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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tomasz Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Finishing Jobber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Finishing Jobber will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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173 cm
25
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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167 cm
24
139 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tomasz Kowalski! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Finishing Jobber! The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jobber gets tackled into the cage by Kowalski. Kowalski maintains the clinch. Kowalski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kowalski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Kowalski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Kowalski decides to stand and escape the position. Jobber gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Kowalski is pushing down on Jobber's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jobber is fighting to maintain full guard but Kowalski has managed to sneak the leg through. Kowalski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Jobber trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kowalski is looking to stall here but Jobber recovers full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kowalski looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Kowalski stands up and waves to Jobber to follow him. Jobber lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jobber keeps the fight on the outside. Kowalski has managed to clinch.
Jobber managing to block the knees to the body from Kowalski.
Kowalski trying to land knees to the body.
Kowalski pushes off an throws an elbow but Jobber leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Kowalski lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Kowalski gets a trip takedown into half guard. Jobber tries to roll over but Kowalski keeps him under control. Jobber is trying to maintain the position but Kowalski is very close to passing his half guard. Kowalski decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jobber throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Jobber feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kowalskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Jobber swats away the attempt to clinch by Kowalski. Jobber misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Jobber as he connects with a hook. Jobber throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kowalski on the side of the head. Kowalski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Jobber lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Jobber misses with a series of wild punches.
Jobber circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jobber gets caught flat footed, as Kowalski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kowalski stands up and waves to Jobber to follow him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jobber catches Kowalski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Nice cross by Jobber. A punch combination from Jobber misses. Jobber gets tackled into the cage by Kowalski. Kowalski maintains the clinch. Jobber tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kowalski smiles and moves away.
Jobber cracks Kowalski with a right hand to the side of the head. Jobber lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Jobber throws an overhand right that lands on Kowalski's shoulder, as Kowalski tries to avoid the shot. Kowalski gets a double leg takedown into Jobber's guard. Kowalski stays in close to Jobber's body and controls the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomasz Kowalski dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kowalski gets a takedown into half guard. Kowalski seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Kowalski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Kowalski stands up from half guard. Jobber lands a glancing blow to the side of Kowalski's head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kowalski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Jobber goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Kowalski on the wrong end of a nice jab. Jobber might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Jobber swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jobber scores with a body shot.
Kowalski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Kowalski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kowalski is stalling here. Jobber is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kowalski seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jobber has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Kowalski is looking for a sweep. Tomasz Kowalski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kowalski is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jobber is controlling him well. Jobber is looking to take a break and control but Kowalski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Jobber tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kowalski's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kowalski is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Kowalski tries to buck Jobber off but Jobber is having none of it. Jobber trying to control the action but Kowalski is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jobber advances to full mount. Kowalski is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jobber trying to control but he's not successful this time. Kowalski is desperately trying to improve his position but Jobber has a good base and remains in mount. Kowalski tries to hold on but Jobber postures up. Kowalski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jobber trying to control but he's not successful this time. Kowalski really wants to buck Jobber off and get back to his feet. 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 Tomasz Kowalski will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kowalski has managed to clinch.
Kowalski gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Jobber is working an open guard so Kowalski takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Jobber comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. A combination from Jobber does no damage. Kowalski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Kowalski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kowalski lands in his opponent's guard. Jobber looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kowalski is defending well. Jobber quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kowalski has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Jobber celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Finishing Jobber! An out of breath and clearly excited Finishing Jobber thanked TITAN for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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