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Event:
BE 7: Smithers vs Kowalski
Date: Apr 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Kowalski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kowalski scores with a jab. Smithers acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smithers moves out of range of the strikes.
Kowalski lands with a shot to the body.
Kowalski dodges the punch combination from Smithers.
Kowalski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Kowalski.
Smithers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kowalski at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Kowalski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smithers doesn't seem phased though.
Smithers seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kowalski lands a jab to Smithers's midsection.
Smithers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kowalski doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Smithers walks into a straight right hand from Kowalski.
The fighters circling - Smithers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smithers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Kowalski.
Kowalski misses with a straight left. #T1#
Kowalski looks to land a right hand but Smithers moved out of range.
Smithers lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#It looks like Peter Kowalski has been cut.
Smithers misses with a looping right.
And Kowalski tries to counter it with a takedown but Smithers pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Smithers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kowalski moves away.
Smithers misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Kowalski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kowalski.
Smithers controlling the position.
Kowalski throws a big right hand that misses.
Kowalski trying to control but Smithers is working from the bottom.
Kowalski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smithers is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Kowalski wants to control but Smithers passes easily into half guard.
Kowalski is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Smithers takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kowalski moves into full guard.
Kowalski trying to control the position.
Smithers trying to control but Kowalski is working from the bottom.
Smithers wants to stand but Kowalski has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kowalski managing to control the position. #T3#
Kowalski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smithers controls the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Smithers trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kowalski's guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Smithers drops his hands momentarily and Kowalski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kowalski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smithers.
A big right from Kowalski misses. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smithers slips a straight right by Kowalski.
Donk. Kowalski catches Smithers right on the button with a cross.
Smithers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smithers ducks under a wild hook from Kowalski.
Kowalski looks to land a left hand but Smithers moved out of range nicely.
Smithers was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smithers throws a right and a left that Kowalski avoids nicely.
Smithers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kowalski cracks a nice hook into Smithers's ribs.
Kowalski throws out a loose jab but Smithers uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Smithers lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kowalski doesn't seem phased though.
Smithers misses with a body shot.
Smithers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kowalski feints the counter takedown.
Kowalski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kowalski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smithers.
It looked like Smithers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kowalski throws the left hand but Smithers avoids the punch easily.
Kowalski ducks under a wild hook from Smithers.#T5#
A jab lands there for Kowalski.
Kowalski ducks under a wild hook from Smithers.
Smithers defending well as Kowalski loads up on a big left hand.
Smithers throws a jab but it's blocked by Kowalski.
Kowalski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smithers defends it well.
Kowalski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kowalski ducks under a wild hook from Smithers.
Smithers throws an overhand right that lands on Kowalski's shoulder, as Kowalski tries to avoid the shot.
Smithers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kowalski.
Smithers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smithers is looking to counter punch.
Kowalski misses the jab.
Kowalski's corner calls for a 1-2. Kowalski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kowalski 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.
Smithers cracks Kowalski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Kowalski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kowalski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smithers on the side of the head.
Kowalski misses with a straight left.
Kowalski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T6#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kowalski swings for the body but Smithers moves out of range.
A slow jab from Kowalski misses its intended target.
Kowalski loads up on a big right hand but Smithers slips the punch.
Kowalski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circling - Kowalski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smithers throws the kick towards the body but Kowalski avoids it.
Smithers connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kowalski momentarily.
Kowalski is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Smithers had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Smithers loads up on a big right hand but Kowalski slips the punch.#KD#
Smithers lands a big uppercut and Kowalski crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kowalski looks OK. Smithers waves Kowalski back to his feet!#ROC#Kowalski is rocked!
Kowalski loads up on a big right hand but Smithers slips the punch.
Kowalski is still on wobbly legs! Can Smithers finish him?
Kowalski fails to land with a series of punches.
Smithers throwing a counter right hand but Kowalski manages to avoid it.
Smithers cracks Kowalski with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the ropes! Kowalski falls to his knees and Smithers doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlton Smithers!
Carlton Smithers retains his heavyweight title!
Carlton Smithers thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DMMA 283 Thorn vs Ubereem
Date: Jan 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Kowalski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kyrvänsyylä counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kowalski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a hook to the side of Kowalski's head but Kowalski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kowalski misses with a two punch combination.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a looping overhand right but Kowalski ducks down to avoid it.
Kowalski throws a lazy right hand but Kyrvänsyylä sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kowalski loads up on a big right hand but Kyrvänsyylä slips the punch.
Kyrvänsyylä staying out of range there.
Kyrvänsyylä went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kowalski scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyrvänsyylä moves away from the strike by Kowalski.
Kowalski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kowalski throws a jab but it's blocked by Kyrvänsyylä.
Kowalski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kyrvänsyylä sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kowalski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kyrvänsyylä looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Kyrvänsyylä takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kyrvänsyylä uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kowalski.
Kowalski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kyrvänsyylä counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kowalski takes a swing at Kyrvänsyylä's ribcage but misses.
Kyrvänsyylä throwing a counter right hand but Kowalski manages to avoid it.
Kowalski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kyrvänsyylä blocks a jab.
Peter Kowalski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kowalski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kyrvänsyylä uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kowalski.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kowalski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kyrvänsyylä on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kowalski misses with a hook.
Donk. Kowalski catches Kyrvänsyylä right on the button with a cross.#T2#
Kyrvänsyylä tries to bum rush Kowalski with a series of wild strikes but Kowalski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kyrvänsyylä blocks a jab.
Kowalski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kyrvänsyylä sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Kowalski.
Kowalski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a right and a left that Kowalski avoids nicely.
Kyrvänsyylä with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kowalski to score with a decent uppercut.
Kyrvänsyylä keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kowalski.
Kyrvänsyylä uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kowalski.
Kyrvänsyylä swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice body punch from Kowalski.
Kowalski looks to land a right hand but Kyrvänsyylä moved out of range.
Kyrvänsyylä swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kyrvänsyylä keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
A shot to the body from Kowalski misses
and Kyrvänsyylä counters with a series of strikes. Kowalski will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kyrvänsyylä looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kowalski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kyrvänsyylä manages to avoid it.
Kyrvänsyylä sizes up Kowalski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kowalski misses with a looping right.
Kowalski feints a jab promting Kyrvänsyylä to slip. Kowalski then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kyrvänsyylä slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kyrvänsyylä lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kyrvänsyylä.
Kowalski looks to throw the jab but Kyrvänsyylä is out of range.
Kowalski connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalski throws a jab when Kyrvänsyylä was well out of range.
Kyrvänsyylä thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Kowalski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a hook to the side of Kowalski's head but Kowalski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kowalski with the counter takedown but Kyrvänsyylä avoids it easily.
Kowalski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kowalski scores with a jab to the head.
Kyrvänsyylä misses with an uppercut.
Kyrvänsyylä slips a jab from Kowalski.
Kowalski misses with an uppercut. Kyrvänsyylä saw that one coming.
Kyrvänsyylä is looking to counter punch.
Kowalski 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.
Kyrvänsyylä loads up on a big right hand but Kowalski slips the punch.
Kyrvänsyylä misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kowalski.
Kowalski throws an ugly left hook that misses
#KD#
and Kyrvänsyylä counters with a crisp one two that drops Kowalski! Kyrvänsyylä thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kowalski to his feet! Kowalski is in big trouble!
Kyrvänsyylä throws a right and a left that Kowalski avoids nicely.
Kowalski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Kowalski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kowalski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kyrvänsyylä on the side of the head.
Kyrvänsyylä walks into a stiff left hand from Kowalski.
Kowalski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kyrvänsyylä.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a right hand that Kowalski ducks under and follows up with a left that Kowalski also avoids with ease.
Kowalski misses with a straight right.
Kowalski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kyrvänsyylä showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kowalski.
No joy there for Kowalski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kowalski thuds his right hand into Kyrvänsyylä's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyrvänsyylä misses with an uppercut. Kowalski saw that one coming.
Kowalski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kyrvänsyylä uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kowalski.
Kyrvänsyylä was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kowalski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kyrvänsyylä counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Kowalski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a series of punches but Kowalski moves out of range.
A left and a right from Kowalski both land. Nice combination.
Kowalski misses with a lunging right hand
and Kyrvänsyylä counters with a stiff right hand.
Kowalski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kowalski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a right hand that Kowalski ducks under and follows up with a left that Kowalski also avoids with ease.
Kyrvänsyylä misses with a wild combination.
Kowalski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kyrvänsyylä doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kyrvänsyylä throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Kowalski finds it's target.
Good shot there by Kowalski.
Kyrvänsyylä misses with a wild combination.
Kyrvänsyylä steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kowalski.
A little feinted left hand from Kyrvänsyylä on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kyrvänsyylä looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kyrvänsyylä steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kowalski.
Kowalski lands with a nice body punch.
Kyrvänsyylä moves out of range of the strikes.#KD2#
Kowalski lands a left and a right that sends Kyrvänsyylä crashing to the canvas! Kowalski dives into mount looking to finish!
Kowalski looking to ground and pound but Kyrvänsyylä is blocking nicely.
Kyrvänsyylä trying desperately to get to his feet.
#T3#
Kowalski thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kowalski lands with some strikes.#ROC2#Kyrvänsyylä is rocked!
Kowalski lands a big elbow - Kyrvänsyylä is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Kyrvänsyylä is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Peter Kowalski!
A less than humble Peter Kowalski misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
DMMA 263 Doomsday vs Don
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Murphy throws a right and a left that Kowalski avoids nicely. #CL2#
Kowalski tries to keep at a distance but Murphy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Kowalski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murphy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kowalski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kowalski can't break the clinch.
Murphy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kowalski takes a shot to the head.
Murphy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kowalski backwards. #BC2#
Murphy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kowalski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Murphy on the side of the head.
Murphy lunges at Kowalski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kowalski's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalski throws a series of punches but Murphy avoids them all with ease.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch but Kowalski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kowalski scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kowalski circles away quickly and effectively.
Kowalski tries to bum rush Murphy with a series of wild strikes but Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murphy throws a counter combo.
Murphy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T1##CL2#
Kowalski tries to keep at a distance but Murphy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Kowalski fails to land.
Kowalski throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kowalski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Murphy can't get the takedown.
Kowalski tries to break the clinch but Murphy is controlling the position.
Kowalski tries to circle away but Murphy has him pinned against the cage.
Murphy has Kowalski pressed against the cage, preventing Kowalski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Kowalski turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Murphy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Murphy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kowalski scores with a couple of nice shots.
Murphy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kowalski.
Murphy has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Silverback MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Murphy is trying to control but can't.
Murphy is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Murphy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy controlling the position well.
Kowalski working Murphy over with strikes.
Kowalski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kowalski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Murphy taking some punishment here, with Kowalski in his half guard.
Kowalski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murphy's head.
Murphy taking some punishment here, with Kowalski in his half guard.
Kowalski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kowalski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Murphy is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Murphy holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Murphy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kowalski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#Murphy is rocked!
Murphy gets back to full guard.
Kowalski throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kowalski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kowalski connects with a couple of short punches.
Kowalski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murphy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Murphy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Murphy controls Kowalski momentarily but Kowalski frees himself. #T4#
Kowalski trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Murphy manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Kowalski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Murphy is in close to Kowalski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kowalski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murphy is one step ahead there.
Kowalski trying to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Kowalski dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Murphy clinches with his opponent.
Stalling in the clinch from Murphy.
Murphy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kowalski up against the cage.
Murphy receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Kowalski wants to break free but Murphy has control.
Good body shot from Murphy.
Kowalski wants a takedown.
A short right from Murphy.
Murphy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kowalski.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kowalski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy digs a right hand underneath Kowalski's ribcage. Kowalski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kowalski gets underhooks to prevent Murphy's takedown attempt.
Kowalski is working for takedown but Murphy is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Kowalski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Kowalski fails to land.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kowalski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Murphy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kowalski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murphy tries to clinch up.
Murphy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kowalski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kowalski throws a right and a left that Murphy avoids nicely.
Murphy throws a series of punches but Kowalski moves out of range.
Murphy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kowalski doesn't seem bothered though.
Peter Kowalski is winning the standup battle so far.
Murphy tries to clinch up#TD#
and Kowalski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Murphy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kowalski landing some decent shots from guard.
Kowalski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kowalski throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Murphy holds on and takes a little breather.
Kowalski won't allow Murphy to sweep him here.
Kowalski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy wants to sweep but no luck.
Kowalski throws a big elbow that misses.
Murphy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kowalski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kowalski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Murphy has momentary wrist control but Kowalski slips an elbow through the middle.
Kowalski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kowalski chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Kowalski is looking to work some ground and pound but Murphy has wrist control.
Kowalski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Murphy is still in real trouble! Can Kowalski finish him?
Murphy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Murphy seems to have recovered his senses.
Kowalski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kowalski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?
Murphy is looking for a sweep.
Murphy holds on to Kowalski's head and controls the position momentarily.
Murphy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Murphy is looking to improve his position.
Murphy is holding on to half guard well.
Kowalski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Murphy taking some punishment here, with Kowalski in his half guard.
Murphy wants to improve his position but Kowalski is controlling well.
Kowalski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murphy's head.
Murphy is refusing to be controlled, as Kowalski sits in half guard.
Kowalski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murphy defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy manages to get to full guard.
Kowalski throws a strike but Murphy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Murphy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Kowalski dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Murphy misses with a lunging right hand
and Kowalski counters with a three punch combo that has Murphy backing up. Murphy nods at Kowalski to acknowledge the strikes.
Murphy is looking to clinch but Kowalski is avoiding it.
Kowalski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Murphy sprawls and moves away.
Kowalski connects with a crisp jab.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kowalski scores with a punch to the head.
Kowalski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kowalski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy. #CL2#
Murphy clinches up with Kowalski and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Kowalski wants the takedown. Murphy is fighting it off but Kowalski persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Murphy's guard against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kowalski throwing strikes from guard but Murphy blocks nicely.
Kowalski won't allow Murphy to sweep him here.
Kowalski throwing strikes from guard but Murphy blocks nicely.
Murphy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Murphy has momentary wrist control but Kowalski slips an elbow through the middle.
Murphy looking for a sweep. Not yet Murphy, not yet.
Murphy seems keen to control Kowalski's posture.
Kowalski wants to pass the guard but Murphy is keeping the position.
Kowalski preventing the sweep.
Kowalski tries to free his leg and advance position but Murphy is retaining full guard.
Kowalski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kowalski postures up in Murphy's guard and throws a big left but Murphy blocks it.
Kowalski throws a big right hand that misses.
Kowalski stopping the sweep attempt from Murphy.#T2#
Murphy has control of Kowalski's left arm, preventing Kowalski from doing any damage.
Kowalski throwing strikes from guard but Murphy blocks nicely.
Murphy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Murphy wants to sweep but no luck.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Murphy is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Kowalski looking to control.
Kowalski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Murphy working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Kowalski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kowalski controls Murphy momentarily but Murphy frees himself.
Kowalski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Murphy.
Kowalski is controlling Murphy's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Patrick Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murphy throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Kowalski counters with a takedown into side control.
Murphy taking a bit of punishment here - Kowalski scoring with strikes.
Murphy regains half guard.
Murphy wants to get back to full guard.
Kowalski is nestled in close to Murphy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Murphy is looking for a sweep. Kowalski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Kowalski trying to control from half guard but Murphy is working away.
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. Kowalski connects with a nice short shot to Murphy's temple.
Kowalski trying to control the action but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Murphy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kowalski works his way into side control.
Murphy tries to buck Kowalski off but Kowalski is having none of it.
Murphy defending against the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Kowalski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kowalski, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Kowalski!
After the fight, Peter Kowalski was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
DMMA 258 Wasselach vs Evans
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Van Thüringen pushes Kowalski up against the cage in a clinch.
Van Thüringen stalling the fight.
Van Thüringen lands a right hand.
Van Thüringen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kowalski.
Kowalski throws a head punch that misses.
Kowalski blocking some punches.
Kowalski is looking for a takedown.
Kowalski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kowalski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Thüringen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kowalski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Van Thüringen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Kowalski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Come on Van Thüringen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kowalski is working for takedown but Van Thüringen is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kowalski is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Van Thüringen can't fight it off and eventually Kowalski manages to take the fight to the floor. Van Thüringen looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kowalski throwing strikes from guard but Van Thüringen blocks nicely.
Van Thüringen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Kowalski wants to control from the top but Van Thüringen keeps moving.
Van Thüringen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kowalski trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Thüringen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kowalski lands a couple of digs.
Van Thüringen told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Kowalski distracts Van Thüringen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Van Thüringen wants to get back to his feet but Kowalski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kowalski throwing strikes but missing.
Kowalski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2##ES2#
Van Thüringen has his feet on Kowalski's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kowalski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Van Thüringen misses.
Kowalski tries to counter with a takedown but Van Thüringen is quick to defend against it.
Kowalski lands with a nice body punch.
Van Thüringen tries to clinch but Kowalski is having none of it.
Van Thüringen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kowalski.#TD#
Van Thüringen gets caught napping as Kowalski dives in and scores a takedown. Van Thüringen manages to retain guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kowalski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Van Thüringen's head.
Kowalski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kowalski throws a big elbow that misses.
Kowalski connects with a couple of short punches.
Kowalski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kowalski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kowalski throws a big elbow that misses.
Kowalski is working Van Thüringen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Van Thüringen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kowalski.
Kowalski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kowalski is looking to advance position but Van Thüringen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Kowalski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kowalski is working hard here to advance position.
Kowalski tries to improve his position but instead Van Thüringen has taken his back! #SU2#
Van Thüringen stands up.
Van Thüringen throws a chopping leg kick but Kowalski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kowalski throws out a loose jab but Van Thüringen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Thüringen connects with a solid leg kick. #T4##CL2#
Van Thüringen closes the distance and pushes Kowalski back into the cage.#BC#
Kowalski manages to break the clinch.
Van Thüringen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Thüringen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kowalski.
Kowalski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Van Thüringen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kowalski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowalski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Van Thüringen.
Van Thüringen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown but Van Thüringen shows good takedown defense.
Van Thüringen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice uppercut there from Kowalski.#CL2#
Van Thüringen clinches with his opponent.
Van Thüringen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Van Thüringen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC2#
Van Thüringen manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Balthasar Van Thüringen 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#
Van Thüringen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Van Thüringen lands a glancing blow to the side of Kowalski's head.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A body shot lands from Van Thüringen.
Kowalski working aggressively here.
Van Thüringen is struggling to control the position.
Kowalski tries to score a body lock takedown but Van Thüringen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short uppercut from Van Thüringen.
Van Thüringen digs a right hand underneath Kowalski's ribcage. Kowalski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Van Thüringen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Van Thüringen breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Kowalski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kowalski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Van Thüringen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Van Thüringen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kowalski on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown but Van Thüringen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Van Thüringen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Van Thüringen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Van Thüringen misses with a looping right.
Kowalski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Van Thüringen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kowalski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Van Thüringen slips under a jab from Kowalski.
Kowalski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kowalski misses with an uppercut. Van Thüringen saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Thüringen misses the target.
Van Thüringen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Kowalski. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Kowalski tries to keep at a distance but Van Thüringen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Van Thüringen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Van Thüringen missing with knees to the body.
Van Thüringen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Van Thüringen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kowalski is trying to break the clinch but Van Thüringen is controlling him.#T2#
Kowalski misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Van Thüringen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalski staying out of range there.
Van Thüringen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kowalski with a hook.
Kowalski walks into a stiff left hand from Van Thüringen.
Kowalski tries for a takedown but Van Thüringen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Van Thüringen connects with a solid leg kick.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Van Thüringen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kowalski tries to bum rush Van Thüringen with a series of wild strikes but Van Thüringen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Van Thüringen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Van Thüringen has managed to clinch.
Van Thüringen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kowalski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Van Thüringen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Thüringen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kowalski.
Kowalski goes for a takedown attempt but Van Thüringen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kowalski misses with a body shot.
Kowalski throws a looping overhand right but Van Thüringen ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Van Thüringen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kowalski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Thüringen.
Van Thüringen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Balthasar Van Thüringen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kowalski misses with a straight right. #TD#
Kowalski dives in and scores a takedown into Van Thüringen's guard.
Kowalski won't allow Van Thüringen to get back to his feet.
Kowalski throws a big right hand that misses.
Kowalski trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Thüringen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kowalski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Van Thüringen is looking to stand up but Kowalski isn't so interested in that idea.
Kowalski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Kowalski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Thüringen.
Kowalski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Van Thüringen looks to score with a jab to the body but Kowalski is just out of range.#TD#
Kowalski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Van Thüringen was covering up waiting for the punch and Kowalski finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Thüringen keeping moving, preventing Kowalski from controlling successfully.
Van Thüringen wants to stand up but Kowalski is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Balthasar Van Thüringen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kowalski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Kowalski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Van Thüringen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kowalski somewhat.
Kowalski sets himself, and Van Thüringen steps forward looking for the clinch! Kowalski avoids it this time.
Van Thüringen tries to clinch up but Kowalski circles away and keeps his distance.
Kowalski looks to land a left hand but Van Thüringen moved out of range nicely.
Balthasar Van Thüringen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kowalski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kowalski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kowalski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Van Thüringen tries to clinch up.
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Van Thüringen as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Kowalski feints and as Van Thüringen raises his hands in defense, Kowalski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski postures up in Van Thüringen's guard and throws a big left but Van Thüringen blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kowalski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Van Thüringen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kowalski.
Kowalski postures up in Van Thüringen's guard and throws a big left but Van Thüringen blocks it. #T1##ES2#
Van Thüringen manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Kowalski swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Thüringen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kowalski has had enough of the clinch but Van Thüringen keeps him there for the moment.
Kowalski is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Kowalski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Come on Van Thüringen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kowalski takes a shot to the head.
Kowalski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kowalski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Van Thüringen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Van Thüringen trying to land knees to the body.
Van Thüringen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Van Thüringen missing with knees to the body.
Kowalski can't get the takedown.
Van Thüringen prevents Kowalski from breaking the clinch.
Kowalski swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Thüringen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Thüringen keeps control of Kowalski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
Van Thüringen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kowalski wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kowalski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Van Thüringen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Van Thüringen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Thüringen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kowalski backwards.
Van Thüringen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Van Thüringen stops a takedown attempt from Kowalski.
Van Thüringen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Thüringen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kowalski is trying to break free.
Kowalski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Van Thüringen lands a hook that snaps the head of Kowalski backwards.
Kowalski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Van Thüringen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Van Thüringen lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Van Thüringen stalling the fight.
Kowalski working aggressively here.
Van Thüringen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kowalski.
Kowalski has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Van Thüringen after a bit of a struggle.
Van Thüringen slowing the pace effectively.
Kowalski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Van Thüringen pulls his leg out and moves away.
A combination from Kowalski does no damage.
Van Thüringen tries to clinch but Kowalski is having none of it. #CL2#
Van Thüringen drives through and clinches with Kowalski against the cage.
Kowalski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Van Thüringen.
Kowalski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Van Thüringen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kowalski misses with the head strike.
Kowalski has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Van Thüringen after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Van Thüringen breaks the clinch.
Van Thüringen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kowalski's sensitive parts.
Kowalski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Van Thüringen throws a big shot that misses.#T4##CL2#
Van Thüringen clinches up with Kowalski and pushes him back against the cage.
Peter Kowalski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kowalski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Thüringen.
Van Thüringen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Thüringen.
Van Thüringen stops a takedown attempt from Kowalski.
Van Thüringen lands with a left to the head.
Kowalski can't break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Van Thüringen.
Van Thüringen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Van Thüringen lands a nice uppercut.
Van Thüringen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kowalski.
Still in the clinch, Van Thüringen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kowalski has a couple of punches blocked by Van Thüringen.
Kowalski has a couple of punches blocked by Van Thüringen.
Van Thüringen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Thüringen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balthasar Van Thüringen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Van Thüringen 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balthasar Van Thüringen!
Balthasar Van Thüringen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
DMMA 247 Thorn vs Khan 2
Date: Oct 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Van Thüringen throws a looping overhand right but Kowalski ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Kowalski misses.
Kowalski throws a looping overhand right but Van Thüringen ducks down to avoid it.
Van Thüringen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Van Thüringen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Van Thüringen delivers a nice body kick.
Kowalski throws out a powerful jab.
Kowalski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Thüringen.
Van Thüringen's coach down at EMP WORLDCLASS was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Van Thüringen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Van Thüringen takes one to the chin there.
Kowalski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Thüringen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Thüringen.
Kowalski throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Thüringen counters with a left to the body.
Kowalski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Thüringen staying out of range there.
Kowalski fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Van Thüringen moves out of range of the strikes.
Balthasar Van Thüringen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Thüringen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Thüringen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kowalski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Thüringen throws out the jab.
It looked like Kowalski was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Van Thüringen connects with a leg kick.
Van Thüringen tests Kowalski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kowalski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Thüringen.
Van Thüringen misses with a straight left.
Van Thüringen throws a jab when Kowalski was well out of range.
Van Thüringen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kowalski attempts a counter takedown but Van Thüringen avoids it well and moves away.
Kowalski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kowalski looks to throw the jab but Van Thüringen is out of range.
Kowalski throws a looping overhand right but Van Thüringen ducks down to avoid it.
Kowalski throws a jab when Van Thüringen was well out of range.
Van Thüringen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Van Thüringen misses with a straight right.
Kowalski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Van Thüringen counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Kowalski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Thüringen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kowalski.
Van Thüringen is looking to escape.
Van Thüringen is refusing to be controlled, as Kowalski sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Thüringen tries to kick Kowalski off but Kowalski keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kowalski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kowalski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kowalski looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Van Thüringen tries to kick Kowalski off but Kowalski keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Van Thüringen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kowalski. #T3#
Kowalski is nestled in close to Van Thüringen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kowalski is taking a breather. Van Thüringen 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.
Van Thüringen is looking to escape.
Kowalski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kowalski drops an elbow to the side of Van Thüringen's head.
Kowalski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Van Thüringen's head.
Van Thüringen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kowalski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Van Thüringen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Van Thüringen wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Kowalski working the head and body with strikes.
Van Thüringen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kowalski.
Kowalski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kowalski lands with a punch from half guard.
Kowalski drops an elbow to the side of Van Thüringen's head.
Kowalski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Van Thüringen's head.
Kowalski throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Van Thüringen to regain full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kowalski wants to control from the top but Van Thüringen keeps moving.
Van Thüringen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kowalski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kowalski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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 Peter Kowalski will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Van Thüringen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kowalski connects with a single shot there.
Kowalski moves away from the strike by Van Thüringen.
Kowalski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Thüringen manages to avoid it.
Van Thüringen lands with a thumping leg kick.
#TD#
Kowalski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kowalski thows a huge punch but Van Thüringen dodges it nicely.
Kowalski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kowalski is stalling here. Van Thüringen is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kowalski seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Van Thüringen has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kowalski tries to buck Van Thüringen off but Van Thüringen is having none of it.
Peter Kowalski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Kowalski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Kowalski is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Kowalski tries to improve position but can't.
Kowalski wants to control but Van Thüringen postures up.#SU2#
Van Thüringen stands up.
Van Thüringen misses with an uppercut. Kowalski saw that one coming.
Kowalski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A low kick from Van Thüringen is predictable there #TD#
and Kowalski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Van Thüringen's guard.
Kowalski throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Kowalski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kowalski throws an elbow that misses. Van Thüringen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kowalski's guard. Nice move by Van Thüringen!#REVB#
Kowalski thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kowalski is trying to control the position but Van Thüringen postures up.
Van Thüringen wanted to stand there but Kowalski had control of the position.
Kowalski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kowalski trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kowalski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Van Thüringen is one step ahead there. #T3#
Kowalski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Van Thüringen manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Van Thüringen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Van Thüringen keeping full guard, as Kowalski tries to pass.
Van Thüringen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kowalski looking to sit in guard and control but Van Thüringen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kowalski wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
Kowalski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kowalski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kowalski trying to keep a closed guard but Van Thüringen is proving a slippery customer.
Kowalski has his hands on Van Thüringen's head, controlling the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kowalski trying to keep a closed guard but Van Thüringen is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Balthasar Van Thüringen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Van Thüringen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Van Thüringen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Thüringen slips under a jab.
Van Thüringen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Van Thüringen wants it to stay on the feet.
Van Thüringen throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Thüringen lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big left from Kowalski misses.
A slow jab from Van Thüringen misses its intended target.
Van Thüringen just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski loads up on a big right hand but Van Thüringen slips the punch.
Van Thüringen is looking to chop away at Kowalski's legs.
Kowalski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Thüringen misses with a body kick.
Van Thüringen throws a leg kick
and Kowalski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That kick from Van Thüringen tenderised Kowalski's leg. Kowalski is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Kowalski takes one to the chin there.
Kowalski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Thüringen.
Kowalski throws a right hand that misses
and Van Thüringen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Van Thüringen has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kowalski is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Van Thüringen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Van Thüringen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Thüringen digs a right hand underneath Kowalski's ribcage. Kowalski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kowalski is looking to take this one to the mat.
Van Thüringen lands a left hand.
Van Thüringen lands with a right to the head.
Van Thüringen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kowalski backwards.
A hook to the body from Van Thüringen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC#
Kowalski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kowalski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Van Thüringen counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Kowalski. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Van Thüringen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kowalski.
Kowalski throws out a loose jab but Van Thüringen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kowalski is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Van Thüringen lands a really nice looking cross but Kowalski seems unphased.
Kowalski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kowalski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Balthasar Van Thüringen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Thüringen.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Van Thüringen - that will leave a mark!
Nice body kick from Van Thüringen.
Kowalski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Van Thüringen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kowalski.
Van Thüringen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kowalski's sensitive parts.
Van Thüringen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Van Thüringen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Van Thüringen wants it to stay on the feet.
Balthasar Van Thüringen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Van Thüringen throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Kowalski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Van Thüringen won't be happy with that.
Van Thüringen throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Kowalski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kowalski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Van Thüringen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kowalski's sensitive parts.
Van Thüringen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Thüringen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Kowalski.
Van Thüringen missing with a left hand there. Kowalski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Thüringen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kowalski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Van Thüringen scores with a leg kick.
A big left from Kowalski misses. #T4#
Van Thüringen misses with a hook.
Kowalski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kowalski has a takedown stuffed.
Van Thüringen wants to counter the offense by Kowalski and move into the clinch position.
Van Thüringen ducks under a wild hook from Kowalski.
Kowalski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Van Thüringen is fending him off so far but Kowalski persists. Nope, Van Thüringen circles away and we're back to standing.
Kowalski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Van Thüringen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kowalski's sensitive parts.
Van Thüringen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kowalski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Van Thüringen throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Thüringen scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kowalski throws a combination that misses
and Van Thüringen counters with a good low kick that Kowalski was not able to check.
Van Thüringen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van Thüringen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Van Thüringen wants it to stay on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balthasar Van Thüringen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Van Thüringen 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
DMMA 231 Klimenko vs Menezes
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Kowalski moves out of range as Argento strikes.
Kowalski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Argento sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Peter Kowalski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kowalski is defended easily by Argento.
Kowalski misses with a left hand
and Argento counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kowalski enables Argento to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kowalski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Argento wants to pass the guard but Kowalski is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Argento puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kowalski is staying active underneath Argento, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Argento not doing much here.
Kowalski is not content to let Argento control the position.
Kowalski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kowalski.
Kowalski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Argento is one step ahead there.
Argento with a nice head shot there.
Kowalski looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kowalski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kowalski looking for a sweep. Not yet Kowalski, not yet.
Argento throwing strikes but missing.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Kowalski is pulling down on Argento's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Kowalski. No joy for Argento on that attempt.
A head kick misses from Argento.
Kowalski connects with a nice looking jab.
Argento takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Kowalski misses with a shot to the body
and Argento counters with a good low kick that Kowalski was not able to check.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kowalski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Argento takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kowalski shoots in but no luck this time.
Argento keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kowalski.
Kowalski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Argento defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kowalski.
Alexus Argento has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Kowalski.
Kowalski drops his hands momentarily and Argento takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kowalski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Argento circles away.
Kowalski throws a right and a left that Argento avoids nicely. #T4#
Kowalski with a hook.
Kowalski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Kowalski misses its intended target.
Kowalski fails with the takedown
and Argento counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kowalski closes the distance and clinches up with Argento, looking for a takedown. Kowalski pushes Argento against the cage but Argento circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Argento is looking to counter with head kicks.
Argento stuffs the takedown attempt from Kowalski. Kowalski gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kowalski tries for a takedown but Argento circles away easily#KD#
and Argento counters with a crisp one two that drops Kowalski! Argento thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kowalski to his feet! Kowalski is in big trouble!
Nice sprawl there from Argento as Kowalski shoots in.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Peter Kowalski will probably get the nod.
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#
Kowalski misses with a combination
and Argento counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Kowalski falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexus Argento!
A relieved looking Alexus Argento thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
DC 82: Farman vs Pisswater
Date: Aug 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Babel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Babel is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kowalski.#TD#
Kowalski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Kowalski is sitting in close to Babel's body. Babel has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kowalski is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kowalski is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Babel.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nino Babel!
After the fight, Nino Babel was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
DC 73 Farfan vs Kowalski
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Farfan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Kowalski misses.
Kowalski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Farfan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kowalski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Farfan.
Kowalski jabs at Farfan's body.
Donk. Kowalski catches Farfan right on the button with a cross.
Farfan throws a poor cross that misses
and Kowalski counters with a three punch combo that has Farfan backing up. Farfan nods at Kowalski to acknowledge the strikes.
Kowalski misses with a hook. Farfan ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Kowalski finds it's way through Farfan's defenses.
Kowalski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Farfan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farfan stuffs the takedown.
Farfan connects with a solid leg kick.
Peter Kowalski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kowalski lands a head shot.#T1#
Kowalski scores with a three punch combo!
Farfan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kowalski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A low kick lands for Farfan.
The fighters circling - Farfan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Farfan is looking to slow Kowalski down with leg kicks.
Kowalski just misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalski checks a low kick from Farfan.
Farfan blocks a jab.
Iago Farfan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Farfan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kowalski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kowalski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Farfan.
#T2#
Kowalski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Farfan misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Kowalski misses.
Kowalski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Farfan moves away.
Kowalski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kowalski has a takedown stuffed.
Iago Farfan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Kowalski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farfan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kowalski.
Farfan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Farfan leaves Kowalski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kowalski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kowalski throws a lazy right hand but Farfan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Farfan looks to score with a jab to the body but Kowalski is just out of range.#T3#
Farfan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kowalski fails with a takedown attempt.
Kowalski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Farfan circles away.
Kowalski misses with a hook.
Farfan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kowalski lands a really nice looking cross but Farfan seems unphased.
Kowalski lands a jab to Farfan's midsection.
Kowalski has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kowalski staying out of range there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kowalski!
Kowalski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kowalski misses with a hook.#T4#
Farfan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kowalski.
Kowalski looks to score with a jab to the body but Farfan is just out of range.
Farfan thuds his right hand into Kowalski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farfan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kowalski manages to avoid it.
Farfan wants to land a leg kick but Kowalski is out of range.
Kowalski throws a series of punches but Farfan moves out of range.
Kowalski takes one to the chin there.
Kowalski throws the left hand but Farfan avoids the punch easily.
Kowalski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A combination from Kowalski does no damage.
Farfan throws a head kick but Kowalski moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Kowalski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Both fighters circling a little - Farfan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Farfan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Kowalski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Farfan dodges the punch combination from Kowalski.
Farfan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kowalski misses with a body punch
and Farfan counters with a thumping low kick.
Kowalski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Farfan throws a lazy right hand but Kowalski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kowalski misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski blocks a jab.
Farfan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Farfan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Farfan thows a leg kick but Kowalski checks it #TD2#
and Kowalski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Farfan has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kowalski is on him like a limpet, forcing Farfan back against the cage.#T1#
Farfan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Farfan lands with a light punch inside.
Kowalski is working for takedown but Farfan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Farfan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Farfan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Farfan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Farfan lands with a left to the head.
Farfan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kowalski backwards.
Kowalski wants a takedown.
Farfan pushes Kowalski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farfan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kowalski is breathing heavily.
Farfan scores with a hook to the body.
Farfan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Farfan scores with a shoulder strike.
Kowalski takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Kowalski is rocked!
Kowalski wants to take the fight to the mat but Farfan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Iago Farfan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Kowalski.
Farfan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kowalski up against the cage.
Farfan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kowalski is still on wobbly legs! Can Farfan finish him?#T2#
A short uppercut from Farfan.
Farfan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kowalski.
Farfan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kowalski seems to have recovered his senses.#BC#
Farfan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Farfan scores with a jab to the head.
Farfan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kowalski. That did some damage!
Farfan circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Kowalski to the canvas! Kowalski doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Farfan keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iago Farfan!
After winning the bout, Iago Farfan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
DC 67 Bradley vs Dye
Date: Jul 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Sulekov misses with a few strikes there.
Sulekov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Damar Sulekov has been cut.#TD2#
Kowalski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sulekov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Sulekov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kowalski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kowalski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kowalski cracks Sulekov with a solid left hand.
Kowalski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kowalski landing some decent shots from guard.
Kowalski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sulekov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Kowalski connects with a couple of short punches.
Sulekov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kowalski wants to control from the top but Sulekov keeps moving.
Kowalski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kowalski throwing strikes but missing.
Sulekov keeping moving, preventing Kowalski from controlling successfully.
Kowalski wants to pass the guard but Sulekov is keeping the position.
Sulekov controls Kowalski momentarily but Kowalski frees himself.
Sulekov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kowalski is working Sulekov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #CUT2#Damar Sulekov's cut is getting worse.
Kowalski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sulekov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Sulekov looking for a guillotine here but Kowalski defends easily.
Kowalski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kowalski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sulekov working a defensive guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kowalski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Sulekov looking for a guillotine here but Kowalski defends easily.
Kowalski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#CUT2#Damar Sulekov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T3#
Kowalski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kowalski cracks Sulekov with a solid left hand.#CUT2#Jeez, Damar Sulekov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Damar Sulekov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Peter Kowalski!
Peter Kowalski spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
DC 62: Licht vs Kowalski
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Kowalski shoots in looking for a takedown. Licht tries to sprawl out of it but Kowalski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Licht manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Licht throws a big counter combination but Kowalski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Licht 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.#TD2#
Kowalski shoots in and gets a takedown into Licht's guard.#ES#
Licht has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kowalski off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Licht uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kowalski.
Licht throwing a counter right hand but Kowalski manages to avoid it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kowalski. #CUT2#It looks like Nord Licht has been cut.
Licht rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kowalski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kowalski throws a right hand that Licht ducks under and follows up with a left that Licht also avoids with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalski swings for the body but Licht moves out of range.
Kowalski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Licht.
Kowalski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Kowalski avoids the body shot from Licht.
Licht looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kowalski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kowalski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kowalski misses with a hook
and Licht connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kowalski throws a jab but it's blocked by Licht.
Kowalski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Licht pinned against the cage. Licht gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Licht seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nord Licht has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Kowalski.
Licht throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T2#
Licht connects with a body shot that sends Kowalski's belly button to the back.
Kowalski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Licht connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Licht misses with a wild body shot.
Kowalski connects with the punch.
Kowalski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Licht.
Kowalski takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kowalski looks to score with a jab to the body but Licht is just out of range.
Licht wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kowalski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kowalski looks for a takedown but Licht sprawls well.
Licht is looking to counter punch.
Kowalski misses with a right hand
and Kowalski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kowalski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Licht throws out the jab. #T3#
Kowalski misses with a lunging right hand
and Licht counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kowalski thinking. #KD#
Licht lands a big head kick that sends Kowalski tumbling to the mat! Licht takes a step backwards and waves Kowalski back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Kowalski is rocked!
Licht keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kowalski.
Kowalski is still on wobbly legs! Can Licht finish him?
Licht throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kowalski seems to have recovered his senses.
Licht throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Licht fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Licht enables Kowalski to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Licht manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Licht keeping full guard, as Kowalski tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Licht pushes Kowalski off and gets back to his feet.
Licht is looking to wear down Kowalski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Licht lands an overhand right.#T4#
Kowalski missing with a left hand there. Licht was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #KD#
Licht lands a big head kick that sends Kowalski tumbling to the mat! Licht takes a step backwards and waves Kowalski back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Peter Kowalski has been cut.
Kowalski darts in looking for a takedown but Licht gets double underhooks and turns Kowalski into the cage.
Licht misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kowalski steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Licht. That one must have hurt.
A punch combination from Licht misses.
Kowalski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Licht.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kowalski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kowalski scores with a jab to the head.
Licht lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kowalski's sensitive parts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nord Licht dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kowalski dodges the punch combination from Licht.
Kowalski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Licht fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kowalski, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Licht pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Licht will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Licht is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Licht misses with a double jab.
Licht looks to land a left hand but Kowalski moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Peter Kowalski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Licht keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Kowalski with a poor takedown #CL#
and Licht moves into the clinch.
Licht works on Kowalski's body with a couple of short punches.
Licht is pushing Kowalski up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A hook to the body from Licht.
Licht lands a body shot in the clinch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Licht here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kowalski is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Licht.
Kowalski goes for a takedown attempt but Licht pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nord Licht has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Kowalski.
Kowalski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Licht moves into the clinch.
Kowalski wants to take the fight to the mat but Licht manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Licht pushes Kowalski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kowalski blocks a body shot from Licht.
Licht has Kowalski pushed against the cage.
Licht just leaning against Kowalski, taking a breather.
Licht seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T2#
Licht lands a nice uppercut.
Licht is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kowalski can do to turn this around?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Licht creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Licht.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kowalski tries to circle away but Licht has him pinned against the cage.
Licht is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Licht tries to throw a body punch but Kowalski avoids it by throwing Licht back against the cage.
Licht lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kowalski backwards.
Licht tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kowalski's elbow.
Licht lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kowalski.
Licht lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Licht manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Licht works on Kowalski's body with a couple of short punches.
Licht lands a body punch in the clinch.
Licht scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Licht - that landed with a thud.
Licht digs a right hand underneath Kowalski's ribcage. Kowalski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Licht lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Licht lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kowalski backwards.
Licht pushes Kowalski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Licht lands with a short shot to the head.
Licht lands a shoulder strike.
Licht dips a shoulder and cracks Kowalski with a mighty uppercut! Kowalski falls back against the cage and Licht unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kowalski 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 - Licht screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nord Licht!
Nord Licht retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Nord Licht thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
DC 53: Thorn vs Licht
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Kowalski jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Kowalski feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Savisto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kowalski is one step ahead there.
Kowalski trying to control but Savisto is working from the bottom.
Kowalski preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Savisto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kowalski stands up over Savisto, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savisto looking for a sweep. Not yet Savisto, not yet.
Kowalski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kowalski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Savisto wants to sweep but no luck.
Kowalski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Savisto is looking for a triangle but Kowalski pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Kowalski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Savisto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kowalski lands a couple of elbows.
Kowalski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Savisto's head.
Kowalski trying to control the position from guard on top but Savisto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savisto trying to keep a closed guard but Kowalski is proving a slippery customer.
Kowalski cracks Savisto with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kowalski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Savisto looking for a sweep. Not yet Savisto, not yet.
Kowalski lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Savisto trying to keep a closed guard but Kowalski is proving a slippery customer.
Kowalski looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Kowalski postures up and lands a big shot to Savisto's brow.
Kowalski works over Savisto with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC#Savisto is rocked!
Savisto has control of Kowalski's left arm, preventing Kowalski from doing any damage.
Savisto is still in real trouble! Can Kowalski finish him?
Kowalski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Savisto seems to have recovered his senses.
Kowalski scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Savisto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Savisto is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Savisto wants to pass the guard but Kowalski is keeping the position.
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!
Kowalski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Savisto's guard. #REVR##T3#
Kowalski looking to pass the guard.
Kowalski looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Savisto is looking for a triangle but Kowalski pushes his legs off easily.
Savisto trying to keep a closed guard but Kowalski is proving a slippery customer.
Kowalski stands up over Savisto, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kowalski is in close to Savisto's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kowalski working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Kowalski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Savisto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kowalski has managed to get both his arms back between Savisto's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Kowalski lands a couple of elbows.
Savisto is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kowalski landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Savisto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kowalski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kowalski postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Savisto's head off the mat! Savisto is out! He's out! Kowalski jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Peter Kowalski!
A very excited looking Peter Kowalski rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Bellicose XLIII
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Schlesien defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kowalski.
Kowalski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#TD#
Kowalski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kowalski working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kowalski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kowalski working the head and body with strikes.
Schlesien controlling the position well. #SUB2#
Schlesien looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kowalski winds up and cracks Schlesien with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Schlesien is trying to control but can't.
Kowalski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kowalski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Schlesien looking for submissions off his back.
Schlesien is pressing down on Kowalski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Schlesien keeping moving, preventing Kowalski from controlling successfully.
Kowalski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kowalski throws a big elbow that misses.
Schlesien working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kowalski. #SUB2#
Schlesien is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kowalski landing with the ground and pound.
Schlesien looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kowalski postures up in Schlesien's guard and throws a big left but Schlesien blocks it.
Kowalski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kowalski tries to free his leg and advance position but Schlesien is retaining full guard. #T2#
Kowalski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Schlesien looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kowalski is in close to Schlesien's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kowalski lands a couple of digs.
Kowalski preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kowalski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kowalski trying to control but Schlesien is working from the bottom.
Schlesien tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kowalski wants to control from the top but Schlesien keeps moving.
Kowalski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kowalski distracts Schlesien with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Kowalski landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Schlesien working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kowalski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Schlesien is tightening it up a little... Kowalski has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kowalski reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kowalski taps out! Nice BJJ there by Schlesien!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Huber Schlesien!
In his post fight interview, Huber Schlesien started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Bellicose XXXV
Date: Mar 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Kowalski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mfer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kowalski somewhat.#TD2#
Kowalski throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mfer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kowalski is in Mfer's guard.
Mfer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kowalski manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Mfer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mfer postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kowalski is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mfer, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Mfer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kowalski defends it easily.#T1##SUB#
Mfer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Kowalski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kowalski distracts Mfer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kowalski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kowalski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kowalski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kowalski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kowalski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mfer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Mfer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kowalski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kowalski scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Kowalski with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Mfer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Mfer has his foot on Kowalski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kowalski works his way back into a safe position though.
Kowalski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mfer looking for a sweep. Not yet Mfer, not yet.
Kowalski with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mfer working for a triangle but Kowalski defends it easily.
Kowalski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Mfer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kowalski is working Mfer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Mfer looking for a guillotine here but Kowalski defends easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Mfer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kowalski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3##SUB#
Mfer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kowalski lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kowalski loads up on a big left hand. Mfer felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Kowalski looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Mfer can't hide his disappointment, as Kowalski celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Kowalski!
After the fight, Peter Kowalski was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
DC 26: Nyla vs Belly
Date: Feb 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Kyrvänsyylä shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kowalski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kowalski fails with the takedown
and Kyrvänsyylä counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kyrvänsyylä looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A punch combination from Kyrvänsyylä misses.
Kowalski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kyrvänsyylä circles away quickly and effectively.
Kowalski avoids the head kick by Kyrvänsyylä.
Kyrvänsyylä will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kowalski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kyrvänsyylä sprawls and moves away.
Kyrvänsyylä stuffs the takedown attempt from Kowalski. Kowalski gets slowly back to his feet.
Kowalski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kyrvänsyylä works Kowalski's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Kyrvänsyylä slips under a jab from Kowalski.
Kowalski lands a nice shot that snaps Kyrvänsyylä's head back.
Kyrvänsyylä misses with a wild body shot.
Kowalski cracks Kyrvänsyylä with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kyrvänsyylä smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kyrvänsyylä slips a straight right by Kowalski.#TD#
Kowalski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kowalski lands in his opponent's guard.
Kowalski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kowalski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kyrvänsyylä is keeping the position for now.
Kyrvänsyylä wants to stand up but Kowalski is controlling him. #T2#
Kowalski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kowalski is looking to work some ground and pound but Kyrvänsyylä has wrist control.
Kowalski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kyrvänsyylä is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kowalski won't allow Kyrvänsyylä to get back to his feet.
Kowalski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kyrvänsyylä wants to stand but Kowalski is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a shot to the body.
Einar Kyrvänsyylä is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kyrvänsyylä throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Kyrvänsyylä throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Kowalski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kyrvänsyylä won't be happy with that.
Kowalski in side control, throwing shots but Kyrvänsyylä defends.
Kyrvänsyylä is not content to let Kowalski control the position.
Kyrvänsyylä is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kowalski asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kowalski lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kowalski cracks Kyrvänsyylä with a big right hand but Kyrvänsyylä just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kowalski lands a nice forearm strike.
Kyrvänsyylä defending against the ground and pound. #T4#
Kowalski in side control, throwing shots but Kyrvänsyylä defends.
Kowalski is chipping away with strikes.
#ROC#Kyrvänsyylä is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kyrvänsyylä is pushing Kowalski's head away, looking to escape. Kowalski manages to hold on to the position though.
Kowalski in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Kyrvänsyylä looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Kowalski turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Kowalski!
Peter Kowalski managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, MKFC , into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
DC 19: Potato vs Havran
Date: Jan 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Kowalski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Havran swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kowalski is defended easily by Havran.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kowalski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Kowalski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Havran fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Havran defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kowalski.
Havran misses with a wild body shot.
Kowalski tries to counter with a takedown but Havran is quick to defend against it.
Havran takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Havran throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kowalski feinted with a counter takedown.
Havran takes a swing at Kowalski's ribcage but misses.
Kowalski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Havran misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Kowalski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Havran's guard.
Havran is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kowalski presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalski is trying to break the clinch but Havran is controlling him.
Havran tries a body shot but Kowalski blocks it.
Kowalski is trying to break free.
Kowalski misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Havran is pressed up against the cage. Kowalski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Havran down to the mat. Havran avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Havran lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kowalski circles away quickly and effectively.
Havran throws a shot from downtown. Kowalski moves away and avoids it.
Havran misses with a hook.
Havran fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Havran swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Kowalski counters with a takedown into side control.
Havran is pushing Kowalski's head away, looking to escape. Kowalski manages to hold on to the position though.
Sloppy strikes there by Kowalski.
Havran is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kowalski prevents Havran from escaping the position.
Kowalski working the ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Havran tries to escape but Kowalski is in control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kowalski scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kowalski advances to mount. #T2#
Kowalski throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Havran because Kowalski loaded up on that one.
Kowalski lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Havran hang on?#CUT#It looks like Gabriel Havran has been cut.
Kowalski thowing shots but they're missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kowalski landing strikes from the mount and Havran is in trouble!
Kowalski lands with some strikes.#CUT#The cut above Gabriel Havran's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gabriel Havran's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Peter Kowalski!
Peter Kowalski managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, MKFC , into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
DC 13: Potato vs Thorn
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Thorn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kowalski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kowalski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thorn avoids it really well and circles away.
Thorn was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#TD#
Kowalski gets the takedown into side control.
Thorn throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kowalski shoots for a takedown but Thorn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thorn as he avoids it easily.
Thorn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Kowalski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thorn misses with a hook
#TD#
so Kowalski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kowalski is standing up over Thorn. Thorn looks to escape but Kowalski dives into side control.
#T1##REVB#
Kowalski in side control, throwing shots but Thorn defends.
Thorn is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kowalski is controlling him well.
Kowalski working the ground and pound.
Kowalski connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Thorn some visible discomfort.
Thorn defending against the ground and pound.
Thorn tries to escape but Kowalski is in control.
Check out the look on Kowalski's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Thorn is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kowalski is controlling him well.
Thorn managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kowalski.
Thorn is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kowalski asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kowalski working the head with strikes.
Kowalski in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kowalski throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T2#
An elbow from Kowalski crashes against the mat.
Kowalski working the head with strikes.
Kowalski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Thorn tries to escape but Kowalski is in control.
Kowalski working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
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!
Thorn is trying to buck Kowalski off.
Thorn is not content to let Kowalski control the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Thorn on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kowalski misses with the ground and pound.
Kowalski in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Thorn wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kowalski lands some shots froms side control.#ES2#
Thorn bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Danga de danga de dang - Kowalski scores with a four punch combination!#T3#
Kowalski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thorn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thorn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thorn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kowalski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kowalski lands with an uppercut that bounces Thorn off the cage and back into range.
Kowalski swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kowalski walks into a straight right hand from Thorn.
Haw Thorn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Thorn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kowalski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thorn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thorn lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Kowalski goes down and covers up as Thorn starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haw Thorn!
Haw Thorn is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Haw Thorn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
DC 9: The Potato vs Orr
Date: Nov 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Orr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Orr misses with a low kick.
Kowalski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Orr cracks Kowalski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Kowalski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kowalski.#CUT#It looks like Brady Orr has been cut.
Orr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Orr scores with a sloppy right hand. Kowalski should have avoided that one. #TD#
Kowalski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kowalski lands in his opponent's guard.
Kowalski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kowalski postures up.
Kowalski postures up in Orr's guard and throws a big left but Orr blocks it.
Kowalski throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kowalski trying to control but Orr is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kowalski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kowalski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Orr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kowalski passes Orr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kowalski trying to control from half guard but Orr is working away.
Orr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kowalski.
Kowalski is trying to control the action in half guard but Orr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kowalski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Orr is refusing to be controlled, as Kowalski sits in half guard.
Kowalski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Orr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kowalski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Kowalski winds up and cracks Orr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Orr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kowalski.
Orr is not content to let Kowalski control the position.
Orr desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kowalski tries to pass to full mount but Orr defends it.
Orr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kowalski.
Kowalski works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kowalski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Orr is squirming around, avoiding Kowalski's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Kowalski looking to ground and pound but Orr is blocking nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Kowalski there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kowalski throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kowalski is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Orr can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kowalski landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kowalski looking to finish with strikes here!
Kowalski landing strikes from the mount and Orr is in trouble! #T4#
Kowalski connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#CUT#The cut above Brady Orr's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kowalski drops a big elbow. That's hurt Orr! More shots from Kowalski and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Kowalski!
Peter Kowalski is the new heavyweight champion!
Peter Kowalski very nearly forgot to thank MKFC amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
300.F.C FIGHT 7
Date: Oct 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Kowalski looks for a takedown but Rockefeller sprawls well.
A nice leg kick from Rockefeller , right into the meat of the thigh.
Rockefeller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rockefeller wants it to stay on the feet.
Rockefeller staying out of range there.#TD2#
Kowalski closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rockefeller quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kowalski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#ES#
Rockefeller pushes Kowalski off and gets back to his feet.
Kowalski connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT2#It looks like Richard Rockefeller has been cut.#TD2#
Kowalski closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rockefeller 's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalski trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockefeller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kowalski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kowalski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kowalski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kowalski won't allow Rockefeller to get back to his feet.
Kowalski trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockefeller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kowalski cracks Rockefeller with a solid left hand.#ES#
Rockefeller uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kowalski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rockefeller on the side of the head.
Rockefeller scoring well with a low kick there.
Rockefeller connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Rockefeller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rockefeller wants it to stay on the feet.
Richard Rockefeller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Kowalski.
Kowalski slips a straight right by Rockefeller .
Kowalski moves out of range as Rockefeller strikes.
Kowalski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rockefeller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kowalski manages to avoid it.
Kowalski avoids the head kick by Rockefeller .
Kowalski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Kowalski bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowalski in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Rockefeller is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#ES#
Rockefeller bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Richard Rockefeller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockefeller lands a really nice looking cross but Kowalski seems unphased.
Kowalski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rockefeller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kowalski scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Rockefeller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kowalski. Kowalski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rockefeller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rockefeller .
Kowalski shoots in looking for a takedown. Rockefeller tries to sprawl out of it but Kowalski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rockefeller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kowalski moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Rockefeller misses the target.
Richard Rockefeller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Rockefeller misses.
Kowalski misses with a takedown
and Rockefeller counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Kowalski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rockefeller defends it nicely.
Rockefeller is looking to counter punch.
Rockefeller throws a shot from downtown. Kowalski moves away and avoids it.
Rockefeller scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kowalski moves out of range of the strikes.
Rockefeller on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rockefeller misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Kowalski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rockefeller 's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalski lands a couple of digs.#ES#
Rockefeller pushes Kowalski off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kowalski looks to score with a jab to the body but Rockefeller is just out of range.
Rockefeller slips a jab and a cross from Kowalski.
#TD2#
Kowalski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rockefeller !
Rockefeller sneaks out the side door and pushes Kowalski away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Rockefeller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Richard Rockefeller 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Rockefeller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kowalski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rockefeller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kowalski throws out the jab.
A jab from Rockefeller misses.
It seemed like Kowalski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rockefeller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rockefeller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kowalski on the side of the head.
Rockefeller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kowalski with the counter takedown but Rockefeller avoids it easily.
Rockefeller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kowalski can do to turn this around?
Rockefeller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kowalski.
Rockefeller looks to throw the jab but Kowalski is out of range.
Rockefeller looks to score with a jab to the body but Kowalski is just out of range.
Kowalski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski misses the shot to the body.
Kowalski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kowalski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rockefeller defends it well.
Kowalski looks to land a left hand but Rockefeller moved out of range nicely.
Kowalski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rockefeller takes one on the button.#T1#
Kowalski fails with a takedown attempt.
Rockefeller misses with a wild combination.
Kowalski throws the left hand but Rockefeller avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Kowalski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rockefeller is trying to stand up here but Kowalski is controlling him well.
Kowalski working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #ES#
Rockefeller manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kowalski keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Rockefeller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Kowalski breaks the clinch.
Kowalski moves out of range of the strikes.
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!
Rockefeller takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Rockefeller bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Richard Rockefeller is winning the standup battle so far.
Kowalski misses with a looping left.
Kowalski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kowalski misses with a takedown
letting Rockefeller counter with a right hand.
Kowalski throws a right and a left that Rockefeller avoids nicely.
Kowalski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rockefeller circles away quickly and effectively.
Rockefeller dips to his left and cracks Kowalski with an uppercut!
Rockefeller throws a big shot that misses.
Kowalski tries for a takedown but Rockefeller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Richard Rockefeller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Kowalski.
Kowalski slips a jab from Rockefeller .
Kowalski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rockefeller throws out the jab. #T3#
Kowalski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rockefeller as he jumps to the side.
Rockefeller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rockefeller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kowalski with the counter takedown but Rockefeller avoids it easily.
Rockefeller lands with a cross.
Kowalski moves out of range as Rockefeller strikes.
Rockefeller scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kowalski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rockefeller lands a nice shot that snaps Kowalski's head back.
#T4#
The fighters circling - Kowalski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rockefeller throws a big shot that misses.
Kowalski catches Rockefeller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kowalski misses with a takedown attempt
and Rockefeller counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowalski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rockefeller .
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kowalski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rockefeller .
Kowalski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Rockefeller counter with a right hand.
Rockefeller throws a hook but Kowalski avoids it easily.
Kowalski avoids the body shot from Rockefeller .
Rockefeller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That kick from Rockefeller tenderised Kowalski's leg. Kowalski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kowalski 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.
Kowalski throws a shot from downtown. Rockefeller moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Rockefeller dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Richard Rockefeller '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.#R3#
Rockefeller stuffs the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kowalski.
The fighters circling - Rockefeller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kowalski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rockefeller misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Kowalski counters with a single leg into guard. Rockefeller didn't expect that.
Kowalski distracts Rockefeller with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rockefeller wants to stand up but Kowalski is controlling him.
Kowalski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockefeller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kowalski chips away with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kowalski won't allow Rockefeller to get back to his feet. #T1#
Kowalski connects with a couple of short punches.
Kowalski landing with the ground and pound.
Kowalski trying to control but Rockefeller is working from the bottom.
Rockefeller wants to stand and escape but Kowalski is having none of it.
Rockefeller wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kowalski manages to pass to side control.
Rockefeller is looking to get back to full guard here but Kowalski has managed to pass to side control instead.
Kowalski lands a nice forearm strike.
Kowalski has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Rockefeller !
Kowalski avoids the attempt from Rockefeller to control.#T2#
Kowalski landing punches.
Kowalski lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rockefeller hang on?
Rockefeller is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Kowalski cracks Rockefeller with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#ROC2#Rockefeller is rocked!
Kowalski postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Rockefeller badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Kowalski around the waist but Kowalski pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Kowalski is the winner by TKO! Kowalski jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Kowalski!
Peter Kowalski is the new super heavyweight champion!
Peter Kowalski gave a mention to MKFC in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
300.F.C FIGHT 4
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Bishop throws an off balance right hand
and Kowalski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bishop thinking.
Kowalski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bishop.
Kowalski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bishop cracks Kowalski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kowalski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kowalski moves away.
Bishop's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kowalski under the eye.
Bishop throws a leg kick #TD#
and Kowalski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kowalski looking to sit in guard and control but Bishop gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kowalski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bishop trying to control but Kowalski is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalski being controlled here, momentarily.
Kowalski keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully.
Kowalski striking off his back but it's not causing Bishop any problems.
Bishop must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Kowalski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bishop's guard. #REVR#
Kowalski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kowalski wants to control from the top but Bishop keeps moving.
Bishop wants to sweep but no luck.
Kowalski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#CUT#It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.
Kowalski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kowalski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bishop keeping moving, preventing Kowalski from controlling successfully. #T2#
Kowalski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#CUT#That has opened up Keith Bishop's cut even more.
Kowalski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bishop swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kowalski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bishop works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kowalski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kowalski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bishop works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kowalski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kowalski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bishop keeping full guard, as Kowalski tries to pass.
Kowalski 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.
Kowalski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Bishop utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bishop utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bishop being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bishop throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kowalski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bishop's head backwards.#CUT#The cut above Keith Bishop's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kowalski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bishop avoids it really well and circles away.
Kowalski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bishop to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
Decent striking displayed by Bishop there.#TD#
Kowalski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bishop sprawls well initially but Kowalski persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kowalski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kowalski misses with a head shot. Bishop uses the momentum to regain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kowalski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kowalski throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kowalski wants to control from the top but Bishop keeps moving.
Kowalski working some strikes from top position.#CUT#Keith Bishop's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Keith Bishop's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Peter Kowalski!
An out of breath and clearly excited Peter Kowalski thanked MKFC for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Keith Bishop spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill Be Back Fans'. |
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Event:
DMMA 143 Polus vs Outback
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
#R1#
A good leg kick by Skrzetuski.
Kowalski misses with an uppercut. Skrzetuski saw that one coming.
Skrzetuski misses with a straight left.
Skrzetuski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Skrzetuski misses with a low kick.
Skrzetuski misses with an uppercut.
Skrzetuski throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Kowalski counters with a single leg into guard. Skrzetuski didn't expect that.
Kowalski landing some decent shots from guard.
Kowalski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Skrzetuski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kowalski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kowalski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kowalski throwing strikes but missing.
Kowalski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skrzetuski works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Kowalski scoring with some ground and pound.
Kowalski landing with the ground and pound.
Kowalski wants to control from the top but Skrzetuski keeps moving.
Kowalski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Skrzetuski's head.
Kowalski distracts Skrzetuski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kowalski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kowalski throwing strikes but missing.
Kowalski trying to control but Skrzetuski is working from the bottom. #T2#
Kowalski postures up.
Kowalski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Skrzetuski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kowalski on the ground.
Kowalski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kowalski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kowalski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kowalski distracts Skrzetuski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#CUT2#It looks like Jan Skrzetuski has been cut.
Kowalski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kowalski trying to control but Skrzetuski is working from the bottom.
Kowalski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skrzetuski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kowalski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kowalski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Kowalski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skrzetuski is keeping the position for now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kowalski forces his way into half guard.
Kowalski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kowalski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Skrzetuski's head.
Skrzetuski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kowalski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Kowalski there.
Kowalski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Skrzetuski defending well though.
Kowalski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Skrzetuski is breathing heavily.
Kowalski working Skrzetuski over with strikes. #T4#
Skrzetuski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kowalski.
Kowalski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kowalski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Skrzetuski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kowalski scores with a couple of nice shots.#CUT2#Jan Skrzetuski's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Skrzetuski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kowalski scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kowalski wants to take a breather but Skrzetuski is having none of it.
Kowalski thows a huge punch but Skrzetuski dodges it nicely.
Kowalski frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kowalski lands a nice shot to the head. #CUT2#Jeez, Jan Skrzetuski's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jan Skrzetuski's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Peter Kowalski!
Peter Kowalski managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, MKFC , into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
DMMA Friday Night Fights VI
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Floyd wants to clinch up but Kowalski keeps it at a distance.
Floyd stuffs the takedown attempt from Kowalski. Kowalski gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Floyd closes the distance and clinches.
Floyd lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kowalski.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Floyd. #TD2#
Floyd successfully pulls guard.
Kowalski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kowalski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kowalski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kowalski landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kowalski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Floyd wants to sweep here but Kowalski controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Kowalski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kowalski is stalling in the full guard.
Kowalski connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Floyd is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Floyd has momentary wrist control but Kowalski slips an elbow through the middle.
Kowalski scoring with some ground and pound.
Floyd working a defensive guard here.
Kowalski chips away with some ground and pound.
Kowalski is working Floyd over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kowalski is in close to Floyd's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Floyd looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Kowalski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Floyd throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Floyd has momentary wrist control but Kowalski slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Floyd has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kowalski should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Floyd has tightened it up now! Kowalski 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 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joshua Floyd!
Our winner, Joshua Floyd, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
DMMA 122 Niculescu vs Pinks II
Date: Jul 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Romanow scores with a jab. Kowalski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Romanow scores with a nice head shot.
Kowalski throws a looping overhand right but Romanow ducks down to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kowalski or perhaps it was just good defense by Romanow, which made it look bad.
Kowalski fails to land the takedown.
Kowalski throws a series of punches but Romanow avoids them all with ease.
Nice shot by Romanow.
Kowalski lands with a cross.
Romanow feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kowalskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD#
Kowalski looking to score a takedown here. Romanow is defending well but Kowalski drives through and ends up in Romanow'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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kowalski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kowalski postures up and lands a big shot to Romanow's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Romanow throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1##SUB2#
Romanow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kowalski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kowalski with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kowalski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Romanow trying to control the position.
Kowalski throws a big right hand that misses.
Kowalski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kowalski won't allow Romanow to sweep him here.
Kowalski with a nice head shot there.
Romanow looking for a sweep. Not yet Romanow, not yet.
Kowalski landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Kowalski is in close to Romanow's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kowalski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Romanow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kowalski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kowalski trying to control the position from guard on top but Romanow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romanow manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kowalski manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Kowalski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Romanow's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Romanow looking for subs off his back but Kowalski has passed one foot through into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kowalski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Kowalski working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Romanow wants to improve his position but Kowalski is controlling well.
Romanow wants to control but Kowalski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kowalski passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kowalski working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kowalski lands a big shot to the head and Romanow winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Peter Kowalski!
Peter Kowalski very nearly forgot to thank MKFC amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
DMMA 112 Barboza vs Panda
Date: Jun 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Licht lands with a cross.
Licht lands a nice looking body shot.
Licht pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Licht scores with a body shot.
Licht looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kowalski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kowalski throws a hook but Licht avoids it easily.
Licht swings for the body but Kowalski moves out of range.
Licht uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kowalski has time to react.
Licht looks to land a combination. Kowalski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nord Licht seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Licht throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big left from Kowalski misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Licht with a nice calf kick.
Licht takes a swing at Kowalski's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Licht closes the distance and pushes Kowalski back into the cage.
Licht lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kowalski backwards.
Licht stops a takedown attempt from Kowalski.
Licht lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Kowalski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Licht misses with a punch to the body.
Licht pushes Kowalski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Licht digs a right hand into Kowalski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kowalski's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Licht.
A nice left hand lands by Licht.
Kowalski tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Kowalski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kowalski tries to break free but Licht pushes him back against the cage.
Licht is pressed up against the cage. Kowalski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Licht down to the mat. Licht avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Licht lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kowalski needs to keep his hands up - Licht had a free shot at his head there.
Nord Licht is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kowalski shoots in looking for a takedown but Licht manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kowalski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Licht staying out of range there.
Licht scores with a hook to the body. Kowalski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Licht is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kowalski rather than just go for the knockout.
Licht throws a nice outside leg kick.
Licht connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Licht gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Licht. #T2#
Licht stops a takedown attempt from Kowalski.
Kowalski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Licht gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kowalski tries for a takedown but Licht manages to get underhooks.
Licht digs a right hand underneath Kowalski's ribcage. Kowalski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kowalski is breathing heavily.
Kowalski has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Licht after a bit of a struggle.
Licht lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kowalski has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Licht after a bit of a struggle.
Kowalski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Licht gets the underhooks and prevents it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Licht creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Licht cracks Kowalski with a nice body shot.
Licht gets through Kowalski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Licht throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kowalskis head.
Licht lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Licht.
Licht has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kowalski seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Licht can turn it around.
Kowalski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Licht pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Licht presses Kowalski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Licht lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kowalski backwards. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Licht.
Licht lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Licht breaks from the clinch.
Licht scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CL2#
Licht drives through and clinches with Kowalski against the cage.
Licht works on Kowalski's body with a couple of short punches.
Licht works on Kowalski's body with a couple of short punches.
Licht blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Licht - that landed with a thud.
Licht prevents Kowalski from breaking the clinch.
Kowalski wants a takedown.
Licht lands a shot to the body.
Licht lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kowalski backwards.
Licht lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Licht scores with a shot to the side of Kowalski's head.
A short uppercut from Licht.
Licht lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kowalski misses with some punches.
Licht has Kowalski pressed against the cage, preventing Kowalski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4##BC2#
Licht breaks from the clinch.
Licht moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Licht digs a good hook to Kowalski's body.
Kowalski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Licht lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Licht connects with a body shot.
Licht fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kowalski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Licht lands a really nice looking cross but Kowalski seems unphased.
A chopping leg kick lands by Licht.
A left lands for Licht.#ROC2#Kowalski is rocked!#KD2#
Licht lands a big uppercut and Kowalski crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kowalski looks OK. Licht waves Kowalski back to his feet!
Oh Kowalski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Licht tries to bum rush Kowalski with a series of wild strikes but Kowalski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kowalski attempts a counter takedown but Licht avoids it well and moves away.
Kowalski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Licht misses with a series of wild punches.
Licht throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Kowalski crashing down! Kowalski tries to stagger back to his feet but Licht just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Kowalski asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nord Licht!
A relieved looking Nord Licht thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
DMMA 106 Outback vs Kaupens
Date: May 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Tannenbaum takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kowalski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tannenbaum was well out of range. Poor timing from Kowalski.
Tannenbaum takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kowalski throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Tannenbaum to counter with a crisp jab.
Kowalski looks to throw the jab but Tannenbaum is out of range.
Kowalski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tannenbaum counters with a right hand to the body.
Kowalski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tannenbaum looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tannenbaum.
Tannenbaum drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kowalski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tannenbaum counters with a head kick.
Kowalski misses with a hook
and Tannenbaum makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Kowalski throws an overhand right that lands on Tannenbaum's shoulder, as Tannenbaum tries to avoid the shot.
Kowalski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kowalski throws a good cross that connects.
Tannenbaum misses with a wild body shot.
Tannenbaum throws a sloppy head kick and Kowalski moves out of range easily.
Peter Kowalski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kowalski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tannenbaum defends it nicely.
Tannenbaum is looking to counter punch.
Kowalski slips a straight right by Tannenbaum.
Kowalski has his takedown stuffed
and Tannenbaum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Klaus Tannenbaum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Kowalski.#T2##TD2#
Kowalski drives through with a takedown into Tannenbaum's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kowalski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tannenbaum working a defensive guard here.
Tannenbaum working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kowalski.
Kowalski scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kowalski postures up and lands a big shot to Tannenbaum's brow.
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!
Kowalski wants to control from the top but Tannenbaum keeps moving.
Kowalski working some strikes from top position.
Kowalski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tannenbaum is keeping the position for now.
Tannenbaum controls Kowalski momentarily but Kowalski frees himself. #T3#
Kowalski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kowalski is looking to work some ground and pound but Tannenbaum has wrist control.
Kowalski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tannenbaum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
My spies in New York Training Academy inform me that Kowalski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tannenbaum looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kowalski puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kowalski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tannenbaum's head.
Kowalski drops an elbow to the side of Tannenbaum's head.
Kowalski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kowalski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kowalski lands a nice short elbow.
Tannenbaum wants to control but Kowalski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kowalski working over Tannenbaum with some ground and pound. Tannenbaum looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Kowalski winds up and cracks Tannenbaum with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kowalski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kowalski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kowalski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tannenbaum is looking to control Kowalski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tannenbaum avoid being mounted?
Kowalski looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kowalski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tannenbaum wants to improve his position but Kowalski is controlling well.
Kowalski looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kowalski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tannenbaum regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kowalski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Kowalski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kowalski clobbers Tannenbaum with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big left from Kowalski misses. #TD2#
Kowalski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tannenbaum!
Kowalski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tannenbaum keeps working.
Tannenbaum wants to control but Kowalski postures up.
Tannenbaum is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kowalski is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kowalski landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Tannenbaum is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kowalski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1#
Tannenbaum is looking for a sweep. Kowalski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tannenbaum is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kowalski scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kowalski lands strikes from half guard.
Kowalski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tannenbaum's head.
Kowalski lands with a punch from half guard.
Tannenbaum is controlling Kowalski's trapped leg to prevent Kowalski from advancing to side control.
Tannenbaum trying to hold on to Kowalski's head to control him but Kowalski postures up.
Kowalski throwing shots but Tannenbaum is blocking nicely.
Kowalski is looking to take a break and control but Tannenbaum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tannenbaum tries to roll over but Kowalski keeps him under control.#T2#
Tannenbaum makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tannenbaum.
Kowalski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kowalski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kowalski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kowalski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kowalski postures up.
Tannenbaum looking for a sweep. Not yet Tannenbaum, not yet.
Kowalski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kowalski trying to control but Tannenbaum is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kowalski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kowalski is in close to Tannenbaum's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Tannenbaum looking for a sweep. Not yet Tannenbaum, not yet.
Kowalski chips away with some ground and pound.
Kowalski wants to control from the top but Tannenbaum keeps moving.
Kowalski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kowalski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kowalski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tannenbaum is trying to keep Kowalski in close.
Tannenbaum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kowalski stays in close to Tannenbaum's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tannenbaum looks to score with a jab to the body but Kowalski is just out of range.
Kowalski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tannenbaum defends it well.#T4#
Tannenbaum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kowalski throws out the jab.
Tannenbaum throws a quick counter head kick but Kowalski was just out of range.
A punch combination from Kowalski misses.
Kowalski throws an off balance right hand
and Tannenbaum counters with a two punch combo.
Kowalski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kowalski throws a poor cross that misses
and Tannenbaum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tannenbaum scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kowalski tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tannenbaum defends well and Kowalski ends up having to push Tannenbaum into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tannenbaum swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tannenbaum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Kowalski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kowalski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tannenbaum walks into a straight right hand from Kowalski.
Tannenbaum moves away from the strike by Kowalski.
Tannenbaum was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Tannenbaum.
Tannenbaum quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kowalski darts in looking for a takedown but Tannenbaum gets double underhooks and turns Kowalski into the cage.
Kowalski misses the jab.
Tannenbaum is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A low kick lands for Tannenbaum.
Kowalski 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tannenbaum as he avoids it easily.
Tannenbaum on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T1##TD2#
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tannenbaum scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Kowalski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD2#
Tannenbaum tries to sprawl but Kowalski drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tannenbaum makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
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!
Kowalski connects with a jab.
Kowalski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Kowalski misses.
It looked like Tannenbaum was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kowalski.
Kowalski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tannenbaum avoids it really well and circles away.
Klaus Tannenbaum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Kowalski.#T2##TD2#
Kowalski closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tannenbaum quickly recovers to half guard.
Kowalski winds up and cracks Tannenbaum with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kowalski lands with a punch from half guard.
Kowalski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kowalski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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. Kowalski connects with a nice short shot to Tannenbaum's temple. #T3#
Kowalski winds up and cracks Tannenbaum with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kowalski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tannenbaum wants to get back to full guard.
Kowalski is just content to waste time from the top position. Tannenbaum takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Tannenbaum working a defensive guard here.
Kowalski postures up in Tannenbaum's guard and throws a big left but Tannenbaum blocks it.
Tannenbaum has momentary wrist control but Kowalski slips an elbow through the middle.
Kowalski scoring with some ground and pound.
Kowalski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kowalski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kowalski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tannenbaum works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kowalski lands a couple of digs.
Klaus Tannenbaum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peter Kowalski has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Kowalski throws a big elbow that misses.
Kowalski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tannenbaum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kowalski connects with a couple of short punches.
Kowalski throws a strike but Tannenbaum rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Kowalski managing to control the position.
Kowalski looking for a sweep. Not yet Kowalski, not yet.
Kowalski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tannenbaum has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kowalski keeping moving, preventing Tannenbaum from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Kowalski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kowalski winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Kowalski!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Peter Kowalski made sure he mentioned MKFC , along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 62
Date: Dec 12, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Leventis darts in and clinches Kowalski up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kowalski.
Leventis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Leventis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Leventis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leventis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kowalski 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.
Kowalski gets underhooks to prevent Leventis's takedown attempt.
Kowalski avoids a wild elbow strike from Leventis.
Kowalski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalski is pressed up against the cage. Leventis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kowalski down to the mat. Kowalski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Leventis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kowalski to the ground. Leventis is now in Kowalski's guard.
Leventis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Leventis landing some decent shots from guard.
Leventis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leventis postures up in Kowalski's guard and throws a big left but Kowalski blocks it.
Leventis stopping the sweep attempt from Kowalski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leventis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Kowalski wants to sweep but no luck.
Kowalski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leventis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Leventis landing with the ground and pound.
Kowalski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Leventis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kowalski has Leventis pulled in close to control his posture.
Leventis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kowalski swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
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.
Leventis trying to control but Kowalski is working from the bottom.
Kowalski wants to stand and escape but Leventis is having none of it.
Kowalski wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Leventis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kowalski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Peter Kowalski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xenos Leventis.
Leventis is looking to clinch.
Leventis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Xenos Leventis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leventis is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Leventis has closed the distance and engaged Kowalski in a clinch.
Kowalski stops a takedown attempt from Leventis.
Leventis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Leventis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Leventis leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD2#
Leventis turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#T3#
Kowalski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Leventis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Leventis throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kowalski prevents Leventis from improving position.
Leventis advances to full mount.
Leventis lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kowalski regains half guard.
Leventis trying to control the action but Kowalski is working from the bottom.
Kowalski gets full guard.#T4#
Leventis 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.
Kowalski trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kowalski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kowalski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leventis manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Kowalski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leventis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kowalski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Leventis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Leventis has momentary wrist control but Kowalski slips an elbow through the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xenos Leventis 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#
Kowalski swats away the attempt to clinch by Leventis.
Kowalski cracks Leventis with an open hand slap.#TD#
Kowalski closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Leventis's guard.
Leventis is wriggling around but Kowalski manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Kowalski prevents Leventis from standing back up.
Kowalski slips a nice elbow through Leventis's hands, connecting with Leventis's forehead.
Leventis is not content to let Kowalski control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski blocks the strikes from Leventis.
Kowalski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Leventis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Leventis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Kowalski is looking to work some ground and pound but Leventis has wrist control.
Kowalski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kowalski looking to sit in guard and control but Leventis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Leventis looking to sit in guard and control but Kowalski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Kowalski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leventis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kowalski has managed to get both his arms back between Leventis's legs - danger averted.
Leventis is trying to keep Kowalski in close.
Leventis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kowalski landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Kowalski stopping the sweep attempt from Leventis.
Kowalski landing with the ground and pound.
Kowalski is in close to Leventis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kowalski throwing strikes from guard but Leventis blocks nicely.
Leventis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kowalski lands a couple of digs.
Kowalski chips away with some ground and pound.
Peter Kowalski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Leventis is looking for a triangle but Kowalski pushes his legs off easily.
Kowalski landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Kowalski lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kowalski with a nice head shot there.
Kowalski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Leventis's head.
Kowalski stopping the sweep attempt from Leventis.
Kowalski throws an elbow that misses. Leventis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kowalski's guard. Nice move by Leventis!#REVB#
Kowalski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Leventis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Leventis preventing the sweep.
Leventis wants to control from the top but Kowalski keeps moving.
Kowalski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Leventis's guard. #REVR#
Kowalski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Kowalski stopping the sweep attempt from Leventis.
Kowalski wants to control from the top but Leventis keeps moving.
Kowalski tries to free his leg and advance position but Leventis is retaining full guard.
Kowalski stands and throws Leventis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Leventis is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Leventis taking a bit of punishment here - Kowalski scoring with strikes.
Leventis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kowalski off and has taken his back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalski tries to escape but Leventis has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Kowalski dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kowalski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kowalski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Leventis sprawls and moves away.
Kowalski works the jab nicely.
Kowalski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Leventis clinches up with Kowalski and pushes him back against the cage.
Kowalski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Leventis tries a body shot but Kowalski blocks it.
Kowalski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Leventis misses with a punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Leventis.
Leventis lands with a right to the head.
Kowalski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Leventis prevents it.
Kowalski wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski has Leventis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Leventis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Leventis is trying to trip Kowalski. He has hold of a leg but Kowalski is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Leventis persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Leventis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kowalski's head.
Leventis throws a strike but Kowalski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowalski throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Kowalski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kowalski cracks Leventis with a solid left hand.
Kowalski throws a big elbow that misses.
Kowalski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Leventis looking for a guillotine here but Kowalski defends easily.
Kowalski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kowalski advances position into side control!
Kowalski lands a nice forearm strike. #T2#
Leventis is trying to improve his position.
Leventis takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kowalski is working Leventis over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kowalski in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kowalski landing a few strikes.
Kowalski working the ground and pound.
Kowalski is putting a hurting on Leventis here, landing some big shots from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leventis is trying to improve his position.
Kowalski grinds an elbow into Leventis's temple. #T3#
Leventis is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kowalski connects with a decent elbow.
Leventis is looking to regain half guard here but Kowalski keeps moving and retains side control.
Kowalski lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Leventis down.
#ROC#Leventis is rocked!
Kowalski scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Leventis is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Kowalski can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Kowalski!
Peter Kowalski managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, MKFC , into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 54
Date: Nov 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Kowalski lands a right hook to the body.
Kowalski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kowalski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kurschmann throws a hook to the side of Kowalski's head but Kowalski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kowalski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kurschmann sees it coming and defends easily.
Kowalski looks to land a strike but Kurschmann avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kowalski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kurschmann utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kowalski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kowalski looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurschmann working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kowalski.
Kowalski looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Kowalski trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurschmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kowalski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kowalski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kowalski throwing strikes from guard but Kurschmann blocks nicely.
Kurschmann keeping moving, preventing Kowalski from controlling successfully.
Kowalski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kurschmann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kowalski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kowalski wants to control from the top but Kurschmann keeps moving.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kowalski working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kowalski throws a big right hand that misses.
Kowalski wants to control from the top but Kurschmann keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kowalski shoots in for a double leg but Kurschmann sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kurschmann stuffs the takedown attempt from Kowalski. Kowalski gets slowly back to his feet.
Frank Kurschmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Kowalski.
Kowalski misses the body punch
enabling Kurschmann to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kowalski dives in and grabs Kurschmann's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kurschmann pushes down on Kowalski's head and hops out.
Kurschmann is looking for a counter combo.
Kowalski throws a lazy right hand but Kurschmann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kowalski. Kurschmann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kurschmann throwing a counter right hand but Kowalski manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Kowalski 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#
Kurschmann wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kowalski misses with a takedown attempt #KD#
and Kurschmann counters with a nice right hand that sends Kowalski toppling to the canvas! Kowalski scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kurschmann finish him?!#CUT#It looks like Peter Kowalski has been cut.
Kowalski lands with a good body shot.
Kurschmann misses with a body shot.
Kurschmann takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kurschmann is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurschmann scores with a jab to the body.
Kowalski throws a right hand that misses
and Kurschmann counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kurschmann lands with a nice body punch.
Kurschmann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kowalski can do to turn this around?
Kurschmann is stalking Kowalski. Kowalski circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Kurschmann, and it's lights out! Kowalski really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Kurschmann! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 49
Date: Oct 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Batirovenkekikala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Batirovenkekikala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kowalski lands with a straight right. Batirovenkekikala didn't see that one coming.
Peter Kowalski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kowalski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Batirovenkekikala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Batirovenkekikala lands with a thumping leg kick.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a left hand
and Kowalski counters with a nice uppercut.
Kowalski slips a jab from Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kowalski looks to land a right hand but Batirovenkekikala moved out of range.
Batirovenkekikala appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Batirovenkekikala throws a shot from downtown. Kowalski moves away and avoids it.
Kowalski misses with a body shot
and Batirovenkekikala counters with a straight right hand.
Kowalski misses with a body shot
and Batirovenkekikala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalski has his takedown stuffed
and Batirovenkekikala counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Kowalski is rocked!
Kowalski misses with a takedown attempt
and Batirovenkekikala counters with a big right hand! Oh Kowalski is in trouble here! Batirovenkekikala follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala!
In his post fight interview, Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
TSGC 3
Date: Jul 18, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dey Lewis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Peter Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kowalski wants to clinch up but Lewis keeps it at a distance.
Lewis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown but Kowalski shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Kowalski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lewis (0) vs (2) Kowalski
Lewis tries to roll over but Kowalski keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lewis manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Lewis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kowalski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kowalski stays in close to Lewis's body and controls the position.
Kowalski's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski passes into half guard.
Kowalski controlling the pace. #T1#
Kowalski works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lewis (0) vs (5) Kowalski#SUB2#
Kowalski jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lewis is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lewis and Kowalski has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB2#
Kowalski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lewis wants to control but Kowalski postures up.#SUB2#
Kowalski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kowalski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Kowalski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kowalski tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lewis's legs. #T2#
A lull in the action here as Kowalski stalls from top position.#SUB2#
Kowalski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kowalski advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lewis (0) vs (7) Kowalski
Kowalski controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Kowalski jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lewis is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lewis and Kowalski has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Lewis is trying to escape the position but Kowalski is controlling the position.
Lewis prevents Kowalski from improving position.
Kowalski controlling the position.
Kowalski working away.
Kowalski takes a little break here. Lewis wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kowalski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lewis, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Kowalski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lewis has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kowalski is staying tight to Lewis's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T4##SUB2#
Kowalski tries for a kimura but Lewis is defending well.
Kowalski just content to control the position.
Lewis can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Kowalski tries for a kimura but Lewis is defending well.
Kowalski moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lewis (0) vs (9) Kowalski
Kowalski controlling from mount. #T5##SUB2#
Kowalski goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lewis turns into him and now he's in Kowalski's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lewis (2) vs (9) Kowalski
Kowalski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lewis (2) vs (11) Kowalski
Kowalski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kowalski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Kowalski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lewis sees it coming and defends easily.
Kowalski has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lewis (2) vs (14) Kowalski
Kowalski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T6##SUB2#
Kowalski with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kowalski controlling his opponent.
Lewis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kowalski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Kowalski has hold of Lewis's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lewis manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T7#
Lewis slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kowalski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kowalski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Kowalski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Kowalski wants to work for an arm triangle but Lewis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T8#
Kowalski passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lewis (2) vs (17) Kowalski
Lewis regains half guard.
Lewis wants to control but Kowalski is keeping busy.
Lewis is breathing heavily.
Kowalski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kowalski is pressing down on Lewis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lewis is holding on for now.
Kowalski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kowalski frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lewis (2) vs (20) Kowalski#T9##SUB2#
Kowalski with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kowalski controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Kowalski jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lewis is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lewis and Kowalski has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Lewis is letting Kowalski control him for a moment. #T10##SUB2#
Kowalski is trying to get an arm triangle but Lewis is defending well. #SUB2#
Kowalski goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lewis has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kowalski but great work by Lewis. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lewis (6) vs (20) Kowalski
Kowalski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kowalski is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Kowalski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11#
Kowalski is in trouble now - Lewis has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lewis (9) vs (20) Kowalski
Kowalski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kowalski tries to lock up and control but Lewis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lewis tries to push Kowalski's head away but Kowalski is holding on tight.
Kowalski is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kowalski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T12#
Kowalski wants to control but Lewis is having none of it.
Kowalski 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.
Kowalski wants to get back to full guard.
Kowalski keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lewis is keen to just control but Kowalski is a slippery customer.
Kowalski wants to get back to full guard.#T13#
Lewis is thwarting Kowalski's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Kowalski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lewis pulls his head out easily.
Kowalski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Kowalski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lewis pulls his head out easily.
Kowalski wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Lewis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kowalski sees it coming and defends easily.
Kowalski moves into full guard.
#T14##SUB2#
Kowalski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kowalski pulls Lewis in close to his closed guard and prevents Lewis from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kowalski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lewis is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kowalski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lewis defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kowalski wins on points by 20 to 9.
Peter Kowalski took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, MKFC for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
AWC 2021 Finals Rd 2 C
Date: Jun 02, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Towney is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Kowalski is tapping! Great win for Towney!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Slim Towney! |
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Event:
AWC 2021 Finals Rd 1 C
Date: May 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Kowalski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Abner is looking for the big counter here.
Abner throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Kowalski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kowalski 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.
Abner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kowalski lands a nice short elbow.
Kowalski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Abner on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kowalski lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kowalski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski working Abner over with strikes.
Abner felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kowalski is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Abner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kowalski is working away from the top position though.
Kowalski is pressing down on Abner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Abner is holding on for now.
Kowalski stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kowalski looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Abner with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Abner on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Abner is trying to get back to full guard.
Kowalski controlling the action here.
Abner has hold of Kowalski's hands but Kowalski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kowalski working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Kowalski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Abner is just riding it out for now. Kowalski eventually gives up the hold.
Abner pushes Kowalski off looking to stand but Kowalski dives back in and keeps control.
#T3#
Kowalski stalling. #SUB#
Kowalski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Abner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kowalski lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Abner looking for submissions off his back.
Nice strikes from Kowalski there.
Kowalski controlling the action here.#T4#
Abner on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #CUT#It looks like Uncle Abner has been cut.
Kowalski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #CUT#That has opened up Uncle Abner's cut even more.
Abner tries to get to full guard but Kowalski has control of the leg.
Kowalski scores with a big shot! Abner's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Abner! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Kowalski!
Peter Kowalski took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, MKFC for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
AWC Group A - Rd 5
Date: Apr 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Kowalski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abner.
Kowalski with the counter takedown but Abner avoids it easily.
Abner scores with a hook to the body. Kowalski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD2#
Abner gets caught flat footed, as Kowalski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Abner is wriggling around but Kowalski manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
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. Kowalski connects with a nice short shot to Abner's temple.
Kowalski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Abner pushes Kowalski off looking to stand but Kowalski dives back in and keeps control.
Kowalski controlling the action here.
Abner tries to kick Kowalski off but Kowalski keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Abner on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kowalski drops an elbow to the side of Abner's head. #T1##SUB2#
Kowalski is looking for a kimura but Abner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kowalski to get the leverage.
Kowalski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #CUT2#It looks like Uncle Abner has been cut.
Kowalski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kowalski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kowalski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kowalski wants to pass to mount but Abner is defending the position.
Kowalski passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Abner!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kowalski cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#ROC2#Abner is rocked!#CUT2#Uncle Abner's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Uncle Abner's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Peter Kowalski!
Peter Kowalski made sure to mention his sponsor, MKFC in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
AWC Group A - Rd 3
Date: Mar 22, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Suarez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kowalski tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Suarez is in Kowalski's guard.
Kowalski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kowalski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kowalski tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Kowalski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Kowalski looking for subs off his back but Suarez has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kowalski is trying to maintain the position but Suarez is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski is trying to control but Suarez manages to pass to mount!
Kowalski flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
#T1#
Kowalski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Kowalski defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Suarez. #SUB2#
Suarez working for a submission but Kowalski is keeping him at bay.
Suarez tries to control but Kowalski wriggling away.
Suarez controlling the position easily from mount.
Kowalski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
Kowalski tries to hold on but Suarez postures up.
Kowalski is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Kowalski tries to improve his position but Suarez has taken his back! Suarez has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Kowalski tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Suarez pushes Kowalski away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Felix Suarez! |
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Event:
AWC Group A - Rd 2
Date: Mar 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Kowalski slips under a jab.#TD#
Kowalski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Schlesien is trying to defend but Kowalski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kowalski stalling.
Schlesien wants to improve his position but Kowalski is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kowalski is trying to control. Schlesien wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kowalski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlesien tries to get to full guard but Kowalski has control of the leg. #SUB#
Kowalski is working for a submission of some sort.
Schlesien wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Kowalski working Schlesien over with strikes.
Schlesien is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kowalski is looking to take a break and control but Schlesien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schlesien gets full guard.
Kowalski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Kowalski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Schlesien manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kowalski has Schlesien in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Kowalski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kowalski looking to control.
Schlesien loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kowalski is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Kowalski wants to control from the top but Schlesien keeps moving. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Schlesien has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kowalski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schlesien can't keep his opponent in guard - Kowalski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Kowalski seems to be working for a kimura but Schlesien defends the submission attempt.
Schlesien manages to get to full guard.
Kowalski trying to control the position from guard on top but Schlesien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Kowalski won't allow Schlesien to sweep him here.
Kowalski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schlesien is keeping the position for now.
Kowalski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Schlesien keeping full guard, as Kowalski tries to pass.
Kowalski is working Schlesien over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kowalski postures up.
Kowalski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kowalski stopping the sweep attempt from Schlesien.
Kowalski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schlesien swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kowalski landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Schlesien throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Kowalski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kowalski is looking to advance position but Schlesien won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kowalski lands a nice short elbow.
Kowalski could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Schlesien is holding on to half guard well.
Schlesien is looking to improve his position.
Kowalski is looking to take a break and control but Schlesien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schlesien on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kowalski wants to free his trapped foot but Schlesien is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Schlesien taking some punishment here, with Kowalski in his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Kowalski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kowalski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kowalski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schlesien can do to turn this around?
Schlesien defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kowalski.#TD#
Kowalski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Schlesien!
Schlesien manages to get back to half guard.
Kowalski is looking to take a break and control but Schlesien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schlesien has a hand on Kowalski's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kowalski takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#SUB#
Kowalski is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Schlesien to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Schlesien shrugs it off.
Schlesien looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Schlesien is looking to improve his position but Kowalski isn't that keen on the idea.
Schlesien is squirming around, avoiding Kowalski's attempts to control the action. #T1#
Schlesien 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.
Schlesien slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Schlesien manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kowalski manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Kowalski looking to control.
Schlesien with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Schlesien is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kowalski has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Schlesien is looking to defend but Kowalski has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Schlesien! Kowalski pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Schlesien taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Peter Kowalski!
Peter Kowalski took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, MKFC for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
AWC Group A - Rd 1
Date: Feb 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Kowalski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bautista keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Peter Kowalski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kowalski misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Bautista misses its target.
Kowalski takes a swing at Bautista's ribcage but misses.
Kowalski tries for a takedown but Bautista circles away easily
and Bautista counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kowalski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice cross by Bautista.
Bautista thuds his right hand into Kowalski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kowalski should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bautista connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bautista definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kowalski just misses with a punch to the body.
Bautista scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kowalski there as he acknowledges the shot.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kowalski has eaten all the pies!
Kowalski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bautista.
Kowalski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kowalski 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.
Bautista is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kowalski misses with a takedown attempt - Bautista sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
A lazy left from Bautista finds it's target.
A leg kick checked by Bautista.
Bautista slaps away a takedown attempt from Kowalski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Drax Bautista has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Kowalski.#TD2#
Kowalski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kowalski thows a huge punch but Bautista dodges it nicely.
Kowalski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bautista's head.
Kowalski trying to mount his opponent but Bautista defends it. #T2##SUB2#
Kowalski seems to be working for a kimura but Bautista defends the submission attempt.
Kowalski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kowalski controlling the action here.
Kowalski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kowalski is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Bautista trying to control from the bottom.
Kowalski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bautista defending well though.
Kowalski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bautista knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kowalski on the ground.
Kowalski passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kowalski looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kowalski cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kowalski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bautista holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kowalski tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kowalski lands a couple of good shots and Bautista has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Kowalski controlling the position well here. Bautista rolled but Kowalski kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Kowalski has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kowalski throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Bautista staying busy and making it hard for Kowalski to control.
Kowalski is trying to control but Bautista is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Kowalski controlling from the full mount.
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 Drax Bautista will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kowalski throws a head kick but Bautista moves out of range.
Kowalski tries for a takedown but Bautista circles away easily
and Bautista makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kowalski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bautista enables Kowalski to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bautista manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kowalski tries to free his leg and advance position but Bautista is retaining full guard.
Kowalski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kowalski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kowalski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bautista is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kowalski, into his guard. #REVR#
Kowalski has a closed guard, preventing Bautista from standing up. #T1#
Bautista wants to control from the top but Kowalski keeps moving.
Kowalski is pulling down on Bautista's head. It's preventing any offense from Bautista, at least for the moment.
Kowalski wants to sweep but no luck.
Peter Kowalski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kowalski will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kowalski trying to control the position.
Bautista 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.
Bautista will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
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.#SUB2#
Kowalski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bautista defends it easily.#SUB2#
Bautista avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kowalski trying to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bautista controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kowalski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bautista counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Bautista lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kowalski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kowalski throws a lazy right hand but Bautista sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kowalski throws a body shot but no joy.
Bautista punishes Kowalski's body with a nice straight punch.
Kowalski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bautista lands a nice shot that snaps Kowalski's head back.
A low kick from Kowalski misses
and Bautista counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bautista. Kowalski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kowalski shoots in but Bautista avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Drax Bautista has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Kowalski.
Kowalski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Bautista leaves Kowalski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kowalski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kowalski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
Bautista's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kowalski under the eye.
Kowalski throws a lazy uppercut
letting Bautista counter with a right hand.
Bautista lands an overhand right.#ROC#Kowalski is rocked!
Kowalski slips a straight right by Bautista.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bautista connects with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bautista, as that shot connected.
Kowalski with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Bautista to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Drax Bautista dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kowalski throws a head kick that misses
and Bautista counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheers as Bautista lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kowalski doesn't seem phased though.
Kowalski is still on wobbly legs! Can Bautista finish him?
Kowalski looks for a takedown but Bautista sprawls well.
A swing and a miss from Kowalski.
Kowalski seems to have recovered his senses.
Kowalski misses with a body shot
and Bautista counters with a nice uppercut.
Kowalski throws a head kick that misses #KD#
and Bautista counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kowalski! Bautista lets Kowalski back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kowalski slips a straight right by Bautista.
Drax Bautista is winning the standup battle so far.
Kowalski has his takedown stuffed
and Bautista counters with a huge left! Kowalski is in big trouble! He's backing up but Bautista isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Kowalski from any more damage. A dominating finish by Bautista!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drax Bautista!
After the fight, Drax Bautista was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
AWC Fighter Trials VI
Date: Jan 21, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Tuchel shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tuchel looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kowalski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kowalski trying to control but Tuchel postures up.
Kowalski has hold of Tuchel's hands but Tuchel slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Tuchel there. #SUB#
Kowalski looking for submissions off his back.
Tuchel scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kowalski really is a fat lump.
Kowalski is looking for a sweep. Tuchel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kowalski wants to control but Tuchel is keeping busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tuchel lands a nice short elbow.
Tuchel working over Kowalski with some ground and pound. Kowalski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC2#Kowalski is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tuchel lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Kowalski! More strikes land and this one is all over! Tuchel jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Tuchel! |
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