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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tomasz Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Basil McCrystal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tomasz Kowalski has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tomasz Kowalski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Basil McCrystal!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kowalski is defended easily by McCrystal.
McCrystal takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kowalski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McCrystal lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McCrystal jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McCrystal lands a body shot.
McCrystal lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McCrystal.
Kowalski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McCrystal scores with the left hand. Kowalski knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCrystal lands a jab to Kowalski's midsection.
McCrystal throws a series of punches but Kowalski moves out of range.
Kowalski is looking to clinch but McCrystal is avoiding it.
Kowalski misses with a takedown attempt
and McCrystal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski instigates a clinch.
McCrystal stops a takedown attempt from Kowalski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomasz Kowalski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kowalski drops down looking for an ankle pick but McCrystal pulls his leg out and moves away.
McCrystal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McCrystal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kowalski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McCrystal somewhat.
McCrystal blocks the body kick.
McCrystal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kowalski circles away quickly and effectively.
Kowalski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCrystal pinned against the cage. McCrystal gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kowalski misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCrystal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McCrystal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kowalski.
McCrystal with a jab.
McCrystal circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd cheers as McCrystal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kowalski doesn't seem phased though.
Good shot there by McCrystal.
McCrystal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kowalski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kowalski is looking to counter with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCrystal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kowalski.
McCrystal scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kowalski has closed the distance and engaged McCrystal in a clinch.
Kowalski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McCrystal being controlled against the cage.
Kowalski's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McCrystal looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski effectively controlling the action here.
McCrystal is looking to break free of the clinch but Kowalski has double underhooks.
Kowalski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kowalski prevents McCrystal from breaking the clinch.
Kowalski tries to pull guard but McCrystal holds him up against the cage and eventually Kowalski drops back down to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kowalski missing with knees to the body.
McCrystal gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kowalski.
Kowalski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McCrystal smiles and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kowalski. McCrystal does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCrystal stuns Kowalski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kowalski has McCrystal up against the cage in a clinch.
Kowalski breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Basil McCrystal dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kowalski throws a half hearted mid kick.
McCrystal changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Basil McCrystal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kowalski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kowalski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tomasz Kowalski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good standup being displayed there by McCrystal as he connects with a hook.
McCrystal swats away the attempt to clinch by Kowalski.
McCrystal lands a jab-cross combination.
Kowalski closes the distance and clinches up with McCrystal, looking for a takedown. Kowalski pushes McCrystal against the cage but McCrystal circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McCrystal misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCrystal stuffs the takedown.
McCrystal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kowalski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCrystal fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kowalski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCrystal scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCrystal moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kowalski moves into the clinch.
Kowalski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McCrystal just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomasz Kowalski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kowalski breaks from the clinch.
McCrystal scores with a hook.
McCrystal scores with a nice right hand.
McCrystal with a poor takedown
and Kowalski counters with a series of strikes. McCrystal will be more careful next time no doubt.
McCrystal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McCrystal instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kowalski throws a head punch that misses.
McCrystal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kowalski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCrystal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kowalski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McCrystal swats away the attempt to clinch by Kowalski.
It seemed like McCrystal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McCrystal connects with a body shot.
McCrystal shoots for a double leg takedown but Kowalski sprawls well. He's pushed McCrystal's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McCrystal scores with a shot to the body.
McCrystal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McCrystal keeps the fight on the outside.
A momentary lapse in concentration from McCrystal enables Kowalski to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McCrystal manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kowalski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kowalski wants to control from the top but McCrystal keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCrystal wants to stand but Kowalski is controlling the position.
Kowalski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kowalski gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kowalski tries for a takedown but McCrystal circles away easily
and McCrystal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A right-left combo lands from McCrystal.
Kowalski shoots in but McCrystal avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCrystal darts in and clinches Kowalski up against the cage.
Kowalski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCrystal throws a series of punches but Kowalski avoids them all with ease.
McCrystal clinches up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kowalski just misses with a elbow thrown towards McCrystal's brow.
Kowalski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McCrystal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kowalski breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Basil McCrystal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kowalski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kowalski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McCrystal lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McCrystal lands with a cross.
McCrystal tries to clinch up.
Kowalski shoots and misses
and McCrystal counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kowalski dodges the punch combination from McCrystal.
Kowalski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McCrystal clinches up against the cage.
Kowalski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McCrystal working hard to break the clinch.
Kowalski successfully pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCrystal decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kowalski, up you get!
McCrystal lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McCrystal lands a head shot.
McCrystal lands a jab to Kowalski's midsection.
McCrystal ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kowalski is looking to clinch.
McCrystal scores with a body shot.
Kowalski looks to land a body kick but McCrystal moved away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown but McCrystal shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomasz Kowalski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCrystal lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kowalski backs up against the cage.
Kowalski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McCrystal.
McCrystal scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McCrystal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kowalski tries to clinch but McCrystal moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCrystal.
Kowalski throws a head kick but McCrystal moves out of range.
McCrystal unleashes a big counter combination but Kowalski bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kowalski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCrystal instigates a clinch.
McCrystal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kowalski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCrystal lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McCrystal connects with a looping right hand.
McCrystal lands with a hook. Kowalski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McCrystal stalks Kowalski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kowalski's face. Kowalski staggers backwards, shaken.
Kowalski is rocked!
Kowalski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oh Kowalski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCrystal looks to land a combination but Kowalski avoids it well.
Kowalski seems to have got his legs back now.
McCrystal lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McCrystal jabs Kowalski right on the nose. Kowalski blinks but takes it well.
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown but McCrystal shows good takedown defense.
McCrystal connects with the punch.
McCrystal connects with a body shot that sends Kowalski's belly button to the back.
McCrystal has closed the distance and engaged Kowalski in a clinch.
Kowalski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kowalski jumps guard but McCrystal stands there with Kowalski around his waist. Kowalski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McCrystal can't break the clinch.
Kowalski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Basil McCrystal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McCrystal fails to land with a series of punches.
McCrystal fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McCrystal lands with a shot to the body.
McCrystal smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCrystal jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McCrystal ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McCrystal throws a one two combo.
Kowalski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McCrystal is looking for the big counter here.
McCrystal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tomasz Kowalski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kowalski throws an elbow but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Basil McCrystal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McCrystal winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Basil McCrystal!
An out of breath Basil McCrystal thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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hype
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