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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Kowalski (ranked 3932 p4p, 3906 weight class) and Georgie Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ivan Kowalski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Georgie Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Robinson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kowalski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kowalski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robinson has managed to clinch.
Robinson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Robinson tries to break free but Kowalski pushes him back against the cage.
Robinson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Robinson tries to break the clinch but Kowalski is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson is trying to break the clinch but Kowalski has him pressed against the cage.
Kowalski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kowalski takes the fight into the clinch.
Kowalski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski gets control of Robinson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kowalski will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kowalski trying to control the position here.
Kowalski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Robinson wants to stand but Kowalski has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kowalski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kowalski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Robinson is trying to hold Kowalski in close to prevent damage but Kowalski has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Kowalski is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kowalski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Robinson for as long as he can get away with.
Robinson is trying to control but can't.
Kowalski wants to free his trapped foot but Robinson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Robinson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kowalski is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Robinson is trying to get back to full guard.
Kowalski not doing much here.
Robinson gets full guard.
Kowalski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kowalski gets a clinch.
Robinson is trying to force a seperation but Kowalski has the dominant position.
A short left from Kowalski.
Robinson working hard to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for Kowalski to work.
Robinson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Kowalski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Robinson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kowalski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kowalski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Robinson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kowalski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Robinson closes the distance and clinches up with Kowalski, looking for a takedown. Robinson pushes Kowalski against the cage but Kowalski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kowalski closes the distance and clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Kowalski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski breaks from the clinch.
Kowalski moves into range and clinches up with Robinson.
Kowalski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robinson can do to turn this around?
Kowalski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson shoots and misses
and Kowalski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kowalski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Robinson is looking to clinch but Kowalski is avoiding it.
Robinson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kowalski swivels and escapes.
Ivan Kowalski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georgie Robinson.
Robinson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Robinson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kowalski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Robinson under the eye.
Robinson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kowalski breaks the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson can't break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Kowalski.
Robinson wants to get back to striking at distance but Kowalski won't allow it.
Kowalski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalski rushes Robinson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kowalski just leaning against Robinson, taking a breather.
The referee calls for Kowalski to work.
Kowalski wants the takedown. Robinson is fighting it off but Kowalski persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Robinson's guard against the cage.
Robinson wants to get back to his feet but Kowalski passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kowalski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kowalski's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Robinson tries to kick Kowalski off in order to stand up. Kowalski Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kowalski controlling the position.
Robinson is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Kowalski dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kowalski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kowalski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Robinson smiles and moves away.
Kowalski takes the fight into the clinch.
Robinson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kowalski is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Robinson to the mat. Robinson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kowalski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson wants to stand up but Kowalski is controlling him.
Kowalski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Further stalling from Kowalski.
Robinson wants to control but Kowalski passes easily into half guard.
Kowalski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Robinson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kowalski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Robinson pushes Kowalski off but Kowalski dives into side control.
Robinson is being controlled here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kowalski clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Robinson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Robinson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kowalski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kowalski misses with a takedown attempt - Robinson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Kowalski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kowalski moves into the clinch successfully.
Kowalski has Robinson pressed against the cage, preventing Robinson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A left hand lands to the body for Kowalski.
Robinson wants to get back to striking at distance but Kowalski won't allow it.
Robinson breaks from the clinch.
Kowalski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A frustrated look appears on Robinson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kowalski misses with a body punch.
Robinson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kowalski has him pressed against the cage.
Ivan Kowalski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short right from Kowalski on the inside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson tries to break free but Kowalski pushes him back against the cage.
Georgie Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kowalski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Robinson's efforts to push away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Kowalski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kowalski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Kowalski!
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energy
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