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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Clement Cherry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janusz Kowalix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Janusz Kowalix is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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203 cm
24
178 lbs
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169 cm
25
169 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Clement Cherry! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Janusz Kowalix! The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kowalix gets in close and instigates a clinch. Cherry is trying to force a seperation but Kowalix has the dominant position. Kowalix is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cherry is defending well. Kowalix wants the takedown. Cherry is fighting it off but Kowalix persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cherry's guard against the cage. Kowalix showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Cherry will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kowalix landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cherry trying to keep a closed guard but Kowalix is proving a slippery customer.
Kowalix controlling from the top position. Cherry is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kowalix defends well. Kowalix controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Kowalix really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cherry. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Kowalix throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cherry works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Cherry wants to get back to his feet but Kowalix is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Kowalix looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Kowalix closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cherry did well to prevent Kowalix getting side control. Kowalix is controlling the pace.
Cherry looking for submissions off his back. Kowalix slips a nice elbow through Cherry's hands, connecting with Cherry's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kowalix tries to pass to full mount but Cherry defends it. Well, if Kowalix is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kowalix thows a huge punch but Cherry dodges it nicely.
Kowalix is pressing down on Cherry's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cherry is holding on for now. Kowalix sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cherry defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Cherry looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kowalix is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Kowalix not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cherry is trying to stand back up but Kowalix is controlling him
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kowalix working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Kowalix controlling the action here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janusz Kowalix 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.
Kowalix looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cherry! Cherry is letting Kowalix control him for a moment. Kowalix prevents Cherry from escaping the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kowalix working away. Cherry is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Kowalix cracks Cherry with an elbow. That is naaassty. Kowalix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kowalix lands a few punches from side control. Cherry trying to remain calm as Kowalix controls from the top position. Kowalix lands an elbow. Cherry is letting Kowalix control him for a moment. Kowalix is continuing to stall. The adventures of Kowalix the control monster continue. Boring. Cherry is trying to control Kowalix's posture but Kowalix avoids it. Kowalix controls the position from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cherry wants to control but Kowalix postures up. Kowalix is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Cherry's shoulder. That is not cool. Kowalix working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kowalix controlling the position. Kowalix working the head and body with strikes. Cherry is looking to get back to his feet here but Kowalix is keeping cool and he's managed to take Cherry's back. Kowalix controlling the position well here. Cherry rolled but Kowalix kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cherry grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. Cherry looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Kowalix is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Cherry is trying to get back to his feet but Kowalix has full control of the position and if anything, Cherry has just worked his way into a worse spot. Kowalix just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kowalix scores with punches and elbows. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! What can Cherry do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kowalix lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Kowalix.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janusz Kowalix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kowalix manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cherry on his heels. He'll look to pass Cherry's guard now, I'm sure.
Cherry is rocked! Kowalix scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Oh Cherry is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Kowalix pushing down on Cherry's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Kowalix lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Cherry quite badly. Cherry pulls Kowalix in close trying to recover. Kowalix postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Cherry on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Cherry doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Janusz Kowalix!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
30% |
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