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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikodem Kowalczyk (ranked 473 p4p, 833 weight class) and Jeffery Onana (ranked 63 p4p, 111 weight class). Onana has chosen Outstanding - The Gap Band as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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184 cm 27 195 8 - 0 - 0 |
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194 cm 21 185 6 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling Basic striking Granite chin |
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Decent wrestler World class boxer Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nikodem Kowalczyk! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeffery Onana! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Onana ducks under a wild hook from Kowalczyk.
Onana tries to keep at a distance but Kowalczyk has taken the fight into the clinch. Onana blocks an uppercut.
Kowalczyk tries to work over Onana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A head punch on the inside from Onana fails to land. Still in the clinch, Kowalczyk scores with a nice short uppercut. Onana scores with a shoulder strike. Onana lands with a short shot to the head. Kowalczyk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Onana looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Onana misses with the head strike.
Kowalczyk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kowalczyk tries to pull guard but Onana won't allow it.
A short right from Onana.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/cut2.gif) It looks like Nikodem Kowalczyk has been cut. Kowalczyk throws a head punch that misses. Kowalczyk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Onana misses with a punch on the inside.
Onana tries to stall but Kowalczyk uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Onana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kowalczyk backwards. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A body shot lands from Kowalczyk.
A right handed body shot lands from Kowalczyk.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Kowalczyk misses with a hook from the clinch. A right hand to the body from Onana.
A short right from Onana on the inside. Kowalczyk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Onana prevents a body shot from Kowalczyk.
Onana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Kowalczyk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Kowalczyk with a jab. Onana takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kowalczyk clinches up against the cage. Kowalczyk tries to work over Onana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kowalczyk misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalczyk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Onana working aggressively here.
Kowalczyk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kowalczyk struggles to land a body shot inside as Onana controls his hands.
Onana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Onana lands a hook to the side of the head.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Onana lands a nice uppercut. Onana misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalczyk blocking some punches.
Kowalczyk tries to work over Onana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kowalczyk tries to throw a body punch but Onana avoids it by throwing Kowalczyk back against the cage. Kowalczyk lands a hook that snaps the head of Onana backwards. Kowalczyk lands a body punch. Kowalczyk lands with a short head shot on the inside. A short left from Kowalczyk. A quick uppercut on the inside from Onana. Onana blocks an uppercut.
Onana tries a body shot but Kowalczyk blocks it.
Kowalczyk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kowalczyk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Onana works on Kowalczyk's body with a couple of short punches.
Onana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kowalczyk throws a poor cross that misses
and Onana counters with a nice uppercut. Kowalczyk misses with a body punch
letting Onana counter with a right hand. Onana misses with a straight right.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalczyk has managed to clinch.
Onana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Onana tries to work over Kowalczyk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Onana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Onana lands with a short head shot on the inside. A shot in the inside from Onana. Onana working some nice short punches in the clinch. Kowalczyk misses with a body punch.
Kowalczyk lands an uppercut. Onana lands on the inside with an uppercut. Kowalczyk lands a shot to the body. Onana is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Onana blocks an uppercut.
Onana misses with a body punch.
Kowalczyk lands on the inside with an uppercut. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kowalczyk decides to pull guard. Kowalczyk wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Onana is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Onana trying to control the position from guard on top but Kowalczyk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kowalczyk wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Kowalczyk looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Onana is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Kowalczyk keeping moving, preventing Onana from controlling successfully. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Kowalczyk wants to sweep here but Onana controlling him for the moment.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup3.gif) The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jeffery Onana will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Nikodem Kowalczyk's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Onana moves out of range as Kowalczyk strikes. Kowalczyk is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Kowalczyk ducks under a wild hook from Onana. Onana moves forwards but Kowalczyk connects with a nice, crisp jab. Kowalczyk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kowalczyk misses with a lunging right hand
and Onana counters with a low kick, right behind Kowalczyk 's knee. Onana connects with a high kick. Kowalczyk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Onana.
Onana replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kowalczyk blocks it well. Onana connects with a leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kowalczyk avoids the head kick by Onana.
Kowalczyk lands a nice shot to the body.
Onana slips under a jab from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk instigates a clinch.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Kowalczyk blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Kowalczyk.
Onana is working Kowalczyk over against the cage. Onana misses with a punch on the inside.
Kowalczyk has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. A left hand lands to the body for Onana.
Kowalczyk blocks a body shot from Onana.
Onana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Kowalczyk misses with a straight right. Onana lands with a nice body kick. Kowalczyk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nikodem Kowalczyk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kowalczyk swings away with a body shot that misses
and Onana counters with a nice uppercut. Onana takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Onana misses the shot to the body. Onana fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Onana scores with a kick to the body.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Kowalczyk misses with a shot to the body and Onana counters with a straight right hand. Kowalczyk misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Onana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kowalczyk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Onana, pushing him back against the cage. Kowalczyk is trying to pull guard but Onana has him pressed against the cage. Onana lands a shoulder strike. Kowalczyk tries to work over Onana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Onana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kowalczyk lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A slow jab from Onana misses its intended target. Onana moves away from the strike by Kowalczyk. Kowalczyk walks into a jab. Onana slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Onana with a jab.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/cut2.gif) Nikodem Kowalczyk's cut is getting worse. Kowalczyk lands a nice hook to Onana's body. Onana takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Jeffery Onana seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kowalczyk swings widly with a right hand
and Onana counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Kowalczyk misses the shot to the body. Onana is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kowalczyk with a body shot.
Kowalczyk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Onana, pushing him back against the cage. Kowalczyk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Onana's elbow. Kowalczyk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Onana trying to stall but Kowalczyk improves his position.
Onana's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Onana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kowalczyk jumps guard and drags Onana to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kowalczyk looking to sweep here. No luck so far. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kowalczyk lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/reversalred.gif) This has been an exciting period of action! Kowalczyk is fighting to break Onana's control of his arms but Onana is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Kowalczyk is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Kowalczyk is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Kowalczyk is fighting to break Onana's control of his arms but Onana is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Kowalczyk is in close to Onana's body, working some short punches and elbows. Onana working a defensive guard here.
Kowalczyk trying to control the position from guard on top but Onana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Onana working a defensive guard here.
Kowalczyk stops Onana from standing up. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jeffery Onana will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Nikodem Kowalczyk'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.
Kowalczyk darts in trying to clinch and Onana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Onana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kowalczyk is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Kowalczyk swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Onana. Kowalczyk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Onana lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Onana throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Kowalczyk tries to counter by clinching up but Onana breaks away and moves out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Kowalczyk. Onana does a little dance to reset his feet. Kowalczyk looks to score with a jab to the body but Onana is just out of range. Onana lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Kowalczyk throws a body punch but Onana moves out of range.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Onana scores with a jab to the jaw. Onana smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Kowalczyk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Onana counters with a low kick, right behind Kowalczyk 's knee. Onana takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kowalczyk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Kowalczyk misses with a punch on the inside.
Kowalczyk takes a shot to the head. Kowalczyk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Onana backwards. Kowalczyk struggles to land a body shot inside as Onana controls his hands.
Kowalczyk misses with the head strike.
Nikodem Kowalczyk has scored more points in the clinch so far. Kowalczyk tries to work over Onana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Onana cracks Kowalczyk with a nice body shot. Onana lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Onana taking a breather. A head punch blocked on the inside by Onana.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Kowalczyk misses with a short punch on the inside. Kowalczyk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Onana's elbow. Kowalczyk jumps guard but Onana stands there with Kowalczyk around his waist. Kowalczyk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Onana misses with a punch on the inside.
Kowalczyk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Onana backwards. Kowalczyk tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Onana just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kowalczyk ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kowalczyk no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Kowalczyk keeping full guard, as Onana tries to pass. Kowalczyk scores with a nice shot. Onana trying to control but Kowalczyk is working from the bottom. Kowalczyk looking for a sweep. Not yet Kowalczyk, not yet. Onana trying to control the position from guard on top but Kowalczyk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Onana 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. Kowalczyk on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kowalczyk tries to get out of the position. Kowalczyk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Onana is one step ahead there.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup3.gif) The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Kowalczyk misses with a wild body shot. Kowalczyk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Kowalczyk looks to land a right hand but Onana moved out of range. Kowalczyk misses with a shot to the body and Onana counters with a one-two to the body. Onana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kowalczyk manages to avoid it. Kowalczyk tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Onana manages to circle out of the way. Kowalczyk throws a predictable looking body shot
and Onana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Kowalczyk takes a swing at Onana's ribcage but misses. Onana lands the left hand. Onana throws the left hand but Kowalczyk avoids the punch easily. Kowalczyk moves out of range as Onana strikes. Onana lands with an uppercut that bounces Kowalczyk off the cage and back into range. Kowalczyk slips a jab from Onana. Kowalczyk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Onana has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kowalczyk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Onana. Onana lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kowalczyk's sensitive parts. Onana tries to move into range but Kowalczyk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Onana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffery Onana really dominated that round. The cut man is working on Nikodem Kowalczyk's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Kowalczyk connects with a body shot that sends Onana's belly button to the back. Kowalczyk just misses with a punch to the body.
Onana looks like he wants to counter punch here. Onana scores with a jab to the body.
Kowalczyk darts in and clinches Onana up against the cage. Onana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kowalczyk tries to work over Onana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kowalczyk tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Onana just stands there and leans against the cage. A shot in the inside from Onana. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kowalczyk. A battle for position here, against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Onana is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Kowalczyk has denied him.
Onana breaks from the clinch.
Kowalczyk has closed the distance and engaged Onana in a clinch.
Kowalczyk is trying to pull guard but Onana turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. A body shot lands from Kowalczyk.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Kowalczyk misses with a body punch.
Kowalczyk misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalczyk throws a punch but it's blocked by Onana. Onana has a couple of punches blocked by Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk lands a nice shot to the body.
Onana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Kowalczyk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Onana counters with a straight right hand. A shot to the body from Kowalczyk misses and Onana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Kowalczyk throws a body shot but no joy. Kowalczyk throws a right hand that misses
letting Onana counter with a right hand. Onana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kowalczyk seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Kowalczyk throws a right hand that misses
and Onana counters with a straight right hand. Onana with a nice calf kick. Onana takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kowalczyk instigates a clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kowalczyk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kowalczyk lands a body shot. Onana is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Kowalczyk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kowalczyk lands a nice shot to the body. Kowalczyk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk pushes Onana back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A head punch on the inside from Kowalczyk fails to land. A right handed body shot lands from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kowalczyk misses with the head strike.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Onana pushes Kowalczyk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Kowalczyk misses with a body punch.
Kowalczyk lands a hook that snaps the head of Onana backwards. Kowalczyk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kowalczyk jumps guard but Onana turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikodem Kowalczyk. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kowalczyk lands a body shot in the clinch.
Onana blocks a body shot from Kowalczyk. Kowalczyk scores with a hook to the body. Kowalczyk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kowalczyk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Onana takes a shot to the head. Kowalczyk misses with a body punch.
Kowalczyk tries to pull guard but Onana forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Onana manages to break the clinch.
Kowalczyk misses the jab. Nice uppercut there from Onana.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalczyk has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Onana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Kowalczyk scores with a body shot.
Onana misses with a hook. Kowalczyk ducked under it nicely. Kowalczyk misses the shot to the body. Kowalczyk misses with a shot to the body and Onana finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Onana defending well as Kowalczyk loads up on a big left hand. Kowalczyk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Kowalczyk is looking to clinch but Onana is avoiding it.
Onana feints and then cracks Kowalczyk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kowalczyk down. Kowalczyk throws a predictable looking body shot
and Onana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Kowalczyk moves in looking to clinch but Onana pushes him off. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Nikodem Kowalczyk will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Nikodem Kowalczyk's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kowalczyk lands a nice shot to the body.
Onana throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Kowalczyk lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Onana with a nice calf kick. Onana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch combination from Onana misses. Kowalczyk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Onana throws a body punch but Kowalczyk moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Onana tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Onana avoids the body shot from Kowalczyk.
Onana only half commits to the counter leg kick. Onana dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Onana throws a hook but Kowalczyk avoids it easily. Onana scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Onana misses with a shot to the body
and Kowalczyk counters by clinching up.
Onana manages to break the clinch.
Kowalczyk is looking to clinch. Onana swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Kowalczyk misses the shot to the body. Kowalczyk tries to clinch and Onana makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Kowalczyk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kowalczyk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. As Kowalczyk backs off Onana throws a huge counter combo but Kowalczyk manages to avoid it all. Kowalczyk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Onana manages to avoid it. Jab, jab by Onana - just one landing. Nikodem Kowalczyk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Kowalczyk swings away with a body shot that misses
and Onana counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Kowalczyk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Onana. Kowalczyk wants to clinch. Kowalczyk moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromOnana. Kowalczyk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Onana. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Both fighters circling a little - Onana finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Kowalczyk throws a lazy uppercut
and Onana counters with a nice body shot.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Onana scores with a shot to the body.
Onana lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Kowalczyk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Onana moves away. Onana tries a quick counter leg kick but Kowalczyk is wise to it. Nice uppercut lands for Kowalczyk. That snapped Onana's head back.
A nice leg kick from Onana, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kowalczyk tries to clinch and Onana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/cut2.gif) Nikodem Kowalczyk's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Onana takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kowalczyk drops his hands momentarily and Onana takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Onana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Onana cracks Kowalczyk with an open hand slap. Onana takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A big left from Onana misses. Kowalczyk throws a lazy uppercut
and Onana counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Kowalczyk throws a hook but Onana avoids it easily. Onana scores with a jab to the head.
Kowalczyk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Onana throws out a counter right but Kowalczyk avoids it with no problem. A solid leg kick lands there for Onana.
Kowalczyk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Kowalczyk throws an off balance right hand
and Onana counters with a lovely straight right hand! Kowalczyk thuds a left hand into Onana's body. Jeffery Onana is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. A shot to the body from Kowalczyk misses letting Onana counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight! Jeffery Onana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Onana has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeffery Onana! Jeffery Onana is the new middleweight champion! A relieved looking Jeffery Onana thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. Nikodem Kowalczyk spoke after the fight, saying 'Hey Jeffery, thanks for the fight. If I couldn't beat you today, I'll never catch up to you. It's time for a changing of the guard. Today's performance showed that you have everything it takes to hold onto that belt for a long time. Good luck in your career, your time has come!'.
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