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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raul Zergopalitix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kowalski comes to the cage accompanied by Reptile Theme. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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275 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roman Kowalski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Raul Zergopalitix!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Kowalski.
Zergopalitix misses with a takedown attempt - Kowalski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kowalski throws a leg kick which misses Zergopalitix's front leg but catches the back leg as Zergopalitix tries to avoid it.
Zergopalitix misses with a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Kowalski.
Zergopalitix shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kowalski keeps Zergopalitix at a distance using the push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kowalski moves into range and clinches up with Zergopalitix.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zergopalitix takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kowalski looking to throw knees to the head but Zergopalitix is blocking nicely.
Kowalski lands a knee to the body.
Kowalski lands a nice knee to the body.
Zergopalitix looks winded!
Zergopalitix letting Kowalski take a breather here.
Kowalski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kowalski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski struggles to land a body shot inside as Zergopalitix controls his hands.
Zergopalitix wants a takedown.
Roman Kowalski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raul Zergopalitix.
Kowalski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zergopalitix's elbow.
Nice body punch from Kowalski - that landed with a thud.
Kowalski missing with knees to the body.
Kowalski scores with a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Kowalski.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kowalski obliges.
Kowalski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kowalski working Zergopalitix over with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalski landing knees to the body.
Kowalski scores with a knee to the head.
Kowalski lands a knee to the head.
Kowalski tries to land a knee to the head but Zergopalitix blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski swings wildly with an uppercut but Zergopalitix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kowalski looking to stall.
Zergopalitix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zergopalitix wants a takedown but no success here.
Kowalski misses with a knee to the head.
Kowalski cracks Zergopalitix with a nice body shot.
Zergopalitix has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kowalski after a bit of a struggle.
Kowalski leaning against his opponent.
Zergopalitix has Kowalski pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Zergopalitix pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kowalski tumbling to the mat - Zergopalitix dives into Kowalski's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Zergopalitix working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zergopalitix defends well.
Zergopalitix throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kowalski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kowalski manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Zergopalitix working to try and regain half guard.
Kowalski looking to secure an arm triangle but Zergopalitix defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zergopalitix throwing hammer fists to the chest of Kowalski. What's that going to do exactly?
Kowalski has control of Zergopalitix's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Zergopalitix regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Zergopalitix can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zergopalitix is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kowalski thowing shots but they're missing.
Kowalski has control of Zergopalitix's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Zergopalitix regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Zergopalitix is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalski blocks Zergopalitix's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zergopalitix is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kowalski trying to control but Zergopalitix is having none of it.
Zergopalitix really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Kowalski dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Zergopalitix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kowalski.
Kowalski misses the shot to the body.
Kowalski misses with a low kick.
Zergopalitix has closed the distance and engaged Kowalski in a clinch.
Zergopalitix managing to block the knees to the body from Kowalski.
Kowalski is pressed up against the cage. Zergopalitix has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kowalski down to the mat. Kowalski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kowalski throws a right and a left that Zergopalitix avoids nicely.
Zergopalitix looks to score with a jab to the body but Kowalski is just out of range.
Zergopalitix takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kowalski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good leg kick by Kowalski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zergopalitix checks a low kick from Kowalski.
Kowalski has Zergopalitix up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zergopalitix has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kowalski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski looking to throw knees to the head but Zergopalitix is blocking nicely.
Kowalski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kowalski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zergopalitix is looking for a takedown.
Kowalski tries to land knees in the clinch but Zergopalitix avoids the damage to the body.
Zergopalitix drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roman Kowalski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raul Zergopalitix.
Zergopalitix has Kowalski pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Zergopalitix pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kowalski tumbling to the mat - Zergopalitix dives into Kowalski's guard.
Kowalski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zergopalitix can do to turn this around?
Zergopalitix avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zergopalitix preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zergopalitix lands a couple of elbows.
Kowalski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zergopalitix doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zergopalitix manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zergopalitix makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kowalski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zergopalitix stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kowalski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zergopalitix postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zergopalitix landing with the ground and pound.
Zergopalitix got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kowalski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zergopalitix has managed to get both his arms back between Kowalski's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zergopalitix landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski has momentary wrist control but Zergopalitix slips an elbow through the middle.
Zergopalitix works over Kowalski with some ground and pound from guard.
Zergopalitix working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zergopalitix is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zergopalitix is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kowalski wants to sweep here but Zergopalitix controlling him for the moment.
Kowalski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zergopalitix is in close to Kowalski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zergopalitix stopping the sweep attempt from Kowalski.
Zergopalitix with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zergopalitix scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zergopalitix loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zergopalitix throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zergopalitix is one step ahead there.
Zergopalitix looking to pass the guard.
Raul Zergopalitix has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zergopalitix makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kowalski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zergopalitix is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zergopalitix working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zergopalitix with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Zergopalitix lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zergopalitix is working Kowalski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zergopalitix throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kowalski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zergopalitix lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kowalski has his foot on Zergopalitix's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zergopalitix works his way back into a safe position though.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Raul Zergopalitix 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 misses with a head kick.
Zergopalitix misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zergopalitix fails with a takedown attempt.
Kowalski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zergopalitix blocks a leg kick.
Kowalski throws a hook but Zergopalitix avoids it easily.
Kowalski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zergopalitix shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kowalski sprawls well. Kowalski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zergopalitix gets slowly back to his feet.
Kowalski throws a body punch but Zergopalitix moves out of range.
Zergopalitix tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kowalski swivels and escapes.
Roman Kowalski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raul Zergopalitix.
Kowalski misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski leaves Zergopalitix with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zergopalitix takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zergopalitix takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice body punch from Kowalski.
Kowalski connects with a looping right hand.
Kowalski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zergopalitix has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kowalski.
Roman Kowalski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zergopalitix closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kowalski has closed the distance and engaged Zergopalitix in a clinch.
Zergopalitix takes a shot to the head.
Kowalski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Kowalski.
Kowalski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kowalski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kowalski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski pushes Zergopalitix back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kowalski tries to throw a body punch but Zergopalitix avoids it by throwing Kowalski back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Kowalski.
Roman Kowalski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Kowalski.
Kowalski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kowalski gets through Zergopalitix's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kowalski lands a right hand.
Kowalski effectively controlling the action here.
Zergopalitix managing to block the knees to the body from Kowalski.
Kowalski misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalski lands a knee to the head.
Kowalski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski is leaning against Zergopalitix and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kowalski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kowalski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zergopalitix's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Kowalski.
Kowalski lands a right hand.
Kowalski pushes Zergopalitix back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kowalski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kowalski misses with a knee to the head.
Kowalski unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Zergopalitix has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kowalski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kowalski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kowalski working Zergopalitix over with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Kowalski.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalski just leaning against Zergopalitix, taking a breather.
Zergopalitix wants to take the fight to the mat but Kowalski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zergopalitix managing to block the knees to the body from Kowalski.
Kowalski taking a breather.
Kowalski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kowalski is looking to control Zergopalitix's arms but Zergopalitix gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kowalski has his back to the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zergopalitix can't get the takedown.
Kowalski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zergopalitix blocks it with crossed arms.
Zergopalitix is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kowalski is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Kowalski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kowalski 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Kowalski!
After winning the bout, Roman Kowalski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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