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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Radek Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Lorey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lorey comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kaney West- Amazing kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Radek Kowalski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nick Lorey!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lorey defends it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kowalski is defended easily by Lorey.
Lorey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kowalski tries to avoid it but Lorey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kowalski to the ground. Kowalski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lorey shoots in for a takedown but Kowalski shows good takedown defense.
Kowalski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Radek Kowalski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kowalski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kowalski winds up and cracks Lorey with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lorey wants to improve his position but Kowalski is controlling well.
Kowalski wants to stand but Lorey has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Lorey is staying active underneath Kowalski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lorey wants to get back to his feet.
Lorey lands with a few short shots to the body.
Lorey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lorey is staying active underneath Kowalski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kowalski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kowalski drops an elbow to the side of Lorey's head.
Kowalski looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kowalski throwing shots but Lorey is blocking nicely.
Kowalski is working for a kimura but Lorey is defending it quite comfortably.
Lorey looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kowalski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lorey defending well though.
Kowalski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lorey keeps working.
Kowalski blocks the strikes from Lorey.
Kowalski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lorey missing with punches from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalski working over Lorey with some ground and pound. Lorey looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lorey wants to control but Kowalski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lorey looks gassed!
Lorey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kowalski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski is looking to take a break and control but Lorey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lorey punching from the bottom.
Kowalski wants to control but Lorey is keeping him busy.
Lorey on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lorey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kowalski.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kowalski in particular looking to stall.
Lorey trying to control here.
Kowalski lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kowalski working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lorey as he jumps to the side.
Kowalski has a takedown stuffed.
Kowalski tries to clinch up.
Kowalski gets a double leg takedown into Lorey's guard.
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!
Lorey tries to strike from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lorey doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Lorey keeping moving, preventing Kowalski from controlling successfully.
Lorey trying to keep a closed guard but Kowalski is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Radek Kowalski dominated that 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.
Kowalski fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lorey to the ground. Kowalski is now in Lorey's guard.
Kowalski trying to control but Lorey is working from the bottom.
Kowalski works over Lorey with some ground and pound from guard.
Lorey working a defensive guard here.
Lorey keeping moving, preventing Kowalski from controlling successfully.
Kowalski stopping the sweep attempt from Lorey.
Lorey working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski won't allow Lorey to get back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lorey shoots for a takedown but Kowalski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lorey is breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lorey.
Kowalski shoots for a double leg takedown but Lorey sprawls well. He's pushed Kowalski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lorey sprawls well. Lorey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kowalski gets slowly back to his feet.
Kowalski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Radek Kowalski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kowalski decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kowalski wants to control but Lorey is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lorey is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kowalski scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kowalski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kowalski lands a nice short elbow.
Kowalski slips a nice elbow through Lorey's hands, connecting with Lorey's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kowalski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lorey trying to control from the bottom.
Kowalski is taking a breather. Lorey 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.
Kowalski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kowalski is nestled in close to Lorey, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kowalski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kowalski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kowalski trying to control the action but Lorey is working from the bottom.
Kowalski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kowalski lands a nice short elbow.
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 working the head and body with strikes.
Lorey is looking to escape.
Kowalski working Lorey over with strikes.
Lorey is looking to control Kowalski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lorey avoid being mounted?
Lorey punching from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lorey with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kowalski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kowalski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kowalski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kowalski looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lorey is looking to control Kowalski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lorey avoid being mounted?
Lorey is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kowalski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kowalski prevents Lorey from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Radek Kowalski dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kowalski gets a clinch.
Kowalski blocks an uppercut.
Lorey jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kowalski walks away with a smile on his face. Lorey gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kowalski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Horrible takedown by Kowalski or perhaps it was just good defense by Lorey which made him look bad.
Lorey stuffs the takedown.
Kowalski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lorey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lorey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kowalski wants to pass the guard but Lorey is keeping the position.
Lorey trying to control the position.
Kowalski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lorey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kowalski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kowalski forces his way into half guard.
Lorey is defending against the submission attempts here by Kowalski.
Kowalski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lorey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kowalski.
Lorey is staying active underneath Kowalski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kowalski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lorey can do to turn this around?
Kowalski looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lorey with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Kowalski there.
Kowalski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kowalski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kowalski is trying to control. Lorey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kowalski decides to stand up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kowalski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lorey avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Radek Kowalski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lorey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kowalski sprawls well. Kowalski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lorey gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Lorey. No joy for Kowalski on that attempt.
Kowalski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kowalski wants it to stay on the feet.
Kowalski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kowalski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Radek Kowalski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lorey tries to kick Kowalski off but Kowalski keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kowalski content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lorey wants to control but Kowalski is keeping busy.
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.
Radek Kowalski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lorey flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We're going to have a standup here because Radek Kowalski wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lorey napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Radek 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Radek Kowalski!
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hype
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