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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Greed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kowalski comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Zaraz Cie Zniszcze kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 Las Vegas, Apollo Greed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jan Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalski moves into the clinch.
Kowalski pushes off an throws an elbow but Greed leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kowalski is trying to trip Greed. He has hold of a leg but Greed is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kowalski persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kowalski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kowalski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kowalski throws a strike but Greed rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Greed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kowalski is keeping the position for now.
Kowalski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Greed is aware though and is defending well.
Kowalski keeping moving, preventing Greed from controlling successfully.
Kowalski is looking for a triangle but Greed pushes his legs off easily.
Kowalski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Greed defends it easily.
Greed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kowalski is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kowalski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Greed can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greed thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kowalski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Greed defends it easily.
Kowalski is looking for a triangle but Greed pushes his legs off easily.
Kowalski looking for a guillotine here but Greed defends easily.
Greed trying to control but Kowalski is working from the bottom.
Kowalski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Greed defends well.
Greed thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Greed defends it easily.
Greed got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kowalski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Greed has managed to get both his arms back between Kowalski's legs - danger averted.
Kowalski looks gassed!
Greed trying to control but Kowalski is working from the bottom.
Greed works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Greed trying to control from half guard but Kowalski is working away.
Greed is looking for a kimura but Kowalski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Greed to get the leverage.
Kowalski is trying to stand.
Greed is trying to work for a kimura but Kowalski is defending well.
Greed trying to control the action but Kowalski is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Greed scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kowalski is not content to let Greed control the position.
Greed working over Kowalski with some ground and pound. Kowalski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kowalski is staying active underneath Greed, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kowalski tries to roll over but Greed keeps him under control.
Kowalski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Greed pulls his head out easily.
Kowalski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kowalski is not content to let Greed control the position.
Kowalski wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greed slips a nice elbow through Kowalski's hands, connecting with Kowalski's forehead.
Kowalski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kowalski is defending against the submission attempts here by Greed.
Kowalski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Greed.
Greed is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kowalski is trying to stand up here but Greed is controlling him well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kowalski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Greed is trying to control. Kowalski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greed is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kowalski!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Apollo Greed will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kowalski stuffs the takedown attempt from Greed. Greed gets slowly back to his feet.
Kowalski drives through and clinches with Greed against the cage.
Kowalski pulls guard effortlessly.
Greed prevents Kowalski from getting back to his feet.
Kowalski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Greed trying to control but Kowalski is working from the bottom.
Kowalski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Greed wants to control from the top but Kowalski keeps moving.
Apollo Greed overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kowalski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kowalski is breathing heavily.
Greed controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski has his foot on Greed's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Greed works his way back into a safe position though.
Kowalski working for submissions but it's allowed Greed to get to half guard.
Kowalski is looking for a sweep. Greed is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Greed wants to control but Kowalski is keeping him busy.
We're going to have a standup here because Apollo Greed wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kowalski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Greed did well to prevent Kowalski getting side control.
Greed regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kowalski.
Kowalski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Greed trying to control the position.
Kowalski is looking to work some ground and pound but Greed has wrist control.
Kowalski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greed is working an open guard so Kowalski takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Apollo Greed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kowalski throws a chopping leg kick but Greed manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kowalski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kowalski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kowalski throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski is looking to work some ground and pound but Greed has wrist control.
Kowalski throwing strikes from guard but Greed blocks nicely.
Kowalski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kowalski decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kowalski scores a takedown into full mount!
Kowalski punching from mount but Greed doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Kowalski there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kowalski throws a wild left hand from mount and Greed manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski thows a huge punch but Greed dodges it nicely.
Greed avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kowalski.
Kowalski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Greed is looking to control Kowalski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Greed avoid being mounted?
Kowalski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Greed's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Greed keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kowalski looks to land a strike but Greed avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Greed working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kowalski.
Greed wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Kowalski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kowalski takes the fight into the clinch.
Kowalski wants to get back to striking at distance but Greed won't allow it.
Kowalski is trying to force a seperation but Greed has the dominant position.
Kowalski has had enough of the clinch but Greed keeps him there for the moment.
Greed can't get the takedown.
Kowalski jumps guard.
Greed stands and throws Kowalski's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kowalski is trying to get back to his feet.
Greed is looking to take a break and control but Kowalski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kowalski is looking to reverse the position.
Kowalski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Greed cracks Kowalski with a big right hand but Kowalski just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Greed prevents Kowalski from escaping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski regains half guard.
Kowalski is trying to stand.
Kowalski is looking to improve his position.
Greed is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kowalski tries to kick Greed off but Greed keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kowalski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Greed is trying to control the action in half guard but Kowalski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kowalski wants to get back to his feet.
Greed wants to control but Kowalski is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Greed scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Greed is looking for a kimura but Kowalski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Greed to get the leverage.
Kowalski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kowalski pushes Greed off looking to stand but Greed dives back in and keeps control.
Greed is working for a submission of some sort.
Kowalski actively working from the bottom here.
Kowalski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kowalski is not content to let Greed control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Greed is trying to control the action in half guard but Kowalski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kowalski kicks Greed off and gets back to his feet.
Kowalski shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kowalski stands up out of the half guard.
Kowalski clinches.
Kowalski is looking to break free of the clinch but Greed has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kowalski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Greed avoids it.
Kowalski pressing his opponent against the cage.
Greed working hard to break the clinch.
Kowalski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalski pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kowalski pulls guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Greed trying to control but Kowalski is working from the bottom.
Kowalski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Kowalski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kowalski 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Kowalski!
Jan Kowalski got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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