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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Doros Dimisco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Kowalczyk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doros Dimisco could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ed Kowalczyk's chin.
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192 cm
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200 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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187 cm
24
192 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Doros Dimisco! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ed Kowalczyk! The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kowalczyk misses with a takedown attempt - Dimisco sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Kowalczyk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dimisco sprawls well. Dimisco wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kowalczyk gets slowly back to his feet. Dimisco stuffs the takedown. Doros Dimisco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Kowalczyk. Kowalczyk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kowalczyk looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Kowalczyk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dimisco is just riding it out for now. Kowalczyk eventually gives up the hold. Kowalczyk is working for a submission of some sort.
Kowalczyk seems to be working for a kimura but Dimisco defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kowalczyk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dimisco is just riding it out for now. Kowalczyk eventually gives up the hold. Kowalczyk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dimisco sees it coming and defends easily. Dimisco wants to get back to his feet. Kowalczyk is trying to work for a kimura but Dimisco is defending well.
That's two 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. Dimisco is trying to stand back up but Kowalczyk is controlling him
Kowalczyk is working for a kimura but Dimisco is defending it quite comfortably.
Kowalczyk is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dimisco doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kowalczyk.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Kowalczyk is looking for a kimura but Dimisco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kowalczyk to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kowalczyk seems to be looking for submissions.
Kowalczyk seems to be working for a kimura but Dimisco defends the submission attempt. Kowalczyk is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dimisco defends it well. Dimisco is trying to stand up here but Kowalczyk is controlling him well. Kowalczyk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Kowalczyk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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. Kowalczyk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kowalczyk seems to be looking for submissions.
Kowalczyk seems to be working for a kimura but Dimisco defends the submission attempt. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dimisco looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Kowalczyk dominated that round. That's time! Dimisco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kowalczyk. Kowalczyk looks for a takedown but Dimisco sprawls well. Dimisco wants to clinch. Kowalczyk shoots in and drives through. Dimisco sprawls well. Doros Dimisco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Kowalczyk. Dimisco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kowalczyk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dimisco leaves Kowalczyk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Kowalczyk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dimisco avoids it really well and circles away. Dimisco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kowalczyk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dimisco goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Kowalczyk shoots in and drives through. Dimisco sprawls well. Kowalczyk keeps the fight on the outside. Kowalczyk swats away the attempt to clinch by Dimisco. Kowalczyk fails with the takedown. Kowalczyk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dimisco defends it nicely. Dimisco takes the fight into the clinch. Dimisco using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kowalczyk is trying to drag Dimisco to the mat but Dimisco just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Kowalczyk wants a takedown but no success here.
Kowalczyk is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dimisco works on Kowalczyk's body with a couple of short punches. Knees in the clinch landing for Dimisco.
Dimisco creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kowalczyk's defenses. Kowalczyk takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Ed Kowalczyk has been cut. Dimisco lands a good knee to the midsection. Kowalczyk won't want to take too many of those. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dimisco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Dimisco lands on the inside with an uppercut. Dimisco lands a left hand.
Kowalczyk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice elbow from Dimisco. Dimisco landing knees to the body.
Dimisco lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kowalczyk. Dimisco lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Dimisco landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Dimisco.
Dimisco lands a nice knee to the body. A quick uppercut on the inside from Dimisco.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dimisco prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kowalczyk takes a knee to the side of the body. Dimisco working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Dimisco lands an uppercut. Dimisco lands a good knee to the midsection. Kowalczyk won't want to take too many of those. Dimisco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kowalczyk is defending well for now. A knee to the head by Dimisco.
Kowalczyk blocks an elbow strike. With the fighters up against the cage, Dimisco throws an elbow but misses. Kowalczyk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kowalczyk is working for takedown but Dimisco is calmly controlling the position for now. Kowalczyk drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dimisco pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dimisco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kowalczyk closes the distance and clinches up with Dimisco, looking for a takedown. Kowalczyk pushes Dimisco against the cage but Dimisco circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dimisco darts in and clinches Kowalczyk up against the cage. Kowalczyk tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dimisco lands a nice uppercut. Dimisco throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dimisco obliges. Dimisco digs a right hand underneath Kowalczyk's ribcage. Kowalczyk let out a lung full of air as it connected. Dimisco putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kowalczyk in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Dimisco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kowalczyk's elbow. Kowalczyk tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dimisco lands an elbow inside. Kowalczyk drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dimisco pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kowalczyk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dimisco pinned against the cage. Dimisco gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dimisco tries to clinch but Kowalczyk moves out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doros Dimisco dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Ed Kowalczyk's cut. 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!
Kowalczyk has a takedown stuffed. Dimisco wants to clinch. Dimisco is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Dimisco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kowalczyk swats him away and circles back towards the center. Horrible takedown by Kowalczyk or perhaps it was just good defense by Dimisco which made him look bad. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dimisco is looking to clinch but Kowalczyk is avoiding it.
Kowalczyk shoots in looking for a takedown. Dimisco tries to sprawl out of it but Kowalczyk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dimisco manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Doros Dimisco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Kowalczyk. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Kowalczyk shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kowalczyk was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's one minute gone in the round. Kowalczyk looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Dimisco bucks Kowalczyk off and manages to get back to his feet! Nice sprawl there from Dimisco as Kowalczyk shoots in. Dimisco tries to clinch but Kowalczyk moves out of range. Kowalczyk swats away the attempt to clinch by Dimisco. Kowalczyk has a takedown stuffed. Kowalczyk swats away the attempt to clinch by Dimisco. Dimisco has closed the distance and engaged Kowalczyk in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dimisco tries to land a knee to the head but Kowalczyk blocks with his arms.
Dimisco lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dimisco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Dimisco is pressed up against the cage. Kowalczyk has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dimisco down to the mat. Dimisco avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Dimisco throws a head kick that misses. Kowalczyk shoots in for a takedown but Dimisco shows good takedown defense. Kowalczyk misses with a takedown attempt - Dimisco sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Dimisco wants to clinch up but Kowalczyk keeps it at a distance. Kowalczyk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dimisco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kowalczyk swats him away and circles back towards the center. Kowalczyk avoids a kick to the body.
Dimisco is looking to clinch but Kowalczyk is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dimisco clinches with his opponent.
Kowalczyk tries to score a body lock takedown but Dimisco shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Dimisco lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kowalczyk. Kowalczyk takes an elbow to the temple. Dimisco throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kowalczyks head. Dimisco stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A short left from Dimisco. Dimisco scores with a knee to the head.
Dimisco pushes Kowalczyk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Kowalczyk is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Dimisco unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dimisco landing knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dimisco. Kowalczyk has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dimisco is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Dimisco lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Dimisco lands an elbow inside that Kowalczyk shrugs off. Dimisco stops a takedown attempt from Kowalczyk.
A left hand lands to the body for Dimisco.
Dimisco lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kowalczyk backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dimisco lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from Dimisco.
Dimisco lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Dimisco stops a takedown attempt from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk looking for a takedown. Dimisco putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kowalczyk in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Dimisco scores with an uppercut up the middle. Kowalczyk has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dimisco is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Dimisco landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dimisco scores with a shoulder strike. Kowalczyk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dimisco lands a body shot. Doros Dimisco has scored more points in the clinch so far. Kowalczyk is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Dimisco is leaning against Kowalczyk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Dimisco lands an elbow just above Kowalczyk 's eye. Dimisco scores a nice knee to the body.
Kowalczyk can't get the takedown.
Kowalczyk tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that's the end of the fight! Doros Dimisco showed his dominance in that final round. I think Dimisco has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:27 Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:27 Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doros Dimisco!
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energy
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RATING
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