|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Waldemar Koksowicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Salome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Waldemar Koksowicz has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
22
250 lbs
3 - 9 - 0 |
|
200 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident |
|
| |
|
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
3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Waldemar Koksowicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kevin Salome!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koksowicz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Salome defends well and Koksowicz ends up having to push Salome into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Koksowicz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Salome blocks the elbow strike.
Salome is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Koksowicz is keeping busy.
Nice elbow from Koksowicz.
Koksowicz misses with an elbow over the top.
Salome wants a takedown.
Koksowicz misses with a knee to the head.
Koksowicz misses with an elbow over the top.
Salome tries to pull guard but Koksowicz won't allow it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Koksowicz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Salome's brow.
Salome dodges an elbow strike from Koksowicz.
Salome avoids the elbow strike from Koksowicz, against the cage.
Salome dodges an elbow strike from Koksowicz.
Salome is trying to push Koksowicz away but Koksowicz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Salome avoiding damage as Koksowicz throws knees to the body.
Koksowicz pushes off an throws an elbow but Salome leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Koksowicz misses with an elbow strike.
Salome wants to get back to striking at distance but Koksowicz won't allow it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Koksowicz throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salome has Koksowicz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Koksowicz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Waldemar Koksowicz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Salome.
Salome blocks an elbow strike from Koksowicz.
Salome blocks the elbow strike.
Salome tries to stall but Koksowicz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Salome avoids the elbow strike from Koksowicz, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Koksowicz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Salome's brow.
Salome fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Koksowicz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Salome tries to stall but Koksowicz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Koksowicz tries a knee to the head but Salome blocks it.
Salome drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Salome avoids the elbow strike from Koksowicz, against the cage.
Salome drops down looking for an ankle pick but Koksowicz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Koksowicz avoids the body shot from Salome.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koksowicz fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salome. Koksowicz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koksowicz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Salome misses with an uppercut. Koksowicz saw that one coming.
Koksowicz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Salome as he avoids it easily.
Koksowicz moves out of range as Salome strikes.
Koksowicz fails with the takedown.
A slow jab from Salome misses its intended target.
Salome misses with a looping right.
Koksowicz tries to clinch but Salome moves out of range.
Salome ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koksowicz moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salome misses with an uppercut. Koksowicz saw that one coming.
Koksowicz avoids the body shot from Salome.
Salome swings for the body but Koksowicz moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salome. Koksowicz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koksowicz shoots in looking for a takedown but Salome manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Koksowicz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Salome misses with a looping right.
Koksowicz rushes Salome and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salome tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Salome misses with a short punch on the inside.
Salome looking to stall.
Salome blocks an elbow strike.
Koksowicz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Koksowicz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Koksowicz tries to land knees in the clinch but Salome avoids the damage to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Koksowicz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Salome's brow.
Salome wants to get back to striking at distance but Koksowicz won't allow it.
Salome fails to pull guard.
Koksowicz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Salome avoids it.
Salome is trying to break the clinch but Koksowicz is controlling him.
Salome jumps guard but Koksowicz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Koksowicz pushes off an throws an elbow but Salome leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Koksowicz pushes off an throws an elbow but Salome leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salome avoids a wild elbow strike from Koksowicz.
Salome tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Salome tries to pull guard but Koksowicz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Salome tries to score a body lock takedown but Koksowicz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Salome blocks an elbow strike from Koksowicz.
Salome blocks an elbow strike from Koksowicz.
Salome is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Koksowicz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Koksowicz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Salome's brow.
Salome blocks an elbow strike.
Koksowicz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salome on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Salome blocks an elbow strike from Koksowicz.
Salome tries to pull guard but Koksowicz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Koksowicz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waldemar Koksowicz dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Salome throws a body punch but Koksowicz moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salome. Koksowicz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koksowicz moves out of range of the strikes.
Salome throws a jab but it's blocked by Koksowicz.
Salome throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koksowicz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Salome sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Koksowicz somewhat.
Nice takedown defense from Salome. No joy for Koksowicz on that attempt.
Salome swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salome. Koksowicz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salome thows a body shot but no joy.
Salome fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koksowicz manages to avoid it.
No luck for Koksowicz with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Waldemar Koksowicz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salome. Koksowicz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salome throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koksowicz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koksowicz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Salome sprawls well. Salome wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Koksowicz gets slowly back to his feet.
Salome thows a body shot but no joy.
Salome stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Salome wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salome. Koksowicz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koksowicz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Koksowicz stopping the sweep attempt from Salome.
Koksowicz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Koksowicz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Koksowicz postures up in Salome's guard and throws a big left but Salome blocks it.
Salome wants to sweep but no luck.
Koksowicz postures up in Salome's guard and throws a big left but Salome blocks it.
Salome pulls Koksowicz in close to prevent any damage.
Salome trying to keep a closed guard but Koksowicz is proving a slippery customer.
Koksowicz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koksowicz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Koksowicz drops back looking for a leg! Salome is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Salome manages to kick Koksowicz off! Koksowicz jumps back into Salome's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salome looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Koksowicz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salome tries to strike from the bottom.
Salome is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Salome really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Koksowicz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Salome is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Salome controls Koksowicz momentarily but Koksowicz frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koksowicz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Koksowicz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salome is trying to keep Koksowicz in close.
Salome has control of Koksowicz's left arm, preventing Koksowicz from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koksowicz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Salome bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Koksowicz's guard.
Koksowicz keeping moving, preventing Salome from controlling successfully.
Koksowicz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Koksowicz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Salome gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salome controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Salome throws a big elbow that misses.
Salome got a little sloppy there for a moment and Koksowicz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Salome has managed to get both his arms back between Koksowicz's legs - danger averted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salome stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koksowicz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Salome controlling from the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koksowicz looking for a guillotine here but Salome defends easily.
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 Waldemar Koksowicz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Salome misses with a body shot.
Koksowicz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Salome as he jumps to the side.
Salome misses with a wild body shot.
Waldemar Koksowicz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Salome throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salome misses with a straight right.
Salome defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Koksowicz.
Salome misses the shot to the body.
Salome leaves Koksowicz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Waldemar Koksowicz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salome. Koksowicz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salome takes a swing at Koksowicz's ribcage but misses.
Koksowicz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Salome fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koksowicz manages to avoid it.
Koksowicz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Salome's waist but Salome gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Koksowicz off to one side.
Salome looks to land a right hand but Koksowicz moved out of range.
Kevin Salome seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Koksowicz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salome.
Salome thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salome misses with a wild body shot.
Salome tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koksowicz was well out of range. Poor timing from Salome.
Salome fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koksowicz manages to avoid it.
Koksowicz shoots in for a double leg but Salome sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kevin Salome is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Salome looks to score with a jab to the body but Koksowicz is just out of range.
Salome slaps away a takedown attempt from Koksowicz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Koksowicz avoids the body shot from Salome.
Salome fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koksowicz manages to avoid it.
Salome swings for the body but Koksowicz moves out of range.
Salome throws a jab when Koksowicz was well out of range.
Koksowicz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salome.
Koksowicz looks to land a combination but Salome avoids it well.
Nice defenses there by Koksowicz.
Salome swings for the body but Koksowicz moves out of range.
Koksowicz blocks a jab.
Koksowicz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Salome.
Koksowicz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Salome circles away.
Salome throws the left hand but Koksowicz avoids the punch easily.
Salome fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koksowicz manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salome tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koksowicz was well out of range. Poor timing from Salome.
Salome swings for the body but Koksowicz moves out of range.
Salome swings for the body but Koksowicz moves out of range.
Salome just misses with a punch to the body.
Koksowicz dives in for a single leg takedown but Salome sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Salome is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Koksowicz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Salome is looking to break free of the clinch but Koksowicz has double underhooks.
Koksowicz misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salome dodges an elbow strike from Koksowicz.
Salome can't get the takedown.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Koksowicz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Salome's brow.
Koksowicz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Koksowicz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Salome.
Salome has had enough of the clinch but Koksowicz keeps him there for the moment.
Waldemar Koksowicz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Salome wants to break free but Koksowicz has control.
Koksowicz tries a knee to the head but Salome blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salome wants a takedown.
Koksowicz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Salome taking a breather.
Salome wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Koksowicz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Salome tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Koksowicz smiles and moves away.
Koksowicz moves out of range of the strikes.
Koksowicz shoots in and drives through. Salome sprawls well.
Koksowicz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Salome tries to avoid it but Koksowicz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Salome to the ground. Salome escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Salome throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salome pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Salome leaves Koksowicz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Salome misses with a hook. Koksowicz ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salome thuds a left hand into Koksowicz's body.
Salome looks to throw the jab but Koksowicz is out of range.
Salome throws an overhand right that lands on Koksowicz's shoulder, as Koksowicz tries to avoid the shot.
Koksowicz fails with a takedown attempt.
Salome loads up on a big right hand but Koksowicz slips the punch.
Salome tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koksowicz was well out of range. Poor timing from Salome.
Nice takedown defense from Salome. No joy for Koksowicz on that attempt.
A slow jab from Salome misses its intended target.
Salome takes a swing at Koksowicz's ribcage but misses.
Koksowicz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Salome is fending him off so far but Koksowicz persists. Nope, Salome circles away and we're back to standing.
Salome looks to land a right hand but Koksowicz moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koksowicz ducks under a wild hook from Salome.
Salome takes a swing at Koksowicz's ribcage but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big right from Salome misses.
Salome ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koksowicz moves away.
Salome misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koksowicz.
Kevin Salome has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Waldemar Koksowicz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Koksowicz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Koksowicz trying to control but Salome is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Salome comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Koksowicz 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Waldemar Koksowicz!
After the fight, Waldemar Koksowicz was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
85% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
