkiewicz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Erdogan misses the shot to the body.
Kowalkiewicz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Erdogan has time to react.
Erdogan thumps Kowalkiewicz with a low kick.
Erdogan misses with an uppercut
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Erdogan misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Decent striking displayed by Kowalkiewicz there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Erdogan looks for the body kick but Kowalkiewicz saw that one coming.
Kowalkiewicz throws a lazy head kick
enabling Erdogan to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Erdogan misses the target.
Kowalkiewicz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Erdogan connects with an inside leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Erdogan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Erdogan.
Erdogan misses with a low kick.
Erdogan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Erdogan checks the leg kick.#T3#
Erdogan with a jab.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz moves out of range as Erdogan throws a body kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Erdogan scores with the left hand. Kowalkiewicz knows he should have avoided that one.
Erdogan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kowalkiewicz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Erdogan with a jab.
Erdogan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Erdogan misses the shot to the body.
Erdogan cracks Kowalkiewicz with an open hand slap.
Erdogan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a right hand to the body.
Erdogan looks to score with a jab to the body but Kowalkiewicz is just out of range.#T4#
Erdogan throws a big shot that misses.
Kowalkiewicz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kowalkiewicz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the body from Erdogan misses #KD2#
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a nice right hand that sends Erdogan toppling to the canvas! Erdogan scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kowalkiewicz finish him?!#CL2#
Kowalkiewicz has closed the distance and engaged Erdogan in a clinch.
Erdogan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch on the inside.
Erdogan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Erdogan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Erdogan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Erdogan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kowalkiewicz tries to throw a body punch but Erdogan avoids it by throwing Kowalkiewicz back against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz lands a left hand.
Erdogan blocks a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mustafa Erdogan will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##KD2#
Kowalkiewicz feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Erdogan sprawling to the canvas! Erdogan rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kowalkiewicz finish him?!
Kowalkiewicz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kowalkiewicz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Whack! Kowalkiewicz lands a heavy head kick that drops Erdogan. The ref tackles Kowalkiewicz to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Erdogan was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Michał Kowalkiewicz!

Event: SMASH: Frewin vs Puff
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tenryu, as that shot connected.
Tenryu darts in trying to clinch
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Tenryu rushes Kowalkiewicz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tenryu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kowalkiewicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kowalkiewicz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kowalkiewicz has a couple of punches blocked by Tenryu.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tenryu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kowalkiewicz cracks Tenryu with a nice body shot.
Kowalkiewicz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tenryu misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tenryu. #T1#
Kowalkiewicz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Kowalkiewicz - that landed with a thud.
Kowalkiewicz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kowalkiewicz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a body shot from Tenryu.
Kowalkiewicz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tenryu has a couple of punches blocked by Kowalkiewicz.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kowalkiewicz as Tenryu tries to tie him up.
Kowalkiewicz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tenryu backwards.
Tenryu blocks an uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kowalkiewicz throws a punch but it's blocked by Tenryu.
Kowalkiewicz stalling.
A head punch on the inside from Kowalkiewicz fails to land.
Tenryu blocking some punches.
Tenryu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tenryu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kowalkiewicz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tenryu can turn it around.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalkiewicz blocks an uppercut.
Tenryu blocks an uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz gets through Tenryu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Kowalkiewicz lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Tenryu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kowalkiewicz misses with the head strike.
Tenryu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz swings wildly with an uppercut but Tenryu uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kowalkiewicz.
Tenryu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kowalkiewicz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tenryu backwards.
Kowalkiewicz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Kowalkiewicz as the two fighters clinch.
Kowalkiewicz misses with some punches.
Tenryu misses with some punches.
Tenryu blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Kowalkiewicz.
Tenryu has Kowalkiewicz pushed against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz working aggressively here.
Kowalkiewicz presses Tenryu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice uppercut.
I was talking to Kowalkiewicz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tenryu trying to stall but Kowalkiewicz improves his position.
Kowalkiewicz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tenryu backwards.
Tenryu blocking some punches.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Kowalkiewicz.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kowalkiewicz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz tries a body shot but Tenryu blocks it.
Tenryu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tenryus head.
Tenryu gets through Kowalkiewicz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tenryu can't find room to land a body shot as Kowalkiewicz controls the action.
Kowalkiewicz throws a punch but it's blocked by Tenryu.
Kowalkiewicz tries a body shot but Tenryu blocks it.
A body shot lands from Kowalkiewicz.
Tenryu trying to stall but Kowalkiewicz improves his position.
Kowalkiewicz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tenryu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kowalkiewicz is working Tenryu over against the cage.#T4#
A short right from Kowalkiewicz on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz lands a shoulder strike.
Kowalkiewicz struggles to land a body shot inside as Tenryu controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Tenryu fails to land.
Kowalkiewicz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tenryu.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz swings wildly with an uppercut but Tenryu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kowalkiewicz has a couple of punches blocked by Tenryu.
Tenryu lands with a right to the head.
Tenryu blocking some punches.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kowalkiewicz lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Tenryu.
Tenryu trying to stall but Kowalkiewicz improves his position.
Tenryu blocks an uppercut.
Tenryu misses with a body punch.
Kowalkiewicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tenryu's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Tenryu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michał Kowalkiewicz dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kowalkiewicz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kowalkiewicz throws a leg kick but Tenryu moved away.
Kowalkiewicz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tenryu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tenryu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Kowalkiewicz.#T1#
Tenryu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tenryu loads up on a big right hand but Kowalkiewicz slips the punch.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch up but Tenryu circles away and keeps his distance.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kowalkiewicz throws a lazy right hand but Tenryu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kowalkiewicz wants to clinch up but Tenryu keeps it at a distance.
Tenryu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kowalkiewicz lands an overhand right.
A swing and a miss from Tenryu.
Tenryu throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a crisp one two that drops Tenryu! Kowalkiewicz thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Tenryu to his feet! Tenryu is in big trouble!#ROC#Tenryu is rocked!#CL#
Kowalkiewicz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tenryu, pushing him back against the cage.
Tenryu is still on wobbly legs! Can Kowalkiewicz finish him?#T2#
Kowalkiewicz working aggressively here.
Kowalkiewicz struggles to land a body shot inside as Tenryu controls his hands.
Kowalkiewicz lands a left hand.
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!
Kowalkiewicz tries to throw a body punch but Tenryu avoids it by throwing Kowalkiewicz back against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tenryu.
Kowalkiewicz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tenryu can do to turn this around?
Kowalkiewicz lands a body shot.
Tenryu seems to have recovered his senses.
Tenryu throws a punch but it's blocked by Kowalkiewicz.
Tenryu struggles to land a body shot inside as Kowalkiewicz controls his hands.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body punch.
Tenryu is breathing heavily.
Tenryu can't find room to land a body shot as Kowalkiewicz controls the action.
Kowalkiewicz tries to work over Tenryu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tenryu tries to throw a body punch but Kowalkiewicz avoids it by throwing Tenryu back against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Tenryu fails to land.
A short right from Kowalkiewicz on the inside.
Good body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Kowalkiewicz.
Tenryu can't find room to land a body shot as Kowalkiewicz controls the action.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tenryu or not. #T3#
Kowalkiewicz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch on the inside from Tenryu fails to land.
A short right from Kowalkiewicz on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Kowalkiewicz as the two fighters clinch.
Kowalkiewicz misses with some punches.
Kowalkiewicz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tenryu backwards.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kowalkiewicz tries to work over Tenryu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body shot.
Kowalkiewicz gets through Tenryu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tenryu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook that snaps the head of Tenryu backwards.
Kowalkiewicz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tenryu backwards. #T4#
Kowalkiewicz lands with a left to the head.
Kowalkiewicz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kowalkiewicz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tenryu backwards.
Tenryu blocks a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Tenryu fails to land.
Kowalkiewicz throws a head punch that misses.
Kowalkiewicz working aggressively here.
Kowalkiewicz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kowalkiewicz.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tenryu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tenryu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tenryu misses with some punches.
Tenryu blocks an uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kowalkiewicz.
Tenryu misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michał Kowalkiewicz dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kowalkiewicz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tenryu moves away.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tenryu.
Tenryu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kowalkiewicz manages to avoid it.
Tenryu looks to clinch
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz tries a low kick but Tenryu avoids it.#CL#
Kowalkiewicz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Kowalkiewicz.
Tenryu misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Kowalkiewicz tries to throw a body punch but Tenryu avoids it by throwing Kowalkiewicz back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kowalkiewicz.
A right hook to the body lands for Kowalkiewicz.
Tenryu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kowalkiewicz is working Tenryu over against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz lands a shot to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kowalkiewicz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tenryu backwards.
Kowalkiewicz pushes Tenryu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tenryu tries a body shot but Kowalkiewicz blocks it.
Kowalkiewicz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a short shot to the head.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz working aggressively here.
Tenryu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kowalkiewicz stalling the fight.
Kowalkiewicz working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Kowalkiewicz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowalkiewicz gets through Tenryu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tenryu prevents a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Michał Kowalkiewicz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook that snaps the head of Tenryu backwards.
Kowalkiewicz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz can't find room to land a body shot as Tenryu controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tenryu.
Tenryu swings wildly with an uppercut but Kowalkiewicz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kowalkiewicz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tenryu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz digs a right hand into Tenryu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tenryu's gas tank.
Tenryu lands with a short shot to the head.
Kowalkiewicz digs a right hand underneath Tenryu's ribcage. Tenryu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalkiewicz pushes Tenryu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kowalkiewicz tries a body shot but Tenryu blocks it. #T3#
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Kowalkiewicz on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kowalkiewicz throws a punch but it's blocked by Tenryu.
Kowalkiewicz working aggressively here.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tenryu.
Kowalkiewicz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tenryu.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body punch.
Kowalkiewicz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body shot.
A short right from Kowalkiewicz on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kowalkiewicz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body shot. #T4#
A short body shot lands from Kowalkiewicz as the two fighters clinch.
Tenryu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice shot to the body.
Tenryu takes a shot to the head.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kowalkiewicz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kowalkiewicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tenryu's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tenryu misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a shoulder strike.
Kowalkiewicz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kowalkiewicz tries to throw a body punch but Tenryu avoids it by throwing Kowalkiewicz back against the cage.
Tenryu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Kowalkiewicz fails to land.
Tenryu blocks a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
Michał Kowalkiewicz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tenryu pushes Kowalkiewicz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michał Kowalkiewicz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kowalkiewicz 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michał Kowalkiewicz!

Event: SMASH: Bartz vs Thai
Date: Aug 27, 2023

#R1#
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee lands a jab-cross combination.
Kowalkiewicz moves out of range of the strikes.
Kowalkiewicz tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
That kick from Lee tenderised Kowalkiewicz's leg. Kowalkiewicz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lee tries to score with a low kick but Kowalkiewicz moves his leg out of the way.
Lee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kowalkiewiczs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kowalkiewicz ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee thumps Kowalkiewicz with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lee.
Kowalkiewicz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Kowalkiewicz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalkiewicz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Kowalkiewicz blocks the leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Kowalkiewicz.
Lee throws the left hand but Kowalkiewicz avoids the punch easily.
Kowalkiewicz defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kowalkiewicz! But no joy.
Kowalkiewicz just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kowalkiewicz.
Lee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kowalkiewicz. Kowalkiewicz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kowalkiewicz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee feints a jab promting Kowalkiewicz to slip. Lee then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kowalkiewicz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Kowalkiewicz.
Lee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lee.#T2#
Kowalkiewicz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lee slips a straight right by Kowalkiewicz.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee throws a sloppy head kick
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a nice kick to the body.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Kowalkiewicz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee takes a swing at Kowalkiewicz's ribcage but misses.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Kowalkiewicz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kowalkiewicz throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Lee misses with a double jab.
Lee connects with a nice looking jab.
Lee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jimmy Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee avoids the body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Lee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kowalkiewicz tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lee misses the jab.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Kowalkiewicz saw that one coming.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Kowalkiewicz saw that one coming.
Kowalkiewicz replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lee blocks it well.
Lee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lee moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKowalkiewicz.
Lee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kowalkiewicz avoids a kick to the body.
Lee throws a lazy uppercut
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee lands with an uppercut that bounces Kowalkiewicz off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
Kowalkiewicz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kowalkiewicz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lees head.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knees to the body from Lee.
Lee lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz managing to block the knees to the body from Lee. #T4#
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Kowalkiewicz lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Kowalkiewicz swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kowalkiewicz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Kowalkiewicz avoids the damage to the body.
Kowalkiewicz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kowalkiewicz struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Kowalkiewicz avoids the damage to the body.
Kowalkiewicz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lee seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kowalkiewicz can turn it around.
Kowalkiewicz throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Kowalkiewicz gets through Lee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Kowalkiewicz tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Kowalkiewicz back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Lee as the two fighters clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Lee dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kowalkiewicz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kowalkiewicz blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kowalkiewicz! But no joy.
Lee lands a jab to the head.
Lee throws a push kick but Kowalkiewicz slaps the foot to one side. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kowalkiewicz avoids it.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kowalkiewicz can do to turn this around?
Kowalkiewicz lands a shot to the body.
Kowalkiewicz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
Lee tries a knee to the head but Kowalkiewicz blocks it.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch on the inside.
Michał Kowalkiewicz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kowalkiewicz tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Lee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kowalkiewicz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lee landing knees to the body.
Kowalkiewicz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
Kowalkiewicz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kowalkiewicz lands a left hand.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Kowalkiewicz controls his hands.
Kowalkiewicz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kowalkiewicz.
A hook to the body from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lee.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kowalkiewicz can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kowalkiewicz avoids it.
Kowalkiewicz tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Kowalkiewicz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalkiewicz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kowalkiewicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
Kowalkiewicz will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lee up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kowalkiewicz. #T2#
Kowalkiewicz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lee is keeping busy.
Kowalkiewicz is stalling here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kowalkiewicz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Kowalkiewicz struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Lee prevents a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands a left hand.
Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lee blocks a body shot from Kowalkiewicz. #BC2#
Kowalkiewicz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lee pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kowalkiewicz is out of range and Lee settles back down.
Nice body punch from Lee.
Lee is looking to slow Kowalkiewicz down with leg kicks. #T3#
A head kick misses from Kowalkiewicz.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kowalkiewicz.
As Lee backs off Kowalkiewicz throws a huge counter combo but Lee manages to avoid it all.
Kowalkiewicz lands a slapping body shot.
Lee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Lee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kowalkiewicz tries to counter with a clinch but Lee shakes him off and moves away.
Lee wants to slow Kowalkiewicz down by chopping away at his legs.
Jimmy Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee lands with a cross.
Kowalkiewicz closes the distance but Lee moves to the side
and Lee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kowalkiewicz moves out of range of the body kick.
Kowalkiewicz tries a quick counter leg kick but Lee is wise to it.
Nice body kick there by Lee.#T4#
Kowalkiewicz staying out of range there.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body shot.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice uppercut there from Lee.
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!
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Lee keeps Kowalkiewicz at a distance using the push kick.
Lee throws a head kick but Kowalkiewicz moves out of range.
Kowalkiewicz looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Lee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kowalkiewicz moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kowalkiewicz! But no joy.
Kowalkiewicz thuds a left hand into Lee's body.
Lee throws a lazy body kick #CL2#
and Kowalkiewicz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michał Kowalkiewicz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Lee throws a right hand that misses
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kowalkiewicz throws a low kick but Lee moves out of range easily.
Lee blocks a jab.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kowalkiewicz.
Lee cracks a nice hook into Kowalkiewicz's ribs.
A big left from Lee misses.
Lee tries to land a front kick but Kowalkiewicz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kowalkiewicz looks to land a body kick but Lee moved away.
Kowalkiewicz checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Kowalkiewicz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalkiewicz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kowalkiewicz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kowalkiewicz misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.#T1#
Kowalkiewicz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kowalkiewicz! But no joy.#CL2#
Kowalkiewicz has Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
Kowalkiewicz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kowalkiewicz's elbow.
Kowalkiewicz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kowalkiewicz tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Kowalkiewicz back against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kowalkiewicz lands a left hand.
Kowalkiewicz throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee misses with a knee to the head.
Kowalkiewicz can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kowalkiewicz is defending well for now.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kowalkiewicz blocking some punches.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lee scores a nice knee to the body. #T2#
Kowalkiewicz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kowalkiewicz is defending well for now.
Lee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kowalkiewicz.
Still in the clinch, Kowalkiewicz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kowalkiewicz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Kowalkiewicz controls his hands.
Lee takes a shot to the head.
Lee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a shot to the side of Lee's head.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Kowalkiewicz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kowalkiewicz struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kowalkiewicz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lee crunches a lovely knee into Kowalkiewicz's ribcage.#T3#
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kowalkiewicz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kowalkiewicz digs a right hand underneath Lee's ribcage. Lee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kowalkiewicz pushes Lee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz'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.
Lee blocking some punches.
Kowalkiewicz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Kowalkiewicz blocks an uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body shot.
Good body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
A right hook to the body lands for Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Kowalkiewicz pushes Lee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kowalkiewicz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kowalkiewicz pushes Lee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a light punch inside. #ROC2#Lee is rocked!
Kowalkiewicz scores with a shot to the side of Lee's head.
Oh Lee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lee prevents a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
Lee misses with some punches.
Lee seems to have got his legs back now.
Kowalkiewicz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body punch.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body shot.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Kowalkiewicz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Kowalkiewicz struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz lands a right hand.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Kowalkiewicz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kowalkiewicz is defending well for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michał Kowalkiewicz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kowalkiewicz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michał Kowalkiewicz!

Event: SMASH: Kowalkiewicz vs Erdogan
Date: Jul 23, 2023

#R1#
Kowalkiewicz throws out a powerful jab.
Erdogan slips under a jab.
A combination from Kowalkiewicz does no damage.
Erdogan tried to score with a low kick but Kowalkiewicz checks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Erdogan.
Kowalkiewicz throws a right hand that misses
and Erdogan counters with a nice leg kick.
Erdogan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Erdogan throws a leg kick which misses Kowalkiewicz's front leg but catches the back leg as Kowalkiewicz tries to avoid it.
Erdogan lands a slapping body shot.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Erdogan misses with a kick to the body.
Kowalkiewicz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kowalkiewicz throws a shot from downtown. Erdogan moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalkiewicz takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Erdogan throws the kick towards the body but Kowalkiewicz avoids it.
Erdogan lands a nice hook to Kowalkiewicz's body. Kowalkiewicz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Erdogan lands a head shot.
Erdogan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Erdogan throws a leg kick that misses.
Erdogan cracks a nice hook into Kowalkiewicz's ribs.
Erdogan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Erdogan cracks a nice hook into Kowalkiewicz's ribs.
Erdogan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kowalkiewicz.
Erdogan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Erdogan connects with a body shot that sends Kowalkiewicz's belly button to the back.
A big left from Kowalkiewicz misses. #T2#
Erdogan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz misses the shot to the body.
Kowalkiewicz just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Erdogan looks to score with a jab to the body but Kowalkiewicz is just out of range.
Kowalkiewicz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kowalkiewicz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Erdogan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Erdogan misses with a body kick.
Erdogan misses with a hook to the body
letting Kowalkiewicz counter with a right hand.
Erdogan misses with an uppercut. Kowalkiewicz saw that one coming.
Kowalkiewicz dips to his left and cracks Erdogan with an uppercut!
Kowalkiewicz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Erdogan.
Kowalkiewicz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mustafa Erdogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Erdogan misses with a kick to the body.
As Erdogan tries to get set, Kowalkiewicz tries to push him back and clinch up but Erdogan manages to avoid the attempt.
Erdogan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kowalkiewicz will feel that in the morning.
Erdogan cracks Kowalkiewicz with an open hand slap.
Kowalkiewicz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kowalkiewicz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Erdogan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz throws a head kick that misses.
Erdogan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Erdogan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kowalkiewicz throws a right hand that misses
and Erdogan counters with a solid body kick.
Kowalkiewicz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Erdogan lands a nice hook to Kowalkiewicz's body. Kowalkiewicz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
Erdogan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Erdogan lands a glancing blow to the side of Kowalkiewicz's head.
Erdogan with a jab.
Kowalkiewicz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Erdogan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Erdogan connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice body kick from Erdogan.
Kowalkiewicz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kowalkiewicz with a nice cross.
Kowalkiewicz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Erdogan with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mustafa Erdogan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Kowalkiewicz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Erdogan scores with a hook to the body. Kowalkiewicz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Erdogan lands with a shot to the body.
Erdogan jabs at Kowalkiewicz's body.
Erdogan throws a front kick that sends Kowalkiewicz stumbling back into the cage.
Kowalkiewicz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Erdogan just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kowalkiewicz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Erdogan.
Kowalkiewicz takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalkiewicz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook.
Kowalkiewicz is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Erdogan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kowalkiewicz is out of range.
Kowalkiewicz thinks about countering with a body kick.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Erdogan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Erdogan lands a leg kick that knocks Kowalkiewicz off balance momentarily.
Kowalkiewicz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kowalkiewicz ducks under a wild hook from Erdogan.
Erdogan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL#
Kowalkiewicz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Erdogan, pushing him back against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body punch.
Kowalkiewicz working aggressively here.
Erdogan lands a shot to the body.
Erdogan lands a nice uppercut.
Erdogan is trying to stall.
Kowalkiewicz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Erdogan backwards.
Kowalkiewicz misses with the head strike.
Kowalkiewicz throws a punch but it's blocked by Erdogan.
Erdogan blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Erdogan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kowalkiewicz struggles to land a body shot inside as Erdogan controls his hands.
Erdogan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Erdogan throws an elbow but misses.
Erdogan lands a right hand.
Erdogan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Erdogan.
Erdogan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kowalkiewicz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Erdogan can turn it around.
Erdogan misses with a punch to the body.
Erdogan leaning against his opponent.
Erdogan pushes Kowalkiewicz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kowalkiewicz pushes Erdogan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz throws a head punch that misses.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Erdogan pushes Kowalkiewicz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kowalkiewicz lands a left hand.
Erdogan lands an elbow just above Kowalkiewicz 's eye.
Kowalkiewicz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kowalkiewicz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mustafa Erdogan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Erdogan lands with a short shot to the head.
Kowalkiewicz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Erdogan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Erdogan throws an elbow but misses.
Erdogan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kowalkiewicz.
Erdogan lands an elbow inside that Kowalkiewicz shrugs off.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Erdogan.
Erdogan misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalkiewicz cracks Erdogan with a nice body shot.
Kowalkiewicz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kowalkiewicz blocking some punches.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Erdogan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Erdogan.
Erdogan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kowalkiewicz backwards.
Erdogan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Erdogan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Erdogan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Erdogan lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#Kowalkiewicz is rocked!
Erdogan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kowalkiewicz tries a body shot but Erdogan blocks it.
Oh Kowalkiewicz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Erdogan cracks Kowalkiewicz with a nice body shot.
Kowalkiewicz seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Erdogan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Erdogan lands a right hand.
Erdogan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kowalkiewicz backwards.
Kowalkiewicz blocks an elbow strike from Erdogan.
Erdogan is leaning against Kowalkiewicz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Erdogan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Erdogan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Erdogan stalling.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch to the body.
Erdogan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Erdogan tries to throw a body punch but Kowalkiewicz avoids it by throwing Erdogan back against the cage.
Erdogan pushes Kowalkiewicz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Erdogan backwards.
Erdogan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Erdogan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Erdogan lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Kowalkiewicz to his knees! Erdogan keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mustafa Erdogan!
Mustafa Erdogan is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mustafa Erdogan thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: SMASH: Osiris vs Kowalkiewicz
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Kowalkiewicz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Michał Kowalkiewicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kowalkiewicz wants to clinch but Osiris slips to the side
and Osiris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Osiris defending well as Kowalkiewicz loads up on a big left hand.
Osiris fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kowalkiewicz just manages to avoid it.
A big left from Kowalkiewicz misses.
Osiris throws an off balance right hand
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Eric Osiris has been cut.
Osiris misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Kowalkiewicz to counter with a crisp jab.
Kowalkiewicz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Osiris counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Kowalkiewicz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Osiris.
Osiris appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kowalkiewicz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Osiris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Kowalkiewicz backs away, Osiris returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kowalkiewicz throws a hook but Osiris avoids it easily.
Osiris tried to counter with a leg kick but Kowalkiewicz avoided it.
Osiris moves out of range as Kowalkiewicz strikes.
Osiris swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A slow jab from Kowalkiewicz misses its intended target.
Osiris swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Osiris misses with a shot to the body
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a nice body shot.
Kowalkiewicz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Osiris momentarily.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook
and Osiris makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Osiris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Osiris is looking to wear down Kowalkiewicz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kowalkiewicz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Osiris.
Osiris misses with a kick to the body
enabling Kowalkiewicz to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Kowalkiewicz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Osiris doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#Eric Osiris's cut is getting worse.
Kowalkiewicz looks to land a left hand but Osiris moved out of range nicely.
Kowalkiewicz fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Osiris connects with a nice looking jab.
Kowalkiewicz might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Osiris misses with an uppercut
letting Kowalkiewicz counter with a right hand.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to clinch. #KD2#
Kowalkiewicz cracks Osiris with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kowalkiewicz has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Osiris to stand back up!#ROC2#Osiris is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Osiris is holding his hands too far apart here. Kowalkiewicz throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Osiris is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michał Kowalkiewicz!
Michał Kowalkiewicz is the new middleweight champion!

Event: SMASH: Tosen vs Merel
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
Bosanac fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kowalkiewicz.
Bosanac thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kowalkiewicz if he has to take too many more of those.
Bosanac scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bosanac throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL#
and Kowalkiewicz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz can't find room to land a body shot as Bosanac controls the action.
Bosanac lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kowalkiewicz backwards.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bosanac tries to stall but Kowalkiewicz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from Bosanac on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bosanac fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Kowalkiewicz.
Good body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalkiewicz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bosanac tries to land knees in the clinch but Kowalkiewicz avoids the damage to the body.
Bosanac tries to throw a body punch but Kowalkiewicz avoids it by throwing Bosanac back against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bosanac backwards.
Kowalkiewicz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bosanac backwards.
A short right from Kowalkiewicz on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kowalkiewicz. #T1#
Kowalkiewicz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kowalkiewicz avoiding damage.
Bosanac landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kowalkiewicz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz takes a shot to the head.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice shot to the body.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz managing to block the knees to the body from Bosanac.
Bosanac struggles to land a body shot inside as Kowalkiewicz controls his hands.
Bosanac wants to get back to striking at distance but Kowalkiewicz won't allow it.
Kowalkiewicz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bosanac or not.
Bosanac looks winded!
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice uppercut.
I was talking to Kowalkiewicz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kowalkiewicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bosanac tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kowalkiewicz's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz can't find room to land a body shot as Bosanac controls the action.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook that snaps the head of Bosanac backwards. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bosanac prevents a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bosanac or not.
Bosanac blocks a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
A shot in the inside from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook that snaps the head of Bosanac backwards.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook that snaps the head of Bosanac backwards.
A short uppercut from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kowalkiewicz is leaning against Bosanac and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kowalkiewicz pushes Bosanac back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kowalkiewicz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz tries a body shot but Bosanac blocks it.
Kowalkiewicz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Kowalkiewicz.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kowalkiewicz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz managing to block the knees to the body from Bosanac.
Kowalkiewicz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kowalkiewicz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Kowalkiewicz lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Kowalkiewicz.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kowalkiewicz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice shot to the body.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a shoulder strike.
Kowalkiewicz digs a right hand underneath Bosanac's ribcage. Bosanac let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Kowalkiewicz on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bosanac backwards.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bosanac takes a shot to the head.
The referee calls for Kowalkiewicz to work.
Kowalkiewicz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kowalkiewicz.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kowalkiewicz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz gets through Bosanac's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz tries a body shot but Bosanac blocks it. #T4#
Bosanac prevents a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bosanac throws an elbow but misses.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bosanac wants to break free but Kowalkiewicz has control.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kowalkiewicz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz lands a shot to the body.
Kowalkiewicz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kowalkiewicz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Kowalkiewicz.
Bosanac letting Kowalkiewicz take a breather here.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook that snaps the head of Bosanac backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michał Kowalkiewicz dominated that 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.#R2##CL#
Kowalkiewicz has closed the distance and engaged Bosanac in a clinch.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice shot to the body.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz is working Bosanac over against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz digs a right hand underneath Bosanac's ribcage. Bosanac let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kowalkiewicz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz digs a right hand underneath Bosanac's ribcage. Bosanac let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kowalkiewicz cracks Bosanac with a nice body shot.
Kowalkiewicz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bosanacs head.
Kowalkiewicz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Kowalkiewicz breaks the clinch.
Bosanac throws a lazy body kick
and Bosanac takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bosanac misses with a right hand #KD#
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a nice right hand that sends Bosanac toppling to the canvas! Bosanac scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kowalkiewicz finish him?!#ROC#Bosanac is rocked!#CL#
Kowalkiewicz has Bosanac up against the cage in a clinch.
Bosanac is still on wobbly legs! Can Kowalkiewicz finish him?
Kowalkiewicz lands a right hand.
Kowalkiewicz cracks Bosanac with a nice body shot.
Bosanac is breathing heavily.
Kowalkiewicz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Kowalkiewicz leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz is leaning against Bosanac and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bosanac seems to have recovered his senses.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bosanac or not.
Kowalkiewicz can't find room to land a body shot as Bosanac controls the action.
Bosanac misses with a body punch.
Kowalkiewicz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a right to the head.
Michał Kowalkiewicz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kowalkiewicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bosanac's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Kowalkiewicz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a shot to the side of Bosanac's head.
A short right from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalkiewicz digs a right hand into Bosanac's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bosanac's gas tank.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body punch.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bosanac backwards. #T2#
Kowalkiewicz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz slows down the pace here.
Kowalkiewicz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook that snaps the head of Bosanac backwards.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body punch.
Kowalkiewicz is leaning against Bosanac and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Kowalkiewicz - that landed with a thud.
Kowalkiewicz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a shot to the side of Bosanac's head.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body punch.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a right to the head.
Kowalkiewicz lands a left hand. #T3#
Kowalkiewicz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bosanac backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kowalkiewicz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Kowalkiewicz.
A right handed body shot lands from Kowalkiewicz.
A short left from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a hook to the body.
Bosanac takes a shot to the head.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalkiewicz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Kowalkiewicz.
A body shot lands from Kowalkiewicz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kowalkiewicz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #KD#
Kowalkiewicz drops Bosanac onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Bosanac is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Kowalkiewicz throws a big uppercut that drops Bosanac! More strikes from Kowalkiewicz and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bosanac lies dazed against the cage as Kowalkiewicz celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michał Kowalkiewicz!

Event: SMASH: Kowalkiewicz vs Menezes
Date: Apr 02, 2023

#R1#
Kowalkiewicz ducks right into an uppercut from Menezes.
Kowalkiewicz throws a body shot but no joy.
Menezes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kowalkiewicz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kowalkiewicz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kowalkiewicz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Arthur Menezes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kowalkiewicz throws a head kick that misses.
Menezes thuds his right hand into Kowalkiewicz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kowalkiewicz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Menezes with the counter takedown but Kowalkiewicz avoids it easily.
Menezes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Menezes tests Kowalkiewicz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Kowalkiewicz misses its intended target.
Menezes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kowalkiewicz in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Menezes checks a leg kick.
Menezes dives in and grabs Kowalkiewicz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kowalkiewicz pushes down on Menezes's head and hops out.
Menezes lands a nice shot to the body.
Menezes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jab, jab by Menezes - just one landing. #T1#
Kowalkiewicz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kowalkiewicz takes one on the button.
Menezes misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Kowalkiewicz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kowalkiewicz throws a hook to the side of Menezes's head but Menezes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Menezes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Menezes connects with a body shot.
Menezes takes a swing at Kowalkiewicz's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut there from Menezes.
Kowalkiewicz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Menezes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to counter the offense by Menezes and move into the clinch.
Menezes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kowalkiewicz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Menezes throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Kowalkiewicz moves into the clinch.
Menezes tries to work over Kowalkiewicz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kowalkiewicz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Kowalkiewicz.
Menezes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kowalkiewicz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menezes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T2##TD2#
Menezes pulls guard successfully.
Kowalkiewicz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kowalkiewicz is controlling the pace.
Menezes wants to control but Kowalkiewicz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Menezes is looking to improve his position.
Kowalkiewicz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Menezes is not content to let Kowalkiewicz control the position.
Kowalkiewicz wants to pass to mount but Menezes is defending the position. #T3##SUB2#
Menezes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kowalkiewicz pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Menezes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kowalkiewicz pulls his head out easily.
Kowalkiewicz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Menezes on the ground.
Kowalkiewicz is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Menezes actively working from the bottom here.
Menezes wants to control but Kowalkiewicz is keeping busy.
Kowalkiewicz wants to pass to mount but Menezes is defending the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kowalkiewicz is taking a breather. Menezes 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.
Kowalkiewicz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kowalkiewicz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kowalkiewicz wants to take a breather but Menezes is having none of it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kowalkiewicz wants to pass to mount but Menezes is defending the position.
Kowalkiewicz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Menezes connects with a looping right hand.
Kowalkiewicz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Menezes.
Kowalkiewicz is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Menezes.#TD2#
Menezes gets the takedown into side control.
Kowalkiewicz is trying to control Menezes's posture but Menezes avoids it. #SUB2#
Menezes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Menezes dominated that round.
That's time! Kowalkiewicz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kowalkiewicz ducks under a wild hook from Menezes.
Menezes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kowalkiewicz's hands.
Menezes misses with a straight right.
Menezes tries to clinch but Kowalkiewicz is having none of it.
A shot to the liver by Menezes. Beautiful body shot.
Menezes cracks Kowalkiewicz with a good jab.
Kowalkiewicz avoids the body shot from Menezes.
Kowalkiewicz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Menezes misses the jab.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to counter punch.
Kowalkiewicz throws a sloppy head kick and Menezes moves out of range easily.
Menezes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalkiewicz walks into a stiff left hand from Menezes.
Kowalkiewicz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kowalkiewicz looks to land a combination but Menezes avoids it well.
Kowalkiewicz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kowalkiewicz looks to throw the jab but Menezes is out of range. #T1#
Menezes connects with a jab.
Kowalkiewicz walks into a stiff left hand from Menezes.
Kowalkiewicz ducks under a wild hook from Menezes.
Menezes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Menezes pushes Kowalkiewicz up against the cage in a clinch.
Menezes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Menezes is trying to pull guard but Kowalkiewicz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Menezes is trying to pull guard but Kowalkiewicz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Menezes blocks a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
Menezes leaning against his opponent. #TD2#
Menezes manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Menezes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kowalkiewicz defends it easily.
Kowalkiewicz sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Menezes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kowalkiewicz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2##SUB2#
Menezes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Menezes has a closed guard, preventing Kowalkiewicz from standing up.
Kowalkiewicz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kowalkiewicz looking to pass the guard.
Kowalkiewicz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Menezes has his foot on Kowalkiewicz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kowalkiewicz works his way back into a safe position though.#T3##SUB2#
Menezes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Arthur Menezes has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Menezes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kowalkiewicz wants to get up but he can't break Menezes's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kowalkiewicz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Menezes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kowalkiewicz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kowalkiewicz stands and throws Menezes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Menezes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Menezes is looking to reverse the position.
Kowalkiewicz controls the position.
Menezes is trying to control Kowalkiewicz's posture but Kowalkiewicz avoids it.
Menezes is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Menezes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Menezes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Menezes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Kowalkiewicz avoids the body shot from Menezes.
Menezes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kowalkiewicz momentarily.
Good exchange - Menezes coming out on top.
Menezes slips under a jab.
Menezes misses the shot to the body.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kowalkiewicz connects with a body shot that sends Menezes's belly button to the back.
Menezes tries to clinch
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Arthur Menezes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Menezes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Menezes swings for the body but Kowalkiewicz moves out of range.
Kowalkiewicz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kowalkiewicz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Menezes throws out the jab.
Kowalkiewicz staying out of range there.
Menezes with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Menezes cracks Kowalkiewicz with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Menezes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a nice uppercut.
Menezes fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Kowalkiewicz gets tackled into the cage by Menezes. Menezes maintains the clinch.
Menezes prevents a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kowalkiewicz.
Menezes pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice uppercut.
Menezes tries to pull guard but Kowalkiewicz holds him up against the cage and eventually Menezes drops back down to his feet.
Kowalkiewicz throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Menezes is trying to maintain a safe position but Kowalkiewicz gets an underhook and turns Menezes into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Menezes jumps guard but Kowalkiewicz stands there with Menezes around his waist. Menezes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Michał Kowalkiewicz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Menezes.
Menezes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kowalkiewicz walks away with a smile on his face. Menezes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kowalkiewicz missing with a left hand there. Menezes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Menezes misses with a body punch
and Kowalkiewicz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menezes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kowalkiewicz.#TD2#
Menezes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Menezes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kowalkiewicz keeping moving, preventing Menezes from controlling successfully.
Kowalkiewicz has control of Menezes's left arm, preventing Menezes from doing any damage. #T3#
Menezes tries to free his leg and advance position but Kowalkiewicz is retaining full guard.
Kowalkiewicz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Menezes trying to move into half guard but instead Kowalkiewicz has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Menezes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kowalkiewicz is aware though and is defending well.
Menezes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kowalkiewicz controls the pace.
Kowalkiewicz trying to control but Menezes is working from the bottom. #T4#
Kowalkiewicz tries to stand but Menezes is controlling from the bottom.
Kowalkiewicz wants to pass the guard but Menezes is keeping the position.
Kowalkiewicz trying to control the position from guard on top but Menezes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Menezes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Menezes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Menezes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kowalkiewicz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kowalkiewicz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michał Kowalkiewicz clearly takes that round.
That's time! Kowalkiewicz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Menezes misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Kowalkiewicz to counter with a crisp jab.
Menezes shoots for a takedown but Kowalkiewicz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Menezes misses with a lunging right hand
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Menezes is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Menezes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kowalkiewicz throws a counter high kick but Menezes was just alert enough to avoid it.
Menezes connects with a body shot that sends Kowalkiewicz's belly button to the back.
Menezes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kowalkiewicz as he jumps to the side.
Kowalkiewicz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Menezes's head.
Decent striking displayed by Menezes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalkiewicz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Menezes.
Menezes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good exchange - Menezes coming out on top.#TD2#
Menezes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Kowalkiewicz throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T1#
Kowalkiewicz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Menezes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A quick step to the side and Kowalkiewicz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Michał Kowalkiewicz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Menezes.
Kowalkiewicz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Menezes moves away.
Menezes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Menezes throws a hook but Kowalkiewicz avoids it easily.
Menezes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Menezes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kowalkiewicz manages to avoid it.
Menezes misses with a hook.
Kowalkiewicz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Menezes misses.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Michał Kowalkiewicz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kowalkiewicz swats away the attempt to clinch by Menezes.#T2#
Menezes misses with a hook. Kowalkiewicz ducked under it nicely.
Menezes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Menezes shoots and misses
and Kowalkiewicz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Menezes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Kowalkiewicz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Menezes is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Menezes slips a jab and a cross from Kowalkiewicz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menezes throws a nice looking combination but Kowalkiewicz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Kowalkiewicz misses the target.
Menezes connects with a body shot that sends Kowalkiewicz's belly button to the back.
Menezes misses with a body shot
and Kowalkiewicz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Menezes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Menezes. #T3#
Menezes fails with a takedown attempt.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Menezes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kowalkiewicz staying out of range there.
Menezes sizes up Kowalkiewicz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kowalkiewicz lands a jab to the nose.
A looping hook to the body misses from Menezes. Kowalkiewicz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Menezes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a straight right hand.
Kowalkiewicz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Menezes.
Kowalkiewicz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Menezes misses with a straight left.
Menezes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Menezes throws out a loose jab but Kowalkiewicz uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4##TD2#
Menezes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Menezes lands in his opponent's guard.
Kowalkiewicz pulls Menezes in close to prevent any damage.
Menezes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kowalkiewicz is keeping the position for now.
Menezes chips away with some ground and pound.
Menezes trying to control the position from guard on top but Kowalkiewicz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Menezes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Michał Kowalkiewicz will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Menezes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to counter punch.
Kowalkiewicz throws a lazy right hand but Menezes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Menezes throws a lazy right hand but Kowalkiewicz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Menezes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kowalkiewicz cracks a nice hook into Menezes's ribs.
Menezes goes for a double leg but Kowalkiewicz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kowalkiewicz continues to drive forward.
Kowalkiewicz tries to counter by clinching up but Menezes breaks away and moves out of range.
Menezes throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Kowalkiewicz to counter with a crisp jab.
Kowalkiewicz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalkiewicz throws a leg kick which misses Menezes's front leg but catches the back leg as Menezes tries to avoid it.
Menezes looks to clinch
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kowalkiewicz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Menezes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Menezes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kowalkiewicz was well out of range. Poor timing from Menezes.#T1#
Kowalkiewicz misses with an uppercut. Menezes saw that one coming.
Kowalkiewicz connects with a single shot there.
Menezes lands a nice shot to the body.
Kowalkiewicz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Menezes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Menezes connects with a body shot that sends Kowalkiewicz's belly button to the back.
Kowalkiewicz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kowalkiewicz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice uppercut there from Menezes.
Menezes misses with a jab to the body
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a stiff right hand.
Kowalkiewicz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kowalkiewicz takes one to the chin there.
Menezes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Menezes has his takedown stuffed
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a nice body shot.
Menezes is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Menezes throws a shot from downtown. Kowalkiewicz moves away and avoids it.
Kowalkiewicz throwing a counter right hand but Menezes manages to avoid it.#T2#
Kowalkiewicz circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a three punch combo that has Menezes backing up. Menezes nods at Kowalkiewicz to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Menezes throws a hook but Kowalkiewicz avoids it easily.
Menezes digs a good body shot into Kowalkiewicz's ribs.
Menezes scores with a shot to the body.
Menezes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kowalkiewicz momentarily.
A jab from Menezes misses.
Kowalkiewicz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Menezes throws a right and a left that Kowalkiewicz avoids nicely.
Kowalkiewicz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Menezes. Beautiful body shot.
Kowalkiewicz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menezes. #T3#
Kowalkiewicz wants to clinch up but Menezes keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Menezes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kowalkiewicz is trying to defend but Menezes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kowalkiewicz keeping hold of Menezes's head, controlling as best he can.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kowalkiewicz wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Menezes looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Menezes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kowalkiewicz is just riding it out for now. Menezes eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Kowalkiewicz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Menezes is looking for a kimura here.
Kowalkiewicz trying to control here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arthur Menezes.
I think Menezes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 47:48
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Menezes!
Arthur Menezes is the new middleweight champion!

Event: SMASH: Borgia vs Kowalkiewicz
Date: Mar 12, 2023

#R1#
Kowalkiewicz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Borgia closes the distance and pushes Kowalkiewicz back into the cage.
Borgia blocks an uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kowalkiewicz fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Kowalkiewicz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Borgia wants a takedown.
Borgia has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Borgia is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kowalkiewicz is defending well.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body punch.
Borgia tries for a takedown but Kowalkiewicz manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Borgia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Borgia is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kowalkiewicz is defending well.
Borgia prevents a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalkiewicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Borgia's elbow. #TD#
Borgia is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kowalkiewicz can't fight it off and eventually Borgia manages to take the fight to the floor. Kowalkiewicz looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kowalkiewicz wants to stand and escape but Borgia is having none of it.
Kowalkiewicz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Kowalkiewicz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Borgia trying to control the position from guard on top but Kowalkiewicz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kowalkiewicz seems keen to control Borgia's posture.
Borgia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Borgia is pushing down on Kowalkiewicz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kowalkiewicz is fighting to maintain full guard but Borgia has managed to sneak the leg through.
Borgia is pressing down on Kowalkiewicz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kowalkiewicz is holding on for now.
Kowalkiewicz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Borgia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kowalkiewicz controlling the position for now.
Kowalkiewicz wants to control but Borgia is keeping busy.
Borgia missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Borgia is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Borgia thows a huge punch but Kowalkiewicz dodges it nicely.
Kowalkiewicz is trying to maintain the position but Borgia is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Kowalkiewicz holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Borgia lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Borgia missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kowalkiewicz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Borgia. #SUB#
Borgia is working for a submission of some sort.
Borgia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kowalkiewicz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to control Borgia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kowalkiewicz avoid being mounted?
Borgia scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kowalkiewicz is trying to control but can't.
Borgia missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3##SUB#
Borgia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kowalkiewicz is just riding it out for now. Borgia eventually gives up the hold.
Borgia winds up and cracks Kowalkiewicz with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Borgia seems to be looking for submissions.
Borgia lands with a punch from half guard.
Kowalkiewicz is holding on to half guard well.
Borgia prevents Kowalkiewicz from improving his position.
Kowalkiewicz won't allow Borgia to pass to mount.
Borgia not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Borgia is nestled in close to Kowalkiewicz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Borgia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Borgia prevents Kowalkiewicz from improving his position.
Borgia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Borgia slips a nice elbow through Kowalkiewicz's hands, connecting with Kowalkiewicz's forehead.
Kowalkiewicz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Borgia landing with the ground and pound.
Kowalkiewicz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kowalkiewicz trying to control the position here.
Kowalkiewicz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Borgia dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Kowalkiewicz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Borgia, pushing him back against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz is working Borgia over against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz gets underhooks to prevent Borgia's takedown attempt.
Borgia changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kowalkiewicz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Borgia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Borgia paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Borgia walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#It looks like Alexander Borgia has been cut.
Whack! Kowalkiewicz lands a heavy head kick that drops Borgia. The ref tackles Kowalkiewicz to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Borgia was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Michał Kowalkiewicz!
Michał Kowalkiewicz is the new middleweight champion!

Event: SMASH: Kowalkiewicz vs Edmonds
Date: Feb 26, 2023

#R1#
Kowalkiewicz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Edmonds.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to counter the offense by Edmonds and move into the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Edmonds sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Edmonds throws a hook but Kowalkiewicz blocks it.#TD2#
Edmonds decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kowalkiewicz is controlling Edmonds's trapped leg to prevent Edmonds from advancing to side control.
Kowalkiewicz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Edmonds is working away from the top position though.
Edmonds seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kowalkiewicz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kowalkiewicz won't allow Edmonds to pass to mount.
Kowalkiewicz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Edmonds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kowalkiewicz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Edmonds works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kowalkiewicz is trying to maintain the position but Edmonds is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Kowalkiewicz is defending against the submission attempts here by Edmonds. #SUB2#
Edmonds seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Edmonds is working for a kimura but Kowalkiewicz is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kowalkiewicz trying to hold on to Edmonds's head to control him but Edmonds postures up.
Kowalkiewicz is pressing down on Edmonds's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Edmonds wants to control from the top but Kowalkiewicz keeps moving.
Kowalkiewicz trying to control the position.
Kowalkiewicz wants to sweep here but Edmonds controlling him for the moment.
Kowalkiewicz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Kowalkiewicz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Kowalkiewicz closes the distance and pushes Edmonds back into the cage.#TD2#
Edmonds has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kowalkiewicz is trying to keep an underhook but Edmonds manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Edmonds trying to mount his opponent but Kowalkiewicz defends it.
Kowalkiewicz controlling the position for now.
Edmonds wants to pass to mount but Kowalkiewicz is defending the position. #T4#
Kowalkiewicz is looking to improve his position.
Kowalkiewicz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kowalkiewicz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Edmonds's guard. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Edmonds is on top in guard. #REVB#
Kowalkiewicz seems keen to control Edmonds's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edmonds wants to control from the top but Kowalkiewicz keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Edmonds dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Edmonds throws a jab but it's blocked by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands a slapping body shot.
Kowalkiewicz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edmonds was well out of range. Poor timing from Kowalkiewicz.
A big left from Edmonds misses. #KD#
Kowalkiewicz feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Edmonds sprawling to the canvas! Edmonds rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kowalkiewicz finish him?! #CUT#It looks like John Edmonds has been cut.
Edmonds just misses with a punch to the body.
Edmonds feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kowalkiewiczs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edmonds throws a lazy uppercut
and Kowalkiewicz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kowalkiewicz cracks Edmonds on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Edmonds falls backwards against the cage. Kowalkiewicz follows up with more strikes that drop Edmonds to his knees. Kowalkiewicz keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Edmonds! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michał Kowalkiewicz!

Event: SMASH: Big Mouth vs Cuntmara 3
Date: Jan 29, 2023

#R1##CL#
Kowalkiewicz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Selvatico misses with a short punch on the inside.
Selvatico working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Selvatico fails to land.
Selvatico wants to break free but Kowalkiewicz has control.
A short uppercut from Kowalkiewicz.
Selvatico lands a left hand.
Selvatico tries to work over Kowalkiewicz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Selvatico is looking to break free of the clinch but Kowalkiewicz has double underhooks. #BC2#
Selvatico breaks from the clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kowalkiewicz. Selvatico shrugs it off though.
Kowalkiewicz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kowalkiewicz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Selvatico was well out of range. Poor timing from Kowalkiewicz.#CL#
Kowalkiewicz takes the fight into the clinch.
Selvatico doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kowalkiewicz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Selvatico blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Selvatico. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz is leaning against Selvatico and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Selvatico tries to work over Kowalkiewicz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kowalkiewicz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kowalkiewicz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Selvatico tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kowalkiewicz's elbow.
Kowalkiewicz working aggressively here. #BC2#
Selvatico's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A bone on bone clash there as Kowalkiewicz blocks the leg kick.
It looked like Kowalkiewicz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kowalkiewicz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Selvatico bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kowalkiewicz's head.#CL#
Kowalkiewicz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Selvatico, pushing him back against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz misses with some punches.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Selvatico.
Kowalkiewicz is leaning against Selvatico and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kowalkiewicz has a couple of punches blocked by Selvatico.
Selvatico has had enough of the clinch but Kowalkiewicz keeps him there for the moment.
Kowalkiewicz lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook that snaps the head of Selvatico backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Selvatico.
Selvatico looks winded!
Selvatico swings wildly with an uppercut but Kowalkiewicz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a right to the head.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalkiewicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kowalkiewicz digs a right hand into Selvatico's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Selvatico's gas tank.
Kowalkiewicz pushes Selvatico back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Kowalkiewicz.
Selvatico tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kowalkiewicz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook that snaps the head of Selvatico backwards.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalkiewicz can't find room to land a body shot as Selvatico controls the action.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body punch.
A short left from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Selvatico backwards. #T3#
Kowalkiewicz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Selvatico backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Selvatico swings wildly with an uppercut but Kowalkiewicz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Selvatico wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz lands a right hand.
Kowalkiewicz cracks Selvatico with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Selvatico.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Kowalkiewicz as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz gets through Selvatico's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Selvatico blocks a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
Still in the clinch, Kowalkiewicz scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Kowalkiewicz pushes Selvatico back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz tries a body shot but Selvatico blocks it.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz struggles to land a body shot inside as Selvatico controls his hands.
Kowalkiewicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Selvatico's elbow.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Selvatico can't break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a shot to the side of Selvatico's head.
Kowalkiewicz is working Selvatico over against the cage.
Selvatico is trying to push Kowalkiewicz away but Kowalkiewicz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kowalkiewicz swings wildly with an uppercut but Selvatico uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kowalkiewicz pushes Selvatico back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Selvatico wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz lands a shoulder strike.
Kowalkiewicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Selvatico's elbow.
Kowalkiewicz works on Selvatico's body with a couple of short punches.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michał Kowalkiewicz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kowalkiewicz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Selvatico lands with a kick to the temple. Kowalkiewicz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Selvatico connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kowalkiewicz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kowalkiewicz throwing a counter right hand but Selvatico manages to avoid it.
Selvatico lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Selvatico throws a quick inside leg kick.
Selvatico throws a leg kick #CL#
and Kowalkiewicz counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalkiewicz lands an uppercut.
Selvatico blocking some punches.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Selvaticos head.
Kowalkiewicz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kowalkiewicz works on Selvatico's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kowalkiewicz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Selvatico is working Kowalkiewicz over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Kowalkiewicz.
Selvatico is breathing heavily.
Kowalkiewicz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Selvatico backwards.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kowalkiewicz leaning against his opponent.
Kowalkiewicz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Selvatico misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz throws a punch but it's blocked by Selvatico.
Kowalkiewicz working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kowalkiewicz.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kowalkiewicz.
Selvatico tries to break the clinch but Kowalkiewicz is controlling the position.
Kowalkiewicz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a short shot to the head.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Kowalkiewicz gets through Selvatico's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz blocking some punches.
Kowalkiewicz tries to throw a body punch but Selvatico avoids it by throwing Kowalkiewicz back against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice shot to the body.
Kowalkiewicz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Selvatico backwards.
Michał Kowalkiewicz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice left hand lands by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands an uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Selvatico can do to turn this around?
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice shot to the body.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a light punch inside.
Kowalkiewicz tries a body shot but Selvatico blocks it.
Selvatico misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Kowalkiewicz as the two fighters clinch.
Kowalkiewicz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Selvatico backwards. #ROC#Selvatico is rocked!
Kowalkiewicz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kowalkiewicz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Selvaticos head.
Selvatico is still on wobbly legs! Can Kowalkiewicz finish him?
Kowalkiewicz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Selvatico wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T3#
Kowalkiewicz lands a left hand.
Kowalkiewicz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Selvatico takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz pushes Selvatico back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kowalkiewicz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Kowalkiewicz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz dips a shoulder and cracks Selvatico with a mighty uppercut! Selvatico falls back against the cage and Kowalkiewicz unloads with a barrage of strikes! Selvatico is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Kowalkiewicz screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michał Kowalkiewicz!
In defeat, Vino Selvatico stepped up to the mic, saying 'The better man won. I'll get back to the drawing board and work my ass off to get back to this spot. Thank you all. '.

Event: SMASH: Tosen vs Castellana
Date: Dec 25, 2022

#R1#
Kowalkiewicz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kowalkiewicz throws out a loose jab but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kowalkiewicz misses with an uppercut.
Baker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little jabbing left from Kowalkiewicz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Baker connects with a body shot that sends Kowalkiewicz's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalkiewicz swings for the body but Baker moves out of range.
Baker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1##CL2#
Baker gets tackled into the cage by Kowalkiewicz. Kowalkiewicz maintains the clinch.
Baker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baker wants a takedown.
Kowalkiewicz throws a punch but it's blocked by Baker.
Baker misses with a body punch.
Baker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Kowalkiewicz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a light punch inside.
Kowalkiewicz lands a shoulder strike.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Kowalkiewicz as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Kowalkiewicz on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz lands a shoulder strike.
Baker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kowalkiewicz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Baker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Baker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baker tries a body shot but Kowalkiewicz blocks it. #T2#
Baker misses with a punch on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz tries to throw a body punch but Baker avoids it by throwing Kowalkiewicz back against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz blocking some punches.
Kowalkiewicz presses Baker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a shot to the side of Baker's head.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kowalkiewicz gets through Baker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#Baker is rocked!
Come on Kowalkiewicz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Oh Baker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kowalkiewicz slows down the pace here.
A short left from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands a big right hand that drops Baker! The killer instinct kicks in and Kowalkiewicz finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Kowalkiewicz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michał Kowalkiewicz!

Event: SMASH: Menezes vs Kowalkiewicz
Date: Dec 10, 2022

#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Menezes.
Nice defenses there by Kowalkiewicz.
A little jabbing left from Kowalkiewicz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Menezes throws a shot from downtown. Kowalkiewicz moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kowalkiewicz! But no joy.
Menezes lands a nice looking body shot. #TD#
Menezes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kowalkiewicz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Menezes is in Kowalkiewicz's guard.
Menezes content to stall in guard here.
Menezes is pushing down on Kowalkiewicz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kowalkiewicz is fighting to maintain full guard but Menezes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kowalkiewicz is doing well to control the position and prevent Menezes from advancing to side control.
Kowalkiewicz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Menezes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Menezes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kowalkiewicz is refusing to be controlled, as Menezes sits in half guard. #T1#
Kowalkiewicz holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Menezes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Menezes looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kowalkiewicz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Menezes trying to control the position from guard on top but Kowalkiewicz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Menezes's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Menezes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Menezes content to stall in guard here.
Kowalkiewicz is pulling down on Menezes's head to control his posture.
Menezes wants to control from the top but Kowalkiewicz keeps moving.
Kowalkiewicz pulls Menezes in to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Menezes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kowalkiewicz manages to avoid it.#T3#
Kowalkiewicz lands with an overhand left.
Menezes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick from Kowalkiewicz lands but Menezes takes it in his stride.
Menezes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A left lands for Kowalkiewicz.#CL#
Menezes moves into the clinch successfully.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a shoulder strike.
Menezes tries a body shot but Kowalkiewicz blocks it.
Kowalkiewicz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Menezes slowing the pace effectively.
Kowalkiewicz blocking some punches.
Kowalkiewicz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Menezes or not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Menezes ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Menezes no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Menezes working for a triangle but Kowalkiewicz defends it easily.
Kowalkiewicz trying to control but Menezes is working from the bottom. #T4#
Kowalkiewicz controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Menezes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kowalkiewicz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kowalkiewicz sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Menezes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kowalkiewicz is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kowalkiewicz trying to control but Menezes is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Menezes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Menezes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Menezes scores with a decent looking hook.
Kowalkiewicz tries to close the distance and clinch but Menezes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Menezes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Menezes shoots in for a double leg but Kowalkiewicz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fighters circling - Kowalkiewicz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kowalkiewicz looks to land a combination but Menezes avoids it well.
Menezes throws a body shot but no joy.
And Kowalkiewicz responds with a good body kick, but Menezes manages to step out the way in time.
Menezes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kowalkiewicz manages to avoid it.
Michał Kowalkiewicz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kowalkiewicz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Menezes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Menezes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kowalkiewicz manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalkiewicz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big right from Menezes misses.
Kowalkiewicz throws a counter combo.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Menezes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Menezes throws a looping overhand right but Kowalkiewicz ducks down to avoid it.
Kowalkiewicz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Menezes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kowalkiewicz scrambles back to his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Menezes.
Kowalkiewicz throws a nice head kick!
Menezes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Menezes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Menezes lands an overhand right.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a straight left. #TD#
Menezes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Kowalkiewicz throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
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!
Menezes misses the body punch
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a straight right hand.
Kowalkiewicz wants to clinch up but Menezes keeps it at a distance.
Menezes throws a hook but Kowalkiewicz blocks it.#T2#
Menezes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kowalkiewicz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kowalkiewicz on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Kowalkiewicz moves into the clinch successfully.
A short uppercut from Kowalkiewicz. #TD#
Menezes drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Menezes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kowalkiewicz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Menezes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kowalkiewicz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Menezes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kowalkiewicz defends it easily.
Kowalkiewicz tries to free his leg and advance position but Menezes is retaining full guard. #T3#
Kowalkiewicz keeps trying to improve his position.
Kowalkiewicz tries to stand but Menezes is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Menezes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Menezes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Menezes keeping moving, preventing Kowalkiewicz from controlling successfully.
Kowalkiewicz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Menezes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kowalkiewicz controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kowalkiewicz is continuing to stall.
Kowalkiewicz trying to control the position from guard on top but Menezes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kowalkiewicz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kowalkiewicz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Menezes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kowalkiewicz defends it easily.
Menezes keeping moving, preventing Kowalkiewicz from controlling successfully.
Kowalkiewicz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Menezes's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Arthur Menezes will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Menezes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kowalkiewicz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kowalkiewicz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Menezes fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Kowalkiewicz pushes Menezes up against the cage in a clinch.
Kowalkiewicz takes a shot to the head.
Menezes trying to control the position but instead, Kowalkiewicz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Menezes into the cage.
Kowalkiewicz looking to slow down the pace here.
Kowalkiewicz misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menezes is trying to pull guard but Kowalkiewicz has him pressed against the cage.
Menezes jumps guard but Kowalkiewicz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Menezes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menezes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook that snaps the head of Menezes backwards.
Kowalkiewicz cracks Menezes with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kowalkiewicz doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Menezes tries to stall but Kowalkiewicz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kowalkiewicz gets through Menezes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body punch.
Menezes is trying to pull guard but Kowalkiewicz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Kowalkiewicz.
Good body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Menezes or not.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body punch.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body punch.
Michał Kowalkiewicz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kowalkiewicz lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kowalkiewicz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Kowalkiewicz.
Still in the clinch, Kowalkiewicz scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalkiewicz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Menezes tries a body shot but Kowalkiewicz blocks it.
Kowalkiewicz pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Good body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz digs a right hand into Menezes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Menezes's gas tank.
Menezes jumps guard but Kowalkiewicz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz cracks Menezes with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Kowalkiewicz.
Nice body punch from Kowalkiewicz - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kowalkiewicz.
A hook to the body from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Menezes or not.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body punch.
A short left from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a hook to the body.
Kowalkiewicz lands a shoulder strike.
Kowalkiewicz lands a right hand.
Kowalkiewicz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Menezes seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kowalkiewicz can turn it around.#T3#
Menezes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz stalls.
Menezes is trying to pull guard but Kowalkiewicz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz gets through Menezes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Menezes swings wildly with an uppercut but Kowalkiewicz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Menezes takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Menezes.
Kowalkiewicz lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Kowalkiewicz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Kowalkiewicz. #CL2#
Kowalkiewicz clinches up against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body punch.
Kowalkiewicz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kowalkiewicz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a shot to the side of Menezes's head.
A short right from Kowalkiewicz on the inside. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Menezes's elbow.
Kowalkiewicz struggles to land a body shot inside as Menezes controls his hands.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz tries a body shot but Menezes blocks it.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a light punch inside.
Menezes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kowalkiewicz walks away with a smile on his face. Menezes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kowalkiewicz loads up on a big right hand but Menezes slips the punch.
Menezes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kowalkiewicz staying out of range there.
Kowalkiewicz tries to counter with a clinch but Menezes shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Kowalkiewicz rushes Menezes and presses him up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kowalkiewicz.
A short left from Menezes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Menezes scores with a shot to the side of Kowalkiewicz's head.
Kowalkiewicz presses Menezes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michał Kowalkiewicz really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Kowalkiewicz tries to close the distance and clinch but Menezes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Menezes throws a jab when Kowalkiewicz was well out of range.
Menezes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kowalkiewicz.
Menezes misses with a straight right.
Kowalkiewicz thinks about the counter body kick.
Kowalkiewicz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD#
Menezes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kowalkiewicz is controlling Menezes's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Menezes sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalkiewicz keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kowalkiewicz is looking for a sweep. Menezes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Menezes is taking a breather. Kowalkiewicz 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.
Kowalkiewicz trying to control but Menezes postures up.
Menezes trying to control from half guard but Kowalkiewicz is working away.
Kowalkiewicz trying to hold on to Menezes's head to control him but Menezes postures up.
Kowalkiewicz is controlling Menezes's trapped leg to prevent Menezes from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Menezes jabs Kowalkiewicz right on the nose. Kowalkiewicz blinks but takes it well.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Menezes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kowalkiewicz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Menezes ducks under a wild hook from Kowalkiewicz.
Menezes moves out of range as Kowalkiewicz strikes.
Kowalkiewicz might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Menezes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kowalkiewicz was well out of range. Poor timing from Menezes.
Menezes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kowalkiewicz on the side of the head.
Menezes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Menezes missing with a left hand there. Kowalkiewicz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kowalkiewicz throws a sloppy head kick and Menezes moves out of range easily.
Menezes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Menezes throws a hook but Kowalkiewicz blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Kowalkiewicz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Menezes rushes Kowalkiewicz and presses him up against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Menezes misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalkiewicz swings wildly with an uppercut but Menezes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Menezes tries to pull guard but Kowalkiewicz holds him up against the cage and eventually Menezes drops back down to his feet.
Kowalkiewicz gets through Menezes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kowalkiewicz. #TD#
Menezes ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Menezes no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Menezes trying to control the position.
Kowalkiewicz looking to pass the guard.
Kowalkiewicz slips nicely into half guard.
Menezes tries to get to full guard but Kowalkiewicz has control of the leg.
Kowalkiewicz trying to control the action but Menezes is working from the bottom. #T4#
Menezes punching from the bottom.
Kowalkiewicz trying to control the pace.
Menezes trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Menezes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kowalkiewicz pulls his head out easily.
Menezes is looking to control Kowalkiewicz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Menezes avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, Kowalkiewicz seems content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kowalkiewicz is trying to control the action in half guard but Menezes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Menezes is looking for a sweep. Kowalkiewicz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Menezes had his way with Michał Kowalkiewicz in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Menezes fails to land the takedown.
Menezes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kowalkiewicz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Menezes.
Menezes jabs at Kowalkiewicz's body.
Menezes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kowalkiewicz moves away.
Menezes backing away here, and Kowalkiewicz unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Menezes lands a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Menezes. Kowalkiewicz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Menezes shoots in for a takedown but Kowalkiewicz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kowalkiewicz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Menezes with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menezes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Menezes looks to land a left hand but Kowalkiewicz moved out of range nicely.
Menezes shoots and misses
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Menezes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menezes tries to clinch but Kowalkiewicz is having none of it. #T1#
Menezes cracks Kowalkiewicz with a good jab.
Kowalkiewicz avoids the body shot from Menezes.
Kowalkiewicz wants to clinch.
Menezes misses with a wild combination.
Kowalkiewicz tries a head kick but it misses.
Menezes tries to counter with a takedown but Kowalkiewicz is quick to defend against it.
Menezes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kowalkiewicz defends well and Menezes ends up having to push Kowalkiewicz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC#
Menezes breaks the clinch.
Menezes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kowalkiewicz.#TD#
Menezes throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kowalkiewicz was covering up waiting for the punch and Menezes finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kowalkiewicz wants to get back to his feet but Menezes passes into half guard. #T2##REVB#
Menezes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Menezes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kowalkiewicz sees it coming and defends easily.
Menezes trying to pass the guard but Kowalkiewicz defending well.
Kowalkiewicz wants to get back to full guard.
Kowalkiewicz is trying to maintain the position but Menezes is very close to passing his half guard.
Kowalkiewicz keeping hold of Menezes's head, controlling as best he can. #T3#
Kowalkiewicz is staying active underneath Menezes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Menezes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Menezes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Menezes is trying for a kimura here. Kowalkiewicz looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Menezes wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arthur Menezes!
Arthur Menezes retains his middleweight title!

Event: SMASH:Kowalkiewicz vs Menezes
Date: Nov 26, 2022

#R1#
Menezes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kowalkiewicz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Menezes tries to clinch but Kowalkiewicz is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Kowalkiewicz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Menezes lands a body shot.
Menezes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kowalkiewicz in his tracks.
Menezes throws a body shot but no joy.
Menezes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kowalkiewicz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kowalkiewicz circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a one-two to the body.
A shot to the liver by Menezes. Beautiful body shot.
Kowalkiewicz throws a shot from downtown. Menezes moves away and avoids it.
Menezes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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!
Kowalkiewicz keeps the fight on the outside.
Menezes misses with a wild body shot.
Arthur Menezes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menezes works Kowalkiewicz's body with a nice hook.
Kowalkiewicz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Menezes throws a body shot but no joy.
Menezes misses with a takedown attempt - Kowalkiewicz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to counter punch.
Kowalkiewicz throws out a leg kick but Menezes moves out of range and Kowalkiewicz only half commits.
Menezes connects with a nice looking jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kowalkiewicz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Menezes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Menezes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Menezes shoots in for a takedown but Kowalkiewicz shows good takedown defense.
Menezes looks to score with a jab to the body but Kowalkiewicz is just out of range.
Menezes dives in and grabs Kowalkiewicz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kowalkiewicz pushes down on Menezes's head and hops out.
Michał Kowalkiewicz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Menezes.
Kowalkiewicz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Menezes throws out the jab.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to counter punch.
Menezes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Menezes looks to move away, Kowalkiewicz throws a big counter combo but Menezes just gets out of the way.
Menezes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Menezes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Menezes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Kowalkiewicz closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Menezes scores with a shoulder strike.
Kowalkiewicz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Menezes backwards.
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!
Kowalkiewicz throws a head punch that misses.
Kowalkiewicz tries a body shot but Menezes blocks it.
Menezes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kowalkiewicz smiles and moves away.
Menezes misses with a looping left.
Menezes misses with a shot to the body
and Menezes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Menezes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a stiff right hand.
Menezes throws a body punch but Kowalkiewicz moves out of range.
Kowalkiewicz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kowalkiewicz swings for the body but Menezes moves out of range. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Menezes has Kowalkiewicz pushed against the cage.
Menezes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kowalkiewicz to keep the fight standing.
Menezes is trying to pull guard but Kowalkiewicz has him pressed against the cage.
Menezes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T3##BC#
Kowalkiewicz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Menezes lands with a good body shot.
A shot to the body from Menezes misses
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a one-two to the body.
Menezes misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Kowalkiewicz misses the target.
Menezes scores with a nice head shot.
Menezes misses the shot to the body.
A lazy left from Menezes finds it's target.
Kowalkiewicz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menezes.
Menezes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to clinch but Menezes is avoiding it.
Menezes just misses with a punch to the body.
Michał Kowalkiewicz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Menezes lands a right hook to the body.
Kowalkiewicz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Kowalkiewicz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowalkiewicz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Menezes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kowalkiewicz. #T4##CL#
Kowalkiewicz pushes Menezes up against the cage in a clinch.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a light punch inside.
Kowalkiewicz can't find room to land a body shot as Menezes controls the action.
Menezes tries to pull guard but Kowalkiewicz won't allow it.
Menezes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kowalkiewicz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Menezes backwards.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch to the body.
Menezes is looking to break free of the clinch but Kowalkiewicz has double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Kowalkiewicz - that landed with a thud.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Menezes decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Menezes throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kowalkiewicz uses it to pass to side control.
Menezes seems a little lost for a moment, as Kowalkiewicz dominates the positioning.
Kowalkiewicz tries to advance to mount but Menezes denies him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Menezes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Arthur Menezes will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Menezes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kowalkiewicz.
Menezes misses with a shot to the body
and Kowalkiewicz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Menezes swings for the body but Kowalkiewicz moves out of range.
Kowalkiewicz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Menezes just manages to avoid it.
Menezes scores with a sloppy right hand. Kowalkiewicz should have avoided that one.
Menezes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kowalkiewicz rather than just go for the knockout.
Kowalkiewicz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menezes. #CL#
Kowalkiewicz has managed to clinch.
Kowalkiewicz tries to throw a body punch but Menezes avoids it by throwing Kowalkiewicz back against the cage. #BC2#
Menezes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Menezes cracks Kowalkiewicz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a nice right hand.
Menezes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalkiewicz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Menezes misses with a right hand
enabling Kowalkiewicz to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Kowalkiewicz closes the distance and pushes Menezes back into the cage.
Menezes taking a breather. #T1#
Kowalkiewicz lands a left hand.
Menezes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kowalkiewicz just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Menezes breaks from the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a straight right. Menezes didn't see that one coming.
Kowalkiewicz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Menezes lands with an overhand left.
Menezes throws a series of strikes that have Kowalkiewicz backpedaling.
Kowalkiewicz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kowalkiewicz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A shot to the body from Menezes misses
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a nice uppercut.
Menezes fails with the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Kowalkiewicz misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Menezes throws a jab when Kowalkiewicz was well out of range.
Menezes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#KD#
Kowalkiewicz lands a big uppercut and Menezes crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Menezes looks OK. Kowalkiewicz waves Menezes back to his feet!
Menezes cracks Kowalkiewicz with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Kowalkiewicz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Kowalkiewicz misses the target.
Menezes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Menezes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kowalkiewicz doesn't seem bothered though. #KD#
Kowalkiewicz cracks Menezes with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Menezes looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kowalkiewicz finish him? #ROC#Menezes is rocked!#TD2#
Kowalkiewicz gets caught napping as Menezes dives in and scores a takedown. Kowalkiewicz manages to retain guard.
Menezes preventing the sweep.
Menezes trying to control the position from guard on top but Kowalkiewicz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kowalkiewicz controls Menezes momentarily but Menezes frees himself.
Kowalkiewicz pulls Menezes in to control the position.
Menezes tries to free his leg and advance position but Kowalkiewicz is retaining full guard. #T3#
Menezes won't allow Kowalkiewicz to sweep him here.
Menezes trying to control but Kowalkiewicz is working from the bottom.
Kowalkiewicz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Menezes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Menezes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sloppy strikes there by Menezes.
Kowalkiewicz is not content to let Menezes control the position.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Menezes trying to control the position but Kowalkiewicz is working away. #SUB2#
Menezes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kowalkiewicz, who protects the arm well.
Kowalkiewicz manages to get back to half guard.
Kowalkiewicz is controlling Menezes's trapped leg to prevent Menezes from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Menezes seems to be looking for submissions.
Menezes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kowalkiewicz tries to kick Menezes off in order to stand up. Menezes Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Kowalkiewicz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Menezes on the ground.
Kowalkiewicz is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michał Kowalkiewicz dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Menezes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kowalkiewicz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Menezes looks to throw the jab but Kowalkiewicz is out of range.
Kowalkiewicz wants to clinch up but Menezes keeps it at a distance.
Menezes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kowalkiewicz throws out the jab.
Kowalkiewicz throws a head kick but Menezes moves out of range.
Jab from Menezes.
Menezes tests Kowalkiewicz's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Menezes closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Menezes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kowalkiewicz tries to bench press Menezes off him but Menezes keeps the position. #T1#
Kowalkiewicz is working hard here to advance position.
Kowalkiewicz is being controlled here. #SUB2#
Menezes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kowalkiewicz stops Menezes from passing to mount.
Menezes trying to control the action but Kowalkiewicz is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menezes working away.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kowalkiewicz tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Kowalkiewicz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Kowalkiewicz's face as Menezes controls the position. #SUB2#
Menezes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kowalkiewicz, who protects the arm well.
Menezes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kowalkiewicz keeps working.
Kowalkiewicz is trying to control Menezes's posture but Menezes avoids it. #SUB2#
Menezes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kowalkiewicz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
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The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Menezes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Menezes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sloppy strikes there by Menezes.
Kowalkiewicz struggling a bit here.
Kowalkiewicz is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Menezes trying to control the action but Kowalkiewicz is working from the bottom.
Kowalkiewicz is trying to control Menezes's posture but Menezes avoids it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Menezes ducks under a wild hook from Kowalkiewicz.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Menezes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kowalkiewicz sprawls well initially but Menezes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Kowalkiewicz has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Menezes is on him like a limpet, forcing Kowalkiewicz back against the cage.
Michał Kowalkiewicz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Menezes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A frustrated look appears on Menezes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Menezes really dominated that 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.#R4#
Kowalkiewicz takes one on the button.#CL#
Kowalkiewicz moves into the clinch successfully.
Menezes takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Menezes pulls guard. #SUB2#
Menezes has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kowalkiewicz should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Menezes has tightened it up now! Kowalkiewicz should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Arthur Menezes!
Arthur Menezes is the new middleweight champion!

Event: SMASH: Kowalkiewicz vs Borgia
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Borgia bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kowalkiewicz's head.
Borgia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Borgia shoots for a double leg takedown but Kowalkiewicz sprawls well. He's pushed Borgia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Kowalkiewicz moves into range and clinches up with Borgia.
Borgia jumps guard but Kowalkiewicz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Borgia is working for takedown but Kowalkiewicz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Michał Kowalkiewicz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Borgia.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz misses with the head strike.
Kowalkiewicz taking a breather.
Kowalkiewicz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kowalkiewicz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kowalkiewicz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia lands a shot to the body.
Kowalkiewicz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kowalkiewicz has a couple of punches blocked by Borgia.
Borgia is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kowalkiewicz is defending well.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz is pressed up against the cage. Borgia has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kowalkiewicz down to the mat. Kowalkiewicz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1#
Kowalkiewicz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Borgia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Borgia tries to land a leg kick but Kowalkiewicz saw it coming and moves away. #CL#
Kowalkiewicz clinches up against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz struggles to land a body shot inside as Borgia controls his hands.
Kowalkiewicz working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Kowalkiewicz.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Borgia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Borgia backwards.
Borgia has Kowalkiewicz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kowalkiewicz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kowalkiewicz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Borgia backwards.
Borgia is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kowalkiewicz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Kowalkiewicz fails to land.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a body shot from Borgia.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body punch.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch to the body.
Borgia has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kowalkiewicz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2#
Kowalkiewicz throws a head punch that misses.
Kowalkiewicz stops a takedown attempt from Borgia.
Borgia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kowalkiewicz backwards.
Borgia is trying to drag Kowalkiewicz to the mat but Kowalkiewicz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
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!
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Borgia as Kowalkiewicz tries to tie him up.
I was talking to Kowalkiewicz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kowalkiewicz has Borgia pressed against the cage, preventing Borgia from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kowalkiewicz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kowalkiewicz swings wildly with an uppercut but Borgia uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Borgia.
Kowalkiewicz stops a takedown attempt from Borgia.
Borgia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kowalkiewicz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz digs a right hand into Borgia's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Borgia's gas tank.
Borgia looks winded!
Kowalkiewicz works on Borgia's body with a couple of short punches.
Kowalkiewicz works on Borgia's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz is pressed up against the cage. Borgia has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kowalkiewicz down to the mat. Kowalkiewicz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kowalkiewicz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#It looks like Alexander Borgia has been cut.#CL#
Kowalkiewicz moves into the clinch successfully.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kowalkiewicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Borgia's elbow.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body punch.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a shoulder strike.
Kowalkiewicz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kowalkiewicz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Borgia backwards.
Borgia wants to take the fight to the mat but Kowalkiewicz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Good body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
A right handed body shot lands from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Borgia is working for takedown but Kowalkiewicz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a shot to the side of Borgia's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Kowalkiewicz on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz lands a right hand.
Kowalkiewicz is leaning against Borgia and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Kowalkiewicz scores with a shoulder strike.
Kowalkiewicz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kowalkiewicz is working Borgia over against the cage.
A short right from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kowalkiewicz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kowalkiewicz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Borgia backwards.
Kowalkiewicz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Borgia backwards.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#Borgia is rocked!
Kowalkiewicz gets through Borgia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Borgia is still on wobbly legs! Can Kowalkiewicz finish him?
Kowalkiewicz leaning against his opponent.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body shot.
A short right from Kowalkiewicz on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kowalkiewicz is working Borgia over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kowalkiewicz.
A nice left hand lands by Kowalkiewicz.
A right hand to the body from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Borgia's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Borgia drops to his knees and Kowalkiewicz pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michał Kowalkiewicz!
Michał Kowalkiewicz retains his middleweight title!

Event: SMASH: Kowal vs Selvatico
Date: Oct 23, 2022

#R1#
Selvatico ducks right into an uppercut from Kowalkiewicz.
A lazy body kick from Selvatico
and Selvatico takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Selvatico misses.
Selvatico scores with the left hand. Kowalkiewicz knows he should have avoided that one.
Vino Selvatico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Selvatico tests Kowalkiewicz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Selvatico throws a body punch but Kowalkiewicz moves out of range.
Kowalkiewicz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Selvatico throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Kowalkiewicz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Selvatico.
A low kick from Selvatico is predictable there
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Selvatico gets off balance looking for a body kick#KD#
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a nice right hand that sends Selvatico toppling to the canvas! Selvatico scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kowalkiewicz finish him?!#ROC#Selvatico is rocked!
Selvatico swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a huge right that knocks Selvatico out cold! Kowalkiewicz is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michał Kowalkiewicz!
Michał Kowalkiewicz retains his middleweight title!

Event: SMASH: Roy vs Cole 3
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
A nice combination there by Kowalkiewicz. #CUT#It looks like Eric Osiris has been cut.
Kowalkiewicz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a lunging right hand
and Osiris counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Osiris looks for the body kick but Kowalkiewicz saw that one coming.
Kowalkiewicz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Osiris.
Kowalkiewicz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Osiris.
Osiris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kowalkiewicz.
Osiris looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Osiris throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a thumping low kick.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to clinch.
Kowalkiewicz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've been informed that Osiris has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Donk. Osiris catches Kowalkiewicz right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good exchange - Osiris coming out on top.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Kowalkiewicz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kowalkiewicz swats away the attempt to clinch by Osiris.
Kowalkiewicz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kowalkiewicz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Osiris. Osiris obviously looking to wear him down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kowalkiewicz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A shot to the liver by Osiris. Beautiful body shot.
Osiris comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Osiris misses with an uppercut
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Kowalkiewicz takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Osiris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kowalkiewicz stalling in the clinch but Osiris improves position.
The referee calls for Kowalkiewicz to work.
Osiris tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Osiris has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kowalkiewicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Osiris's elbow.
I was talking to Kowalkiewicz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Osiris swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Osiris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Osiris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kowalkiewicz manages to avoid it.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to counter the offense by Osiris and move into the clinch.
Osiris with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz throws a looping overhand right but Osiris ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Kowalkiewicz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Osiris lands a nice uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz tries a body shot but Osiris blocks it. #T3#
Kowalkiewicz misses with the head strike.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Osiris.
Kowalkiewicz struggles to land a body shot inside as Osiris controls his hands.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook that snaps the head of Osiris backwards.
A short left from Osiris.
Osiris lands a body shot.
Osiris can't find room to land a body shot as Kowalkiewicz controls the action.
Osiris tries to work over Kowalkiewicz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch to the body.
Osiris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Osiris tries to work over Kowalkiewicz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Kowalkiewicz.
Osiris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Osiris misses with a hook to the ribs.
Osiris lands with a right to the head.
Kowalkiewicz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Osiris lands a nice uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz stalling in the clinch. #T4#
Osiris tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kowalkiewicz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Osiris backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Osiris fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Osiris misses with a body punch.
Osiris digs a right hand underneath Kowalkiewicz's ribcage. Kowalkiewicz let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Kowalkiewicz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Osiris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Kowalkiewicz clinches up against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz blocks an uppercut.
Osiris scores with a shoulder strike.
Kowalkiewicz has a couple of punches blocked by Osiris.
Kowalkiewicz misses with some punches.
Osiris presses Kowalkiewicz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Osiris has a couple of punches blocked by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kowalkiewicz misses with the head strike.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a light punch inside.
Kowalkiewicz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Osiris throws a punch but it's blocked by Kowalkiewicz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eric Osiris will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eric Osiris's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kowalkiewicz throws a head kick but Osiris moves out of range.
Kowalkiewicz moves in looking to clinch but Osiris pushes him off.
Kowalkiewicz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Osiris. Osiris obviously looking to wear him down.
Kowalkiewicz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kowalkiewicz connects with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Osiris.
Kowalkiewicz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kowalkiewicz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eric Osiris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kowalkiewicz has managed to clinch.
Osiris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Osiris can't find room to land a body shot as Kowalkiewicz controls the action.
Osiris misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz blocking some punches.
Osiris swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Kowalkiewicz lands a shoulder strike.
Osiris misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Kowalkiewicz.
Osiris swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Osiris working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Osiris struggles to land a body shot inside as Kowalkiewicz controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Osiris.
Osiris blocking some punches.
Osiris swings wildly with an uppercut but Kowalkiewicz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kowalkiewicz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kowalkiewicz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz can't find room to land a body shot as Osiris controls the action.
Osiris swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kowalkiewicz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Osiris works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kowalkiewicz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Osiris misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Osiris misses with some punches. #T2#
Osiris lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Osiris.
Osiris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kowalkiewicz's elbow.
Kowalkiewicz tries to throw a body punch but Osiris avoids it by throwing Kowalkiewicz back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Osiris.
A nice left hand lands by Osiris.
Osiris blocks a body shot from Kowalkiewicz. #BC2#
Osiris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Osiris keeps the fight on the outside.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Osiris.
Kowalkiewicz doesn't manage to clinch there - Osiris circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Osiris darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Kowalkiewicz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Eric Osiris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Osiris is looking to score with low kicks.
Osiris is looking to chop away at Kowalkiewicz's legs. #CL#
Kowalkiewicz closes the distance and pushes Osiris back into the cage.
Kowalkiewicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Osiris's elbow.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body punch.
Kowalkiewicz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Osiris.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Osiris.
Osiris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a hook to the body.
Osiris tries a body shot but Kowalkiewicz blocks it.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Osiris throws a head punch that misses.
Kowalkiewicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Kowalkiewicz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Osiris swings wildly with an uppercut but Kowalkiewicz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kowalkiewicz has a couple of punches blocked by Osiris.
Kowalkiewicz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Osiris.
Osiris fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a shoulder strike.
Kowalkiewicz struggles to land a body shot inside as Osiris controls his hands.
Osiris working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Kowalkiewicz.
Osiris throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch to the body.
Osiris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Osiris can't find room to land a body shot as Kowalkiewicz controls the action.
Kowalkiewicz throws a head punch that misses.
Osiris misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Osiris fails to land.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Osiris or not.
Osiris is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Kowalkiewicz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Michał Kowalkiewicz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eric Osiris's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
A leg kick checked by Kowalkiewicz.
Osiris scores with a decent looking hook.
Osiris throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Osiris lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kowalkiewicz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kowalkiewicz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kowalkiewicz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Osiris connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A nice inside leg kick there by Osiris. That's going to slow Kowalkiewicz down.
Osiris takes a swing at Kowalkiewicz's ribcage but misses.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kowalkiewicz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Osiris just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Osiris blocks a head kick by Kowalkiewicz.
Osiris is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kowalkiewicz with a body shot.
Osiris scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kowalkiewicz doesn't seem bothered though.
Kowalkiewicz slips a straight right by Osiris.
Kowalkiewicz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz with a nice cross.
Osiris throws a hook to the side of Kowalkiewicz's head but Kowalkiewicz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kowalkiewicz wants to clinch.
Kowalkiewicz slips under a jab.
Osiris lands a head shot.#T2#
Osiris wants to clinch up but Kowalkiewicz keeps it at a distance.
Osiris scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Osiris loads up on a big right hand but Kowalkiewicz slips the punch.
Osiris lands a head shot.
Kowalkiewicz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Osiris moves out of range as Kowalkiewicz strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Osiris throws a big shot that misses.
Kowalkiewicz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Osiris misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kowalkiewicz cracks Osiris with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Osiris is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Kowalkiewicz cracks Osiris with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#That has opened up Eric Osiris's cut even more.
Osiris throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a crisp right hand that drops Osiris! Kowalkiewicz lets Osiris back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Osiris is rocked!
Osiris throws out a loose jab but Kowalkiewicz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Osiris is still on wobbly legs! Can Kowalkiewicz finish him?
Kowalkiewicz lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Osiris up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Kowalkiewicz from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Osiris's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michał Kowalkiewicz!
Michał Kowalkiewicz retains his middleweight title!

Event: SMASH: Higgins vs Torsten
Date: Sep 17, 2022

#R1#
Kowalkiewicz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lawrence wants to clinch up but Kowalkiewicz keeps it at a distance.
A quick step to the side and Kowalkiewicz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kowalkiewicz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lawrence.
Kowalkiewicz throwing a counter right hand but Lawrence manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Lawrence decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lawrence connects with a nice short shot to Kowalkiewicz's temple.
Lawrence wants to pass the guard but Kowalkiewicz is defending well.
Kowalkiewicz wants to improve his position but Lawrence is controlling well.
Lawrence wants to pass to mount but Kowalkiewicz is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lawrence is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kowalkiewicz is just riding it out for now. Lawrence eventually gives up the hold.
Kowalkiewicz tries to roll over but Lawrence keeps him under control.#T1#
Lawrence controlling the pace.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to improve his position.
Lawrence seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lawrence stalling away here and it's allowed Kowalkiewicz to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lawrence throws a big elbow that misses.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lawrence working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Kowalkiewicz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Lawrence is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
Kowalkiewicz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kowalkiewicz stopping the sweep attempt from Lawrence.
Lawrence can't keep his opponent in guard - Kowalkiewicz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lawrence manages to get to full guard.
Lawrence has his hands on Kowalkiewicz's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Lawrence escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kowalkiewicz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Lawrence is trying to control the position but Kowalkiewicz postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lawrence looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kowalkiewicz is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawrence pulls Kowalkiewicz in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kowalkiewicz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lawrence being controlled here, momentarily.
Kowalkiewicz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kowalkiewicz postures up.
Kowalkiewicz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lawrence is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lawrence is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lawrence is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lawrence is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kowalkiewicz trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawrence is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kowalkiewicz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lawrence swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kowalkiewicz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kowalkiewicz stopping the sweep attempt from Lawrence.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Lawrence will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kowalkiewicz keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Kowalkiewicz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lawrence tries to close the distance and clinch but Kowalkiewicz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lawrence looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kowalkiewicz throwing a counter right hand but Lawrence manages to avoid it.
Lawrence keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kowalkiewicz.
John Lawrence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Lawrence shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kowalkiewicz's guard.
Kowalkiewicz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kowalkiewicz pulls Lawrence in close to his closed guard and prevents Lawrence from doing any damage or advancing position.
John Lawrence has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kowalkiewicz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kowalkiewicz looking for a sweep. Not yet Kowalkiewicz, not yet.
Lawrence passes into half guard.
Lawrence not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Kowalkiewicz trying to control from the bottom.
Lawrence wants to take a breather but Kowalkiewicz is having none of it.
Lawrence lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lawrence not doing much here.
Kowalkiewicz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kowalkiewicz tries to get out of the position.
Kowalkiewicz tries to roll over but Lawrence keeps him under control.
Kowalkiewicz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lawrence scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kowalkiewicz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lawrence not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Lawrence is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kowalkiewicz is just riding it out for now. Lawrence eventually gives up the hold.
Lawrence thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kowalkiewicz's head. #T2#
Kowalkiewicz is looking for a sweep. Lawrence is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kowalkiewicz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lawrence has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lawrence looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lawrence thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kowalkiewicz's head.
Kowalkiewicz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Lawrence is trying to work for a kimura but Kowalkiewicz is defending well.
Kowalkiewicz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lawrence.
Lawrence sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kowalkiewicz defending well though.
Lawrence has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lawrence not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Lawrence tries to pass to full mount but Kowalkiewicz defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lawrence in particular looking to stall.
Lawrence seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kowalkiewicz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Lawrence is looking for a kimura here.
Lawrence looks to land a strike but Kowalkiewicz avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Lawrence pushes down on Kowalkiewicz's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Kowalkiewicz is defending against the submission attempts here by Lawrence.
Kowalkiewicz tries to get to full guard but Lawrence has control of the leg. #T4#
Kowalkiewicz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lawrence is working away from the top position though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lawrence lands a nice short elbow.
Kowalkiewicz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lawrence is working away from the top position though.
Lawrence is nestled in close to Kowalkiewicz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Lawrence seems to be looking for submissions.
Lawrence wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kowalkiewicz keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lawrence drops an elbow to the side of Kowalkiewicz's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Lawrence showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Lawrence throws a right hand that misses
and Lawrence takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Kowalkiewicz gets a clinch.
Kowalkiewicz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A right hook to the body lands for Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lawrence.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a short shot to the head.
Kowalkiewicz gets underhooks to prevent Lawrence's takedown attempt.
Kowalkiewicz lands a shot to the body.
Kowalkiewicz is working Lawrence over against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kowalkiewicz gets through Lawrence's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz lands a shot to the body.
Lawrence takes a shot to the head.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
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!
Kowalkiewicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lawrence misses with a punch to the body.
Lawrence's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lawrence takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a hook to the body.
Kowalkiewicz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Kowalkiewicz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz lands a shot to the body.
Kowalkiewicz gets through Lawrence's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz lands a left hand.
Michał Kowalkiewicz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a short shot to the head.
Kowalkiewicz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kowalkiewicz lands a shot to the body.
Kowalkiewicz lands a left hand.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kowalkiewicz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lawrence backwards.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a light punch inside.
Kowalkiewicz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Michał Kowalkiewicz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Lawrence.
Kowalkiewicz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalkiewicz digs a right hand underneath Lawrence's ribcage. Lawrence let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kowalkiewicz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kowalkiewicz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kowalkiewicz pushes Lawrence back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Still in the clinch, Kowalkiewicz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a right to the head.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a hook to the body.
Lawrence takes a shot to the head.
Kowalkiewicz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz digs a right hand into Lawrence's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lawrence's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Kowalkiewicz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lawrence.
Lawrence's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kowalkiewicz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kowalkiewicz lands an uppercut.
Lawrence doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Kowalkiewicz. #ROC#Lawrence is rocked!
Kowalkiewicz digs a right hand underneath Lawrence's ribcage. Lawrence let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lawrence is still on wobbly legs! Can Kowalkiewicz finish him?
Kowalkiewicz lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Kowalkiewicz.
A short body shot lands from Kowalkiewicz as the two fighters clinch.
Kowalkiewicz throws a big uppercut that drops Lawrence! More strikes from Kowalkiewicz and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Lawrence lies dazed against the cage as Kowalkiewicz celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michał Kowalkiewicz!
Michał Kowalkiewicz retains his middleweight title!
John Lawrence spoke after the fight, saying 'Cobra Kai Rules!! Ill be back. No retreat! No surrender! Strike First! Strike Hard!'.

Event: SMASH: Kowalkiewicz v Shabazz
Date: Aug 26, 2022

#R1#
El Shabazz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kowalkiewiczs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kowalkiewicz cracks El Shabazz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch but El Shabazz moves out of range.
El Shabazz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
El Shabazz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kowalkiewicz takes one to the chin there.
El Shabazz cracks a nice hook into Kowalkiewicz's ribs.
El Shabazz moves out of range as Kowalkiewicz throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shabazz with the inside leg kick.
El Shabazz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Kowalkiewicz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
El Shabazz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a nice body kick.
Kowalkiewicz moves out of range as El Shabazz strikes.
Kowalkiewicz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
El Shabazz takes a swing at Kowalkiewicz's ribcage but misses.
It appears Kowalkiewicz was looking to counter with a kick there.
El Shabazz scores with a leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as El Shabazz throws out the jab.
El Shabazz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
El Shabazz throws a good cross that connects.
Kowalkiewicz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz lands a two punch combo.
Malik El Shabazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
El Shabazz misses with a hook
letting Kowalkiewicz counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
El Shabazz throws a hook but Kowalkiewicz blocks it.
As El Shabazz backs away, Kowalkiewicz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
El Shabazz gets a clinch.
El Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
El Shabazz lands a knee to the head.
Kowalkiewicz pushes El Shabazz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Kowalkiewicz to work.
A head punch on the inside from Kowalkiewicz fails to land.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kowalkiewicz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body punch.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook to the ribs.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kowalkiewicz presses El Shabazz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kowalkiewicz doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook from the clinch.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Kowalkiewicz is blocking nicely.
El Shabazz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kowalkiewicz's face.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Kowalkiewicz blocks with his arms.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Kowalkiewicz blocks with his arms.
Kowalkiewicz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Kowalkiewicz. #BC#
Kowalkiewicz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
El Shabazz defending well as Kowalkiewicz loads up on a big left hand.
Kowalkiewicz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but El Shabazz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
El Shabazz circles away from the clinch attempt.
El Shabazz scores with a body shot.
El Shabazz throws a quick inside leg kick.
El Shabazz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kowalkiewicz.
A little jabbing left from El Shabazz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kowalkiewicz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kowalkiewicz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T4#
El Shabazz lands with a straight right. Kowalkiewicz didn't see that one coming.
El Shabazz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kowalkiewicz doesn't seem bothered though.
Kowalkiewicz moves out of range of the strikes.
Kowalkiewicz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. El Shabazz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
El Shabazz misses with a straight right.
El Shabazz wants to clinch up but Kowalkiewicz keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circling - Kowalkiewicz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
El Shabazz misses with a hook. Kowalkiewicz ducked under it nicely.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to counter punch.
Kowalkiewicz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
El Shabazz blocks a jab.
El Shabazz just misses with a punch to the body.
El Shabazz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and El Shabazz duly obliges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malik El Shabazz dominated that 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.#R2#
El Shabazz throws a big shot that misses.
Kowalkiewicz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from El Shabazz.
Kowalkiewicz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
El Shabazz throws out a leg kick but Kowalkiewicz moves out of range and El Shabazz only half commits.
El Shabazz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kowalkiewicz throws a hook but El Shabazz avoids it easily.
El Shabazz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kowalkiewicz tries to counter by clinching up but El Shabazz breaks away and moves out of range.
El Shabazz lands a head shot.
El Shabazz scores with a sloppy right hand. Kowalkiewicz should have avoided that one.
Kowalkiewicz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as El Shabazz throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shabazz misses the jab.
El Shabazz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kowalkiewicz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but El Shabazz was well out of range. Poor timing from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz throws a hook but El Shabazz blocks it.#T1#
El Shabazz throws a series of strikes that have Kowalkiewicz backpedaling.
El Shabazz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
El Shabazz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kowalkiewicz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kowalkiewicz connects with a right hand. El Shabazz shakes it off.
Kowalkiewicz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz looks to land a right hand but Kowalkiewicz moved out of range.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch but El Shabazz is having none of it.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a leg kick.
El Shabazz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
El Shabazz misses with a body shot.
El Shabazz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
El Shabazz throws out a loose jab but Kowalkiewicz uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
El Shabazz thuds a left hand into Kowalkiewicz's body.
El Shabazz circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
El Shabazz clinches.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kowalkiewicz blocks it with crossed arms.
El Shabazz misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body punch.
Kowalkiewicz throws a punch but it's blocked by El Shabazz.
Kowalkiewicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
El Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kowalkiewicz blocks it with crossed arms.
El Shabazz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kowalkiewicz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, El Shabazz scores with a nice short uppercut.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kowalkiewicz blocks it with crossed arms.
Kowalkiewicz throws a punch but it's blocked by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz blocks a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
A short uppercut from Kowalkiewicz.
El Shabazz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kowalkiewicz. #T3#
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch to the body.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kowalkiewicz lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kowalkiewicz.
Michał Kowalkiewicz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kowalkiewicz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
El Shabazz prevents a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Kowalkiewicz is blocking nicely.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kowalkiewicz struggles to land a body shot inside as El Shabazz controls his hands. #BC#
Kowalkiewicz manages to break the clinch. #KD#
Kowalkiewicz sends El Shabazz crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kowalkiewicz is motioning to the referee to let El Shabazz up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#El Shabazz is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Malik El Shabazz has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
El Shabazz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
El Shabazz is still on wobbly legs! Can Kowalkiewicz finish him?
El Shabazz lands a nice shot that snaps Kowalkiewicz's head back.
El Shabazz misses with a few strikes there.
Kowalkiewicz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
El Shabazz seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Kowalkiewicz slips a straight right by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz throws a looping overhand right but Kowalkiewicz ducks down to avoid it.
Kowalkiewicz tries to counter by clinching up but El Shabazz breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Kowalkiewicz rushes El Shabazz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
El Shabazz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Kowalkiewicz is blocking nicely.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Good body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
El Shabazz is breathing heavily.
El Shabazz missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
El Shabazz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kowalkiewicz moves out of range of the strikes.
El Shabazz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kowalkiewicz was well out of range. Poor timing from El Shabazz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Kowalkiewicz misses its intended target.
El Shabazz misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Kowalkiewicz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kowalkiewicz fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Malik El Shabazz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Malik El Shabazz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Kowalkiewicz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
El Shabazz throws out a loose jab but Kowalkiewicz uses good head movement to avoid it.
El Shabazz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice leg kick that just misses El Shabazz's sensitive parts.
El Shabazz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kowalkiewicz is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from El Shabazz.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a hook to the body. El Shabazz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kowalkiewicz throws a jab when El Shabazz was well out of range.
Kowalkiewicz throws a right hand that misses
and El Shabazz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by El Shabazz. That's going to slow Kowalkiewicz down.
Kowalkiewicz lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kowalkiewicz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
El Shabazz thows a leg kick but Kowalkiewicz checks it #CL#
and Kowalkiewicz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kowalkiewicz. #T1#
Kowalkiewicz scores with a shoulder strike.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
El Shabazz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
El Shabazz can't find room to land a body shot as Kowalkiewicz controls the action.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz digs a right hand underneath Kowalkiewicz's ribcage. Kowalkiewicz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kowalkiewicz avoids it.
Kowalkiewicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with El Shabazz's elbow. #BC#
Kowalkiewicz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Kowalkiewicz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kowalkiewicz misses with some punches.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kowalkiewicz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kowalkiewicz throws a punch but it's blocked by El Shabazz. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowalkiewicz pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of El Shabazz backwards.
Kowalkiewicz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Kowalkiewicz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kowalkiewicz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps El Shabazz's head backwards.
El Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
El Shabazz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
El Shabazz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch there but El Shabazz circles away. #T3#
Kowalkiewicz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Kowalkiewicz counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by El Shabazz.
A short right from Kowalkiewicz on the inside.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Kowalkiewicz blocks it.
Kowalkiewicz swings wildly with an uppercut but El Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kowalkiewicz is trying to stall.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Kowalkiewicz blocks with his arms.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Kowalkiewicz is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Kowalkiewicz fails to land.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kowalkiewicz working aggressively here.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Kowalkiewicz is blocking nicely.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Kowalkiewicz is blocking nicely.
Kowalkiewicz is leaning against El Shabazz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Kowalkiewicz digs a right hand underneath El Shabazz's ribcage. El Shabazz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kowalkiewicz is leaning against El Shabazz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kowalkiewicz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kowalkiewicz scores with a shoulder strike.
Kowalkiewicz presses El Shabazz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz is leaning against El Shabazz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kowalkiewicz pushes El Shabazz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with El Shabazz's elbow.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kowalkiewicz gets through El Shabazz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz pushes El Shabazz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with El Shabazz's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of El Shabazzs head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michał Kowalkiewicz clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Malik El Shabazz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
El Shabazz loads up on a big right hand but Kowalkiewicz slips the punch.
El Shabazz sizes up Kowalkiewicz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kowalkiewicz throws a hook but El Shabazz avoids it easily.
Kowalkiewicz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
El Shabazz misses with a body shot
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kowalkiewicz moves out of range of the strikes.
El Shabazz looks to land a left hand but Kowalkiewicz moved out of range nicely.
Kowalkiewicz is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Kowalkiewicz shuts the power down on El Shabazz. Lights out, game over! Kowalkiewicz is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michał Kowalkiewicz!
Michał Kowalkiewicz retains his middleweight title!

Event: SMASH: Kowalkiewicz vs Borgia
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
No luck for Borgia with that takedown attempt.
Kowalkiewicz looks to throw the jab but Borgia is out of range.
Borgia looks for a takedown but Kowalkiewicz sprawls well.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch up.
Borgia shoots in for a takedown but Kowalkiewicz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Michał Kowalkiewicz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Borgia.
Borgia with a poor takedown
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Alexander Borgia has been cut.
Kowalkiewicz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Borgia gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalkiewicz throws the left hand but Borgia avoids the punch easily.
Borgia tries to counter with a clinch but Kowalkiewicz shakes him off and moves away.
Borgia tries to bum rush Kowalkiewicz with a series of wild strikes but Kowalkiewicz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Borgia tries for a takedown but Kowalkiewicz circles away easily#KD#
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a crisp right hand that drops Borgia! Kowalkiewicz lets Borgia back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Borgia is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borgia misses with a combination
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a good low kick that Borgia was not able to check.
Borgia is still on wobbly legs! Can Kowalkiewicz finish him?#T1#
Borgia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kowalkiewicz throws a counter high kick but Borgia was just alert enough to avoid it.
Borgia seems to have recovered his senses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Borgia. Kowalkiewicz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Borgia misses with a body shot
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Borgia out cold! What a finish! Kowalkiewicz is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michał Kowalkiewicz!
Michał Kowalkiewicz retains his middleweight title!

Event: SMASH: Menshikov vs Kohler
Date: Jul 31, 2022

#R1#
A low kick from Lawrence misses
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a straight right hand.
Kowalkiewicz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Lawrence looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lawrence is looking to work some ground and pound but Kowalkiewicz has wrist control.
Lawrence has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lawrence sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lawrence throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence wants to control from the top but Kowalkiewicz keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawrence missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lawrence won't allow Kowalkiewicz to sweep him here. #T1#
Lawrence looking to pass the guard.
Lawrence is in close to Kowalkiewicz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lawrence trying to control but Kowalkiewicz is working from the bottom.
Lawrence forces his way into half guard.
Lawrence wants to control but Kowalkiewicz is keeping him busy.
Lawrence throwing shots but Kowalkiewicz is blocking nicely.
Lawrence not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kowalkiewicz controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lawrence thows a huge punch but Kowalkiewicz dodges it nicely.
Lawrence content to control rather than advance.
Kowalkiewicz wants to improve his position but Lawrence is controlling well. #T2#
Lawrence with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kowalkiewicz trying to control here.
Kowalkiewicz is holding on to half guard well.
Kowalkiewicz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lawrence on the ground.
Lawrence is looking to take a break and control but Kowalkiewicz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kowalkiewicz is trying to maintain the position but Lawrence is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kowalkiewicz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T3#
Lawrence misses with a takedown #CL#
and Kowalkiewicz counters by moving into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kowalkiewicz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Lawrence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lawrence fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Lawrence does it's job there.
Lawrence lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lawrence misses with the combination.
Lawrence takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T4##CL#
Kowalkiewicz closes the distance and pushes Lawrence back into the cage.
Kowalkiewicz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lawrence misses with a body punch.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch on the inside.
Lawrence tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Michał Kowalkiewicz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Lawrence.
Lawrence wants a takedown but no success here.
Kowalkiewicz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawrence creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kowalkiewicz swings wildly with an uppercut but Lawrence uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kowalkiewicz lands an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kowalkiewicz lands a shoulder strike.
Kowalkiewicz lands a shot to the body.
Lawrence fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lawrence or not.
Lawrence looks winded!
Lawrence blocks a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
Lawrence prevents a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lawrence tries to score a body lock takedown but Kowalkiewicz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kowalkiewicz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michał Kowalkiewicz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Lawrence changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kowalkiewicz tries to avoid it but Lawrence manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kowalkiewicz to the ground. Kowalkiewicz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kowalkiewicz avoids the body shot from Lawrence.
An attempted straight right counter from Kowalkiewicz misses the target.
Lawrence will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kowalkiewicz looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Lawrence avoids the body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
Lawrence misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kowalkiewicz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Kowalkiewicz instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalkiewicz prevents a body shot from Lawrence.
Kowalkiewicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a shot to the side of Lawrence's head.
Lawrence swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a short shot to the head.
Michał Kowalkiewicz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a right to the head.
Lawrence tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kowalkiewicz gets underhooks to prevent Lawrence's takedown attempt.
Michał Kowalkiewicz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Lawrence.#T1#
The referee calls for Kowalkiewicz to work.
Kowalkiewicz can't find room to land a body shot as Lawrence controls the action.
Lawrence gets through Kowalkiewicz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz pushes Lawrence back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz swings wildly with an uppercut but Lawrence uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lawrence lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kowalkiewicz backwards.
Kowalkiewicz holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz can't find room to land a body shot as Lawrence controls the action.
Lawrence will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kowalkiewicz up against the cage.
Lawrence wants to take the fight to the mat but Kowalkiewicz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lawrence wants to take the fight to the mat but Kowalkiewicz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lawrence.
Kowalkiewicz tries a body shot but Lawrence blocks it.
Kowalkiewicz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Kowalkiewicz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lawrence is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lawrence is breathing heavily.
Kowalkiewicz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lawrence backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kowalkiewicz digs a right hand underneath Lawrence's ribcage. Lawrence let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kowalkiewicz stalls.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Kowalkiewicz.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a right to the head.
Lawrence goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kowalkiewicz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body shot.
Kowalkiewicz will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lawrence up against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Kowalkiewicz as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lawrence blocks a body shot from Kowalkiewicz. #T3#
Kowalkiewicz pushes Lawrence back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kowalkiewicz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Kowalkiewicz as the two fighters clinch.
Kowalkiewicz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Kowalkiewicz.
Lawrence tries to score a body lock takedown but Kowalkiewicz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kowalkiewicz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kowalkiewicz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kowalkiewicz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lawrence up against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kowalkiewicz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a shoulder strike.
Kowalkiewicz is working Lawrence over against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lawrence or not. #T4#
A short body shot lands from Kowalkiewicz as the two fighters clinch.
Kowalkiewicz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice shot to the body.
Kowalkiewicz leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lawrence can do to turn this around?
Lawrence is trying to drag Kowalkiewicz to the mat but Kowalkiewicz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a hook to the body.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a light punch inside.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lawrence or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz digs a right hand into Lawrence's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lawrence's gas tank.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kowalkiewicz gets through Lawrence's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz struggles to land a body shot inside as Lawrence controls his hands. #TD2#
Lawrence drags the fight down to the ground.
Kowalkiewicz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michał Kowalkiewicz dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Kowalkiewicz scores with a jab. Lawrence acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#It looks like John Lawrence has been cut.
Lawrence throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Lawrence badly! He tries to strike back but Kowalkiewicz puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Lawrence out cold! Oh man, Lawrence will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michał Kowalkiewicz!
Michał Kowalkiewicz retains his middleweight title!
In defeat, John Lawrence stepped up to the mic, saying 'Cobra Kai Rules!! Ill be back. No retreat! No surrender! Strike First! Strike Hard!'.

Event: SMASH: Floyd vs Delsarte
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
Kowalkiewicz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Kowalkiewicz instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kowalkiewicz. #BC2#
Edmonds's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kowalkiewicz moves out of range of the leg kick from Edmonds.
Kowalkiewicz takes a swing at Edmonds's ribcage but misses.
Edmonds dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Edmonds throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Edmonds misses with a hook. Kowalkiewicz ducked under it nicely.
Edmonds lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kowalkiewicz backs up against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kowalkiewicz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Edmonds looks to land a right hand but Kowalkiewicz moved out of range.
Edmonds scores with a jab. Kowalkiewicz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Kowalkiewicz drives through and clinches with Edmonds against the cage.
Edmonds wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kowalkiewicz has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Kowalkiewicz. #T1#
Edmonds blocks an uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz tries to work over Edmonds's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kowalkiewicz misses with the head strike.
Kowalkiewicz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Edmonds looking to stall.
Kowalkiewicz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Kowalkiewicz. #BC2#
Edmonds breaks the clinch.
Edmonds scores with a punch to the head.
Kowalkiewicz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Edmonds staying out of range there.
Edmonds ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Edmonds lands with an uppercut that bounces Kowalkiewicz off the cage and back into range.
Edmonds scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edmonds lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Edmonds looks to land a left hand but Kowalkiewicz moved out of range nicely.#T2##TD2#
Edmonds shoots in and gets a takedown into Kowalkiewicz's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kowalkiewicz controlling the position.
Edmonds wants to control from the top but Kowalkiewicz keeps moving.
Edmonds is looking to advance position but Kowalkiewicz has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T3#
Edmonds is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Edmonds can't escape the position.
Kowalkiewicz content just to control the position here.
Edmonds tries to hold on but Kowalkiewicz pushes him away.
Kowalkiewicz controlling from mount.
Edmonds wants to hold on but Kowalkiewicz pushes him away.#T4#
Edmonds can't escape the position.
Kowalkiewicz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Edmonds is looking to escape.
Kowalkiewicz controlling his opponent.
Edmonds is trying desperately to improve position.
Kowalkiewicz looking to control but Edmonds is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Edmonds dominated that 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.#R2#
Kowalkiewicz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Edmonds.
As Edmonds backs away, Kowalkiewicz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Edmonds throws a hook but Kowalkiewicz avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Edmonds finds it's target.
Kowalkiewicz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Edmonds tries to bum rush Kowalkiewicz with a series of wild strikes but Kowalkiewicz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kowalkiewicz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Edmonds misses with a combination
and Kowalkiewicz counters with an inside leg kick.
Edmonds swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kowalkiewicz scores with a counter punch that sends Edmonds to the canvas! Kowalkiewicz smells blood - he's punishing Edmonds with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Edmonds has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michał Kowalkiewicz!
Michał Kowalkiewicz is the new middleweight champion!

Event: SMASH: Choke vs Edwards
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
Yi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kowalkiewicz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Yi.
Kowalkiewicz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yi swings widly with a right hand
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Kowalkiewicz drives through and clinches with Yi against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Yi 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.
Still in the clinch, Kowalkiewicz scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalkiewicz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Kowalkiewicz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yi backwards.
Yi tries to throw a body punch but Kowalkiewicz avoids it by throwing Yi back against the cage. #BC2#
Yi manages to break the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Yi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kowalkiewicz.
And Yi tries to counter it with a takedown but Kowalkiewicz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kowalkiewicz throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Yi counters with a left and a right that stings Kowalkiewicz.
Yi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yi there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Yi.
You can see the frustration on Kowalkiewicz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Yi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Yi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kowalkiewicz, who protects the arm well.
Yi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kowalkiewicz keeps working. #T2#
Kowalkiewicz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Yi tries for a kimura but Kowalkiewicz is defending well.
Kowalkiewicz is looking for a sweep.
Kowalkiewicz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Yi off and has taken his back!
Yi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kowalkiewicz is stalling here. Yi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kowalkiewicz seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Yi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T3#
Kowalkiewicz is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Yi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yi fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kowalkiewicz is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Yi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kowalkiewicz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kowalkiewicz wants to control but Yi postures up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yi sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kowalkiewicz is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #SUB2#
Yi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kowalkiewicz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kowalkiewicz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Yi off and has taken his back!
Kowalkiewicz not allowing Yi to control his hands.
Kowalkiewicz has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Yi's body.
Yi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Yi is looking to get to half guard.
Kowalkiewicz manages to capitalize on a mistake by Yi to take his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Michał Kowalkiewicz will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Yi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yi avoids the body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
A head kick misses from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A telegraphed right hand from Kowalkiewicz misses the target.
Yi throws a big shot that misses.
Yi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yi misses with a hook to the body
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a nice body kick.
Yi is looking to score with low kicks.#T1#
Yi throws a leg kick which misses Kowalkiewicz's front leg but catches the back leg as Kowalkiewicz tries to avoid it. #CL#
Kowalkiewicz moves into the clinch successfully.
Yi working aggressively here.
Yi wants to take the fight to the mat but Kowalkiewicz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kowalkiewicz prevents it.
Kowalkiewicz gets underhooks to prevent Yi's takedown attempt.
Michał Kowalkiewicz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Yi.
Yi tries to pull guard but Kowalkiewicz holds him up against the cage and eventually Yi drops back down to his feet.
Yi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kowalkiewicz walks away with a smile on his face. Yi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz thows a leg kick but Yi checks it
and Yi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#KD#
Kowalkiewicz feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Yi sprawling to the canvas! Yi rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kowalkiewicz finish him?! #CUT#It looks like Jin Yi has been cut.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kowalkiewicz connects with a single shot there.#ROC#Yi is rocked!
Kowalkiewicz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yi.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch up.
Kowalkiewicz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yi is still on wobbly legs! Can Kowalkiewicz finish him?
Michał Kowalkiewicz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kowalkiewicz throws a monster overhand right that drops Yi! Kowalkiewicz follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michał Kowalkiewicz!
Jin Yi spoke after the fight, saying 'Next time, there will be no next time.'.

Event: SMASH: Floyd vs Johnson 2
Date: Jun 24, 2022

#R1#
Kowalkiewicz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Broderick with a hook.
Kowalkiewicz slips a jab from Broderick .
Kowalkiewicz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Broderick .
Broderick misses with the body kick
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Hunter Broderick has been cut.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Both fighters circling a little - Broderick finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Broderick slips under a jab.
A big left from Kowalkiewicz misses.
Broderick throwing a counter right hand but Kowalkiewicz manages to avoid it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Broderick misses with the head strike. #T1##BC2#
Kowalkiewicz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kowalkiewicz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kowalkiewicz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Broderick counters with a straight right hand.
Broderick throws a jab when Kowalkiewicz was well out of range.
Broderick steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kowalkiewicz. That one must have hurt.
Broderick throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kowalkiewicz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T2##KD2#
Kowalkiewicz cracks Broderick with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Broderick looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kowalkiewicz finish him? #ROC2#Broderick is rocked!#CUT2#Hunter Broderick 's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalkiewicz tries to land a front kick but Broderick steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2#
Kowalkiewicz clinches up with Broderick and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kowalkiewicz.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kowalkiewicz has a couple of punches blocked by Broderick .
Our sources have told us that Broderick has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Kowalkiewicz fails to land.
Kowalkiewicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Broderick 's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Broderick .
Broderick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Broderick blocks a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
Broderick misses with the head strike.
Broderick swings wildly with an uppercut but Kowalkiewicz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kowalkiewicz fails to land.
Kowalkiewicz tries a body shot but Broderick blocks it.
Broderick can't find room to land a body shot as Kowalkiewicz controls the action. #T3#
Broderick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kowalkiewicz blocks it with crossed arms.
Kowalkiewicz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Broderick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Kowalkiewicz.
Broderick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body punch.
Kowalkiewicz lands a shoulder strike.
Kowalkiewicz tries to throw a body punch but Broderick avoids it by throwing Kowalkiewicz back against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Broderick trying to land knees to the body.
Kowalkiewicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Broderick landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kowalkiewicz blocking some punches.
Broderick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Broderick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kowalkiewicz blocks it with crossed arms.
Kowalkiewicz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kowalkiewicz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Broderick swings wildly with an uppercut but Kowalkiewicz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kowalkiewicz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Broderick backwards.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Broderick blocks a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a short shot to the head.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a light punch inside.
Broderick is looking to control Kowalkiewicz's arms but Kowalkiewicz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Broderick has his back to the cage.
Kowalkiewicz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kowalkiewicz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kowalkiewicz digs a right hand into Broderick 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Broderick 's gas tank.
Broderick is breathing heavily.
Kowalkiewicz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Broderick looking to slow down the pace here.
Kowalkiewicz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Broderick s head.
Kowalkiewicz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Broderick lands an uppercut.
Broderick tries to land knees in the clinch but Kowalkiewicz avoids the damage to the body.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a light punch inside.
Broderick trying to land knees to the body.
Kowalkiewicz digs a right hand into Broderick 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Broderick 's gas tank.
Kowalkiewicz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Broderick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kowalkiewicz digs a right hand underneath Broderick 's ribcage. Broderick let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Broderick seems to have got his legs back now.
A short uppercut from Kowalkiewicz.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz tries a body shot but Broderick blocks it.
Kowalkiewicz can't find room to land a body shot as Broderick controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michał Kowalkiewicz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hunter Broderick 's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Broderick leaves his chin hanging out and Kowalkiewicz seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Broderick crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michał Kowalkiewicz!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2021

#R1#
Kowalkiewicz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kowalkiewicz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kowalkiewicz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jewish throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Kowalkiewicz has managed to clinch.
Jewish tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kowalkiewicz blocks an uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Jewish.
Kowalkiewicz misses with the head strike.
Kowalkiewicz lands a shoulder strike.
Jewish swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jewish fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jewish scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jewish throws a punch but it's blocked by Kowalkiewicz.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kowalkiewicz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jewish pushes Kowalkiewicz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Jewish.
Jewish swings wildly with an uppercut but Kowalkiewicz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kowalkiewicz tries to throw a body punch but Jewish avoids it by throwing Kowalkiewicz back against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz digs a right hand into Jewish's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jewish's gas tank.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Kowalkiewicz digs a right hand into Jewish's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jewish's gas tank.
Jewish scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jewish misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kowalkiewicz - that landed with a thud.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a short shot to the head.
Jewish misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jewish tries a body shot but Kowalkiewicz blocks it.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jewish doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jewish blocks a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jewish.
Jewish swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jewish misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz struggles to land a body shot inside as Jewish controls his hands.
Jewish prevents a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz blocks an uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jewish backwards.
Jewish tries to throw a body punch but Kowalkiewicz avoids it by throwing Jewish back against the cage.
Jewish tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kowalkiewicz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jewish lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Jewish. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jewish lands a hook that snaps the head of Kowalkiewicz backwards.
Kowalkiewicz presses Jewish against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jewish misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kowalkiewicz fails to land.
Kowalkiewicz is working Jewish over against the cage.
Jewish misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jewish blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz works on Jewish's body with a couple of short punches.
Kowalkiewicz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jewish seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kowalkiewicz can turn it around.
Jewish swings wildly with an uppercut but Kowalkiewicz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jewish.
Jewish is breathing heavily.
Jewish has a couple of punches blocked by Kowalkiewicz.
Jewish has a couple of punches blocked by Kowalkiewicz.
Jewish working aggressively here.
Jewish misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Kowalkiewicz.
A shot in the inside from Kowalkiewicz.
A head punch on the inside from Jewish fails to land.
Jewish tries to pull guard but Kowalkiewicz holds him up against the cage and eventually Jewish drops back down to his feet.
Still in the clinch, Kowalkiewicz scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Kowalkiewicz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jewish misses with some punches.
Kowalkiewicz lands a right hand.
Jewish can't find room to land a body shot as Kowalkiewicz controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kowalkiewicz.
Jewish scores with a shoulder strike.
Jewish can't find room to land a body shot as Kowalkiewicz controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz digs a right hand into Jewish's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jewish's gas tank.
Kowalkiewicz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jewish backwards.
Jewish misses with some punches.
Jewish tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kowalkiewicz's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jewish swings wildly with an uppercut but Kowalkiewicz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jewish.
A short uppercut from Kowalkiewicz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jewish has a couple of punches blocked by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz digs a right hand into Jewish's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jewish's gas tank.
Jewish misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Kowalkiewicz on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz presses Jewish against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jewish misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Kowalkiewicz. #TD#
Jewish jumps into guard, dragging Kowalkiewicz to the mat.
Kowalkiewicz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kowalkiewicz forces his way into half guard.
Kowalkiewicz controlling the action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jewish is trying to maintain the position but Kowalkiewicz is very close to passing his half guard.
Jewish makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jewish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michał Kowalkiewicz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kowalkiewicz ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Jewish out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michał Kowalkiewicz!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2021

#R1#
Hawk throws a right and a left that Kowalkiewicz avoids nicely.
Hawk throws a series of punches but Kowalkiewicz avoids them all with ease.
Hawk misses with a few strikes there.
Kowalkiewicz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kowalkiewicz tests Hawk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hawk pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kowalkiewicz back to the cage. Hawk follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've been informed that Hawk has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hawk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hawk misses with a combination #CL#
and Kowalkiewicz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nice body punch from Kowalkiewicz - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Kowalkiewicz.
Hawk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hawk or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kowalkiewicz gets through Hawk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz pushes Hawk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Kowalkiewicz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hawk is trying to push Kowalkiewicz away but Kowalkiewicz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kowalkiewicz lands a right hand. #ROC#Hawk is rocked!
Kowalkiewicz dips a shoulder and cracks Hawk with a mighty uppercut! Hawk falls back against the cage and Kowalkiewicz unloads with a barrage of strikes! Hawk is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Kowalkiewicz screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michał Kowalkiewicz!

Event: Proud FC 4- Full Blast
Date: Oct 01, 2021

#R1#
A leg kick checked by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook to the body
and Boudreaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boudreaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Boudreaux lands a head kick!
Kowalkiewicz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boudreaux scores with a jab.
Boudreaux has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kowalkiewicz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boudreaux throws a body punch but Kowalkiewicz moves out of range.
Boudreaux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalkiewicz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boudreaux scores with a hook.
Boudreaux misses with a looping left.
Kowalkiewicz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boudreaux .#T1##CL#
Boudreaux moves into range and clinches up with Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boudreaux backwards.
Boudreaux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kowalkiewicz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kowalkiewicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boudreaux 's elbow.
Boudreaux misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kowalkiewicz.
Boudreaux blocks a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kowalkiewicz swings wildly with an uppercut but Boudreaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boudreaux is trying to break the clinch but Kowalkiewicz is controlling him.#BC#
Boudreaux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kowalkiewicz misses the jab.
Boudreaux with the inside leg kick.
Boudreaux throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ronnie Dale Boudreaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kowalkiewicz tries to close the distance and clinch but Boudreaux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boudreaux scores with a sloppy right hand. Kowalkiewicz should have avoided that one.
Kowalkiewicz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boudreaux . Boudreaux circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boudreaux throws a jab when Kowalkiewicz was well out of range.
Kowalkiewicz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boudreaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kowalkiewicz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kowalkiewicz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Boudreaux scores with a spinning back kick!
Boudreaux throws a head kick but Kowalkiewicz moves out of range.
A jab from Boudreaux misses.
Nice defenses there by Kowalkiewicz.
Boudreaux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kowalkiewicz! But no joy.
Boudreaux tries to clinch but Kowalkiewicz moves out of range.
Boudreaux tries to clinch but Kowalkiewicz moves out of range.
Boudreaux doesn't manage to clinch there - Kowalkiewicz circles away.
Boudreaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boudreaux misses with a body shot. #T3#
Kowalkiewicz misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Boudreaux to counter with a crisp jab.
Boudreaux is looking to slow Kowalkiewicz down with leg kicks. #CL#
Boudreaux gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Boudreaux as the two fighters clinch.
Kowalkiewicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boudreaux lands a nice elbow.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boudreaux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kowalkiewicz's elbow.
Boudreaux lands with a short shot to the head.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boudreaux misses with an elbow over the top.
Boudreaux has a couple of punches blocked by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz taking a breather.
Boudreaux tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Boudreaux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz slips a straight right by Boudreaux .
Boudreaux throws a hook to the side of Kowalkiewicz's head but Kowalkiewicz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boudreaux lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Boudreaux 's corner calls for a 1-2. Boudreaux obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boudreaux sizes up Kowalkiewicz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kowalkiewicz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boudreaux takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boudreaux misses the jab.
It seemed like Kowalkiewicz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boudreaux takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kowalkiewicz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boudreaux connects with an inside leg kick.
Boudreaux blocks a head kick by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheers as Boudreaux lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kowalkiewicz doesn't seem phased though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie Dale Boudreaux dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Boudreaux throws a sloppy head kick
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a straight right hand.
Boudreaux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz throws a lazy right hand but Boudreaux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kowalkiewicz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Boudreaux instigates a clinch.
Boudreaux scores with a hook to the body.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a body shot from Boudreaux .
Kowalkiewicz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kowalkiewicz looking to slow down the pace here.
Kowalkiewicz tries a body shot but Boudreaux blocks it.
Boudreaux misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalkiewicz taking a breather.
Kowalkiewicz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boudreaux backwards.
Boudreaux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boudreaux misses with an elbow strike.
Boudreaux tries a knee to the head but Kowalkiewicz blocks it.
Boudreaux misses with an elbow over the top.
Kowalkiewicz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Kowalkiewicz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boudreaux .
Boudreaux blocks an uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boudreaux .
Kowalkiewicz blocks the elbow strike.
Boudreaux lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Boudreaux obliges.
Boudreaux scores with a hook to the body.
Kowalkiewicz swings wildly with an uppercut but Boudreaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boudreaux tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Boudreaux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kowalkiewicz needs to keep his hands up - Boudreaux had a free shot at his head there.
A big left from Boudreaux misses.
Boudreaux misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowalkiewicz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kowalkiewicz takes one on the button.#T2#
Kowalkiewicz moves out of range of the body kick.
Kowalkiewicz shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kowalkiewicz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boudreaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boudreaux throws the left hand but Kowalkiewicz avoids the punch easily.
Boudreaux takes a swing at Kowalkiewicz's ribcage but misses.
Boudreaux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kowalkiewicz throws out the jab.
Boudreaux moves in looking to clinch but Kowalkiewicz pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Kowalkiewicz.
Boudreaux cracks Kowalkiewicz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Boudreaux stuns Kowalkiewicz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boudreaux thuds his right hand into Kowalkiewicz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Boudreaux misses.
A little jabbing left from Kowalkiewicz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boudreaux swings widly with a right hand
enabling Kowalkiewicz to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Boudreaux lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Kowalkiewicz.
Boudreaux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Kowalkiewicz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boudreaux uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Boudreaux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kowalkiewicz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Boudreaux with a body shot.
Boudreaux tries to bum rush Kowalkiewicz with a series of wild strikes but Kowalkiewicz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kowalkiewicz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Boudreaux scores with a jab. Kowalkiewicz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ronnie Dale Boudreaux is winning the standup battle so far.
Boudreaux slips under a jab.
Boudreaux throws a sloppy head kick
and Kowalkiewicz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice defenses there by Kowalkiewicz.
A little jabbing left from Kowalkiewicz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boudreaux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kowalkiewicz can do to turn this around?
Boudreaux throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Kowalkiewicz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kowalkiewicz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boudreaux 's hands.
Boudreaux loads up on a big right hand but Kowalkiewicz slips the punch.
Kowalkiewicz counters with a body kick.
Boudreaux throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kowalkiewicz's head.
Boudreaux misses with a shot to the body
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Boudreaux out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Kowalkiewicz is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Michał Kowalkiewicz!

Event: SYN K1 8/27
Date: Aug 27, 2021

#R1#
Boudreaux misses with a straight left.
Boudreaux blocks a jab.
Boudreaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to counter with head kicks.
Boudreaux misses with a lunging right hand
and Kowalkiewicz counters with an outside leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boudreaux throws out the jab.
Kowalkiewicz wants to clinch.
Boudreaux only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz avoids the head kick by Boudreaux .
Kowalkiewicz looks to score with a jab to the body but Boudreaux is just out of range.
Boudreaux appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kowalkiewicz misses with an uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big left from Boudreaux misses.
Kowalkiewicz fakes the leg kick and cracks Boudreaux in the body.
Boudreaux misses with a looping left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boudreaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kowalkiewicz manages to avoid it.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boudreaux misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Boudreaux throws a jab but it's blocked by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boudreaux .#CL#
Kowalkiewicz takes the fight into the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz is working Boudreaux over against the ropes.
Kowalkiewicz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Boudreaux 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kowalkiewicz defending well as Boudreaux loads up on a big left hand.
We've been informed that Boudreaux has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a head kick.
Kowalkiewicz wants to clinch.
Boudreaux checks the leg kick nicely there.
Boudreaux swings for the body but Kowalkiewicz moves out of range.
Kowalkiewicz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boudreaux swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boudreaux lands a nice hook to Kowalkiewicz's body. Kowalkiewicz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kowalkiewicz throws a right hand that Boudreaux ducks under and follows up with a left that Boudreaux also avoids with ease.
A nice leg kick from Kowalkiewicz, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kowalkiewicz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boudreaux manages to avoid it.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook. Boudreaux ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Kowalkiewicz sizes up Boudreaux with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kowalkiewicz tries a low kick but Boudreaux avoids it.
Boudreaux takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kowalkiewicz moves out of range of the strikes.
Boudreaux scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Boudreaux on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kowalkiewicz wants to clinch up but Boudreaux keeps it at a distance.
Kowalkiewicz misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Boudreaux misses.
Boudreaux lands with a slapping head kick.
Boudreaux misses with an uppercut. Kowalkiewicz saw that one coming.
Boudreaux looks to throw the jab but Kowalkiewicz is out of range.
Kowalkiewicz explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Boudreaux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook. Boudreaux ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Kowalkiewicz swings for the body but Boudreaux moves out of range.
Kowalkiewicz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boudreaux throws a chopping leg kick but Kowalkiewicz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boudreaux misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boudreaux misses with a straight left.
Kowalkiewicz throws a lazy right hand but Boudreaux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kowalkiewicz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kowalkiewicz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boudreaux .
Kowalkiewicz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Boudreaux counters with a nice uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz tried to score with a low kick but Boudreaux checks it.
Boudreaux misses the jab.
Boudreaux throws a head kick but Kowalkiewicz moves out of range.
Boudreaux looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kowalkiewicz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Boudreaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boudreaux misses with a head kick.
Boudreaux ducks under a wild hook from Kowalkiewicz.
Nice defenses there by Kowalkiewicz.#T4#
Boudreaux shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kowalkiewicz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boudreaux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Boudreaux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boudreaux gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boudreaux scores with a head kick.
Boudreaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kowalkiewicz was well out of range. Poor timing from Boudreaux .
A counter left hand to the body from Kowalkiewicz misses its target.
Boudreaux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boudreaux swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kowalkiewicz misses with the body kick
and Boudreaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kowalkiewicz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boudreaux finds it's way round the side to connect with Kowalkiewicz's head.
Boudreaux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a shot to the body.
Boudreaux 's corner calls for a 1-2. Boudreaux obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boudreaux tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kowalkiewicz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Boudreaux slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice body punch from Kowalkiewicz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ronnie Dale Boudreaux will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kowalkiewicz throws a hook but Boudreaux avoids it easily.
Boudreaux smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a hook to the body. Boudreaux takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a looping left.
Kowalkiewicz looks to land a combination. Boudreaux sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kowalkiewicz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Boudreaux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch but Boudreaux is having none of it.
Kowalkiewicz throws a body punch but Boudreaux moves out of range.
Kowalkiewicz sets himself, and Boudreaux steps forward looking for the clinch! Kowalkiewicz avoids it this time.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Boudreaux lands a jab.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch but Boudreaux moves out of range.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to clinch.
Kowalkiewicz takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch up.
Kowalkiewicz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Boudreaux misses with an uppercut. Kowalkiewicz saw that one coming.
Boudreaux blocks a head kick by Kowalkiewicz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boudreaux thuds his right hand into Kowalkiewicz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boudreaux connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab lands there for Boudreaux .#T1#
Boudreaux keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from Boudreaux on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boudreaux thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Boudreaux .
Boudreaux lands with a nice body punch.
Kowalkiewicz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boudreaux .
Kowalkiewicz throws a body kick that misses.
Kowalkiewicz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Boudreaux .
Kowalkiewicz cracks Boudreaux with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kowalkiewicz throws a head kick but Boudreaux moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz ducks under a wild hook from Boudreaux .
Kowalkiewicz lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Boudreaux misses with a hook
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boudreaux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boudreaux .
Boudreaux misses with an uppercut. Kowalkiewicz saw that one coming.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Boudreaux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boudreaux dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kowalkiewicz. That did some damage!
Kowalkiewicz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Boudreaux throws a hook to the side of Kowalkiewicz's head but Kowalkiewicz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch but Boudreaux moves out of range.
Boudreaux swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kowalkiewicz misses the jab.
Boudreaux tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boudreaux looks to land a right hand but Kowalkiewicz moved out of range.
Kowalkiewicz misses with an uppercut.
Boudreaux looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kowalkiewicz throws a solid leg kick but Boudreaux takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boudreaux swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boudreaux throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kowalkiewicz finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Boudreaux throws a lazy right hand but Kowalkiewicz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A quick step to the side and Kowalkiewicz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch up but Boudreaux circles away and keeps his distance.
Kowalkiewicz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot lands for Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz clobbers Boudreaux with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Boudreaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Kowalkiewicz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kowalkiewicz cracks Boudreaux with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Boudreaux paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kowalkiewicz tries to close the distance and clinch but Boudreaux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boudreaux misses with a wild body shot.
Boudreaux misses with a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Boudreaux 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boudreaux works the jab nicely.
Boudreaux misses with an uppercut.
Boudreaux slips under a jab from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
An inside leg kick from Kowalkiewicz misses.
Boudreaux throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kowalkiewicz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Boudreaux moves out of range as Kowalkiewicz throws a body kick.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to clinch but Boudreaux is avoiding it.
Boudreaux shapes to counter with a head kick.
Boudreaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boudreaux just misses with a punch to the body.
Boudreaux lands with an uppercut that bounces Kowalkiewicz off the ropes and back into range.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a straight right. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalkiewicz wants to land a leg kick but Boudreaux is out of range.
Ronnie Dale Boudreaux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boudreaux looks to land a combination but Kowalkiewicz avoids it well.
Kowalkiewicz tests Boudreaux 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boudreaux circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boudreaux throws a counter combo.
Boudreaux misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Boudreaux jabs Kowalkiewicz right on the nose. Kowalkiewicz blinks but takes it well.
Boudreaux scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kowalkiewicz doesn't seem bothered though.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a looping left.
Boudreaux pushes Kowalkiewicz away with a front kick.
Boudreaux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Kowalkiewicz there.
Kowalkiewicz feints and then cracks Boudreaux 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boudreaux down.
Kowalkiewicz looks to land a left hand but Boudreaux moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kowalkiewicz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kowalkiewicz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kowalkiewicz looks to land a left hand but Boudreaux moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ronnie Dale Boudreaux will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Boudreaux keeps the fight on the outside.
Kowalkiewicz dodges the punch combination from Boudreaux .
Kowalkiewicz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boudreaux .
Kowalkiewicz misses with a looping right.
Boudreaux comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kowalkiewicz moves out of range of the strikes.
Kowalkiewicz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boudreaux .
Kowalkiewicz throwing a counter right hand but Boudreaux manages to avoid it.
Kowalkiewicz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Boudreaux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boudreaux misses with an uppercut. Kowalkiewicz saw that one coming.
Kowalkiewicz throws a sloppy head kick and Boudreaux moves out of range easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boudreaux .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Kowalkiewicz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kowalkiewicz.
Boudreaux looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Decent striking displayed by Boudreaux there.
Boudreaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Kowalkiewicz is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kowalkiewicz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body shot.
Boudreaux misses the jab.
A slow jab from Boudreaux misses its intended target.
Boudreaux tests Kowalkiewicz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Kowalkiewicz blocks the leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boudreaux .
Some bone on bone action there as Boudreaux checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Boudreaux looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boudreaux . Kowalkiewicz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a nice body kick.
The fighters circling - Boudreaux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boudreaux fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kowalkiewicz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Boudreaux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kowalkiewicz throws a body kick that misses.
Boudreaux swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boudreaux fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boudreaux scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kowalkiewicz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kowalkiewicz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boudreaux .#T2#
Boudreaux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Decent striking displayed by Kowalkiewicz there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kowalkiewicz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a body shot.
Kowalkiewicz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Boudreaux 's head.
Boudreaux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice combination there by Kowalkiewicz.
Some wild striking there from Kowalkiewicz.
Boudreaux paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boudreaux connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Kowalkiewicz does it's job there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kowalkiewicz, as that shot connected.
Boudreaux throws an overhand right that lands on Kowalkiewicz's shoulder, as Kowalkiewicz tries to avoid the shot.
Boudreaux has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Boudreaux moves out of range as Kowalkiewicz throws a body kick.
Boudreaux takes a swing at Kowalkiewicz's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Kowalkiewicz misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boudreaux ! But no joy.
Kowalkiewicz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boudreaux throws a jab when Kowalkiewicz was well out of range.
Kowalkiewicz avoids the body shot from Boudreaux .
Boudreaux is looking to chop away at Kowalkiewicz's legs.
Kowalkiewicz blocks the body kick.
Boudreaux jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kowalkiewicz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boudreaux moves away.
Kowalkiewicz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boudreaux .
Kowalkiewicz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kowalkiewicz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boudreaux swings widly with a right hand
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Boudreaux tests Kowalkiewicz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boudreaux ducks right into an uppercut from Kowalkiewicz. #CL2#
Boudreaux clinches with his opponent.
Boudreaux throws an elbow that misses.
Kowalkiewicz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Boudreaux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kowalkiewicz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boudreaux backwards.
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!
Boudreaux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kowalkiewicz backwards.
Boudreaux tries to land knees in the clinch but Kowalkiewicz avoids the damage to the body.
Boudreaux with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kowalkiewicz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boudreaux backwards. #BC#
Kowalkiewicz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kowalkiewicz's corner calls for a 1-2. Kowalkiewicz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Kowalkiewicz closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Boudreaux breaks the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boudreaux .
Kowalkiewicz avoids the head kick by Boudreaux .
Boudreaux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kowalkiewicz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boudreaux throws a wild body kick that Kowalkiewicz sees coming a mile off.
Kowalkiewicz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boudreaux lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kowalkiewicz will feel that in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kowalkiewicz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boudreaux . That did some damage!
Boudreaux throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Ronnie Dale Boudreaux just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Kowalkiewicz tries to close the distance and clinch but Boudreaux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boudreaux works the jab nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Boudreaux misses the target.
Boudreaux scores with a decent looking hook.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to clinch.
Boudreaux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boudreaux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch there but Boudreaux circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boudreaux . #CL#
Boudreaux gets tackled into the ropes by Kowalkiewicz. Kowalkiewicz maintains the clinch.
Boudreaux blocking some punches.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Boudreaux .
Boudreaux blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Boudreaux breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Kowalkiewicz darts in and clinches Boudreaux up against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Kowalkiewicz. #T1#
Boudreaux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Boudreaux - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Boudreaux 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boudreaux works the jab nicely.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to clinch but Boudreaux is avoiding it.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a jab.
Boudreaux misses with a body shot.
Kowalkiewicz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kowalkiewicz staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boudreaux . Kowalkiewicz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boudreaux misses with a looping left.
Kowalkiewicz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boudreaux tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boudreaux moves out of range of the body kick from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz with a hook.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch but Boudreaux is having none of it.
Kowalkiewicz connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Boudreaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Kowalkiewicz is just out of range.
Boudreaux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz cracks a nice hook into Boudreaux 's ribs.
Boudreaux misses with a head kick.
Boudreaux scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Kowalkiewicz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boudreaux , pushing him back against the ropes.
Kowalkiewicz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Boudreaux is trying to break free.
Kowalkiewicz gets through Boudreaux 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz tries to throw a body punch but Boudreaux avoids it by throwing Kowalkiewicz back against the ropes. #BC#
Kowalkiewicz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boudreaux swats away the attempt to clinch by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boudreaux .
Boudreaux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Kowalkiewicz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boudreaux throws out a loose jab but Kowalkiewicz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kowalkiewicz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Kowalkiewicz moves out of range of the strikes.
Kowalkiewicz doesn't manage to clinch there - Boudreaux circles away.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boudreaux .
Kowalkiewicz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boudreaux swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice body punch from Boudreaux .
A leg kick checked by Boudreaux .
Kowalkiewicz slips a jab from Boudreaux .
Boudreaux bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Boudreaux 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Boudreaux jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kowalkiewicz swats away the attempt to clinch by Boudreaux .
Boudreaux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kowalkiewicz throws out the jab.
Kowalkiewicz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kowalkiewicz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kowalkiewicz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boudreaux moves away.
Kowalkiewicz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4#
Kowalkiewicz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boudreaux swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to clinch but Boudreaux is avoiding it.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch up.
Boudreaux throws a lazy uppercut
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Boudreaux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kowalkiewicz throws a big counter combination but Boudreaux scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A bone on bone clash there as Boudreaux blocks the leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Boudreaux in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kowalkiewicz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kowalkiewicz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boudreaux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kowalkiewicz looks to score with a jab to the body but Boudreaux is just out of range.
Boudreaux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boudreaux throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kowalkiewicz.
Boudreaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Boudreaux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kowalkiewicz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch up but Boudreaux circles away and keeps his distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie Dale Boudreaux dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5##CL#
Kowalkiewicz has Boudreaux up against the ropes in a clinch.
Boudreaux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kowalkiewicz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kowalkiewicz struggles to land a body shot inside as Boudreaux controls his hands.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boudreaux .
Kowalkiewicz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kowalkiewicz tries to work over Boudreaux 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kowalkiewicz lands a right hand.
Kowalkiewicz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook that snaps the head of Boudreaux backwards.
Kowalkiewicz throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalkiewicz takes a shot to the head.
Kowalkiewicz is leaning against Boudreaux and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Boudreaux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boudreaux keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch but Boudreaux is having none of it.
Kowalkiewicz swats away the attempt to clinch by Boudreaux .#T1#
Kowalkiewicz misses the shot to the body.
Boudreaux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kowalkiewicz.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boudreaux . That's going to slow Kowalkiewicz down.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch there but Boudreaux circles away.
Kowalkiewicz slips under a jab from Boudreaux .
Boudreaux throws out a powerful jab.
Boudreaux throws an overhand right that lands on Kowalkiewicz's shoulder, as Kowalkiewicz tries to avoid the shot.
Kowalkiewicz connects with a nice looking jab.
Boudreaux misses with a looping right.
Boudreaux drops his hands momentarily and Kowalkiewicz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boudreaux takes a swing at Kowalkiewicz's ribcage but misses.
Boudreaux avoids the head kick by Kowalkiewicz.
Boudreaux throws a head kick that misses.
Kowalkiewicz takes one to the chin there.
Kowalkiewicz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boudreaux 's hands.#T2#
Kowalkiewicz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boudreaux misses with an uppercut. Kowalkiewicz saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice cross by Boudreaux .
A solid leg kick lands there for Boudreaux .
Kowalkiewicz punishes Boudreaux 's body with a nice straight punch.
Kowalkiewicz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boudreaux momentarily.
Kowalkiewicz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boudreaux .
Boudreaux scores with a hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kowalkiewicz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Boudreaux has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Boudreaux and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kowalkiewicz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boudreaux throws a lazy head kick
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch but Boudreaux moves out of range.
Boudreaux takes a swing at Kowalkiewicz's ribcage but misses.
Boudreaux takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boudreaux throws a jab but it's blocked by Kowalkiewicz.
A slow jab from Boudreaux misses its intended target.
Kowalkiewicz lunges at Boudreaux with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boudreaux 's hand. #T3#
Boudreaux throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boudreaux misses with an elbow over the top.
Boudreaux misses with a knee strike.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body punch.
Kowalkiewicz blocks an elbow strike.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body punch.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boudreaux throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Boudreaux breaks from the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz cracks Boudreaux with an open hand slap.
Kowalkiewicz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boudreaux .
Kowalkiewicz slips a jab from Boudreaux .
Boudreaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kowalkiewicz 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.
A nice side step and Boudreaux releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kowalkiewicz throws a low kick but Boudreaux avoids it.#T4#
Kowalkiewicz avoids the head kick by Boudreaux .
Boudreaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boudreaux . Kowalkiewicz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boudreaux lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kowalkiewicz's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boudreaux swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boudreaux fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to clinch.
Kowalkiewicz throws a shot to the body.
Boudreaux connects with a looping right hand.
A swing and a miss from Boudreaux .
Boudreaux looks to land a right hand but Kowalkiewicz moved out of range.
Kowalkiewicz fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Boudreaux fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kowalkiewicz, pushing him back against the ropes.
Michał Kowalkiewicz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ronnie Dale Boudreaux is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A body shot lands from Kowalkiewicz. #BC2#
Boudreaux 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ronnie Dale Boudreaux .
I've got Boudreaux 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 48:50
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie Dale Boudreaux !
Ronnie Dale Boudreaux is the new welterweight champion!
Ronnie Dale Boudreaux decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN K-1 7/30
Date: Jul 30, 2021

#R1#
Perkules sizes up Kowalkiewicz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kowalkiewicz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Perkules at a distance.
Kowalkiewicz with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Kowalkiewicz as he connects with a hook.
Perkules throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Kowalkiewicz moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Kowalkiewicz. #CUT#It looks like Veli Ilkka Perkules has been cut.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalkiewicz tries to throw a body punch but Perkules avoids it by throwing Kowalkiewicz back against the ropes.
Kowalkiewicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Perkules can't find room to land a body shot as Kowalkiewicz controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kowalkiewicz.
Perkules landing knees to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kowalkiewicz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kowalkiewicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Perkules pushes Kowalkiewicz back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Perkules pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kowalkiewicz dips to his left and cracks Perkules with an uppercut!
Perkules lands the left hand.
Perkules throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Kowalkiewicz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch up but Perkules circles away and keeps his distance.
Crunch! Kowalkiewicz slams his shin into Perkules's torso.
A combination from Kowalkiewicz does no damage.
Perkules throws a wild body kick that Kowalkiewicz sees coming a mile off.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kowalkiewicz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Perkules swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kowalkiewicz throws a quick counter head kick but Perkules was just out of range.#CL#
Kowalkiewicz clinches with his opponent.
Perkules stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Kowalkiewicz fails to land.
Kowalkiewicz prevents a body shot from Perkules.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Perkules lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Perkules blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kowalkiewicz.
Perkules with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Perkules tries to circle away but Kowalkiewicz has him pinned against the ropes.
Perkules fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Perkules misses with some punches.
Perkules blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Perkules.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowalkiewicz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kowalkiewicz is trying to stall.
Perkules lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Perkules with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Perkules backwards.
Perkules tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Perkules blocks a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
Perkules lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Perkules misses with a body punch.
Perkules misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz tries to stall but Perkules uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A shot in the inside from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz blocking some punches.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a light punch inside.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a shot to the side of Perkules's head.
Kowalkiewicz has a couple of punches blocked by Perkules.
Kowalkiewicz tries to stall but Perkules uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T3#
Perkules with a knee to the head.
Perkules scores with a shot to the side of Kowalkiewicz's head.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Perkules has a couple of punches blocked by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Perkules backwards.
Perkules tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kowalkiewicz's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Perkules misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Perkules as Kowalkiewicz tries to tie him up.
Kowalkiewicz blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perkules.
Perkules doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kowalkiewicz working aggressively here.
Kowalkiewicz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Perkules backwards. #BC2#
Perkules escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kowalkiewicz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Perkules looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kowalkiewicz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kowalkiewicz lands a leg kick that knocks Perkules off balance momentarily.#T4#
Kowalkiewicz blocks the body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Perkules tries to land a front kick but Kowalkiewicz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kowalkiewicz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perkules throws out the jab.
Kowalkiewicz misses with an uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch up but Perkules circles away and keeps his distance.
Kowalkiewicz tries to land a front kick but Perkules steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Perkules! But no joy.
Kowalkiewicz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Perkules pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kowalkiewicz is out of range and Perkules settles back down.
Kowalkiewicz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kowalkiewicz. Perkules does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kowalkiewicz wants to clinch up but Perkules keeps it at a distance.
Perkules takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kowalkiewicz lands the left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Michał Kowalkiewicz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Veli Ilkka Perkules's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Kowalkiewicz moves into range and clinches up with Perkules.#BC2#
Perkules breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kowalkiewicz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Perkules takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Michał Kowalkiewicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kowalkiewicz tries to work over Perkules's front leg with a kick but Perkules checks it.
Perkules flicks out a counter leg kick but Kowalkiewicz steps away.
Kowalkiewicz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Perkules sizes up Kowalkiewicz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Perkules lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kowalkiewicz will feel that in the morning.
Kowalkiewicz ducks under a wild hook from Perkules.
Perkules moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch there but Perkules circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalkiewicz fails to land with a series of punches.
Perkules misses with a looping right.
Good work by Kowalkiewicz as he checks the leg kick.
It looks like Kowalkiewicz has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kowalkiewicz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kowalkiewicz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T1#
Kowalkiewicz misses with a wild body shot.
Perkules tries to work over Kowalkiewicz's front leg with a kick but Kowalkiewicz checks it.
Kowalkiewicz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Perkules wants to slow Kowalkiewicz down by chopping away at his legs.
Kowalkiewicz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Perkules counters with an outside leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Perkules throws a sloppy head kick and Kowalkiewicz moves out of range easily.
Kowalkiewicz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perkules was well out of range. Poor timing from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz walks into a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Kowalkiewicz. That snapped Perkules's head back. #CL#
Kowalkiewicz rushes Perkules and presses him up against the ropes.
Perkules tries a knee to the head but Kowalkiewicz blocks it.
Kowalkiewicz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Perkules.
Perkules throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kowalkiewicz blocks it with crossed arms.
Perkules lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perkules misses with some punches.
Perkules blocks a body shot from Kowalkiewicz. #BC2#
Perkules escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a jab.
Kowalkiewicz digs a good body shot into Perkules's ribs.
Kowalkiewicz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Perkules has time to react.
Kowalkiewicz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perkules.
Kowalkiewicz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice looking body shot.
Kowalkiewicz lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Perkules takes one to the side of the head.
Perkules misses with a few strikes there.
Kowalkiewicz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a two punch combination.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Perkules manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Kowalkiewicz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Perkules! But no joy.
Michał Kowalkiewicz is winning the standup battle so far.
Kowalkiewicz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Perkules throws a quick inside leg kick.
Perkules throws a head kick but Kowalkiewicz moves out of range.
Perkules dips to his left and cracks Kowalkiewicz with an uppercut!
Kowalkiewicz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a low kick.
Kowalkiewicz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kowalkiewicz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Perkules paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Kowalkiewicz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Perkules.
A jab from Perkules misses.
Kowalkiewicz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perkules.
Perkules checks a low kick from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz throws an off balance right hand
and Perkules counters with a thumping low kick.
Kowalkiewicz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kowalkiewicz tried to counter with a leg kick but Perkules avoided it.
Kowalkiewicz takes a swing at Perkules's ribcage but misses.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body kick.
Perkules moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Perkules lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kowalkiewicz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kowalkiewicz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Perkules keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Perkules! But no joy.
Kowalkiewicz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kowalkiewicz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Perkules finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Veli Ilkka Perkules will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Veli Ilkka Perkules's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Perkules swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perkules on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Perkules wants to land a leg kick but Kowalkiewicz is out of range.
Perkules throws a chopping leg kick but Kowalkiewicz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a punch to the head.
Perkules throws a looping overhand right but Kowalkiewicz ducks down to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Kowalkiewicz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perkules misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz tries to score with a low kick but Perkules moves his leg out of the way.
A head kick from Kowalkiewicz lands but Perkules takes it in his stride.
Perkules uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kowalkiewicz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkules throws a hook to the side of Kowalkiewicz's head but Kowalkiewicz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perkules closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Perkules 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.
Perkules tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Perkules takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kowalkiewicz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Perkules blocks a head kick by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Perkules.#CL#
Kowalkiewicz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Perkules misses with a punch on the inside.
Perkules misses with some punches.
Kowalkiewicz takes a shot to the head.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Perkules misses with a hook to the ribs.
Perkules misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kowalkiewicz.
Perkules has a couple of punches blocked by Kowalkiewicz.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Perkules lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perkules landing knees to the head.
Perkules throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Perkules tries a body shot but Kowalkiewicz blocks it.
Kowalkiewicz throws a head punch that misses.
Kowalkiewicz misses with some punches.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch on the inside.
Perkules blocks a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
Perkules misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Kowalkiewicz on the inside.
Perkules lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Perkules using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kowalkiewicz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Perkules connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kowalkiewicz's face.
Kowalkiewicz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Perkules lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Perkules escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kowalkiewicz closes the distance but Perkules moves to the side
and Perkules cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kowalkiewicz misses with an uppercut. Perkules saw that one coming.
Kowalkiewicz throws a body punch but Perkules moves out of range. #T3#
Perkules misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Perkules lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kowalkiewicz at a distance.
Perkules takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kowalkiewicz tries to land a front kick but Perkules steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A lazy body kick from Perkules
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kowalkiewicz!
Kowalkiewicz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Perkules backs up against the ropes.
Kowalkiewicz lands with an uppercut that bounces Perkules off the ropes and back into range.#CL#
Kowalkiewicz clinches with his opponent.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook that snaps the head of Perkules backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perkules has a couple of punches blocked by Kowalkiewicz.
Perkules throws a knee to the head but misses.
Perkules working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Perkules.
Nice body punch from Kowalkiewicz - that landed with a thud. #T4#
Perkules throws a punch but it's blocked by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz has a couple of punches blocked by Perkules. #BC2#
Perkules escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Perkules connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kowalkiewicz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Perkules looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Perkules moves forwards but Kowalkiewicz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kowalkiewicz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kowalkiewicz throws a hook but Perkules avoids it easily.
Kowalkiewicz throws a push kick but Perkules slaps the foot to one side.
Perkules looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch up but Perkules circles away and keeps his distance.
Kowalkiewicz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Perkules uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kowalkiewicz.
Perkules let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michał Kowalkiewicz clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Veli Ilkka Perkules's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Kowalkiewicz misses with a wild body shot.
Kowalkiewicz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kowalkiewicz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz defending well as Perkules loads up on a big left hand.
Perkules walks into a jab.
The crowd cheers as Kowalkiewicz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Perkules doesn't seem phased though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Perkules.
Perkules takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kowalkiewicz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kowalkiewicz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kowalkiewicz lands with an uppercut that bounces Perkules off the ropes and back into range.
Perkules changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perkules takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Perkules misses. #T1#
Kowalkiewicz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kowalkiewicz motions for Perkules to come forward. Kowalkiewicz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kowalkiewicz throws the left hand but Perkules avoids the punch easily.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to clinch but Perkules is avoiding it.
Perkules swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Perkules fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Kowalkiewicz gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Perkules fails to land.
Perkules misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Perkules.
Perkules misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalkiewicz swings wildly with an uppercut but Perkules uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perkules lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Perkules.
Kowalkiewicz can't find room to land a body shot as Perkules controls the action.
Perkules prevents a body shot from Kowalkiewicz. #T2#
Kowalkiewicz stalling in the clinch but Perkules improves position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Perkules as Kowalkiewicz tries to tie him up.
Maybe Kowalkiewicz would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Perkules lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Perkules blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz is trying to maintain a safe position but Perkules gets an underhook and turns Kowalkiewicz into the ropes.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch to the body.
Perkules lands a hook that snaps the head of Kowalkiewicz backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalkiewicz throws a head punch that misses.
Perkules tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Perkules misses with a knee strike. #BC2#
Perkules breaks from the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz lands a jab to the nose.
Kowalkiewicz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Perkules avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kowalkiewicz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Perkules paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Perkules looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Kowalkiewicz clinches with his opponent. #T3#
Perkules has a couple of punches blocked by Kowalkiewicz.
A short left from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Perkules backwards.
Kowalkiewicz looking to stall. #BC2#
Perkules's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Perkules takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Perkules has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kowalkiewicz lands a head shot.
Perkules avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kowalkiewicz backing away here, and Perkules unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Perkules misses with an uppercut.
Perkules fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Perkules avoids the head kick by Kowalkiewicz.
Perkules looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kowalkiewicz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kowalkiewicz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perkules moves away.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perkules. #T4#
Kowalkiewicz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Perkules's hands.
Perkules throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Perkules.
Kowalkiewicz lands a slapping body shot.
Kowalkiewicz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kowalkiewicz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Perkules pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Perkules tries to keep at a distance but Kowalkiewicz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Perkules lands a nice uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz throws a punch but it's blocked by Perkules.
Perkules with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Perkules lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Perkules lands a body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kowalkiewicz working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Michał Kowalkiewicz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Veli Ilkka Perkules's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Kowalkiewicz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kowalkiewicz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Perkules.
Kowalkiewicz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Perkules misses with a leg kick
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a two punch combo.
Perkules swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perkules looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Perkules throws a half hearted mid kick.
Perkules throws out a powerful jab.
Kowalkiewicz lands with an uppercut that bounces Perkules off the ropes and back into range.
Kowalkiewicz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkules keeps the fight on the outside.
Perkules ducks right into an uppercut from Kowalkiewicz.
Good work by Kowalkiewicz as he checks the leg kick.
Perkules swats away the attempt to clinch by Kowalkiewicz.#T1#
Kowalkiewicz throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Kowalkiewicz closes the distance and clinches.
Perkules lands with a light punch inside.
Perkules's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Perkules misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Perkules.
Veli Ilkka Perkules seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Perkules works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kowalkiewicz wants to stall.
Perkules misses with some punches.
Kowalkiewicz tries to work over Perkules's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Perkules lands with a left to the head.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalkiewicz throws a punch but it's blocked by Perkules.
A shot in the inside from Perkules.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kowalkiewicz throws a head punch that misses.
Veli Ilkka Perkules has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##BC2#
Perkules pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch but Perkules is having none of it.
Perkules takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Some bone on bone action there as Perkules checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Perkules pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalkiewicz tries to land a body kick
and Perkules counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Perkules checks a low kick from Kowalkiewicz.
Perkules swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perkules throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a kick to the body
letting Perkules counter with a right hand. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Perkules cracks Kowalkiewicz with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Perkules scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Kowalkiewicz is trying to maintain a safe position but Perkules gets an underhook and turns Kowalkiewicz into the ropes.
Perkules lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #ROC2#Kowalkiewicz is rocked!
Kowalkiewicz throws a punch but it's blocked by Perkules.
Kowalkiewicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perkules's elbow.
Perkules pushes Kowalkiewicz back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Kowalkiewicz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch to the body.
Perkules fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Perkules looking to throw knees to the head but Kowalkiewicz is blocking nicely.
Kowalkiewicz seems to have got his legs back now.
Kowalkiewicz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Perkules backwards. #BC2#
Perkules manages to break the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Perkules manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Perkules scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Kowalkiewicz clinches up with Perkules and pushes him back against the ropes.
Kowalkiewicz struggles to land a body shot inside as Perkules controls his hands.
Kowalkiewicz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Perkules blocking some punches.
Perkules lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalkiewicz tries a body shot but Perkules blocks it. #T4#
Perkules with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Perkuless head.
Kowalkiewicz pushes Perkules back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Perkules prevents a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Perkules is trying to force a seperation but Kowalkiewicz has the dominant position.
Still in the clinch, Kowalkiewicz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Perkules swings wildly with an uppercut but Kowalkiewicz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perkules lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kowalkiewicz backwards.
Kowalkiewicz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Perkules lands a right hand.
Perkules throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short body shot lands from Perkules as the two fighters clinch.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch on the inside.
Michał Kowalkiewicz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz lands on the inside with an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Veli Ilkka Perkules comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kowalkiewicz 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 48:47
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michał Kowalkiewicz!
Michał Kowalkiewicz retains his welterweight title!

Event: SYN K1 07-23
Date: Jul 23, 2021

#R1##CL#
Wolff clinches up against the ropes.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice shot to the body.
Kowalkiewicz wants to stall.
Wolff misses with a body punch.
Wolff is leaning against Kowalkiewicz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a shot to the side of Wolff's head.
A short right from Wolff.
Kowalkiewicz presses Wolff against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wolff lands a nice uppercut.
Wolff tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Kowalkiewicz.
Wolff blocking some punches.
Wolff swings wildly with an uppercut but Kowalkiewicz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolff misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wolff really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wolff working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a body shot from Wolff.
Wolff misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolff has a couple of punches blocked by Kowalkiewicz. #T1#
Wolff misses with some punches.
A short right from Kowalkiewicz on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz tries to throw a body punch but Wolff avoids it by throwing Kowalkiewicz back against the ropes.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice uppercut.
Wolff blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a shot to the side of Wolff's head.
Wolff throws a punch but it's blocked by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wolff seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kowalkiewicz can turn it around.
A left hand lands to the body for Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz tries to throw a body punch but Wolff avoids it by throwing Kowalkiewicz back against the ropes.
Wolff misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wolff misses with some punches.
Wolff lands with a right to the head.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wolff.
Kowalkiewicz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wolff misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wolff.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice shot to the body.
Kowalkiewicz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Kowalkiewicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wolff's elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wolff pushes Kowalkiewicz back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wolff blocks an uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz works on Wolff's body with a couple of short punches.
Wolff misses with some punches.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body punch.
Wolff struggles to land a body shot inside as Kowalkiewicz controls his hands.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz blocking some punches.
Wolff lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kowalkiewicz - that landed with a thud.
Kowalkiewicz lands an uppercut.
Wolff misses with a punch on the inside.
Wolff blocks an uppercut.
Wolff tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kowalkiewicz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wolff is breathing heavily.
Kowalkiewicz works on Wolff's body with a couple of short punches.
Kowalkiewicz pushes Wolff back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wolff's elbow.
Kowalkiewicz avoiding damage. #T3#
Kowalkiewicz scores with a hook to the body.
Wolff has a couple of punches blocked by Kowalkiewicz.
Wolff tries to throw a body punch but Kowalkiewicz avoids it by throwing Wolff back against the ropes.
Wolff throws a punch but it's blocked by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a light punch inside.
Wolff tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kowalkiewicz's elbow.
Kowalkiewicz pushes Wolff back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Wolff fails to land.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wolff misses with some punches.
Wolff fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wolff tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wolff.
Kowalkiewicz gets through Wolff's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz blocks an uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wolff lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolff's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#Wolff is rocked!
Wolff takes a shot to the head.
Oh Wolff is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Wolff fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wolff misses with the head strike.
Wolff misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz presses Wolff against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kowalkiewicz breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Wolff with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Wolff looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Wolff get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Michał Kowalkiewicz!
Michał Kowalkiewicz is the new welterweight champion!

Event: SYN K-1 07/16
Date: Jul 16, 2021

#R1#
Kowalkiewicz closes the distance but James moves to the side
letting James counter with a right hand.
Kowalkiewicz tries a head kick but it misses.
A bone on bone clash there as James blocks the leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from James misses.#CL#
Kowalkiewicz closes the distance and pushes James back into the ropes.
James tries to break free but Kowalkiewicz pushes him back against the ropes.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kowalkiewicz pushes James back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
I was talking to Kowalkiewicz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
James can't break the clinch.
James tries to land knees in the clinch but Kowalkiewicz avoids the damage to the body.
Kowalkiewicz managing to block the knees to the body from James.
James is trying to break the clinch but Kowalkiewicz is controlling him.
Kowalkiewicz throws a head punch that misses.
James's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James prevents a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.#BC2#
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
James takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Kowalkiewicz throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kowalkiewicz wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
As Kowalkiewicz backs off James throws a huge counter combo but Kowalkiewicz manages to avoid it all.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch up
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
James takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kowalkiewicz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! James crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kowalkiewicz - the referee stops the clock and James gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kowalkiewicz. James manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kowalkiewicz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Kowalkiewicz has managed to clinch.
A shot in the inside from Kowalkiewicz.
James is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kowalkiewicz is defending well for now.#BC2#
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2#
Kowalkiewicz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kowalkiewicz.
James throws a lazy uppercut
and Kowalkiewicz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz with a nice cross.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch up.
James looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Kowalkiewicz moves into range and clinches up with James.
A short right from James. #BC2#
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice shot to the body.
Kowalkiewicz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
James tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kowalkiewicz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
James lands a nice hook to Kowalkiewicz's body. Kowalkiewicz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kowalkiewicz manages to avoid it.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch up.
Kowalkiewicz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
James misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Kowalkiewicz throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A punch combination from Kowalkiewicz misses.
Kowalkiewicz lands a glancing blow to the side of James's head.
James has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kowalkiewicz connects with a looping right hand.
A cross from Kowalkiewicz lands.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kowalkiewicz throws a good cross that connects.
Kowalkiewicz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
James appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from James. Those never looked like landing.
Kowalkiewicz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kowalkiewicz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Despite the aggression on James's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4##CL#
Kowalkiewicz moves into the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kowalkiewicz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
James gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch on the inside.
James tries to land knees in the clinch but Kowalkiewicz avoids the damage to the body.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
James misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands a shot to the body.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
Kowalkiewicz has a couple of punches blocked by James.
A hook to the body from James.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kowalkiewicz lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Kowalkiewicz wants to stall.
Kowalkiewicz tries a body shot but James blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michał Kowalkiewicz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kowalkiewicz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and James is able to avoid easily.
James walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kowalkiewicz.
James throws a series of punches but Kowalkiewicz avoids them all with ease.
James's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and James duly obliges.
James misses with a wild combination.
Nice straight punches there by Kowalkiewicz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kowalkiewicz.
James looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kowalkiewicz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Michał Kowalkiewicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kowalkiewicz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kowalkiewicz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kowalkiewicz connects with a crisp jab.
James takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from James. Those never looked like landing.
Elmore James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab lands there for Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz looks to land a body kick but James moved away.
Kowalkiewicz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good shot there by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz tests James's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kowalkiewicz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of James's head.
Kowalkiewicz jabs James to the body, keeping him at a distance.
James takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
Kowalkiewicz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
Kowalkiewicz slips a jab and a cross from James.
James has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kowalkiewicz finds it's way round the side to connect with James's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kowalkiewicz throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
James has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
James misses the shot to the body.
Kowalkiewicz lands a leg kick that knocks James off balance momentarily.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch there but James circles away. #CL2#
James clinches up against the ropes.
James wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kowalkiewicz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of James backwards. #BC2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
James breaks from the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
James misses with a body shot
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz connects with a leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz lands a jab to James's midsection.
James loads up on a big right hand but Kowalkiewicz slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Kowalkiewicz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kowalkiewicz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping James at a distance.
Michał Kowalkiewicz is winning the standup battle so far.
James is breathing heavily.#CL#
Kowalkiewicz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Kowalkiewicz - that landed with a thud.
James is trying to break the clinch but Kowalkiewicz has him pressed against the ropes. #T3##BC2#
James manages to break the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL2#
James moves into the clinch successfully.
Kowalkiewicz cracks James with a nice body shot.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice shot to the body.
James is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Michał Kowalkiewicz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kowalkiewicz lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kowalkiewicz.
A right hook to the body lands for Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalkiewicz lands a right hand. #ROC#James is rocked!
Kowalkiewicz lands a shot to the body.
James is still on wobbly legs! Can Kowalkiewicz finish him?
Kowalkiewicz misses with the head strike.
James seems to have recovered his senses.
Kowalkiewicz lands a shoulder strike.
Kowalkiewicz works on James's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Kowalkiewicz lands with a short shot to the head.
Kowalkiewicz trying to control the position but instead, James has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kowalkiewicz into the ropes.
Kowalkiewicz tries a body shot but James blocks it.
A body shot lands from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz tries a body shot but James blocks it.
Come on Kowalkiewicz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kowalkiewicz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kowalkiewicz stalling the fight.
Kowalkiewicz tries a body shot but James blocks it.
James tries to break the clinch but Kowalkiewicz is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Kowalkiewicz - that landed with a thud.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Kowalkiewicz on the inside.
James wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite James's efforts to push away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michał Kowalkiewicz 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#
Kowalkiewicz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kowalkiewicz connects with a crisp jab.
Kowalkiewicz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL#
Kowalkiewicz rushes James and presses him up against the ropes.
James blocks a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
James blocks a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
James blocks a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kowalkiewicz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James blocks an uppercut.
James throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of James 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a leg kick.
A combination from James does no damage.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Kowalkiewicz is looking to slow James down with leg kicks.
Kowalkiewicz feints and then cracks James's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow James down.
Kowalkiewicz tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
James throws a series of punches but Kowalkiewicz moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Kowalkiewicz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands a slapping body shot. #CL#
Kowalkiewicz clinches.
James's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch to the body.
James misses with a hook to the ribs.
James has had enough of the clinch but Kowalkiewicz keeps him there for the moment.
Kowalkiewicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kowalkiewicz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
James wants to get back to striking at distance but Kowalkiewicz won't allow it.
James tries a knee to the head but Kowalkiewicz blocks it.
Kowalkiewicz prevents James from breaking the clinch.
James blocks an uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Kowalkiewicz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kowalkiewicz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from Kowalkiewicz on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body punch.
Kowalkiewicz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
James tries to circle away but Kowalkiewicz has him pinned against the ropes.
Kowalkiewicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
James wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kowalkiewicz has him pressed against the ropes.
Kowalkiewicz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
James using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kowalkiewicz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kowalkiewicz looking to slow down the pace here.
Kowalkiewicz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Kowalkiewicz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3##BC2#
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! James crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kowalkiewicz - the referee stops the clock and James gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kowalkiewicz. James manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kowalkiewicz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kowalkiewicz manages to avoid it.
Kowalkiewicz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for Kowalkiewicz.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
James appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. James doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Kowalkiewicz instigates a clinch.
James misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kowalkiewicz.
A short uppercut from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body shot in the clinch.
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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalkiewicz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
Kowalkiewicz prevents James from breaking the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kowalkiewicz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
Kowalkiewicz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body shot.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body punch.
James blocks a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz stalling in the clinch but James improves position.
Nice body punch from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz is struggling to control the position.
James has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on James's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Elmore James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michał Kowalkiewicz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a short punch from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michał Kowalkiewicz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kowalkiewicz 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michał Kowalkiewicz!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2021

#R1#
Kowalkiewicz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Davidyan throws a hook but Kowalkiewicz avoids it easily.#CL2#
Davidyan closes the distance and clinches.
Kowalkiewicz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Davidyan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kowalkiewicz slows down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kowalkiewicz.
Davidyan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kowalkiewicz backwards.
Kowalkiewicz swings wildly with an uppercut but Davidyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kowalkiewicz.
Davidyan tries a body shot but Kowalkiewicz blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Kowalkiewicz.
A short body shot lands from Kowalkiewicz as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
I was talking to Kowalkiewicz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kowalkiewicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Davidyan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Davidyan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Kowalkiewicz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Davidyan working aggressively here.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalkiewicz can't find room to land a body shot as Davidyan controls the action.
Davidyan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Davidyan tries a body shot but Kowalkiewicz blocks it.
Kowalkiewicz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Davidyan misses with a body punch.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Kowalkiewicz.
Davidyan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kowalkiewicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Davidyan's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kowalkiewicz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch to the body.
Davidyan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
Davidyan looks winded!#T2#
Kowalkiewicz cracks Davidyan with a nice body shot.
Kowalkiewicz tries to work over Davidyan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kowalkiewicz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Davidyan tries a body shot but Kowalkiewicz blocks it.
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!
Kowalkiewicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kowalkiewicz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Davidyan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kowalkiewicz backwards.
Kowalkiewicz lands an uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz tries to throw a body punch but Davidyan avoids it by throwing Kowalkiewicz back against the cage.
Davidyan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Davidyan swings wildly with an uppercut but Kowalkiewicz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Kowalkiewicz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kowalkiewicz pushes Davidyan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Davidyan takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Davidyan.#T3#
Kowalkiewicz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Davidyan misses with some punches.
Davidyan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Davidyan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a short shot to the head.
Davidyan misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalkiewicz stalling the fight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kowalkiewicz.
A short right from Kowalkiewicz on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Davidyan tries to throw a body punch but Kowalkiewicz avoids it by throwing Davidyan back against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz tries to work over Davidyan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kowalkiewicz presses Davidyan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Davidyan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kowalkiewicz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Davidyan backwards.
Kowalkiewicz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kowalkiewicz.#T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalkiewicz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch to the body.
Davidyan misses with a punch on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body punch.
Davidyan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands a left hand. #ROC#Davidyan is rocked!
Kowalkiewicz cracks Davidyan with a nice body shot.
Davidyan is still on wobbly legs! Can Kowalkiewicz finish him?
Kowalkiewicz creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Davidyan's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Davidyan drops to his knees and Kowalkiewicz pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michał Kowalkiewicz!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 29, 2021

#R1#
Kowalkiewicz misses with a wild body shot.
Kowalkiewicz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunter misses with a wild combination.
Hunter misses with a body shot.
Hunter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hunter walks into a jab.
Jab, jab by Hunter - just one landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kowalkiewicz.
Hunter misses with a looping left.
Hunter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a leg kick.
Hunter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kowalkiewicz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been told by Hunter's head coaches at Shao Kahns Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hunter works Kowalkiewicz's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Hunter. Those never looked like landing.
Hunter throws the kick towards the body but Kowalkiewicz avoids it.
Kowalkiewicz moves out of range of the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hunter walks into a jab.
Hunter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kowalkiewicz.
Hunter throws a lazy right hand but Kowalkiewicz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kowalkiewicz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kowalkiewicz moves out of range as Hunter strikes.#T1#
Hunter lands the left hand.
Hunter walks into a stiff left hand from Kowalkiewicz.
Hunter loads up on a big right hand but Kowalkiewicz slips the punch.
Decent striking displayed by Hunter there.
A jab from Kowalkiewicz misses.
Hunter seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hunter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kowalkiewicz scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab from Hunter misses.
Kowalkiewicz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hunter under the eye.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a jab.
Hunter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kowalkiewicz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kowalkiewicz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kowalkiewicz avoids the body shot from Hunter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalkiewicz pushes Hunter away with a front kick.
Hunter misses with an uppercut. Kowalkiewicz saw that one coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Hunter as he connects with a hook.
Hunter misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, jab by Hunter - just one landing. #ROC#Kowalkiewicz is rocked!
Hunter throws a monster overhand right that drops Kowalkiewicz! Hunter follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Commie Hunter!
Commie Hunter tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: SYN K1 6/11
Date: Jun 11, 2021

#R1#
Custer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kowalkiewicz to score with a decent uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz moves out of range of the strikes.
Kowalkiewicz throws a hook to the side of Custer's head but Custer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Custer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz moves out of range as Custer throws a body kick.
Custer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kowalkiewicz moves out of range of the strikes.
Kowalkiewicz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Custer lands a nice looking body kick.
Kowalkiewicz throws a jab but it's blocked by Custer.
Custer throws out a powerful jab.
Kowalkiewicz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Custer throws a wild body kick that Kowalkiewicz sees coming a mile off.
Custer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Custer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Custer misses.
Kowalkiewicz throws a front kick aimed at Custer's knee but Custer avoids it well.
Michał Kowalkiewicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Custer connects with a solid leg kick.
Good leg kick by Kowalkiewicz.
Custer is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Custer. Kowalkiewicz does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Custer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Custer misses with a leg kick.
Custer blocks a jab.
Custer moves out of range of the strikes.
Custer throws a lazy right hand but Kowalkiewicz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Custer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kowalkiewicz cracks Custer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Custer tries to land a front kick but Kowalkiewicz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kowalkiewicz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Custer walks into a left hand.
Custer moves out of range as Kowalkiewicz strikes.
Kowalkiewicz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Custer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kowalkiewicz.
Custer connects with a body shot that sends Kowalkiewicz's belly button to the back.
Custer throws a wild body kick that Kowalkiewicz sees coming a mile off.
Kowalkiewicz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Custer. #T2#
Custer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kowalkiewicz is out of range.
Custer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kowalkiewicz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Custer missing with a left hand there. Kowalkiewicz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Custer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kowalkiewicz thumps Custer with a low kick.
Custer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kowalkiewicz connects with a looping right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz jabs Custer right on the nose. Custer blinks but takes it well.
Kowalkiewicz misses with an uppercut. Custer saw that one coming.
Custer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kowalkiewicz's sensitive parts.
Custer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Custer looks for the body kick but Kowalkiewicz saw that one coming.
Custer swings for the body but Kowalkiewicz moves out of range.
Custer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kowalkiewicz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Custer thuds his shin into the meat of Kowalkiewicz's side.
Kowalkiewicz misses with the combination.
Custer appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body shot.
Kowalkiewicz takes a swing at Custer's ribcage but misses.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a series of wild punches.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Custer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kowalkiewicz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kowalkiewicz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a lunging right hand
and Custer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kowalkiewicz's knee momentarily.
Kowalkiewicz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Custer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Custer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Custer looks for the body kick but Kowalkiewicz saw that one coming.
Kowalkiewicz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Custer is looking to chop away at Kowalkiewicz's legs.
Kowalkiewicz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kowalkiewicz checks a leg kick.
Custer throws a leg kick but Kowalkiewicz checks it. #T4#
Custer throws a sloppy head kick and Kowalkiewicz moves out of range easily.
Custer misses with a kick to the body.
Kowalkiewicz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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!
Kowalkiewicz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kowalkiewicz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Custer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kowalkiewicz.
Custer throws a hook to the side of Kowalkiewicz's head but Kowalkiewicz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kowalkiewicz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Custer swings for the body but Kowalkiewicz moves out of range.
Kowalkiewicz throws a front kick aimed at Custer's knee but Custer avoids it well.
A counter left hand to the body from Custer misses its target.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a cross.
Kowalkiewicz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kowalkiewicz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Custer defending well as Kowalkiewicz loads up on a big left hand.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a right hand
and Custer counters with a left to the body.
Custer is looking to land body kicks.
Custer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kowalkiewicz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kowalkiewicz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jesse Custer will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kowalkiewicz just misses with a punch to the body.
Custer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Custer checks a leg kick.
Custer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Custer throws a low kick but Kowalkiewicz avoids it.
Kowalkiewicz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kowalkiewicz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Custer takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kowalkiewicz stuns Custer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good leg kick by Kowalkiewicz.
A big left from Custer misses.
A good leg kick by Kowalkiewicz.
Custer ducks under a wild hook from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz throws a looping overhand right but Custer ducks down to avoid it.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice hook to Custer's body. Custer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Custer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kowalkiewicz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Custer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kowalkiewicz.
Custer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Custer looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
Custer throws a looping overhand right but Kowalkiewicz ducks down to avoid it.
Kowalkiewicz takes a swing at Custer's ribcage but misses.
Kowalkiewicz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kowalkiewicz defending well as Custer loads up on a big left hand.
Custer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kowalkiewicz to score with a decent uppercut.
Custer looks to score with a jab to the body but Kowalkiewicz is just out of range.
Custer throws a low kick but Kowalkiewicz moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Custer.
Kowalkiewicz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Custer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A big right from Kowalkiewicz misses.
Custer throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kowalkiewicz avoids it.
Custer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kowalkiewicz throws a big shot that misses.
Kowalkiewicz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Custer on the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz throws a head kick that misses.
Kowalkiewicz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kowalkiewicz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A big left from Custer misses. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Custer looks to score with a jab to the body but Kowalkiewicz is just out of range.
Custer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Custer slips under a jab from Kowalkiewicz.
That kick from Kowalkiewicz tenderised Custer's leg. Custer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Custer misses the jab.
Custer swings for the body but Kowalkiewicz moves out of range.
Kowalkiewicz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Custer.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook.
Custer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kowalkiewicz lands the left hand.
Custer checks the leg kick.
Custer digs a good body shot into Kowalkiewicz's ribs.
Kowalkiewicz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kowalkiewicz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It appears Custer was looking to counter with a kick there.
Custer misses with a straight left. #T3#
Custer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kowalkiewicz has time to react.
Custer throws a series of punches but Kowalkiewicz moves out of range.
Custer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kowalkiewicz throws an overhand right that lands on Custer's shoulder, as Custer tries to avoid the shot.
Kowalkiewicz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Custer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kowalkiewicz scrambles back to his feet.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Kowalkiewicz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Custer misses the shot to the body.
Custer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kowalkiewicz.
Custer throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kowalkiewicz avoids it.
Kowalkiewicz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Custer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a looping left.
Kowalkiewicz thumps Custer with a low kick.
A low kick lands for Kowalkiewicz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Custer misses with a body kick.
Custer connects with a jab.
Kowalkiewicz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Michał Kowalkiewicz seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
No joy there for Custer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kowalkiewicz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kowalkiewicz works the jab nicely.
A big left from Kowalkiewicz misses.
Kowalkiewicz checks a low kick from Custer.
Custer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Custer blocks a head kick by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz with a nice cross.
Kowalkiewicz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Custer was well out of range. Poor timing from Kowalkiewicz.
Custer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Custer throws a head kick that misses.
Custer throws a body shot but no joy.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kowalkiewicz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Custer - the referee stops the clock and Kowalkiewicz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Custer. Kowalkiewicz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kowalkiewicz looks to throw the jab but Custer is out of range.
Kowalkiewicz connects with a jab.
Kowalkiewicz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a head kick by Custer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michał Kowalkiewicz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kowalkiewicz misses the jab.
Kowalkiewicz swings for the body but Custer moves out of range.
Custer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Custer sizes up Kowalkiewicz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Custer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body shot.
Custer looks to score with a jab to the body but Kowalkiewicz is just out of range.
Kowalkiewicz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kowalkiewicz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Custer throws a body kick that misses.
Kowalkiewicz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kowalkiewicz avoids a kick to the body.
Custer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kowalkiewicz thuds his shin into the meat of Custer's side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalkiewicz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kowalkiewicz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Custer throws a sloppy head kick and Kowalkiewicz moves out of range easily.
Kowalkiewicz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Custer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kowalkiewicz to score with a decent uppercut.
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!
Kowalkiewicz avoids the head kick by Custer. #T1#
Kowalkiewicz slips under a jab from Custer.
Custer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz looks to land a left hand but Custer moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Custer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kowalkiewicz.
Custer slips under a jab.
Kowalkiewicz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Custer blocks a head kick by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Custer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kowalkiewicz looks to throw the jab but Custer is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kowalkiewicz misses the target.
Custer wants to slow Kowalkiewicz down by chopping away at his legs.
Custer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kowalkiewicz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kowalkiewicz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kowalkiewicz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kowalkiewicz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Custer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Custer misses with a head kick. #T2#
Kowalkiewicz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Kowalkiewicz does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Custer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kowalkiewicz.
Custer cracks Kowalkiewicz with an open hand slap.
Custer misses with an uppercut. Kowalkiewicz saw that one coming.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook.
Custer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Custer tried to counter with a leg kick but Kowalkiewicz avoided it.
Kowalkiewicz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kowalkiewicz throws a low kick, looking for Custer's leg but Custer calmly moves out of range.
Custer looks to throw a body kick
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a head kick.
Kowalkiewicz connects with a high kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Custer.
Kowalkiewicz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Custer throws out the jab.
Custer backing away here, and Kowalkiewicz unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A left lands for Kowalkiewicz.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Custer.
Custer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kowalkiewicz. #T3#
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Custer.
Kowalkiewicz throws a body shot but no joy.
Kowalkiewicz thows a leg kick but Custer checks it
and Custer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Custer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kowalkiewicz.
Custer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Custer with a nice cross.
Custer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Custer throws a front kick aimed at Kowalkiewicz's knee but Kowalkiewicz avoids it well.
Custer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kowalkiewicz moves out of range as Custer throws a body kick.
Custer moves forwards but Kowalkiewicz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kowalkiewicz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kowalkiewicz tries to score with a low kick but Custer moves his leg out of the way.
Custer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kowalkiewicz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Custer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kowalkiewicz. That did some damage!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Custer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kowalkiewicz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circling - Kowalkiewicz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Custer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A good leg kick by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Custer looks to land a left hand but Kowalkiewicz moved out of range nicely.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a jab.
Kowalkiewicz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Custer throws a leg kick but Kowalkiewicz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Custer connects with a crisp jab.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice hook to Custer's body. Custer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kowalkiewicz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kowalkiewicz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kowalkiewicz lands a leg kick that knocks Custer off balance momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michał Kowalkiewicz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kowalkiewicz 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michał Kowalkiewicz!

Event: SYN K-1 5/7
Date: May 07, 2021

#R1#
Life's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kowalkiewicz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Life scrambles back to his feet.
A left lands for Life.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a wild body shot.
Michał Kowalkiewicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Life throws a leg kick but Kowalkiewicz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Life pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Life steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kowalkiewicz.
Life fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kowalkiewicz manages to avoid it.
A cross from Kowalkiewicz lands.#CL#
Life closes the distance and clinches.
Life tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kowalkiewicz's elbow.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Life fails to land. #BC2#
Kowalkiewicz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kowalkiewicz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kowalkiewicz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kowalkiewicz looks to land a left hand but Life moved out of range nicely.
Life tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kowalkiewicz is able to avoid easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Life keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kowalkiewicz lands with an uppercut that bounces Life off the ropes and back into range.
Kowalkiewicz throws a body punch but Life moves out of range.
Kowalkiewicz connects with a body shot.#T1#
Life lands the left hand.
Life doesn't manage to clinch there - Kowalkiewicz circles away.
Kowalkiewicz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kowalkiewicz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kowalkiewicz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Kowalkiewicz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Life tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kowalkiewicz was well out of range. Poor timing from Life.
Kowalkiewicz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Life.
Kowalkiewicz throws an overhand right that lands on Life's shoulder, as Life tries to avoid the shot.
Kowalkiewicz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CL#
Life clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Life.
Kowalkiewicz blocks an uppercut.
Life misses with a body punch.
Life has a couple of punches blocked by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Life lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Life. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kowalkiewicz has a couple of punches blocked by Life.
Life tries to work over Kowalkiewicz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Kowalkiewicz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kowalkiewicz staying out of range there.
Life tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Life throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Life lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kowalkiewicz takes a step back to recover.
Kowalkiewicz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Life stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Life ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Life.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a kick to the temple. Life shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kowalkiewicz throws a hook to the side of Life's head but Life sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kowalkiewicz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Life was well out of range. Poor timing from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a low kick.
Life is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz throws a nice looking combination but Life bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Life tries to clinch but Kowalkiewicz moves out of range.
Life misses the shot to the body.
Life is looking to wear down Kowalkiewicz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Life with a nice cross.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a hook to the body. Life takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A punch lands to the side of Life 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Life avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kowalkiewicz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Life throws a jab when Kowalkiewicz was well out of range.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook.
Kowalkiewicz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Life is looking to clinch but Kowalkiewicz is avoiding it.
A low kick lands for Life.
Life keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kowalkiewicz.
Life is looking to counter with head kicks.
A clash of legs there as Life blocks the low kick.
Life half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a jab to the head.
Life bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kowalkiewicz's head backwards.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook. Life ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalkiewicz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Life has closed the distance and engaged Kowalkiewicz in a clinch. #T4#
Good body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
A head punch on the inside from Kowalkiewicz fails to land.
Kowalkiewicz lands a left hand.
Kowalkiewicz is working Life over against the ropes.
Life works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Life digs a right hand underneath Kowalkiewicz's ribcage. Kowalkiewicz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kowalkiewicz is working Life over against the ropes.
Kowalkiewicz is struggling to control the position.
Life working aggressively here.
Kowalkiewicz swings wildly with an uppercut but Life uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kowalkiewicz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Life seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kowalkiewicz can turn it around.#BC2#
Kowalkiewicz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kowalkiewicz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Life stuns Kowalkiewicz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kowalkiewicz throws an overhand right that lands on Life's shoulder, as Life tries to avoid the shot.
Life looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kowalkiewicz moves out of range as Life strikes.
Kowalkiewicz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz connects with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michał Kowalkiewicz will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Life has Kowalkiewicz up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kowalkiewicz struggles to land a body shot inside as Life controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body punch.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body shot.
Life lands with a left to the head.
Life fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a hook to the body.
Life throws a punch but it's blocked by Kowalkiewicz.
A head punch on the inside from Life fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Life struggles to land a body shot inside as Kowalkiewicz controls his hands.
Life takes a shot to the head.
Kowalkiewicz lands an uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body punch.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a hook to the body.
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!
Life blocks a body shot from Kowalkiewicz. #T1#
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kowalkiewicz cracks Life with a nice body shot.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Kowalkiewicz manages to break the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kowalkiewicz digs a good body shot into Life's ribs.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a one two! Life had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kowalkiewicz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice hook to Life's body. Life takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Life throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Life lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Life tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Life misses with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Life looks to score with a jab to the body but Kowalkiewicz is just out of range.
Kowalkiewicz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Life throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook to the body
and Life counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Life missing with a left hand there. Kowalkiewicz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Life on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T2#
Kowalkiewicz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kowalkiewicz misses with an uppercut. Life saw that one coming.
Life appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Life takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kowalkiewicz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Life checks the leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Life takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kowalkiewicz, as that shot connected.
Life lands a jab.
Kowalkiewicz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kowalkiewicz throws a lazy right hand but Life sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Life moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Life misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Life fails in his attempt to clinch.
Life fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kowalkiewicz is out of range.
Kowalkiewicz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kowalkiewicz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Life is looking to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Kowalkiewicz.
Michał Kowalkiewicz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kowalkiewicz throws a good cross that connects.
Life is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Life on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Life looks to land a left hand but Kowalkiewicz moved out of range nicely.
Life swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a leg kick
and Life counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kowalkiewicz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Life tries to clinch there but Kowalkiewicz circles away. #CL#
Life clinches. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalkiewicz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Life has a couple of punches blocked by Kowalkiewicz.
Life misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Kowalkiewicz manages to break the clinch.
Life tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kowalkiewicz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kowalkiewicz feints a counter leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kowalkiewicz takes a swing at Life's ribcage but misses.
Kowalkiewicz slips a jab from Life.
Life throws the left hand but Kowalkiewicz avoids the punch easily.
Kowalkiewicz punishes Life's body with a nice straight punch.
Kowalkiewicz thumps Life with a low kick.
Kowalkiewicz lands a jab to the head.
Kowalkiewicz misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Life takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Life blocks a head kick by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz throws an overhand right that lands on Life's shoulder, as Life tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michał Kowalkiewicz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Life blocks a jab.
Life uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kowalkiewicz.
As Kowalkiewicz tries to get set, Life tries to push him back and clinch up but Kowalkiewicz manages to avoid the attempt.
Life takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a sloppy right hand. Life should have avoided that one.
Kowalkiewicz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kowalkiewicz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kowalkiewicz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Life.
Kowalkiewicz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Life takes a kick to the side of the head.
Life scores with the left hand. Kowalkiewicz knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Life lands an overhand right.
Kowalkiewicz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Life with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Life checks a leg kick nicely.
Life is looking to counter punch.
Life throws a leg kick but Kowalkiewicz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kowalkiewicz is trying to counter with his kicks.#T1#
Life moves forwards but Kowalkiewicz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Life connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Life looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Life looks to land a left hand but Kowalkiewicz moved out of range nicely.
Kowalkiewicz ducks under a wild hook from Life.
Life avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kowalkiewicz lands a lovely overhand right.
A low kick from Kowalkiewicz is predictable there
and Life counters with a stiff right hand.
Life chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kowalkiewicz can pounce on him.
Life misses with a body shot
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kowalkiewicz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kowalkiewicz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Life misses with a straight right.
Life takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Life takes the fight into the clinch.
Life has a couple of punches blocked by Kowalkiewicz. #T2##BC2#
Kowalkiewicz breaks the clinch.
Life walks into a left hand.
Life misses with a low kick.
Life looks to land a body kick but Kowalkiewicz moved away.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kowalkiewicz throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Life throws an overhand right that lands on Kowalkiewicz's shoulder, as Kowalkiewicz tries to avoid the shot.
Life takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice straight punches there by Kowalkiewicz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kowalkiewicz.
Life looks to throw the jab but Kowalkiewicz is out of range.
Kowalkiewicz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Life takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kowalkiewicz moves away from the strike by Life.
Life lands with a nice body punch.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Life throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
Kowalkiewicz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kowalkiewicz tries to score with a low kick but Life moves his leg out of the way.
Life jabs at Kowalkiewicz's body.
Life tries to clinch there but Kowalkiewicz circles away.
Life throws a front kick aimed at Kowalkiewicz's knee but Kowalkiewicz avoids it well.
Life jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Life takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kowalkiewicz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kowalkiewicz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Life thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook. Life ducked under it nicely.
Life throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Life walks into a jab.
Kowalkiewicz connects with a jab.
Kowalkiewicz moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Kowalkiewicz throws the left hand but Life avoids the punch easily.
Life is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Life looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Life checks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Life misses with an uppercut. Kowalkiewicz saw that one coming.
Kowalkiewicz misses with an uppercut.
Life throws a chopping leg kick but Kowalkiewicz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice shot to the body.
Life scores with a kick to the body.
Kowalkiewicz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Thug Life has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kowalkiewicz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Life cracks Kowalkiewicz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a head kick by Life.
Michał Kowalkiewicz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jab by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michał Kowalkiewicz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kowalkiewicz 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michał Kowalkiewicz!

Event: SYN K-11
Date: Apr 30, 2021

#R1#
Tonkov misses with a few strikes there.
Kowalkiewicz digs a good body shot into Tonkov's ribs.
Kowalkiewicz ducks under a wild hook from Tonkov.
Tonkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kowalkiewicz was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonkov.
Kowalkiewicz dodges the punch combination from Tonkov.
Tonkov misses with a series of wild punches.
Kowalkiewicz defending well as Tonkov loads up on a big left hand.
Tonkov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at AREA 51 in the buildup to the fight.
Kowalkiewicz defending well as Tonkov loads up on a big left hand.
Kowalkiewicz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tonkov misses with a head kick.
Kowalkiewicz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tonkov moves away.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a head kick by Tonkov.
Tonkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kowalkiewicz is just out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kowalkiewicz!
Michał Kowalkiewicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Decent striking displayed by Kowalkiewicz there.
Tonkov tried to score with a low kick but Kowalkiewicz checks it.
Tonkov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Tonkov misses. #T1#
Tonkov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kowalkiewicz tests Tonkov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a nice combination. Tonkov backs away looking to recover.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kowalkiewicz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Kowalkiewicz misses its intended target.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tonkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tonkov throws a head kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Kowalkiewicz.
Tonkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tonkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kowalkiewicz was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonkov.
A jab from Tonkov misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kowalkiewicz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kowalkiewicz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tonkov's head backwards.
Kowalkiewicz lands a jab to the head.
Tonkov throws a head kick that misses.
Tonkov swings widly with a right hand
and Kowalkiewicz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kowalkiewicz jabs at Tonkov's body.#T2#
Jab by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kowalkiewicz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tonkov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kowalkiewicz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a wild body shot.
Kowalkiewicz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tonkov.
Tonkov throws a head kick that misses.
Kowalkiewicz is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Tonkov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kowalkiewicz's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kowalkiewicz!
Tonkov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tonkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kowalkiewicz throws a body shot but no joy.
Kowalkiewicz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kowalkiewicz.
Tonkov throws a hook to the side of Kowalkiewicz's head but Kowalkiewicz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tonkov misses the body punch
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tonkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kowalkiewicz. #T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Kowalkiewicz.
Tonkov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tonkov throws a sloppy head kick and Kowalkiewicz moves out of range easily.
Tonkov works the jab nicely.
Kowalkiewicz just misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalkiewicz lands a slapping body shot.
Tonkov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kowalkiewicz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tonkov at a distance.
Kowalkiewicz has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tonkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kowalkiewicz is just out of range.
Kowalkiewicz appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tonkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tonkov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kowalkiewicz. Kowalkiewicz obviously looking to wear him down.
Tonkov lands a head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalkiewicz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tonkov.
Kowalkiewicz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kowalkiewicz avoids the head kick by Tonkov.
Tonkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kowalkiewicz. That's going to slow Tonkov down.
Kowalkiewicz misses the jab.#T4#
Kowalkiewicz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tonkov's head.
A slow jab from Tonkov misses its intended target.
A head kick misses from Tonkov.
Sloppy strikes from Tonkov. Those never looked like landing.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a straight right.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a good body shot.
A cross from Kowalkiewicz lands.
Kowalkiewicz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tonkov throws a sloppy head kick and Kowalkiewicz moves out of range easily.
Kowalkiewicz appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kowalkiewicz. Tonkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kowalkiewicz lands a head kick. Tonkov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tonkov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kowalkiewicz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tonkov swings for the body but Kowalkiewicz moves out of range.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a nice strike.
Kowalkiewicz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tonkov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a head kick by Tonkov.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a looping right.
Jab, jab by Kowalkiewicz - just one landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michał Kowalkiewicz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kowalkiewicz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tonkov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kowalkiewicz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kowalkiewicz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kowalkiewicz stuns Tonkov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tonkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kowalkiewicz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy left from Kowalkiewicz finds it's target.
Tonkov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kowalkiewicz connects with a looping right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Tonkov as he connects with a hook.
Good exchange - Kowalkiewicz coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonkov lands with a cross.
The fighters circling - Kowalkiewicz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kowalkiewicz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tonkov's head.
Tonkov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kowalkiewicz lands a leg kick that knocks Tonkov off balance momentarily.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Kowalkiewicz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tonkov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kowalkiewicz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a head kick by Tonkov.
Tonkov lands a nice looking body shot.
Tonkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kowalkiewicz staying out of range there.
Kowalkiewicz tries a quick counter leg kick but Tonkov is wise to it.
Tonkov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kowalkiewicz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tonkov.
Kowalkiewicz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kowalkiewicz feints and then cracks Tonkov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tonkov down.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tonkov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kowalkiewicz can pounce on him.
Kowalkiewicz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tonkov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kowalkiewicz.
Michał Kowalkiewicz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kowalkiewicz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tonkov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kowalkiewicz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T2#
Kowalkiewicz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Tonkov misses the target.
Tonkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a nice right hand.
Kowalkiewicz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz throws a looping overhand right but Tonkov ducks down to avoid it.
Tonkov slips a straight right by Kowalkiewicz.
Tonkov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kowalkiewicz finds it's way round the side to connect with Tonkov's head.
Kowalkiewicz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tonkov moves out of range as Kowalkiewicz strikes.
Tonkov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a straight right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kowalkiewicz's corner calls for a 1-2. Kowalkiewicz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tonkov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kowalkiewicz lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
Kowalkiewicz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tonkov tries a head kick but it misses.
Tonkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kowalkiewicz was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonkov.
Tonkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab from Kowalkiewicz.
A low kick lands for Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz blocks the body kick.
Kowalkiewicz takes a swing at Tonkov's ribcage but misses.
Tonkov throws a looping overhand right but Kowalkiewicz ducks down to avoid it.
Kowalkiewicz with a hook.
A head kick by Tonkov misses
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kowalkiewicz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tonkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kowalkiewicz manages to avoid it.
Tonkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tonkov throws a head kick that misses.
Tonkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick by Tonkov misses
and Kowalkiewicz counters with an outside leg kick.
Tonkov walks into a straight right hand from Kowalkiewicz.
Sagai Tonkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tonkov, as that shot connected.
Tonkov tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Kowalkiewicz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Tonkov. Those never looked like landing.
Kowalkiewicz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kowalkiewicz.
Tonkov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tonkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Tonkov misses the target.
Tonkov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz thuds his shin into the meat of Tonkov's side.
A right-left combo lands from Tonkov.
Tonkov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tonkov staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tonkov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tonkov misses with a head kick.
Kowalkiewicz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tonkov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
An inside leg kick lands from Kowalkiewicz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michał Kowalkiewicz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kowalkiewicz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tonkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tonkov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters circling - Tonkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tonkov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tonkov throws a lazy head kick
and Kowalkiewicz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tonkov throws a sloppy head kick
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a nice uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz feints and then cracks Tonkov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tonkov down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tonkov.
Tonkov is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kowalkiewicz scoring well with a low kick there.
Kowalkiewicz thumps Tonkov with a low kick.
Tonkov checks a low kick from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz avoids the head kick by Tonkov.
Tonkov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonkov misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kowalkiewicz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A punch lands to the side of Tonkov 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Kowalkiewicz throws a chopping leg kick but Tonkov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kowalkiewicz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a wild body shot.
Kowalkiewicz throws a hook but Tonkov avoids it easily.
Tonkov drops his hands momentarily and Kowalkiewicz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kowalkiewicz misses with the combination.
Kowalkiewicz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tonkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kowalkiewicz throws a sloppy head kick and Tonkov moves out of range easily.
Tonkov throws a head kick but Kowalkiewicz moves out of range.
Kowalkiewicz throws a counter combo.
Tonkov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tonkov slips a jab from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kowalkiewicz 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.
Tonkov misses the jab.#T2#
Kowalkiewicz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kowalkiewicz cracks Tonkov with a right hand to the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kowalkiewicz.
Tonkov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
Kowalkiewicz slips a jab from Tonkov.
Tonkov misses the shot to the body.
Tonkov checks a leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz throws a jab but it's blocked by Tonkov.
Nice defenses there by Kowalkiewicz.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kowalkiewicz. That's going to slow Tonkov down.
Tonkov misses with the combination.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a jab to the body.
Kowalkiewicz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tonkov throws a head kick but Kowalkiewicz moves out of range.
Tonkov lands a head kick! #T3#
Tonkov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kowalkiewicz lands a leg kick that knocks Tonkov off balance momentarily.
Tonkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kowalkiewicz is just out of range.
Tonkov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kowalkiewicz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a hook to the body. Tonkov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sagai Tonkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Kowalkiewicz finds it's way through Tonkov's defenses.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tonkov throws a right hand that Kowalkiewicz ducks under and follows up with a left that Kowalkiewicz also avoids with ease.
Kowalkiewicz lands a jab to Tonkov's midsection.
Kowalkiewicz swinging wildly here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kowalkiewicz looks to throw the jab but Tonkov is out of range.
Tonkov is looking to counter punch.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a jab. Tonkov acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Tonkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tonkov misses with a straight left.
Tonkov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tonkov misses with an uppercut. Kowalkiewicz saw that one coming.
Tonkov swings widly with a right hand
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tonkov scores with a nice head shot.
Kowalkiewicz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tonkov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tonkov throws a head kick that misses.
Tonkov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kowalkiewicz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a straight right. Tonkov didn't see that one coming.
Tonkov throws a big shot that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kowalkiewicz.
Michał Kowalkiewicz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kowalkiewicz throws a nice inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michał Kowalkiewicz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kowalkiewicz 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michał Kowalkiewicz!

Event: SYN K-1 å
Date: Mar 19, 2021

#R1#
Putin throws a body kick that misses.
Kowalkiewicz throwing a counter right hand but Putin manages to avoid it.
Putin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kowalkiewicz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to slow Putin down with leg kicks.
Kowalkiewicz lands the left hand.
Putin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Putin looks to score with a jab to the body but Kowalkiewicz is just out of range.
Kowalkiewicz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kowalkiewicz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice jab there from Putin.
Kowalkiewicz lunges at Putin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Putin's hand. #CL2#
Putin moves into the clinch successfully.
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!
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Putin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kowalkiewicz's brow.
Putin misses with a knee strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kowalkiewicz.#BC#
Kowalkiewicz breaks from the clinch.
Putin throws a lazy right hand but Kowalkiewicz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kowalkiewicz lands with an uppercut that bounces Putin off the ropes and back into range.
Kowalkiewicz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Putin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Putin darts in and clinches Kowalkiewicz up against the ropes.#T1#
Putin tries a knee to the head but Kowalkiewicz blocks it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Putin.
Kowalkiewicz misses with some punches.
Putin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kowalkiewicz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
I was talking to Kowalkiewicz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook that snaps the head of Putin backwards.
Putin misses with a knee strike.
Putin prevents a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz dodges an elbow strike from Putin. #BC#
Kowalkiewicz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a cross.
Putin needs to keep his hands up - Kowalkiewicz had a free shot at his head there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kowalkiewicz lands a high kick!
Putin blocks a jab.
Kowalkiewicz slips under a jab.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Putin jabs at Kowalkiewicz's body.
Putin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Putin punishes Kowalkiewicz's body with a nice straight punch.
Putin throws a jab but it's blocked by Kowalkiewicz.
Putin lands a jab to the head.
Kowalkiewicz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kowalkiewicz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Putin's sensitive parts.
Kowalkiewicz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Putin throws a low kick, looking for Kowalkiewicz's leg but Kowalkiewicz calmly moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Putin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Putin misses with a kick to the body.
Putin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a good body shot.
Putin misses with a head kick.
Kowalkiewicz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kowalkiewicz clobbers Putin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kowalkiewicz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kowalkiewicz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Putin drops his hands momentarily and Kowalkiewicz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Putin slips under a jab from Kowalkiewicz.
Decent striking displayed by Kowalkiewicz there.
That kick from Kowalkiewicz tenderised Putin's leg. Putin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Putin punishes Kowalkiewicz's body with a nice straight punch.
Putin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a straight left.
Putin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Kowalkiewicz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Putin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a low kick.
Kowalkiewicz lands a leg kick that knocks Putin off balance momentarily.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a shot to the body.
Kowalkiewicz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a right hand.
Kowalkiewicz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kowalkiewicz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Putin.
Putin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kowalkiewicz tries to score with a low kick but Putin moves his leg out of the way.#CL2#
Putin closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kowalkiewicz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Putin throws an elbow but it misses.
Kowalkiewicz blocks an uppercut.
Putin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kowalkiewicz.
Putin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kowalkiewicz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Putin misses with a knee to the head.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Putin misses with an elbow over the top.#T4#
Putin scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Kowalkiewicz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Putin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kowalkiewicz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Putin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kowalkiewicz.
Putin lands with a nice body punch.
Kowalkiewicz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Kowalkiewicz.
Putin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kowalkiewicz.#CL2#
Putin clinches with his opponent.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kowalkiewicz avoids the elbow strike from Putin, against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Kowalkiewicz.
Putin trying to land knees to the body.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body punch.
Putin looks winded!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kowalkiewicz blocks an uppercut.
Putin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kowalkiewicz has Putin pushed against the ropes.
Putin misses with a knee strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michał Kowalkiewicz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Putin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kowalkiewicz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Putin doesn't manage to clinch there - Kowalkiewicz circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Kowalkiewicz misses the target.
Kowalkiewicz lands a leg kick that knocks Putin off balance momentarily.
Kowalkiewicz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Putin.
Kowalkiewicz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big left from Putin misses.
Kowalkiewicz lands a jab to the nose.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a hook. Putin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kowalkiewicz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Putin is looking to clinch but Kowalkiewicz is avoiding it.
Kowalkiewicz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Putin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kowalkiewicz ducks under a wild hook from Putin.
Vlad Putin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalkiewicz is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a low kick.
Putin moves out of range of the strikes.
Kowalkiewicz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Putin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kowalkiewicz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Putin shapes to counter with a head kick.
A punch combination from Kowalkiewicz misses.
Putin throws a lazy uppercut
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a stiff right hand.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a head kick.
Putin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Putin throws a hook to the side of Kowalkiewicz's head but Kowalkiewicz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Putin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kowalkiewicz tests Putin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Putin misses with a straight left.
Putin looks to land a right hand but Kowalkiewicz moved out of range.
Kowalkiewicz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kowalkiewicz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice straight punches there by Kowalkiewicz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kowalkiewicz.
Putin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Putin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kowalkiewicz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Putin misses with a body shot.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a jab.
Kowalkiewicz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kowalkiewicz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Putin can do to turn this around?#T2#
Kowalkiewicz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Putin looks to land a left hand but Kowalkiewicz moved out of range nicely.
Kowalkiewicz's corner calls for a 1-2. Kowalkiewicz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kowalkiewicz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Putin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Putin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kowalkiewicz lands a slapping body shot.
A left lands for Kowalkiewicz.
Putin tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kowalkiewicz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kowalkiewicz tried to counter with a leg kick but Putin avoided it.
Putin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC#Putin is rocked!
Putin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kowalkiewicz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Putin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CL2#
Putin rushes Kowalkiewicz and presses him up against the ropes.
Putin trying to land knees to the body.
Putin tries a knee to the head but Kowalkiewicz blocks it.
Putin misses with a body punch. #BC#
Kowalkiewicz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kowalkiewicz throws a body shot but no joy.
Kowalkiewicz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Putin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a body shot. #T3#
Putin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to counter punch.
Putin walks into a stiff left hand from Kowalkiewicz.
Putin misses with a head kick.
A nice leg kick from Kowalkiewicz, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a nice right hand.
Kowalkiewicz with a jab.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Putin is still on wobbly legs! Can Kowalkiewicz finish him?
Kowalkiewicz dips to his left and cracks Putin with an uppercut!
Kowalkiewicz lands a two punch combo.
Putin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Putin throws a jab but it's blocked by Kowalkiewicz.
Putin tries to clinch but Kowalkiewicz moves out of range.
Putin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kowalkiewiczs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Putin tries to clinch but Kowalkiewicz moves out of range.
Kowalkiewicz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Putin lands with a nice body punch.
Putin throws a hook but Kowalkiewicz blocks it.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a hook. Putin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kowalkiewicz lands a glancing blow to the side of Putin's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Kowalkiewicz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Michał Kowalkiewicz is winning the standup battle so far.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice hook to Putin's body. Putin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kowalkiewicz throws a good cross that connects.
Kowalkiewicz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Putin can pounce on him.
A nice leg kick from Kowalkiewicz, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Putin. Kowalkiewicz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kowalkiewicz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Putin.
Kowalkiewicz throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Putin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Putin is looking to clinch but Kowalkiewicz is avoiding it.
Putin wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Putin tries to clinch up but Kowalkiewicz circles away and keeps his distance.
Putin seems to have recovered his senses.
Putin is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kowalkiewicz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Putin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kowalkiewicz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michał Kowalkiewicz dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Putin is looking to clinch.
Putin misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Kowalkiewicz to counter with a crisp jab.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a nice strike.
Putin misses with a wild body shot.
Putin misses the jab.
Kowalkiewicz avoids the body shot from Putin.
Kowalkiewicz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Putin lands a jab.
Putin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kowalkiewicz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kowalkiewicz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Putin is out of range.
Putin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Putin throws a hook but Kowalkiewicz avoids it easily.
Kowalkiewicz swats away the attempt to clinch by Putin.
Kowalkiewicz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Putins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Putin takes the fight into the clinch.
Putin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kowalkiewicz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T1#
Putin tries to work over Kowalkiewicz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kowalkiewicz.
Putin working Kowalkiewicz over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kowalkiewicz misses with some punches.
Putin prevents a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a shot to the side of Putin's head.
Putin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Putin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Putin.
Putin misses with an elbow strike.
Putin prevents a body shot from Kowalkiewicz. #BC#
Kowalkiewicz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Putin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Putin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Putin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kowalkiewicz digs a good body shot into Putin's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Putin gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Putin working aggressively here.
Vlad Putin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kowalkiewicz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Kowalkiewicz breaks the clinch.
Putin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Putin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a jab. Putin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Putin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kowalkiewicz can pounce on him. #CL2#
Putin gets a clinch.
Putin scores a nice knee to the body.
Kowalkiewicz struggles to land a body shot inside as Putin controls his hands.
Putin tries a knee to the head but Kowalkiewicz blocks it. #BC#
Kowalkiewicz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Putin tries to clinch but Kowalkiewicz moves out of range.
Kowalkiewicz slips under a jab.
A big right from Putin misses.
Kowalkiewicz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Putin just manages to avoid it.
Kowalkiewicz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kowalkiewicz. That's going to slow Putin down. #CL2#
Putin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Putin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Kowalkiewicz. #BC#
Kowalkiewicz breaks from the clinch.
Good shot there by Kowalkiewicz.
Putin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Putin misses with a low kick as Kowalkiewicz jumps back.
Vlad Putin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Putin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Putin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kowalkiewicz to score with a decent uppercut.
Putin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kowalkiewicz can pounce on him.
Kowalkiewicz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Putin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a straight right hand.
Putin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kowalkiewicz cracks Putin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Putin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kowalkiewicz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Putin.
The fighters circling - Putin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Putin ducks right into an uppercut from Kowalkiewicz. #T4#
Kowalkiewicz lands with a nice body punch.
Kowalkiewicz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kowalkiewicz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kowalkiewicz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Putin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Putin swings for the body but Kowalkiewicz moves out of range.
Kowalkiewicz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A lazy left from Kowalkiewicz finds it's target.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Putin doesn't seem bothered though.
Kowalkiewicz tries to move into range but Putin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kowalkiewicz connects with a nice looking jab.
Putin blocks the body kick.
Putin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Putin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kowalkiewicz. Kowalkiewicz obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Putin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kowalkiewicz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Putin scrambles back to his feet.
Kowalkiewicz stuns Putin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Putin takes one to the side of the head.
Michał Kowalkiewicz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Putin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kowalkiewicz throws out the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michał Kowalkiewicz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kowalkiewicz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michał Kowalkiewicz!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2021

#R1#
Kowalkiewicz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kowalkiewicz connects with a high kick. #CUT#It looks like Fleece Johnson has been cut.
A slow jab from Kowalkiewicz misses its intended target.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Johnson misses with a low kick as Kowalkiewicz jumps back.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to counter punch.
Kowalkiewicz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kowalkiewicz jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kowalkiewicz looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson ducks right into an uppercut from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as Kowalkiewicz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalkiewicz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kowalkiewicz works the jab nicely.#T1#
Kowalkiewicz scores with a nice right hand.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kowalkiewicz avoids the body shot from Johnson.
A good leg kick by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kowalkiewicz throws out a powerful jab.
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kowalkiewicz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kowalkiewicz.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Kowalkiewicz avoids it well.
Kowalkiewicz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Johnson moves forwards but Kowalkiewicz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Kowalkiewicz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with an inside leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Kowalkiewicz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kowalkiewicz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a nice body shot.
Kowalkiewicz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a cross.
A lazy left from Kowalkiewicz finds it's target.
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kowalkiewicz finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head.
Kowalkiewicz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Johnson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A swing and a miss from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kowalkiewicz lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kowalkiewicz tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice shot that snaps Johnson's head back.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Kowalkiewicz explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a body shot.
Kowalkiewicz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T4#
Kowalkiewicz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a wild body shot.
Kowalkiewicz lands a head shot.
Johnson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL2#
Johnson rushes Kowalkiewicz and presses him up against the cage.
Johnson lands a knee to the body.
Johnson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kowalkiewicz has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Kowalkiewicz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a looping right.
Kowalkiewicz swings widly with a right hand
and Kowalkiewicz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Kowalkiewicz moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a kick to the body #CL2#
and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Johnson.
Johnson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kowalkiewicz blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnson tries to work over Kowalkiewicz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kowalkiewicz is trying to force a seperation but Johnson has the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michał Kowalkiewicz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fleece Johnson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Johnson throws a body punch but Kowalkiewicz moves out of range.
Kowalkiewicz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Michał Kowalkiewicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Johnson clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Kowalkiewicz blocking some punches.
Johnson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kowalkiewicz. #BC#
Kowalkiewicz manages to break the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice shot that snaps Johnson's head back.
Kowalkiewicz throws a nice head kick!
Kowalkiewicz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a wild body shot.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a straight right. Johnson didn't see that one coming.
Kowalkiewicz walks into a straight right hand from Johnson.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right from Kowalkiewicz misses.
Johnson only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Johnson tries to score with a low kick but Kowalkiewicz moves his leg out of the way.
Kowalkiewicz motions for Johnson to come forward. Kowalkiewicz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kowalkiewicz lands a lovely overhand right.
A big left from Kowalkiewicz misses.
Kowalkiewicz throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kowalkiewicz.
Johnson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kowalkiewicz checks a leg kick nicely.
Kowalkiewicz throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Kowalkiewicz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Johnson defending well as Kowalkiewicz loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kowalkiewicz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kowalkiewicz thows a body kick. Johnson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kowalkiewicz is just out of range.
Kowalkiewicz throws an off balance right hand
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Johnson ducks right into an uppercut from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz connects with an inside leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a head kick.
Johnson blocks the body kick.
Johnson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz tries to move into range but Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kowalkiewicz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnson. Johnson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kowalkiewicz throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Johnson counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Kowalkiewicz breaks from the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a hook.
Kowalkiewicz feints a jab promting Johnson to slip. Kowalkiewicz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Johnson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
A little feinted left hand from Kowalkiewicz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kowalkiewicz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Kowalkiewicz jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Kowalkiewicz can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Kowalkiewicz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kowalkiewicz's efforts to push away.
Johnson with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Kowalkiewicz breaks from the clinch.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Kowalkiewicz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Kowalkiewicz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kowalkiewicz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalkiewicz tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kowalkiewicz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Kowalkiewicz thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Johnson if he has to take too many more of those.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kowalkiewicz was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
As Johnson backs away, Kowalkiewicz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kowalkiewicz throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Kowalkiewicz cracks Johnson with a good jab.
Kowalkiewicz throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kowalkiewicz.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kowalkiewicz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Kowalkiewicz is trying to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michał Kowalkiewicz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fleece Johnson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Johnson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kowalkiewicz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kowalkiewicz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnson has time to react.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kowalkiewicz.
And Johnson responds with a good body kick, but Kowalkiewicz manages to step out the way in time.
Nice shot lands for Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kowalkiewicz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kowalkiewicz throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Kowalkiewicz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.
Kowalkiewicz lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Johnson lands with an overhand left.
Johnson throws a head kick but Kowalkiewicz moves out of range.
Johnson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kowalkiewicz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kowalkiewicz.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson throws the left hand but Kowalkiewicz avoids the punch easily.
Kowalkiewicz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kowalkiewicz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kowalkiewicz throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kowalkiewicz lands a jab to the head.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a jab to the head.
Johnson tries to move into range but Kowalkiewicz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Donk. Johnson catches Kowalkiewicz right on the button with a cross.
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!
Kowalkiewicz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fleece Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kowalkiewicz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Kowalkiewicz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a sloppy right hand. Johnson should have avoided that one.
Kowalkiewicz throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kowalkiewicz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kowalkiewicz cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Kowalkiewicz misses the target.
Johnson tries to clinch
and Kowalkiewicz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kowalkiewicz swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a shot to the body.
Johnson misses with a body punch
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johnson tries to work over Kowalkiewicz's front leg with a kick but Kowalkiewicz checks it.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Kowalkiewicz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Kowalkiewicz. #T3#
Kowalkiewicz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab lands there for Kowalkiewicz.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a sloppy right hand. Johnson should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kowalkiewicz blocks an elbow strike.
Fleece Johnson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A frustrated look appears on Kowalkiewicz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Johnson misses with some punches. #BC#
Kowalkiewicz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kowalkiewicz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Kowalkiewicz.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Kowalkiewicz misses.
Johnson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Johnson throws a head kick but Kowalkiewicz moves out of range.
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kowalkiewicz to score with a decent uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kowalkiewicz.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kowalkiewicz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kowalkiewicz works the jab nicely.
Michał Kowalkiewicz is winning the standup battle so far.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kowalkiewicz throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Kowalkiewicz moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Kowalkiewicz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Michał Kowalkiewicz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kowalkiewicz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kowalkiewicz.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michał Kowalkiewicz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kowalkiewicz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michał Kowalkiewicz!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 23, 2021

#R1#
Kowalkiewicz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kowalkiewicz throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Kowalkiewicz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kowalkiewicz looks to land a body kick but Johnson moved away.
Kowalkiewicz lands a head kick!
Kowalkiewicz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A combination from Kowalkiewicz does no damage.
Kowalkiewicz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson walks into a jab.
Kowalkiewicz jabs at Johnson's body.
Kowalkiewicz throws a low kick but Johnson moves out of range easily.
Kowalkiewicz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalkiewicz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1##CL#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Kowalkiewicz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kowalkiewicz.
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Kowalkiewicz.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Johnson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kowalkiewicz.
Nice jab there from Kowalkiewicz.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kowalkiewicz motions for Johnson to come forward. Kowalkiewicz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kowalkiewicz.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kowalkiewicz connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kowalkiewicz misses with a double jab.
Johnson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
We've been told by Johnson's head coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Michał Kowalkiewicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Kowalkiewicz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Kowalkiewicz tries to get set, Johnson tries to push him back and clinch up but Kowalkiewicz manages to avoid the attempt.
Kowalkiewicz moves into range and connects with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kowalkiewicz.#CL#
Johnson clinches up with Kowalkiewicz and pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but Kowalkiewicz blocks it.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Kowalkiewicz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kowalkiewicz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson lands a head kick!
Johnson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a looping left.
Johnson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nice defenses there by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Kowalkiewicz moves out of range easily. #T3##CL#
Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.
Nice body punch from Kowalkiewicz - that landed with a thud.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Kowalkiewicz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kowalkiewicz thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Kowalkiewicz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Johnson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kowalkiewicz feints a jab promting Johnson to slip. Kowalkiewicz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Johnson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kowalkiewicz misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.#T4#
Kowalkiewicz connects with the punch.
Johnson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kowalkiewicz is able to avoid easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Kowalkiewicz lunges at Johnson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnson's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson throws a body punch but Kowalkiewicz moves out of range.
It seemed like Kowalkiewicz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kowalkiewicz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kowalkiewicz.
Johnson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kowalkiewicz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Kowalkiewicz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kowalkiewicz.
Johnson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Johnson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kowalkiewicz works the jab nicely.
Kowalkiewicz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michał Kowalkiewicz dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Kowalkiewicz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kowalkiewicz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kowalkiewicz looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kowalkiewicz was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Johnson tries to bum rush Kowalkiewicz with a series of wild strikes but Kowalkiewicz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kowalkiewicz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalkiewicz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice shot that snaps Johnson's head back.
Kowalkiewicz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a combination
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalkiewicz thumps Johnson with a low kick.#T1#
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body shot.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kowalkiewicz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kowalkiewicz missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Kowalkiewicz circles away.
A jab lands there for Kowalkiewicz.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kowalkiewicz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kowalkiewicz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kowalkiewicz lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Johnson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kowalkiewicz cracks Johnson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Johnson with the inside leg kick. #CL#
Johnson clinches up with Kowalkiewicz and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Kowalkiewicz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kowalkiewicz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Kowalkiewicz circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a hook.
Johnson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kowalkiewicz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kowalkiewicz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kowalkiewicz lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
Kowalkiewicz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Johnson is able to avoid easily.
Good exchange - Kowalkiewicz coming out on top.#T3#
Kowalkiewicz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Johnson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Kowalkiewicz.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson slips a straight right by Kowalkiewicz.
Johnson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kowalkiewicz catches Johnson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kowalkiewicz throws a good cross that connects.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kowalkiewicz finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head.
Johnson checks the leg kick.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kowalkiewicz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kowalkiewicz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Kowalkiewicz works Johnson's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Kowalkiewicz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Kowalkiewicz moves out of range easily.
Kowalkiewicz lands a head kick. Johnson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kowalkiewicz.
A left lands for Kowalkiewicz.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kowalkiewicz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Michał Kowalkiewicz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kowalkiewicz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnson. Johnson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kowalkiewicz throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michał Kowalkiewicz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Johnson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kowalkiewicz throws a nice head kick!
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kowalkiewicz throws a lazy head kick
and Johnson counters with a nice body kick.
Kowalkiewicz throws a leg kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Kowalkiewicz manages to avoid it.
A big left from Kowalkiewicz misses.
As Kowalkiewicz tries to get set, Johnson tries to push him back and clinch up but Kowalkiewicz manages to avoid the attempt.
Johnson throws the left hand but Kowalkiewicz avoids the punch easily.
Kowalkiewicz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kowalkiewicz throws a solid leg kick but Johnson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kowalkiewicz.
A counter left hand to the body from Johnson misses its target.
Johnson looks for the body kick but Kowalkiewicz saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalkiewicz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Kowalkiewicz tries a head kick but it misses.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a body shot.
Johnson scores with a leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz avoids the head kick by Johnson. #T1#
Kowalkiewicz stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Johnson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kowalkiewicz connects with a nice looking jab.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kowalkiewicz slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
A countering left hand to the body from Kowalkiewicz misses.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Kowalkiewicz moved out of range.
Kowalkiewicz throws a shot to the body.
Kowalkiewicz cracks Johnson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz cracks Johnson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Kowalkiewicz. #CL#
Johnson rushes Kowalkiewicz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fleece Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kowalkiewicz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kowalkiewicz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johnson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Kowalkiewicz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kowalkiewicz lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
Kowalkiewicz looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice shot that snaps Johnson's head back.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kowalkiewicz throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Johnson counters by clinching up.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kowalkiewicz takes an elbow to the forehead. #T3#
Johnson trying to land knees to the body.
Kowalkiewicz is pushing Johnson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Kowalkiewicz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kowalkiewicz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kowalkiewicz checks it well.
Kowalkiewicz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kowalkiewicz lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the cage and back into range.
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kowalkiewicz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kowalkiewicz lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kowalkiewicz.
Johnson throws a head kick but Kowalkiewicz moves out of range.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Kowalkiewicz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kowalkiewicz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kowalkiewicz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Johnson takes one on the button.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Kowalkiewicz.
A good leg kick by Kowalkiewicz.
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands a lovely overhand right.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
Michał Kowalkiewicz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kowalkiewicz tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michał Kowalkiewicz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kowalkiewicz 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michał Kowalkiewicz!

Event: TWGC 32 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3
Date: Nov 05, 2020

195 cm
23 yrs
188 lbs

185 cm
20 yrs
188 lbs

Kowalkiewicz

Adam

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 0 losses; Michał Kowalkiewicz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Principo Adam!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Adam closes the distance and pushes Kowalkiewicz back into the cage.
Adam is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kowalkiewicz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kowalkiewicz is trying to pull guard but Adam turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz is pressed up against the cage. Adam has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kowalkiewicz down to the mat. Kowalkiewicz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Michał Kowalkiewicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Adam gets tackled into the cage by Kowalkiewicz. Kowalkiewicz maintains the clinch. #TD#
Kowalkiewicz pulls Adam into guard.
Adam trying to control but Kowalkiewicz is working from the bottom.
Kowalkiewicz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kowalkiewicz keeping moving, preventing Adam from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalkiewicz seems keen to control Adam's posture.
Adam is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Adam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kowalkiewicz controlling Adam's posture.
Kowalkiewicz wants to sweep here but Adam controlling him for the moment.
Kowalkiewicz controlling the position.#T2#
Adam not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kowalkiewicz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Adam advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kowalkiewicz (0) vs (3) Adam
Kowalkiewicz is trying to control Adam's posture but Adam avoids it.
Kowalkiewicz is not content to let Adam control the position. #T3#
Adam has control of an arm but Kowalkiewicz manages to advance to Adam's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kowalkiewicz (4) vs (3) Adam
Adam trying to control the action but Kowalkiewicz just sinks the hooks in.
Adam is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Adam trying to control the action but Kowalkiewicz just sinks the hooks in. #T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kowalkiewicz is trying to stick to Adam's back but Adam is turning into Kowalkiewicz. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kowalkiewicz's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Adam.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kowalkiewicz (4) vs (5) Adam
Adam looking to sit in guard and control but Kowalkiewicz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kowalkiewicz (6) vs (5) Adam
Kowalkiewicz looking to pass the guard.
Adam tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Adam looking for subs off his back but Kowalkiewicz has passed one foot through into half guard. #T5#
Kowalkiewicz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kowalkiewicz continues to stall.
Adam makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Adam.#T6#
Kowalkiewicz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Adam pulls Kowalkiewicz in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Adam is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kowalkiewicz (6) vs (7) Adam
Adam looking to pass the guard.
Adam trying to control but Kowalkiewicz is working from the bottom. #T7#
Adam looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Adam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kowalkiewicz seems keen to control Adam's posture.
Adam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kowalkiewicz is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Adam is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kowalkiewicz trying to control the position here.
Adam tries to free his leg and advance position but Kowalkiewicz is retaining full guard.
Adam wants to control from the top but Kowalkiewicz keeps moving.
Kowalkiewicz keeping full guard, as Adam tries to pass. #T9#
Kowalkiewicz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adam is one step ahead there.
Adam is fighting to break Kowalkiewicz's control of his arms but Kowalkiewicz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Adam passes Kowalkiewicz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kowalkiewicz wants to control but Adam is keeping busy. #T10#
Adam seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kowalkiewicz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Adam seems to be working for a kimura but Kowalkiewicz defends the submission attempt.
Kowalkiewicz is trying to get back to full guard.
Kowalkiewicz works his way to full guard. Good work.#T11#
Adam wants to pass the guard but Kowalkiewicz is keeping the position.
Kowalkiewicz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kowalkiewicz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Adam wants to control from the top but Kowalkiewicz keeps moving.
Adam wants to pass the guard but Kowalkiewicz is keeping the position.#T12#
Adam trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kowalkiewicz manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kowalkiewicz (8) vs (7) Adam
Adam trying to control the position.
Kowalkiewicz is fighting to break Adam's control of his arms but Adam is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Adam working a defensive guard but Kowalkiewicz manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kowalkiewicz (11) vs (7) Adam
Kowalkiewicz controls the position.#T13#
Kowalkiewicz trying to control the action but Adam is working from the bottom.
Adam can't do much from the bottom here. #T14#
Kowalkiewicz tries to advance to mount but Adam denies him.
Adam looks to move to half guard but instead Kowalkiewicz has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kowalkiewicz (13) vs (7) Adam
Kowalkiewicz controlling his opponent.
Adam is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kowalkiewicz controlling from the full mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kowalkiewicz takes the fight on points by 13 to 7.
Michał Kowalkiewicz is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: TWGC 32 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Nov 04, 2020

178 cm
23 yrs
222 lbs

195 cm
23 yrs
188 lbs

Baldwin

Kowalkiewicz

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Animal Baldwin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Michał Kowalkiewicz!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Baldwin. #CL2#
Kowalkiewicz pushes Baldwin up against the cage in a clinch.
Baldwin jumps guard but Kowalkiewicz stands there with Baldwin around his waist. Baldwin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Baldwin goes for a takedown attempt but Kowalkiewicz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Animal Baldwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Kowalkiewicz takes the fight into the clinch.
Baldwin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kowalkiewicz walks away with a smile on his face. Baldwin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalkiewicz avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Kowalkiewicz clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Kowalkiewicz has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Baldwin clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Baldwin (0) vs (4) Kowalkiewicz
Baldwin tries to escape but Kowalkiewicz has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T1#
Kowalkiewicz is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Baldwin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kowalkiewicz biding his time, looking for the opening. #T2#
Baldwin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Baldwin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kowalkiewicz has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Baldwin's body.
Baldwin tries to escape but Kowalkiewicz has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3#
Kowalkiewicz is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kowalkiewicz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Kowalkiewicz 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Baldwin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kowalkiewicz is hanging on to Baldwin's back as he tries to escape.
Baldwin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kowalkiewicz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Baldwin looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Kowalkiewicz pushes past his half guard into mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Baldwin (0) vs (7) Kowalkiewicz#T5#
Baldwin is looking to improve his position but Kowalkiewicz isn't that keen on the idea.
Kowalkiewicz controlling the position easily from mount.
Kowalkiewicz prevents Baldwin from getting the reversal.
Kowalkiewicz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kowalkiewicz is continuing to stall.#T6#
Baldwin manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Baldwin actively working from the bottom here.
Kowalkiewicz controlling the action here.
We've been hearing good reports from Baldwin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Baldwin tries to roll over but Kowalkiewicz keeps him under control.#T7##SUB#
Baldwin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kowalkiewicz is taking a breather. Baldwin 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.#SUB#
Baldwin looking for submissions off his back.
Kowalkiewicz sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T8##SUB#
Baldwin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kowalkiewicz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Baldwin wants to improve his position but Kowalkiewicz is controlling well.
Kowalkiewicz controlling the action here.#T9##SUB#
Baldwin looking for submissions off his back.
Baldwin is in trouble now - Kowalkiewicz has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Baldwin (0) vs (10) Kowalkiewicz
Kowalkiewicz controlling from the full mount. #T10#
Kowalkiewicz wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Baldwin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Baldwin gets back to half guard.
Kowalkiewicz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kowalkiewicz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Baldwin actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Baldwin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kowalkiewicz pulls his head out easily. #T11#
Baldwin is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Kowalkiewicz seems content to control.#SUB#
Baldwin actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Baldwin looking for submissions off his back.
Kowalkiewicz stalling. #T12#
The adventures of Kowalkiewicz the control monster continue. Boring.#SUB#
Baldwin actively working from the bottom here.#T13#
Kowalkiewicz is controlling the pace.
Kowalkiewicz passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Baldwin (0) vs (13) Kowalkiewicz
Baldwin is trying to escape the mount.
Kowalkiewicz controlling the position easily from mount. #T14#
Baldwin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kowalkiewicz wants to pass to mount but Baldwin is defending the position.
Kowalkiewicz moves into full mount! Baldwin won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Baldwin (0) vs (16) Kowalkiewicz
Kowalkiewicz controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Kowalkiewicz.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kowalkiewicz wins on points by 16 to 0.

Event: TWGC 32 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Nov 03, 2020

195 cm
23 yrs
188 lbs

191 cm
19 yrs
215 lbs

Kowalkiewicz

Shifter

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Michał Kowalkiewicz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Shape Shifter!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice sprawl there from Kowalkiewicz as Shifter shoots in.
Kowalkiewicz wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Kowalkiewicz moves into the clinch.#TD#
Kowalkiewicz decides to pull guard.
Shifter looking to pass the guard.
Shifter advances to half guard.
Kowalkiewicz is concentrating on defense, preventing Shifter from advancing position. #SUB2#
Shifter wants to work for an arm triangle but Kowalkiewicz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shifter wants to free his trapped foot but Kowalkiewicz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Shifter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kowalkiewicz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kowalkiewicz controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Shifter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Shifter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kowalkiewicz defends it well.
Kowalkiewicz is controlling Shifter's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Shifter wants to work for an arm triangle but Kowalkiewicz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shifter is thwarting Kowalkiewicz's attempts to control the position.
Kowalkiewicz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shifter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shifter's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kowalkiewicz (4) vs (0) Shifter#T2#
Shifter can't escape the position.
Good control from Kowalkiewicz.
Shifter is in bad spot here.
Shifter is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Shifter is in bad spot here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kowalkiewicz controls the position.#T3#
Kowalkiewicz controlling well, preventing Shifter from escaping the position.
Kowalkiewicz controls the action.
I really don't envy Shifter right now.
Shifter is still trying to improve position.
Shifter turns into Kowalkiewicz and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kowalkiewicz (4) vs (2) Shifter
Shifter being controlled here momentarily. #T4##SUB2#
Shifter drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kowalkiewicz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Shifter has Kowalkiewicz in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kowalkiewicz (6) vs (2) Shifter#SUB2#
Kowalkiewicz avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Shifter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kowalkiewicz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T5##SUB2#
Shifter looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kowalkiewicz has picked Shifter up and slammed him! Shifter can't keep hold of the triangle and Kowalkiewicz manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kowalkiewicz (9) vs (2) Shifter
Shifter gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kowalkiewicz (11) vs (2) Shifter
Kowalkiewicz content just to control the position here.
Shifter keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kowalkiewicz controlling from mount. #T6#
Kowalkiewicz prevents Shifter from getting the reversal.
Kowalkiewicz content just to control the position here.
Kowalkiewicz wants to take Shifter's back but he can't do it this time.
Kowalkiewicz controlling his opponent.
Shifter working to try and regain half guard.
Kowalkiewicz content just to control the position here.
Shifter is looking to improve his position but Kowalkiewicz isn't that keen on the idea.#T7#
Kowalkiewicz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shifter looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Kowalkiewicz (14) vs (2) Shifter
Shifter is trying to break free.
Kowalkiewicz just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kowalkiewicz is hanging on to Shifter's back as he tries to escape.
Kowalkiewicz biding his time, controlling Shifter. #T8#
Shifter rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Shifter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Shifter actively working from the bottom here.
Kowalkiewicz slows the pace down in half guard.
Shifter wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Kowalkiewicz is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Shifter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shifter wants to improve his position but Kowalkiewicz is controlling well. #SUB2#
Shifter looking for submissions off his back.#T10#
Kowalkiewicz controlling the action here.
Shifter is in trouble now - Kowalkiewicz has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kowalkiewicz (17) vs (2) Shifter
Shifter really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shifter is trying to reverse the position but instead Kowalkiewicz has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Kowalkiewicz (20) vs (2) Shifter
Kowalkiewicz is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kowalkiewicz keeps control of the position as Shifter tries to break free. #T11#
Kowalkiewicz keeps control of the position easily here as Shifter tries to buck him off.
Shifter tries to roll but Kowalkiewicz sticks to his back.
Kowalkiewicz biding his time, looking for the opening. #T12#
Shifter breaks Kowalkiewicz's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kowalkiewicz (20) vs (4) Shifter
Kowalkiewicz wants to sweep here but Shifter controlling him for the moment.
Kowalkiewicz has control of Shifter's left arm, preventing Shifter from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Shifter is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kowalkiewicz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kowalkiewicz has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kowalkiewicz (22) vs (4) Shifter
Kowalkiewicz slips nicely into half guard.#T13#
Kowalkiewicz not doing much here. #SUB2#
Shifter looking for a kimura from the bottom but Kowalkiewicz passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kowalkiewicz (25) vs (4) Shifter
Shifter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kowalkiewicz controlling from side mount.
Shifter tries to improve position but can't. #T14#
Shifter is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Shifter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Shifter has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Kowalkiewicz escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Kowalkiewicz!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kowalkiewicz (28) vs (4) Shifter
Shifter looks winded!
Kowalkiewicz just content to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Kowalkiewicz takes the fight on points by 28 to 4.

Event: TWGC 32 (205lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2020

185 cm
20 yrs
200 lbs

195 cm
23 yrs
188 lbs

Tuati

Kowalkiewicz

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; James Tuati! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Michał Kowalkiewicz!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kowalkiewicz moves into the clinch successfully.
Tuati tries to score a body lock takedown but Kowalkiewicz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Kowalkiewicz pulls guard.
Kowalkiewicz looking for a sweep. Not yet Kowalkiewicz, not yet.
Tuati trying to control but Kowalkiewicz is working from the bottom.
Kowalkiewicz controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalkiewicz looking for a sweep. Not yet Kowalkiewicz, not yet. #T1#
Kowalkiewicz has control of Tuati's left arm, preventing Tuati from doing any damage.
Tuati pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kowalkiewicz is keeping the position for now.
Kowalkiewicz is pulling down on Tuati's head to control his posture.
Tuati passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tuati (3) vs (0) Kowalkiewicz#T2#
Tuati trying to control the position but Kowalkiewicz is working away. #SUB#
Tuati is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kowalkiewicz has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Tuati working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kowalkiewicz is trying to control Tuati's posture but Tuati avoids it.
Kowalkiewicz is looking for a sweep.#T3##SUB#
Tuati is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kowalkiewicz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Kowalkiewicz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tuati wants to control but Kowalkiewicz is keeping him busy.
Kowalkiewicz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to improve his position.
Tuati trying to control the action but Kowalkiewicz is working from the bottom. #T4#
Kowalkiewicz is pressing down on Tuati's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Tuati drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kowalkiewicz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kowalkiewicz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kowalkiewicz!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tuati (3) vs (4) Kowalkiewicz
Tuati is trying to control Kowalkiewicz's posture but Kowalkiewicz avoids it.
Tuati tries to bench press Kowalkiewicz off him but Kowalkiewicz keeps the position.
Kowalkiewicz controlling the position. #T5#
Kowalkiewicz is continuing to stall.
Tuati definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tuati manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kowalkiewicz not doing much here.
Tuati is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kowalkiewicz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tuati (3) vs (7) Kowalkiewicz#T6#
Tuati wants to hold on but Kowalkiewicz pushes him away.
Tuati has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Tuati (3) vs (10) Kowalkiewicz
Kowalkiewicz controls the action.#T7#
Kowalkiewicz has the hooks in. Tuati is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kowalkiewicz biding his time, looking for the opening.
The adventures of Kowalkiewicz the control monster continue. Boring.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Tuati just trying to survive but Kowalkiewicz is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Tuati turns into Kowalkiewicz and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tuati (5) vs (10) Kowalkiewicz
Kowalkiewicz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Kowalkiewicz 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Kowalkiewicz.#T9#
Kowalkiewicz keeping full guard, as Tuati tries to pass.
Kowalkiewicz has his hands on Tuati's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tuati trying to control but Kowalkiewicz is working from the bottom. #T10#
Kowalkiewicz controlling the position.
Tuati trying to control but Kowalkiewicz is working from the bottom. #T11#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kowalkiewicz holds on and takes a little breather.
Kowalkiewicz keeping moving, preventing Tuati from controlling successfully.
Kowalkiewicz pulls Tuati in close to prevent any damage.
Tuati advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Tuati (8) vs (10) Kowalkiewicz#T12#
Tuati wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kowalkiewicz keeps working.
Kowalkiewicz is holding Tuati down, trying to stall.
Kowalkiewicz can't do much from the bottom here. #T13#
Kowalkiewicz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tuati is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tuati trying to control from half guard but Kowalkiewicz is working away.
Tuati is pressing down on Kowalkiewicz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kowalkiewicz is holding on for now.
Kowalkiewicz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kowalkiewicz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tuati trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
Kowalkiewicz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tuati showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kowalkiewicz trying to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Kowalkiewicz wins on points by 10 to 8.

Event: TWGC 31 (185lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3
Date: Sep 15, 2020

176 cm
19 yrs
160 lbs

195 cm
23 yrs
188 lbs

Amudaev

Kowalkiewicz

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Rauf Amudaev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Michał Kowalkiewicz!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Amudaev shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kowalkiewicz is trying to defend but Amudaev finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Amudaev (2) vs (0) Kowalkiewicz
Amudaev takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kowalkiewicz is not content to let Amudaev control the position.
Kowalkiewicz trying to control here.
Amudaev is looking to pass Kowalkiewicz's guard but actually Kowalkiewicz recovers to full guard.
Amudaev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kowalkiewicz is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amudaev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Amudaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Kowalkiewicz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kowalkiewicz tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Amudaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Kowalkiewicz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amudaev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amudaev looking to pass the guard.
Kowalkiewicz trying to control the position here.
Amudaev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Amudaev wants to control from the top but Kowalkiewicz keeps moving. #T2#
Amudaev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kowalkiewicz keeping moving, preventing Amudaev from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amudaev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kowalkiewicz pulls Amudaev in close to prevent any damage.
Kowalkiewicz keeping full guard, as Amudaev tries to pass.
Amudaev stopping the sweep attempt from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Amudaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Kowalkiewicz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amudaev looking to pass the guard.
Amudaev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Amudaev wants to control from the top but Kowalkiewicz keeps moving. #SUB#
Amudaev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Amudaev wants to control from the top but Kowalkiewicz keeps moving.
Amudaev postures up.
Amudaev wants to pass the guard but Kowalkiewicz is keeping the position.
Amudaev trying to control but Kowalkiewicz is working from the bottom.
Amudaev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kowalkiewicz pulls Amudaev in close to his closed guard and prevents Amudaev from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Amudaev wants to control from the top but Kowalkiewicz keeps moving.
Amudaev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kowalkiewicz is keeping the position for now.
Kowalkiewicz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amudaev (2) vs (2) Kowalkiewicz
Amudaev is pulling down on Kowalkiewicz's head. It's preventing any offense from Kowalkiewicz, at least for the moment.
Kowalkiewicz slips nicely into half guard.
Amudaev is pressing down on Kowalkiewicz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T5#
Kowalkiewicz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Amudaev pulls Kowalkiewicz in close to prevent any damage.
Kowalkiewicz sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Amudaev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kowalkiewicz is aware though and is defending well.
Kowalkiewicz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Amudaev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T6#
Kowalkiewicz tries to free his leg and advance position but Amudaev is retaining full guard.
Amudaev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kowalkiewicz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T7#
Amudaev trying to control the position.
Amudaev seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kowalkiewicz won't allow Amudaev to sweep him here.
Kowalkiewicz tries to free his leg and advance position but Amudaev is retaining full guard.
Amudaev is trying to keep Kowalkiewicz in close. #SUB#
Amudaev working for a triangle but Kowalkiewicz defends it easily.
Amudaev looking for a sweep. Not yet Amudaev, not yet. #T8#
Amudaev can't keep his opponent in guard - Kowalkiewicz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Amudaev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kowalkiewicz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T9#
Amudaev is pressing down on Kowalkiewicz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Amudaev is trying to control the position but Kowalkiewicz postures up.
Kowalkiewicz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Amudaev tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T10#
Kowalkiewicz pushing down on Amudaev's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kowalkiewicz content to control rather than advance.
Kowalkiewicz trying to control the action but Amudaev is working from the bottom.
Amudaev is looking for a sweep. Kowalkiewicz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Amudaev is trying to maintain the position but Kowalkiewicz is very close to passing his half guard.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to take a break and control but Amudaev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11##SUB#
Amudaev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kowalkiewicz controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Kowalkiewicz 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.
Amudaev wants to control but Kowalkiewicz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Amudaev is trying to control but Kowalkiewicz passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Amudaev (2) vs (5) Kowalkiewicz
Kowalkiewicz controlling from side mount. #T12#
Kowalkiewicz is looking to take a break and control but Amudaev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kowalkiewicz content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kowalkiewicz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Amudaev is looking for a sweep.#T13#
Kowalkiewicz tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Amudaev being controlled for a moment.
Amudaev is looking to reverse the position.
Amudaev wants to control but Kowalkiewicz postures up.
Amudaev is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Amudaev is trying to control Kowalkiewicz's posture but Kowalkiewicz avoids it.
Kowalkiewicz controls the position from side control.
Amudaev sneaks back into half guard.
Kowalkiewicz trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amudaev wants to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kowalkiewicz wins on points by 5 to 2.
Michał Kowalkiewicz is the new middleweight champion!

Event: TWGC 31 (185lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 14, 2020

208 cm
18 yrs
195 lbs

195 cm
23 yrs
188 lbs

Hedegaard

Kowalkiewicz

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Simon Hedegaard! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Michał Kowalkiewicz!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hedegaard misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Kowalkiewicz counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Kowalkiewicz wants the takedown. Hedegaard is fighting it off but Kowalkiewicz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hedegaard's guard against the cage.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hedegaard (0) vs (2) Kowalkiewicz
Hedegaard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kowalkiewicz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Kowalkiewicz 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.
Hedegaard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hedegaard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hedegaard seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kowalkiewicz controlling from the top position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Kowalkiewicz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hedegaard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Kowalkiewicz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hedegaard swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Hedegaard working for a triangle but Kowalkiewicz defends it easily.
Hedegaard looking for a sweep. Not yet Hedegaard, not yet.
Kowalkiewicz advances to half guard.
Kowalkiewicz moves into full mount! Hedegaard won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hedegaard (0) vs (5) Kowalkiewicz
Kowalkiewicz takes Hedegaard's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Hedegaard is in trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Hedegaard (0) vs (8) Kowalkiewicz
Hedegaard trying to control the action but Kowalkiewicz just sinks the hooks in. #T2#
Hedegaard is trying to break free.
Hedegaard trying to control but not successfully.
Kowalkiewicz controlling well, preventing Hedegaard from escaping the position.
Hedegaard is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kowalkiewicz.
Hedegaard trying to control the hands but Kowalkiewicz won't let him.
Kowalkiewicz has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hedegaard's body.
Hedegaard tries to escape but Kowalkiewicz has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kowalkiewicz controls the action.
Kowalkiewicz not allowing Hedegaard to control his hands.
Hedegaard tries to escape the position.
Kowalkiewicz controls the action.#T4#
Hedegaard is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kowalkiewicz controlling the positon.
Yet more stalling tactics from Kowalkiewicz.#T5#
Hedegaard tries to escape the position.
Kowalkiewicz not allowing Hedegaard to control his hands.
Kowalkiewicz just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Hedegaard trying to control but not successfully.
Hedegaard tries to break free. #T6#
Kowalkiewicz controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hedegaard rolls, trying to escape but Kowalkiewicz keeps control of the position.
Kowalkiewicz slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Hedegaard is in bad spot here.
Kowalkiewicz biding his time, looking for the opening. #T7#
Hedegaard trying to control but not successfully.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T8#
Kowalkiewicz keeps control of the position as Hedegaard tries to break free.
Kowalkiewicz not allowing Hedegaard to control his hands.
Kowalkiewicz slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Hedegaard rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #T9#
Kowalkiewicz trying to control the pace.
Hedegaard wants to control but Kowalkiewicz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kowalkiewicz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T10#
Kowalkiewicz is pressing down on Hedegaard's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hedegaard is holding on for now.
Kowalkiewicz is taking a breather. Hedegaard 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.
Kowalkiewicz prevents Hedegaard from improving his position.#SUB#
Hedegaard looking for subs from the bottom but Kowalkiewicz mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hedegaard (0) vs (11) Kowalkiewicz
Kowalkiewicz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11#
Hedegaard wants to hold on but Kowalkiewicz pushes him away.
Kowalkiewicz controlling the position easily from mount.
Hedegaard has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Hedegaard (0) vs (14) Kowalkiewicz#T12#
Kowalkiewicz controlling the position well here. Hedegaard rolled but Kowalkiewicz kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kowalkiewicz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
You can see the frustration on Hedegaard's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hedegaard is working hard here to advance position.
Kowalkiewicz slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #T13#
Kowalkiewicz controlling well, preventing Hedegaard from escaping the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Hedegaard trying to control but not successfully.
Hedegaard turns into Kowalkiewicz and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hedegaard (2) vs (14) Kowalkiewicz
Kowalkiewicz managing to control the position.
Hedegaard wants to control from the top but Kowalkiewicz keeps moving. #T14#
Kowalkiewicz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hedegaard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
More stalling from Kowalkiewicz.
Hedegaard trying to control the position from guard on top but Kowalkiewicz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hedegaard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kowalkiewicz is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hedegaard wants to control from the top but Kowalkiewicz keeps moving.
Kowalkiewicz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kowalkiewicz wins on points by 14 to 2.

Event: TWGC 31 (185lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 13, 2020

195 cm
23 yrs
188 lbs

178 cm
19 yrs
160 lbs

Kowalkiewicz

Flowers

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Michał Kowalkiewicz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Timmy Flowers!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Kowalkiewicz pushes Flowers up against the cage in a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Flowers 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.#TD#
Kowalkiewicz jumps guard and drags Flowers to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kowalkiewicz wants to sweep here but Flowers controlling him for the moment.
Kowalkiewicz has Flowers pulled in close to control his posture.
Kowalkiewicz looking for a sweep. Not yet Kowalkiewicz, not yet.
Kowalkiewicz pulls Flowers in close to his closed guard and prevents Flowers from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Flowers is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kowalkiewicz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kowalkiewicz has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kowalkiewicz (2) vs (0) Flowers
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalkiewicz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Flowers is trying to control the position but Kowalkiewicz postures up. #SUB2#
Flowers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kowalkiewicz defends well.
Kowalkiewicz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kowalkiewicz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2##SUB2#
Flowers looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kowalkiewicz has picked Flowers up and slammed him! Flowers can't keep hold of the triangle and Kowalkiewicz manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kowalkiewicz (5) vs (0) Flowers
A lull in the action here.
Kowalkiewicz continues to stall.#T3#
Flowers tries to buck Kowalkiewicz off but Kowalkiewicz is having none of it.
Kowalkiewicz controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kowalkiewicz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
Flowers is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kowalkiewicz controls the position from side control.#T5#
Kowalkiewicz tries to move into full mount but can't pass Flowers's legs.
Flowers is looking to regain half guard here but Kowalkiewicz keeps moving and retains side control.
Kowalkiewicz controlling from side mount.
Further stalling from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kowalkiewicz (7) vs (0) Flowers#T6#
Kowalkiewicz controlling from mount.
Flowers has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Kowalkiewicz (10) vs (0) Flowers
Flowers is really stuck here.
Kowalkiewicz has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Flowers's body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Flowers breaks Kowalkiewicz's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kowalkiewicz (10) vs (2) Flowers#SUB2#
Flowers has gone for a leg lock! Kowalkiewicz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Flowers's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kowalkiewicz (12) vs (2) Flowers
Kowalkiewicz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Flowers looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kowalkiewicz passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kowalkiewicz (15) vs (2) Flowers
Kowalkiewicz staying calm.#T8#
Flowers manages to get back to half guard.
Well, if Kowalkiewicz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kowalkiewicz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Flowers!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kowalkiewicz (18) vs (2) Flowers#T9#
Flowers wants to hold on but Kowalkiewicz pushes him away.
Kowalkiewicz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kowalkiewicz fails to move to back control.
Flowers is looking to improve his position but Kowalkiewicz isn't that keen on the idea.#T10#
Kowalkiewicz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kowalkiewicz fails to move to back control.
Kowalkiewicz controlling the position easily from mount.
Kowalkiewicz is trying to take his opponent's back. #T11#
Kowalkiewicz controlling the pace for now.
Flowers is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kowalkiewicz controlling his opponent.
Flowers has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kowalkiewicz (21) vs (2) Flowers#T12#
Kowalkiewicz has good solid back control here.
Flowers tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kowalkiewicz looking to control and managing it successfully. #T13#
Flowers really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kowalkiewicz pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kowalkiewicz controlling the position easily from mount.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Kowalkiewicz is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Flowers is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T14#
Kowalkiewicz controlling his opponent.
Flowers can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kowalkiewicz controlling the pace for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kowalkiewicz takes the fight on points by 21 to 2.

Event: TWGC 31 (185lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 04, 2020

195 cm
23 yrs
188 lbs

184 cm
18 yrs
183 lbs

Kowalkiewicz

Rua

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Michał Kowalkiewicz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Semba Rua!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Rua gets tackled into the cage by Kowalkiewicz. Kowalkiewicz maintains the clinch. #TD#
Kowalkiewicz gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kowalkiewicz (2) vs (0) Rua
Kowalkiewicz pushing down on Rua's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kowalkiewicz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kowalkiewicz (5) vs (0) Rua
Kowalkiewicz controlling the position easily from mount.
Rua is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalkiewicz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rua looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Kowalkiewicz (8) vs (0) Rua#T1#
Kowalkiewicz biding his time, looking for the opening.
Rua is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T2#
Kowalkiewicz biding his time, controlling Rua.
Rua trying to control the action but Kowalkiewicz just sinks the hooks in.
Kowalkiewicz has good solid back control here. #T3##T4#
Kowalkiewicz continues to stall.
Rua is really stuck here.
Good control from Kowalkiewicz.
Rua tries to escape the position.
Kowalkiewicz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T5#
Kowalkiewicz trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rua doesn't escape.
Kowalkiewicz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rua can't escape the position. #T6#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kowalkiewicz controls the action.
Rua wants to control his opponent's hands but Kowalkiewicz gets his hands free. #T7#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua just trying to survive but Kowalkiewicz is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kowalkiewicz is riding his opponent, not letting Rua buck him off. #T8#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rua wants to escape the position.
What can Rua do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #T9#
More hug and hope from Kowalkiewicz.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T10#
Kowalkiewicz is hanging on to Rua's back as he tries to escape.
Kowalkiewicz biding his time, controlling Rua. #T11#
You can see the frustration on Rua's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kowalkiewicz controlling from the back.
Kowalkiewicz not allowing Rua to control his hands. #T12#
Kowalkiewicz keeps control of the position as Rua tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Rua trying to control the position but Kowalkiewicz manages to sink in the hooks.
Good control from Kowalkiewicz.
Further stalling from Kowalkiewicz.#T13#
Rua tries to escape the position.
Kowalkiewicz is riding his opponent, not letting Rua buck him off.
Rua tries to escape but Kowalkiewicz has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kowalkiewicz biding his time, controlling Rua. #T14#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Kowalkiewicz is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rua tries to break free.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kowalkiewicz takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kowalkiewicz defends it nicely.
Kowalkiewicz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#KD2#
Kowalkiewicz lands a big right hand that sends Hardin crashing to the mat! Kowalkiewicz stays standing though and waves Hardin back to his feet!#ROC2#Hardin is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Casper Hardin has been cut.
Hardin gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Kowalkiewicz points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Hardin wakes up just in time to hear Kowalkiewicz thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michał Kowalkiewicz!
The defeated Casper Hardin had this to say: 'So this is what it feels like to lose? Fuck this, I'll stick to winning!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalkiewicz connects with the punch.
Kowalkiewicz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masuta was well out of range. Poor timing from Kowalkiewicz.
Masuta lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kowalkiewicz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Masuta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kowalkiewicz throws a leg kick but Masuta moved away.
Masuta swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kowalkiewicz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body shot.
Masuta thinks about countering with a head kick.
Masuta on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kowalkiewicz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Masuta is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Masuta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Masuta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Masuta there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kowalkiewicz has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Masuta takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kowalkiewicz with a jab.
Kowalkiewicz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Masuta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Masuta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masuta ducks under a wild hook from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice straight punches there by Kowalkiewicz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kowalkiewicz.#T1#
Kowalkiewicz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a shot to the body
and Masuta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz throws a head kick that half lands.
Kowalkiewicz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kowalkiewicz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Masuta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Masuta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Masuta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A good leg kick by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz cracks Masuta with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Masuta takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kowalkiewicz lands a right hook to the body.
Masuta gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kowalkiewicz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Michał Kowalkiewicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as Masuta blocks the low kick.
Kowalkiewicz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Masuta looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Kowalkiewicz moves into the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masuta 's elbow.
Masuta is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kowalkiewicz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kowalkiewicz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Masuta manages to break the clinch.
Masuta slips under a jab.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch but Masuta moves out of range.
Masuta defending well as Kowalkiewicz loads up on a big left hand.
Kowalkiewicz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kowalkiewicz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kowalkiewicz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC2#Masuta is rocked!
Kowalkiewicz thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Masuta if he has to take too many more of those.
Kowalkiewicz connects with the punch.
Oh Masuta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Masuta gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Kowalkiewicz points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Masuta wakes up just in time to hear Kowalkiewicz thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michał Kowalkiewicz!
KarateO Masuta spoke after the fight, saying 'Arigoto'.

Event: Madness 49 Kocak vs Camoran
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Duarte.
Kowalkiewicz throws a shot from downtown. Duarte moves away and avoids it.
Kowalkiewicz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Duarte defending well as Kowalkiewicz loads up on a big left hand.
Duarte has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duarte throws an overhand right that lands on Kowalkiewicz's shoulder, as Kowalkiewicz tries to avoid the shot.
Duarte throws an overhand right that lands on Kowalkiewicz's shoulder, as Kowalkiewicz tries to avoid the shot.
Duarte ducks right into an uppercut from Kowalkiewicz.
A solid leg kick lands there for Duarte.
Duarte misses with a looping left.
Duarte swinging wildly here.
Kowalkiewicz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kowalkiewicz walks into a jab.
Kowalkiewicz fails to land with a series of punches.
Duarte moves out of range as Kowalkiewicz throws a body kick.
Kowalkiewicz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duarte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Kowalkiewicz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kowalkiewicz tries to land a front kick but Duarte steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Duarte blocks a jab.
Duarte tries to bum rush Kowalkiewicz with a series of wild strikes but Kowalkiewicz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duarte.
It seemed like Duarte was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kowalkiewicz misses the jab.
Duarte takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Duarte only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Duarte fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kowalkiewicz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Duarte.
Duarte throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kowalkiewicz on the side of the head.
Duarte throws a looping overhand right but Kowalkiewicz ducks down to avoid it.
Duarte moves out of range of the body kick.
Duarte punishes Kowalkiewicz's body with a nice straight punch.
Duarte paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A left lands for Kowalkiewicz.
Duarte lands a glancing blow to the side of Kowalkiewicz's head.
Kowalkiewicz fails to land with a series of punches.
Duarte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kowalkiewicz looks to score with a jab to the body but Duarte is just out of range.
It seemed like Duarte was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duarte misses the shot to the body.
Duarte lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Duarte misses the jab.
Duarte connects with a right hand. Kowalkiewicz shakes it off.
Duarte throws a big shot that misses.
Duarte sizes up Kowalkiewicz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Duarte throws out a loose jab but Kowalkiewicz uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Duarte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Duarte connects with a crisp jab.
A nice combination there by Duarte.
Kowalkiewicz moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Kowalkiewicz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body kick.
A jab from Kowalkiewicz misses.
Kowalkiewicz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kowalkiewicz looks for the body kick but Duarte saw that one coming.
Duarte takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
No joy there for Kowalkiewicz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kowalkiewicz.
Left hook, right uppercut from Duarte.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a double jab.
Duarte walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kowalkiewicz.
Nice defenses there by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz swings widly with a right hand
and Duarte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab from Duarte.
Duarte blocks a jab.
Kowalkiewicz defending well as Duarte loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Kowalkiewicz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Duarte.#T3#
Duarte 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.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kowalkiewicz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Duarte is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kowalkiewicz had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kowalkiewicz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kowalkiewicz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Duarte.
Kowalkiewicz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch combination from Duarte misses.
Nice defenses there by Kowalkiewicz.
A counter left hand to the body from Kowalkiewicz misses its target.
A punch combination from Duarte misses.
Duarte fakes the leg kick and cracks Kowalkiewicz in the body.
Kowalkiewicz moves out of range as Duarte strikes.
Kowalkiewicz throws a looping overhand right but Duarte ducks down to avoid it.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body shot.
Duarte looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kowalkiewicz lands a glancing blow to the side of Duarte's head.
Duarte throws a head kick that misses.
Duarte fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jab from Kowalkiewicz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab from Duarte.
No joy there for Kowalkiewicz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Duarte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kowalkiewicz.#T4#
Duarte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kowalkiewicz manages to avoid it.
Nice body kick there by Duarte.
Duarte throws a shot from downtown. Kowalkiewicz moves away and avoids it.
Kowalkiewicz with a jab.
Kowalkiewicz throws a body kick that misses
and Duarte counters with a nice uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz digs a good body shot into Duarte's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Duarte misses the target.
Duarte wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Duarte uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kowalkiewicz just misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a kick to the body.
Duarte throws out a counter right but Kowalkiewicz avoids it with no problem.
Kowalkiewicz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Duarte looks to throw the jab but Kowalkiewicz is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duarte misses with a wild combination.
Kowalkiewicz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Duarte walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kowalkiewicz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Duarte dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kowalkiewicz just misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalkiewicz cracks a nice hook into Duarte's ribs.
Kowalkiewicz moves out of range of the body kick.
Kowalkiewicz misses with an uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz tries to land a front kick but Duarte steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kowalkiewicz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duarte misses with an uppercut.
Donk. Duarte catches Kowalkiewicz right on the button with a cross.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a low kick as Duarte jumps back.
Duarte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kowalkiewicz.
Michał Kowalkiewicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duarte misses with a wild combination.
Kowalkiewicz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duarte moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duarte throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kowalkiewicz might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Duarte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kowalkiewicz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Duarte.
A head kick misses from Kowalkiewicz.
Good exchange - Duarte coming out on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kowalkiewicz looks to throw the jab but Duarte is out of range. #T1#
Kowalkiewicz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kowalkiewicz just misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalkiewicz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a straight right.
Duarte looks to land a left hand but Kowalkiewicz moved out of range nicely.
As Duarte tries to get set, Kowalkiewicz tries to push him back and clinch up but Duarte manages to avoid the attempt.
Duarte lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kowalkiewicz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Duarte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kowalkiewicz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duarte takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kowalkiewicz throws a body kick that misses.
Duarte will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kowalkiewicz misses with the combination.
Duarte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz throwing a counter right hand but Duarte manages to avoid it.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a nice body punch.
Duarte with a nice cross.
Kowalkiewicz misses with the body kick
and Duarte counters with a leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duarte.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Duarte looks to score with a jab to the body but Kowalkiewicz is just out of range.
Duarte lands with an uppercut that bounces Kowalkiewicz off the cage and back into range.
Kowalkiewicz looks to score with a jab to the body but Duarte is just out of range.
Kowalkiewicz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Duarte scores with the left hand. Kowalkiewicz knows he should have avoided that one.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to land body kicks.
Donk. Kowalkiewicz catches Duarte right on the button with a cross.
Duarte avoids a kick to the body.
Duarte swings for the body but Kowalkiewicz moves out of range.
Duarte looks to land a combination but Kowalkiewicz avoids it well.
Duarte takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Duarte lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kowalkiewicz circles away quickly and effectively.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kowalkiewicz.
Duarte misses with an uppercut. Kowalkiewicz saw that one coming.
Duarte lands with a hook. Kowalkiewicz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kowalkiewicz swings for the body but Duarte moves out of range.
A low kick from Kowalkiewicz misses
enabling Duarte to counter with a crisp jab.
Kowalkiewicz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
A shot to the liver by Kowalkiewicz. Beautiful body shot.
Kowalkiewicz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duarte moves away.
Duarte swings widly with a right hand
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a nice body kick.
Duarte feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kowalkiewiczs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duarte.
Kowalkiewicz throws a sloppy head kick and Duarte moves out of range easily.
Duarte takes one to the chin there.
Duarte misses with a body shot.
Kowalkiewicz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kowalkiewicz throws a big counter combination but Duarte scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kowalkiewicz throws a good cross that connects.
Kowalkiewicz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Duarte throws a jab when Kowalkiewicz was well out of range.
Kowalkiewicz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Duarte fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kowalkiewicz pushes Duarte away with a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duarte lands a head kick. Kowalkiewicz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Duarte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kowalkiewicz moves out of range as Duarte strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Kowalkiewicz misses the target.#T4#
Kowalkiewicz throws a front kick that sends Duarte stumbling back into the cage.
Kowalkiewicz ducks under a wild hook from Duarte.
Duarte misses with a straight left.
Duarte throws a big shot that misses.
Duarte takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kowalkiewicz swings widly with a right hand
and Duarte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Duarte sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a looping right.
Duarte throws a lazy right hand but Kowalkiewicz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kowalkiewicz throws a quick counter kick to the body but Duarte avoids it.
Kowalkiewicz thows a body kick. Duarte tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kowalkiewicz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duarte was well out of range. Poor timing from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duarte.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to counter the offense by Duarte and move into the clinch.
Duarte takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a combination
and Duarte counters with a left to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kowalkiewicz takes one to the side of the head.
Duarte with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kowalkiewicz to score with a decent uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Duarte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Miguel Duarte 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#
Kowalkiewicz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Duarte moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Duarte throws a big shot that misses.
Kowalkiewicz takes one on the button.
Duarte cracks a nice hook into Kowalkiewicz's ribs.
Kowalkiewicz throws a sloppy head kick and Duarte moves out of range easily.
Duarte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kowalkiewicz moves away.
Duarte lands with an uppercut that bounces Kowalkiewicz off the cage and back into range.
Kowalkiewicz bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Duarte has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Duarte there as he acknowledges the shot.
Miguel Duarte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Duarte staying out of range there.
A big left from Duarte misses.
Duarte moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kowalkiewicz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Duarte misses its intended target.
Kowalkiewicz throws a head kick but Duarte moves out of range.
Duarte throws a jab but it's blocked by Kowalkiewicz.
Duarte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kowalkiewicz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Kowalkiewicz tries to land a front kick but Duarte steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Duarte walks into a stiff left hand from Kowalkiewicz.
Duarte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Duarte misses with a hook.
Kowalkiewicz throws out a loose jab but Duarte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duarte throws out a counter right but Kowalkiewicz avoids it with no problem.
Kowalkiewicz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A lazy body kick from Kowalkiewicz
and Duarte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kowalkiewicz throws a sloppy head kick and Duarte moves out of range easily.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a straight right. Duarte didn't see that one coming.
Kowalkiewicz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Duarte comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Duarte throws a shot from downtown. Kowalkiewicz moves away and avoids it.
Duarte misses with a right hand
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a straight right hand.
Duarte has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz connects with an inside leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Duarte misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duarte looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook.#T2#
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Duarte misses the target.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a double jab.
Kowalkiewicz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from Duarte misses.
Duarte avoids a punch combination nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Kowalkiewicz there.
Kowalkiewicz throws a leg kick but Duarte sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Duarte throws a jab when Kowalkiewicz was well out of range.
Duarte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kowalkiewicz slips under a jab.
Kowalkiewicz throws a sloppy head kick and Duarte moves out of range easily.
Kowalkiewicz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kowalkiewicz throws a head kick that misses
and Duarte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A decent looking cross lands there for Kowalkiewicz.
Nice defenses there by Kowalkiewicz.#T3#
Kowalkiewicz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Duarte tries a low kick but Kowalkiewicz avoids it.
Kowalkiewicz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz misses with an uppercut. Duarte saw that one coming.
Duarte takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Duarte lands an overhand right.
A jab from Duarte misses.
Kowalkiewicz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Duarte has time to react.
Kowalkiewicz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duarte.
Kowalkiewicz tries a head kick but it misses.
Kowalkiewicz staying out of range there.
Kowalkiewicz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A big right from Duarte misses.
Kowalkiewicz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Decent striking displayed by Duarte there.
Duarte throws a hook but Kowalkiewicz avoids it easily.
Kowalkiewicz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duarte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kowalkiewicz.
Miguel Duarte is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
A head kick misses from Kowalkiewicz.
Duarte catches Kowalkiewicz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A swing and a miss from Duarte.
Duarte looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kowalkiewicz throws out a loose jab but Duarte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kowalkiewicz throws a wild body kick that Duarte sees coming a mile off.
Kowalkiewicz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Duarte.
Duarte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kowalkiewicz throws out the jab.
Kowalkiewicz throws a lazy right hand but Duarte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kowalkiewicz moves away from the strike by Duarte.
Duarte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kowalkiewicz.
It seemed like Duarte was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kowalkiewicz lets loose with a powerful body kick. Duarte will feel that in the morning.
Kowalkiewicz staying out of range there.
Nice shot by Duarte.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice cross by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Duarte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kowalkiewicz.
Michał Kowalkiewicz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kowalkiewicz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Duarte.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Miguel Duarte.
Well Duarte 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Duarte!

Event: CEC 667
Date: Jul 21, 2019

#R1#
Eleven goes for a double leg but Twelve avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Twelve continues to drive forward.
Twelve tries to clinch there but Eleven circles away.
Eleven went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Twelve has taken the fight to the clinch.
Twelve tries for a takedown. No joy.
Twelve has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Eleven after a bit of a struggle.
Eleven has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Twelve after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Twelve breaks from the clinch.
Twelve pushes Eleven away with a front kick.
Twelve tries to clinch up but Eleven circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick misses from Twelve.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Twelve closes the distance and clinches up with Eleven, looking for a takedown. Twelve pushes Eleven against the cage but Eleven circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Test Eleven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Test Twelve.
Eleven shoots in for a takedown but Twelve shows good takedown defense.
Eleven shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Twelve as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Twelve lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Eleven circles away quickly and effectively.
Eleven fails to land the takedown.
Twelve is looking to clinch.
Eleven is looking for a counter combo.
Eleven throws a sloppy head kick and Twelve moves out of range easily.
Eleven avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Twelve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eleven seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A combination from Twelve does no damage.
Eleven throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Twelve counters by clinching up.
Twelve is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Twelve wants a takedown. #BC#
Eleven escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eleven fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Twelve drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Eleven defends it well.#T2#
Eleven shoots for a takedown but Twelve saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Eleven shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Eleven clinches with his opponent.
Eleven leaning against his opponent. #TD#
Eleven jumps guard and drags Twelve to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Eleven looking for a sweep. Not yet Eleven, not yet. #SU2#
Twelve decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Eleven, up you get!
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!
Twelve changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Eleven tries to avoid it but Twelve manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Eleven to the ground. Eleven escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Eleven tries to counter with a takedown but Twelve is quick to defend against it.
Twelve shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Eleven but Eleven pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Eleven fails to land the takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Test Twelve comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Twelve has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 9:10
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 9:10
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Test Twelve!

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