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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gotsum Pancakes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Kowalsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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173 lbs
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178 lbs
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Good takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gotsum Pancakes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jan Kowalsky!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pancakes just misses with a punch to the body.
Pancakes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kowalsky counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pancakes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kowalsky goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pancakes prevents it.
Kowalsky tries to land knees in the clinch but Pancakes avoids the damage to the body.
Pancakes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kowalsky has clasped his hands together around Pancakes's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Pancakes tries to buck Kowalsky off but Kowalsky is having none of it.
Pancakes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kowalsky on the ground.
Pancakes gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pancakes looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pancakes is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kowalsky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pancakes defending well though.
Pancakes is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalsky is taking a breather. Pancakes 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.
Kowalsky is working for a submission of some sort.
Kowalsky trying to pass the guard but Pancakes defending well.
Pancakes is controlling Kowalsky's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Pancakes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pancakes tries to kick Kowalsky off but Kowalsky keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pancakes is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pancakes is looking to control Kowalsky's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pancakes avoid being mounted?
The ref stands the fighters back up because Gotsum Pancakes just wasn't active enough.
Danga de danga de dang - Pancakes scores with a four punch combination!
Pancakes fails to land with a series of punches.
Pancakes throws a jab but it's blocked by Kowalsky.
Kowalsky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kowalsky tries to clinch there but Pancakes circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pancakes!
Pancakes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowalsky is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kowalsky has his hands on Pancakes's head, controlling the position.
Kowalsky is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalsky looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pancakes is one step ahead there.
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 looking to take a break and control but Pancakes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kowalsky might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pancakes kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kowalsky performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pancakes is looking for a sweep. Kowalsky is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pancakes is working hard here to advance position.
Pancakes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pancakes tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jan Kowalsky wasn't active enough on the ground.
Pancakes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kowalsky counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalsky trying to control but Pancakes is working from the bottom.
Pancakes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pancakes trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Kowalsky working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kowalsky won't allow Pancakes to sweep him here.
Pancakes keeping moving, preventing Kowalsky from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pancakes looking for a sweep. Not yet Pancakes, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kowalsky looking to pass the guard.
Pancakes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kowalsky ducks under a wild hook from Pancakes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jan Kowalsky will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pancakes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kowalsky manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pancakes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kowalsky working for a triangle but Pancakes defends it easily.
Kowalsky not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pancakes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gotsum Pancakes has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kowalsky slips a jab and a cross from Pancakes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalsky closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kowalsky lands a takedown into guard.
Kowalsky preventing the sweep.
Kowalsky thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kowalsky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kowalsky wants to control from the top but Pancakes keeps moving.
Kowalsky drops back looking for a leg! Pancakes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pancakes manages to kick Kowalsky off! Kowalsky jumps back into Pancakes's guard.
Kowalsky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pancakes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kowalsky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kowalsky drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kowalsky jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pancakes has his hands on Kowalsky's head, controlling the position.
Kowalsky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pancakes is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pancakes is on top in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalsky is looking for a triangle but Pancakes pushes his legs off easily.
Pancakes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kowalsky pulls Pancakes in close to prevent any damage.
Pancakes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kowalsky working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalsky has his foot on Pancakes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pancakes works his way back into a safe position though.
Pancakes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jan Kowalsky has got the better of the ground game so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kowalsky is on top in guard.
Pancakes manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kowalsky keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pancakes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kowalsky is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kowalsky really wants to buck Pancakes off and get back to his feet.
Kowalsky is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pancakes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pancakes seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kowalsky for as long as he can get away with.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pancakes tries to control but Kowalsky wriggling away.
Pancakes controlling the pace for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gotsum Pancakes has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Pancakes works the jab nicely.
Pancakes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kowalsky swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gotsum Pancakes will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Pancakes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pancakes slips a jab and a cross from Kowalsky.
Kowalsky drives through with a takedown into Pancakes's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kowalsky is fighting to break Pancakes's control of his arms but Pancakes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pancakes wants to stand up but Kowalsky is controlling him.
Pancakes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kowalsky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pancakes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gotsum Pancakes wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Pancakes misses with a series of wild punches.
Pancakes misses with a combination
and Kowalsky counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pancakes keeping full guard, as Kowalsky tries to pass.
Kowalsky thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kowalsky trying to control but Pancakes is working from the bottom.
Kowalsky passes Pancakes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kowalsky is trying to work for a kimura but Pancakes is defending well.
Pancakes wants to improve his position but Kowalsky is controlling well.
Kowalsky is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pancakes sees it coming and defends easily.
Kowalsky is looking for a kimura here.
Pancakes is staying active underneath Kowalsky, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalsky is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pancakes sees it coming and defends easily.
Kowalsky is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pancakes is just riding it out for now. Kowalsky eventually gives up the hold.
Pancakes wants to get back to his feet.
Kowalsky is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kowalsky wants to free his trapped foot but Pancakes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pancakes is trying to control but Kowalsky manages to pass to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalsky looking for a guillotine from mount but Pancakes is having none of it.
Pancakes working to try and regain half guard.
Kowalsky is working for a guillotine from mount but Pancakes frees his head quite easily.
Pancakes is looking to improve his position but Kowalsky isn't that keen on the idea.
Kowalsky wants to control the pace but Pancakes is squirming around nicely.
Kowalsky avoids the attempt from Pancakes to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalsky looking to secure an arm triangle but Pancakes defends it well.
Kowalsky wants to control the pace but Pancakes is squirming around nicely.
Pancakes working to try and regain half guard.
Kowalsky jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Pancakes manages to avoid the submission attempt.
You can see the frustration on Pancakes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Kowalsky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kowalsky 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Kowalsky!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
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