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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Czeslaw Kowalsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Czeslaw Kowalsky acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rocky Pacquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Czeslaw Kowalsky!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquiao misses with a wild combination.
A head kick misses from Pacquiao.
Kowalsky shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pacquiao pushes Kowalsky off and gets back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Pacquiao as Kowalsky shoots in.
Pacquiao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pacquiao throws a head kick but Kowalsky moves out of range.
Kowalsky lands with a straight right. Pacquiao didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Rocky Pacquiao has been cut.
Pacquiao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kowalsky gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kowalsky ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kowalsky no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pacquiao has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kowalsky is proving hard to escape from.
Kowalsky is trying to control the position but Pacquiao postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalsky working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pacquiao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pacquiao manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pacquiao wants to get up but he can't break Kowalsky's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Pacquiao wants to stand and escape but instead Kowalsky has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Kowalsky wants to control from the top but Pacquiao keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kowalsky looking to sit in guard and control but Pacquiao gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pacquiao would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kowalsky trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kowalsky 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.
Pacquiao gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao misses with a wild combination.
Kowalsky avoids the head kick by Pacquiao.
Kowalsky scores with a head kick.
A head kick by Pacquiao misses
and Kowalsky counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pacquiao is breathing heavily.
Kowalsky shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pacquiao sprawls well. Pacquiao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kowalsky gets slowly back to his feet.
Pacquiao throws a lazy head kick
and Kowalsky counters with a nice body kick.
Rocky Pacquiao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kowalsky shoots in but no luck this time.
Rocky Pacquiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Czeslaw Kowalsky.
Kowalsky looks to land a combination. Pacquiao sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kowalsky shoots for a double leg takedown but Pacquiao sprawls well. He's pushed Kowalsky's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kowalsky gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalsky has Pacquiao pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pacquiao manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pacquiao tries to break the clinch but Kowalsky is controlling the position.
Kowalsky keeps control of Pacquiao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kowalsky can't get the takedown.
Pacquiao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pacquiao is trying to break the clinch but Kowalsky is controlling him.
Pacquiao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pacquiao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pacquiao tries to break the clinch but Kowalsky is controlling the position.
Kowalsky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kowalsky is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pacquiao sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pacquiao falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kowalsky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kowalsky slips a jab and a cross from Pacquiao.
Rocky Pacquiao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kowalsky clinches with his opponent.
Kowalsky looking for a takedown.
Pacquiao working hard to break the clinch.
Pacquiao has had enough of the clinch but Kowalsky keeps him there for the moment.
Pacquiao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kowalsky keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pacquiao's efforts to push away.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kowalsky.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pacquiao is trying to break the clinch but Kowalsky has him pressed against the cage.
Pacquiao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kowalsky manages to break the clinch.
Pacquiao misses with a head kick.
Horrible takedown by Kowalsky or perhaps it was just good defense by Pacquiao which made him look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Czeslaw Kowalsky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rocky Pacquiao's cut.
That's time! Pacquiao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A head kick misses from Pacquiao.
Kowalsky closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kowalsky.
Pacquiao is trying to force a seperation but Kowalsky has the dominant position.
Pacquiao tries to circle away but Kowalsky has him pinned against the cage.
Pacquiao can't break the clinch.
Pacquiao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kowalsky has him pressed against the cage.
Pacquiao prevents the takedown attempt.
Kowalsky drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pacquiao pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pacquiao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pacquiao fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacquiao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pacquiao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rocky Pacquiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Czeslaw Kowalsky.
Pacquiao throws a head kick but Kowalsky moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kowalsky catches Pacquiao with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalsky throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pacquiao swats away the attempt to clinch by Kowalsky.
Kowalsky avoids the head kick by Pacquiao.
Kowalsky scores a takedown into full mount!
Pacquiao is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Kowalsky wants to control the pace but Pacquiao is squirming around nicely.
Pacquiao is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalsky looking to control but Pacquiao is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kowalsky throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Pacquiao because Kowalsky loaded up on that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kowalsky tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Pacquiao wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Kowalsky trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pacquiao holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kowalsky tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Pacquiao is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kowalsky looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Czeslaw Kowalsky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rocky Pacquiao's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kowalsky avoids the head kick by Pacquiao.
Kowalsky tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pacquiao swivels and escapes.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kowalsky. Pacquiao shrugs it off though.
Kowalsky with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pacquiao tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck for Kowalsky with that takedown attempt.
Kowalsky clinches with his opponent.
Kowalsky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pacquiao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kowalsky.
Rocky Pacquiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Czeslaw Kowalsky.
Kowalsky fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pacquiao, pushing him back against the cage.
Pacquiao tries to break the clinch but Kowalsky is controlling the position.
Pacquiao tries to circle away but Kowalsky has him pinned against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kowalsky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pacquiao scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pacquiao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalsky looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pacquiao is fending him off so far but Kowalsky persists. Nope, Pacquiao circles away and we're back to standing.
Rocky Pacquiao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pacquiao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kowalsky keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pacquiao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kowalsky gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pacquiao is looking to break free of the clinch but Kowalsky has double underhooks.
Pacquiao tries to break free but Kowalsky pushes him back against the cage.
Kowalsky jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pacquiao walks away with a smile on his face. Kowalsky gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pacquiao throws a series of punches but Kowalsky avoids them all with ease.
Pacquiao throws a sloppy head kick and Kowalsky moves out of range easily.
Kowalsky moves into the clinch.
Kowalsky unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pacquiao lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pacquiao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kowalsky changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pacquiao fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pacquiao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Kowalsky with that takedown attempt.
Kowalsky takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kowalsky is defended easily by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pacquiao slaps away a takedown attempt from Kowalsky, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pacquiao fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Kowalsky does no damage.
Pacquiao scores with a three punch combo!
Kowalsky rushes Pacquiao and presses him up against the cage.
Pacquiao is trying to break the clinch but Kowalsky is controlling him.
Kowalsky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kowalsky gets caught flat footed, as Pacquiao shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalsky is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kowalsky is trying to control the action in half guard but Pacquiao is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kowalsky stops Pacquiao from getting back to his feet.
Pacquiao is not content to let Kowalsky control the position.
Pacquiao is trying to stand back up but Kowalsky is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pacquiao pushes Kowalsky off but Kowalsky dives into side control.
Pacquiao stops Kowalsky from passing to mount.
Pacquiao wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Rocky Pacquiao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Czeslaw Kowalsky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Czeslaw Kowalsky.
Well Kowalsky has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Czeslaw Kowalsky!
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