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Event:
The Island Season 8, 265 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Clegg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clegg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clegg takes one on the button.
Clegg throws an off balance right hand
and Kowalski counters with a right hand to the body.
Clegg misses with a body punch
and Kowalski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD2#
Clegg looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kowalski!#SUB2#
Clegg is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Kowalski looks calm but he's in trouble here. Clegg gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Kowalski is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Clegg lets go of the hold and Kowalski can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arslan Clegg!
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Event:
The Island Season 8, 265 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Mendelssohn misses with a takedown
and Mendelssohn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mendelssohn fails with the takedown
and Kowalski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kowalski lunges at Mendelssohn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mendelssohn's hand.
Kowalski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mendelssohn misses with a takedown attempt
and Kowalski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Frank Kowalski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Mendelssohn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendelssohn has his takedown stuffed
and Kowalski counters with a straight right hand.
Kowalski darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Kowalski thuds a left hand into Mendelssohn's body.
A lazy left from Kowalski finds it's target.
Mendelssohn shoots and misses
and Kowalski counters with a right hand to the body.
Kowalski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kowalski lands a jab to Mendelssohn's midsection.
Mendelssohn tries for a takedown but Kowalski circles away easily
and Kowalski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mendelssohn looks winded!
Nice shot by Kowalski.
Kowalski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kowalski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Kowalski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sven Mendelssohn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendelssohn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowalski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mendelssohn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kowalski stuns Mendelssohn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kowalski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kowalski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mendelssohn has time to react.
Kowalski thuds his right hand into Mendelssohn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kowalski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mendelssohn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kowalski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kowalski lands with a hook. Mendelssohn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Mendelssohn misses with a takedown
and Kowalski counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kowalski scores with a jab to the head.
Mendelssohn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mendelssohn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Frank Kowalski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mendelssohn looks to clinch
and Kowalski counters with a right hand to the body.
A cross from Kowalski lands.
Kowalski cracks Mendelssohn on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Mendelssohn falls backwards against the cage. Kowalski follows up with more strikes that drop Mendelssohn to his knees. Kowalski keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Mendelssohn! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Kowalski!
Frank Kowalski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Sven Mendelssohn was interviewed post fight and said 'Congrats to my opponent. I will be back.'.
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Event:
Beach Fights Independance
Date: Jul 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Kowalski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hagen shoots and misses
and Kowalski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kowalski has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hagen shoots and misses
and Kowalski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hagen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hagen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kowalski misses with a looping right.
Hagen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kowalski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Handsome Hagen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Hagen has taken the fight to the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kowalski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hagen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kowalski is defending well for now.
Kowalski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T1#
Hagen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kowalski is defending well for now.
Kowalski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hagen missing with knees to the body.
Kowalski avoiding damage as Hagen throws knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Kowalski.
Hagen trying to land knees to the body.
Hagen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kowalski after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Handsome Hagen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Kowalski breaks the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Kowalski.
Hagen tries to clinch there but Kowalski circles away.
Hagen wants to clinch but Kowalski slips to the side
and Kowalski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hagen wants to clinch
and Kowalski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hagen wants to clinch but Kowalski slips to the side
and Kowalski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Kowalski scores with a body shot.
Frank Kowalski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hagen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hagen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kowalski counters with a nice body shot.
Hagen wants to clinch.
Kowalski let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
Hagen tries to clinch up
and Kowalski counters with a straight right hand.
Hagen wants to clinch
and Kowalski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hagen fails with the takedown
and Kowalski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Hagen is looking to clinch.
Hagen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kowalski lands a jab to Hagen's midsection.
A shot to the liver by Kowalski. Beautiful body shot.
Hagen tries to clinch up.
Kowalski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hagen rather than just go for the knockout.
Kowalski lands a head shot.
Kowalski checks the leg kick.
Kowalski misses the shot to the body.
Kowalski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Kowalski dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hagen wants to clinch
and Hagen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hagen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kowalski counters with a straight right hand.
Hagen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A jab from Hagen misses.
A nice side step and Kowalski releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hagen misses with a takedown
and Kowalski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hagen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kowalski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hagen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kowalski throws out the jab. #T1#
Kowalski cracks Hagen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kowalski lands a nice shot that snaps Hagen's head back.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hagen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Handsome Hagen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hagen looks for a takedown but Kowalski sprawls well.
Kowalski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kowalski connects with a single shot there.
Kowalski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Hagen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hagen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kowalski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#
Hagen is rocked!
Hagen misses with the body kick
and Kowalski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hagen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kowalski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oh Hagen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kowalski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hagen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kowalski lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Kowalski!
An out of breath Frank Kowalski 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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Event:
Beach Fights Blow Out
Date: Jun 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Musaev misses with a looping left.
Kowalski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kowalski seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nice defenses there by Kowalski.
Kowalski was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Musaev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kowalski looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Musaev misses with a body shot
and Kowalski counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kowalski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Musaev checks it well.
Musaev throws a poor cross that misses
and Kowalski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kowalski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from Musaev. Kowalski does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Kowalski.
Kowalski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Musaev.
Musaev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kowalski counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Musaev misses with a straight right. #T1#
Musaev throws a right hand that misses
and Kowalski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Musaev checks the leg kick nicely there.
A countering left hand to the body from Musaev misses.
Musaev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kowalski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Musaev just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Kowalski misses the target.
Musaev throws a leg kick but Kowalski moved away.
Kowalski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kowalski works Musaev's body with a nice hook.
Musaev throws a sloppy body shot
and Kowalski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Musaev. Kowalski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kowalski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Musaev pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Musaev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sladjy Musaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Musaev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kowalski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kowalski slips under a jab from Musaev.
Kowalski half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kowalski works Musaev's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Musaev swings widly with a right hand
enabling Kowalski to counter with a crisp jab.
Kowalski misses with a hook. Musaev ducked under it nicely.
Musaev misses with a body shot.
Musaev throws an off balance right hand
and Kowalski counters with a right hand to the body.
Musaev misses with a hook
enabling Kowalski to counter with a crisp jab.
Musaev misses with a body shot
and Kowalski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Musaev darts in looking for a takedown but Kowalski gets double underhooks and turns Musaev into the cage.
Kowalski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3#
Musaev jabs Kowalski right on the nose. Kowalski blinks but takes it well.
Kowalski looks to land a combination. Musaev sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kowalski throws a push kick but Musaev slaps the foot to one side.
Musaev scores with a nice head shot.
Kowalski is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kowalski, as that shot connected.
Kowalski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Kowalski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Musaev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Musaev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Musaev works Kowalski's body with a nice hook.
Musaev checks a leg kick nicely.
Musaev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Musaev lands a jab.
Musaev misses with a double jab.
It looked like Kowalski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Musaev throws a body shot but no joy.
Musaev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Musaev misses with a left hand
and Kowalski counters with a nice uppercut.
Kowalski moves out of range of the strikes.
Kowalski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Musaev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kowalski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kowalski moves out of range as Musaev strikes.
Musaev misses with a shot to the body
and Musaev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kowalski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Musaev misses with a hook
and Kowalski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kowalski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Frank Kowalski will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Musaev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kowalski throws a quick counter kick to the body but Musaev avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Musaev misses the target.
Kowalski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Musaev throws a big shot that misses.
Kowalski appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kowalski ducks under a wild hook from Musaev.
Musaev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Musaev throws a hook but Kowalski avoids it easily.#CL2#
Kowalski gets tackled into the cage by Musaev. Musaev maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski blocks an uppercut.
Kowalski misses with a body punch.
Kowalski blocks an uppercut.
Kowalski prevents a body shot from Musaev.
Musaev has Kowalski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kowalski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Musaev lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Kowalski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Musaev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Kowalski to counter with a crisp jab.
Musaev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Musaev moves forwards but Kowalski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Musaev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kowalski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Musaev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Frank Kowalski is winning the standup battle so far.
Kowalski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Musaev.
Kowalski moves away from the strike by Musaev.
Musaev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kowalski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Musaev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Musaev throws an overhand right that lands on Kowalski's shoulder, as Kowalski tries to avoid the shot.
Kowalski appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Musaev checks a leg kick.
Kowalski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Musaev throws out the jab.
Musaev throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
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!
Kowalski throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Musaev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kowalski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kowalski is looking to slow Musaev down with leg kicks.
Musaev lands a jab to the head.
Musaev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kowalski.
Kowalski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Musaev.
Kowalski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Musaev looks to throw the jab but Kowalski is out of range.
Musaev takes one to the chin there.
Kowalski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kowalski is looking to counter punch.
Musaev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Musaev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A cross from Kowalski lands.
Musaev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kowalski feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kowalski scores with a nice right hand.
Musaev fails with an attempt to clinch.
A left lands for Musaev.
Kowalski throws a jab but it's blocked by Musaev. #T4#
Kowalski scores with a jab.
Kowalski throws a wild body kick that Musaev sees coming a mile off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Musaev! But no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Musaev misses the shot to the body.
Musaev swings for the body but Kowalski moves out of range.
Kowalski is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kowalski throws a body shot but no joy.
Musaev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheers as Musaev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kowalski doesn't seem phased though.
Musaev misses with a straight left.
Musaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Musaev throws a body punch but Kowalski moves out of range.
Musaev throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sladjy Musaev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kowalski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Musaev moves to clinch but Kowalski breaks away
and Kowalski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Musaev with a poor takedown
and Kowalski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Musaev misses with a left hand
letting Kowalski counter with a right hand.
Kowalski misses with a low kick.
Kowalski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Musaev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Musaev misses with a lunging right hand
and Kowalski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musaev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kowalski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Musaev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kowalski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Musaev.
Kowalski misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T1#
Musaev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kowalski's head.
Kowalski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Musaev throws a body punch but Kowalski moves out of range.
Musaev with a nice cross.
Musaev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kowalski.
Kowalski lands a jab to Musaev's midsection.
Kowalski tries a low kick but Musaev avoids it.
Musaev misses with a left hand
and Kowalski counters with a nice body shot.
Musaev tries to land a front kick but Kowalski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kowalski was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Musaev throws a looping overhand right but Kowalski ducks down to avoid it.
Musaev throws an off balance right hand
and Kowalski counters with a slapping leg kick. #T2#
A big left from Musaev misses.
Kowalski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Musaev.
Musaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kowalski manages to avoid it.
Kowalski catches Musaev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Musaev lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Musaev.
Musaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kowalski.
Musaev takes one on the button.
Musaev closes the distance but Kowalski moves to the side
letting Kowalski counter with a right hand. #T3#
Musaev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kowalski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kowalski tried to counter with a leg kick but Musaev avoided it.
Musaev throws an off balance right hand
enabling Kowalski to counter with a crisp jab.
Kowalski staying out of range there.
Kowalski throws a quick counter kick to the body but Musaev avoids it.
Musaev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Musaev slips a straight right by Kowalski.
Musaev misses the jab.
Kowalski lands a front kick.
Musaev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kowalski slips a straight right by Musaev.
Kowalski swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kowalski throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kowalski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kowalski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Musaev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kowalski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Musaev.
Musaev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalski connects with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Musaev is rocked!
Musaev misses with a hook
and Kowalski makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kowalski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Musaev momentarily.
Musaev is still on wobbly legs! Can Kowalski finish him?
Kowalski is stalking Musaev. Musaev circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Kowalski, and it's lights out! Musaev really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Kowalski!
A relieved looking Frank Kowalski thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Berzerkers on the Beach
Date: May 13, 2018 |
#R1##KD#
Deadly sends Kowalski crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Deadly is motioning to the referee to let Kowalski up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Deadly misses with a body shot.
Deadly has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Island Safe Space in the buildup to the fight.
Deadly misses with a jab to the body
and Kowalski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Ron Deadly has been cut.
Nice jab there from Deadly.
Ron Deadly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deadly misses with a wild body shot.
Kowalski throws out a counter right but Deadly avoids it with no problem.
Deadly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kowalski was well out of range. Poor timing from Deadly.
Deadly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kowalski appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Deadly misses the body punch
and Kowalski counters with a low kick, right behind Deadly 's knee.
Kowalski is looking to land body kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Deadly on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Deadly scores with a nice right hand.
Deadly 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.
Kowalski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Deadly.
Kowalski counters with a body kick.
Deadly looks to score with a jab to the body but Kowalski is just out of range.
Deadly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kowalski was well out of range. Poor timing from Deadly.
Kowalski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Deadly.
Deadly throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kowalski counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
A big right from Deadly misses.
Kowalski counters with a body kick.
Kowalski's coach down at Island Safe Space was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kowalski's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nice body punch from Deadly.
Deadly jabs at Kowalski's body.
Deadly bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kowalski's head backwards.
Deadly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kowalski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kowalski lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deadly cracks Kowalski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3##CL#
Deadly gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kowalski pushes Deadly back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kowalski is looking to control Deadly's arms but Deadly gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kowalski has his back to the cage.
Kowalski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kowalski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Deadly scores with a shot to the side of Kowalski's head.
A short body shot lands from Kowalski as the two fighters clinch.
#BC2#
Kowalski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Deadly throws a looping overhand right but Kowalski ducks down to avoid it.
Kowalski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Deadly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kowalski was well out of range. Poor timing from Deadly.#T4#
Deadly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kowalski.
Deadly is looking to counter punch.
Kowalski misses with a jab to the body
letting Deadly counter with a right hand.
Deadly falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Kowalski counter with a right hand.
Deadly throws a solid leg kick but Kowalski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Deadly.
And Kowalski responds with a good body kick, but Deadly manages to step out the way in time.
Deadly scores with a nice strike.
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!
Deadly paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Deadly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ron Deadly's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Deadly swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kowalski counters with a good low kick that Deadly was not able to check.
Deadly misses with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kowalski.
A shot to the body from Deadly misses
letting Kowalski counter with a right hand.
Deadly uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kowalski has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski loses concentration momentarily and Deadly pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Kowalski crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Deadly finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ron Deadly!
A very excited looking Ron Deadly rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Betrayal by the Beach
Date: Apr 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Steele misses with an uppercut. Kowalski saw that one coming.
Kowalski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kowalski throws a hook but Steele avoids it easily.
Steele throws out a counter right but Kowalski avoids it with no problem.
Steele motions for Kowalski to come forward. Steele throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kowalski appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kowalski slips a jab and a cross from Steele.
Jab by Steele.
Roger Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steele throws a lazy right hand but Kowalski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kowalski fires out a quick counter leg kick but Steele just manages to avoid it.
Kowalski throws a sloppy body shot
and Steele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steele loads up on a big right hand but Kowalski slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele checks a leg kick.
Kowalski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steele manages to avoid it.
Steele pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kowalski back to the cage. Steele follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Steele throws a shot from downtown. Kowalski moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Kowalski takes a swing at Steele's ribcage but misses.
Kowalski throws a body shot but no joy.
Steele appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Steele throws an off balance right hand
and Kowalski counters with a left to the body.
Steele misses the body punch
and Kowalski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Roger Steele has been cut.
Kowalski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steele.
A counter left hand to the body from Kowalski misses its target.
Steele misses with a body shot
and Kowalski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kowalski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steele.
Kowalski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Steele misses the shot to the body.
Steele cracks Kowalski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Steele comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Steele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kowalski.
Kowalski 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.
Steele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kowalski.
It seemed like Steele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Steele punishes Kowalski's body with a nice straight punch.
Steele scores with a body shot.
Kowalski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kowalski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Steele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Steele.
Kowalski is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Steele misses with a hook
and Kowalski counters with a left to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kowalski. Steele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kowalski takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T3#
Steele lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Steele needs to keep his hands up - Kowalski had a free shot at his head there.
Steele throws a body shot but no joy.
Steele fails to land with a series of punches.
Kowalski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Steele misses the shot to the body.
Kowalski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Steele misses the shot to the body.
Steele comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kowalski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steele misses with a left hand
and Kowalski counters with a good low kick that Steele was not able to check. #T4#
Steele lands a really nice looking cross but Kowalski seems unphased.
Steele looks to score with a jab to the body but Kowalski is just out of range.
Steele looks to score with a jab to the body but Kowalski is just out of range.
Steele tries to bum rush Kowalski with a series of wild strikes but Kowalski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Kowalski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steele thuds a left hand into Kowalski's body.
Kowalski moves out of range of the body kick from Steele.
A counter left hand to the body from Kowalski misses its target.
Steele tries to score with a low kick but Kowalski moves his leg out of the way.
Steele looks to score with a jab to the body but Kowalski is just out of range.
Steele throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kowalski makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Steele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roger Steele's cut.
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.
#R2#
Good exchange - Kowalski coming out on top.
Steele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steele tries to clinch there but Kowalski circles away.
Steele throws a series of punches but Kowalski moves out of range.
Steele scores with a hook to the body. Kowalski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Steele misses with a wild body shot.
Steele throws a body shot but no joy.
Steele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steele has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele looks to score with a jab to the body but Kowalski is just out of range.
Kowalski throws a leg kick
and Steele counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Steele throws a poor cross that misses
and Kowalski counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
A slow jab from Steele misses its intended target.
Steele lands a slapping body shot.
Steele punishes Kowalski's body with a nice straight punch.
Steele throws a sloppy body shot
and Kowalski counters with a stiff right hand.
Steele checks a leg kick.
Steele loads up on a big right hand but Kowalski slips the punch.
Steele changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kowalski slips a jab from Steele.
Kowalski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Steele avoids the body shot from Kowalski.
A nice side step and Steele releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kowalski is looking to wear down Steele with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Steele swings for the body but Kowalski moves out of range.
#T2#
Steele throws a lazy uppercut
and Kowalski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steele. Kowalski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steele takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kowalski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Steele has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Steele and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steele misses with a lunging right hand
and Kowalski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kowalski just misses with a punch to the body.
Steele takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Steele is breathing heavily.
Steele staying out of range there.
Kowalski scores with the left hand. Steele knows he should have avoided that one.
Steele throws a body punch but Kowalski moves out of range. #T3#
Steele swings for the body but Kowalski moves out of range.
Kowalski avoids the body shot from Steele.
And Kowalski counters with a quick kick to the body but Steele blocks it.
Steele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kowalski.
A counter left hand to the body from Kowalski misses its target.
Kowalski misses with a leg kick
and Steele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kowalski takes one on the button.
Steele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kowalski moves away.
Kowalski missing with a left hand there. Steele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steele misses with a wild body shot.
Steele throws a leg kick
and Kowalski counters with a left to the body.
Steele connects with a crisp jab.
Kowalski ducks under a wild hook from Steele.#T4#
Kowalski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kowalski misses with a wild body shot.
Kowalski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steele manages to avoid it.
Steele throws a body shot but no joy.
Kowalski appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kowalski jabs Steele right on the nose. Steele blinks but takes it well.
Nice body punch from Kowalski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good work by Steele as he checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steele. Kowalski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kowalski half committed to a counter leg kick.
Steele throws a body punch but Kowalski moves out of range.
Steele swings for the body but Kowalski moves out of range.
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 Frank Kowalski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roger Steele's cut.
That's time! Kowalski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Kowalski misses with a wild body shot.
Kowalski scores with a sloppy right hand. Steele should have avoided that one.
Kowalski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steele manages to avoid it.
Steele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kowalski was well out of range. Poor timing from Steele.
It looked like Kowalski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kowalski misses with a combination
and Steele counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kowalski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele throws a right hand that misses
enabling Kowalski to counter with a crisp jab.
Steele throws a low kick but Kowalski moves out of range easily.
Steele lands a jab to the nose.
Steele lands a jab to Kowalski's midsection.#T1#
Kowalski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kowalski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Steele.
Kowalski moves out of range of the strikes.
Steele misses with a straight right.
Kowalski scores with a jab. Steele acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Steele gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kowalski. #BC#
Kowalski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kowalski misses with a right hand
and Kowalski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steele looks to score with a jab to the body but Kowalski is just out of range.
Steele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kowalski moves away.#T2#
Kowalski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Steele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kowalski.
Steele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kowalski.
Kowalski throws a body shot but no joy.
Steele throws a shot to the body.
Steele fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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!
Kowalski lands a nice hook to Steele's body. Steele takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kowalski lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kowalski.
Kowalski connects with a leg kick. Steele looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Decent striking displayed by Steele there.#T3#
Steele fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Steele throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kowalski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steele takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steele just misses with a punch to the body.
Steele avoids the body shot from Kowalski.
Nice defenses there by Kowalski.
Kowalski avoids the body shot from Steele.
Kowalski was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Steele misses with a body shot.
Kowalski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steele.
#KD#
Kowalski drops Steele with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Steele looks back up at him and smiles so Kowalski waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#
Steele is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Are you kidding me?! Kowalski ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Steele clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Kowalski!
Frank Kowalski seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Black and Blue on the Beach
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Camara closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kowalski circles away.
Kowalski lands a jab to Camara's midsection.
Kowalski connects with an inside leg kick.
Camara gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kowalski counters with a nice body shot.
Kowalski feints and then cracks Camara's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Camara down.
Kowalski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Camara misses with a takedown attempt
and Camara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baakir Camara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Camara misses with a takedown
and Kowalski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Camara shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kowalski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Kowalski. #T1#
Camara tries for a takedown but Kowalski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kowalski throws a big shot that misses.
Kowalski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Camara stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kowalski.
Camara doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Kowalski to counter with a crisp jab.
Kowalski jabs Camara to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kowalski throws a shot from downtown. Camara moves away and avoids it.
Camara tries for a takedown but Kowalski circles away easily
and Kowalski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Camara misses with a takedown
and Kowalski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Camara thinking. #T2#
Camara misses with a takedown
and Kowalski counters with a straight right hand.
Camara is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kowalski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Camara.
Kowalski's coach down at Island Safe Space was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kowalski's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Frank Kowalski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Camara misses with a takedown attempt - Kowalski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kowalski scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Camara has his takedown stuffed
and Kowalski counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Kowalski connects with a solid leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kowalski. Camara shrugs it off though.
Camara shoots in for a double leg but Kowalski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kowalski only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Camara misses with a takedown
and Kowalski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baakir Camara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camara takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice body punch from Kowalski.
Kowalski lands with a nice body punch. #TD#
Camara closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Camara is working for a kimura but Kowalski is defending it quite comfortably.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Camara is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kowalski sees it coming and defends easily.
Camara is breathing heavily.#T4##SUB#
Camara is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Camara is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kowalski is trying to control but can't.
Camara trying to mount his opponent but Kowalski defends it. #SUB#
Camara seems to be looking for submissions.
Camara seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Kowalski 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.
#R2#
Camara doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kowalski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Camara shoots and misses
and Kowalski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kowalski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Camara gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kowalski counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baakir Camara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Camara drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Camara misses with a takedown attempt
and Kowalski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Camara shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kowalski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kowalski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Camara. #T1#
Kowalski lands a right hook to the body.
Camara seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kowalski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Camara with a poor takedown
and Kowalski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A good leg kick by Kowalski.
Camara shoots in for a double leg but Kowalski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kowalski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Camara shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kowalski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Camara doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kowalski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kowalski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T2#
Camara shoots and misses
and Kowalski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kowalski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Camara walks into a straight right hand from Kowalski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camara misses with a takedown attempt
and Kowalski counters with a left to the body.
Kowalski punishes Camara's body with a nice straight punch.
Kowalski cracks the inside of Camara's front leg.
Kowalski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Camara takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kowalski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Camara looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kowalski throws a jab when Camara was well out of range.
Kowalski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Camara shoots in for a takedown but Kowalski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kowalski is trying to counter with his kicks.
Good leg kick by Kowalski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T3#
Camara shoots in for a double leg but Kowalski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kowalski lands with a nice body punch.
Frank Kowalski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kowalski cracks Camara with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Camara doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kowalski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Camara misses with a takedown
letting Kowalski counter with a right hand.
Kowalski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Camara takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kowalski connects with a right hand. Camara shakes it off.
Camara gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Kowalski to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Kowalski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kowalski is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Camara has his takedown stuffed
and Kowalski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camara moves forwards but Kowalski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kowalski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Camara shoots and misses
and Kowalski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A cross from Kowalski lands.
Kowalski scores with a punch to the head.
Kowalski lands a body shot.
Camara takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Kowalski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Kowalski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kowalski lands a lovely overhand right.
A shot to the liver by Kowalski. Beautiful body shot.
Kowalski lands a really nice looking cross but Camara seems unphased.
Camara doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kowalski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Camara misses with a takedown
and Kowalski counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski cracks Camara with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Camara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kowalski can pounce on him.
Camara with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kowalski counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baakir Camara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice jab there from Kowalski.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Kowalski lands the left hand.
Kowalski scores with a body shot.
Kowalski throws a leg kick which misses Camara's front leg but catches the back leg as Camara tries to avoid it.
Camara tries for a takedown but Kowalski circles away easily
enabling Kowalski to counter with a crisp jab.
Kowalski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Camara fails with a takedown attempt.
Kowalski is trying to counter with his kicks.
Camara needs to keep his hands up - Kowalski had a free shot at his head there.
Camara is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Camara tries for a takedown but Kowalski circles away easily
enabling Kowalski to counter with a crisp jab.
Baakir Camara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kowalski with a hook.
Kowalski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kowalski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
Camara misses with a takedown attempt
and Kowalski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Camara misses with a takedown attempt
and Kowalski counters with a leg kick.
Good shot there by Kowalski.
Kowalski lands the left hand.
A jab from Kowalski does it's job there.
Camara shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kowalski sprawls well. Kowalski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Camara gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Camara with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kowalski counters with a nice body shot.
Kowalski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A lazy left from Kowalski finds it's target.
Kowalski connects with a single shot there.
Kowalski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Frank Kowalski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kowalski lands with a shot to the body.
Camara shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kowalski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Camara.
Kowalski only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T4#
Kowalski scores with a jab.
Kowalski digs a good hook to Camara's body.
Kowalski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kowalski.
Kowalski throws out a powerful jab.
Camara tries for a takedown but Kowalski circles away easily
letting Kowalski counter with a right hand.
Kowalski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Camara on the side of the head.
Camara has his takedown stuffed
and Kowalski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kowalski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Kowalski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kowalski 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 25:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Kowalski!
A very excited looking Frank Kowalski made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Baakir Camara was interviewed post fight and said 'I will visit you soon, in your sleep.'.
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Event:
Bombers on the Beach
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Kowalski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stan in his tracks.
Stan tries to clinch
and Kowalski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stan looks to clinch
and Kowalski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stan darts in trying to clinch
and Kowalski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kowalski circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kowalski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kowalski can pounce on him.
Kowalski connects with a looping right hand.
Stan tries to clinch but Kowalski moves away
and Kowalski counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kowalski throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T1#
Kowalski scores with a jab to the body.
Kowalski cracks a nice hook into Stan's ribs.
Stan tries to clinch up
and Kowalski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kowalski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kowalski throws a quick counter kick to the body but Stan avoids it.
Stan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kowalski counters with a straight right hand.
Stan fails with a takedown attempt.
Stan darts in trying to clinch
and Kowalski counters with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Stan tries to clinch
and Kowalski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Frank Kowalski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stan misses with a takedown attempt
and Kowalski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stan thinking.
Kowalski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stan doesn't seem bothered though.
Stan should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Stan has his takedown stuffed
and Kowalski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Frank Kowalski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hardis Stan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stan tries for a takedown but Kowalski circles away easily
letting Kowalski counter with a right hand.
Stan looks winded!
Kowalski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stan has time to react.
Kowalski tests Stan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stan tries to clinch up.#T3#
Stan throws a right hand that misses
and Kowalski counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kowalski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stan tries to clinch up
enabling Kowalski to counter with a crisp jab.
Stan ducks right into an uppercut from Kowalski.
Stan misses with a takedown attempt
and Kowalski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stan tries to clinch
and Kowalski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kowalski cracks Stan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kowalski lands with a shot to the body.
Stan looks to clinch
enabling Kowalski to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kowalski connects with a jab.
Kowalski throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kowalski is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice body punch from Kowalski.
Stan wants to clinch
and Kowalski counters with a nice body kick.
Stan wants to clinch but Kowalski slips to the side
and Stan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stan tries to clinch up
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kowalski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stan in his tracks.
Kowalski lands a leg kick that knocks Stan off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Kowalski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kowalski jabs Stan right on the nose. Stan blinks but takes it well.
Kowalski circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kowalski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A lazy left from Kowalski finds it's target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Stan might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kowalski has got the better of the exchanges.
A jab from Kowalski finds it's way through Stan's defenses.
Frank Kowalski is winning the standup battle so far.
Stan tries to clinch but Kowalski moves away
and Kowalski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kowalski.
Stan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Kowalski finds it's target.#TD2#
Stan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kowalski!
Kowalski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kowalski tries to get out of the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stan scoring with punches from side control. #T1#
Stan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kowalski to see if he's OK.
Kowalski avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Stan.
Stan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kowalski wants to control but Stan postures up.
Kowalski avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Stan.
Kowalski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stan can do to turn this around?
Kowalski is trying to control Stan's posture but Stan avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kowalski avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Stan.
Kowalski parries the strikes from Stan easily there. Stan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kowalski to escape.
Kowalski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stan on the ground.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Stan tries for a kimura but Kowalski is defending well.
Stan lands a few punches from side control.
Kowalski is looking to reverse the position.
Kowalski takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Stan in side control, throwing shots but Kowalski defends.
The ground and pound from Stan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Stan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Kowalski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kowalski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Kowalski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stan misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Stan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kowalski dodges the ground and pound from Stan.
Stan working the head and body with strikes.
Stan in side control, throwing shots but Kowalski defends.
The strikes coming from Stan are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Stan scoring with punches and elbows. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kowalski wants to control but Stan postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ground and pound from Stan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kowalski lands an overhand right.
Stan wants to clinch
and Kowalski counters with an outside leg kick.
Stan tries to clinch
and Kowalski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stan tries to clinch
and Stan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hardis Stan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kowalski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And Kowalski counters with a quick kick to the body but Stan blocks it.
Stan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kowalski quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hardis Stan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Stan tries to clinch
and Kowalski counters with a good low kick that Stan was not able to check.
Stan closes the distance but Kowalski moves to the side
and Kowalski counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice jab there from Kowalski.
Kowalski connects with a solid leg kick.
Stan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kowalski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kowalski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kowalski lands a jab.
Kowalski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Kowalski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice uppercut there from Kowalski.#CUT#
It looks like Hardis Stan has been cut.
Good exchange - Kowalski coming out on top.
Stan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kowalski.
Stan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kowalski.
Kowalski lands with a hook. Stan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kowalski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kowalski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stan thinking. #T2#
Stan closes the distance but Kowalski moves to the side
and Kowalski counters with a nice body shot.
A shot to the body from Stan misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kowalski keeps the fight on the outside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kowalski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kowalski scores with a jab.
Kowalski swats away the attempt to clinch by Stan.
Kowalski appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kowalski scores with a body shot.
#T3#
Kowalski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stan in his tracks.
Stan wants to clinch but Kowalski slips to the side
and Kowalski counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kowalski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kowalski with a jab.
Kowalski lands a leg kick that knocks Stan off balance momentarily.
Kowalski scores with a jab to the head.
Stan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stan tries to clinch
and Kowalski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Nice shot lands for Kowalski.
Kowalski lands a jab to Stan's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kowalski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Stan backs away, Kowalski returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Stan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kowalski counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stan's knee momentarily.
Frank Kowalski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hardis Stan.
Jab from Kowalski.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:25
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Kowalski!
An out of breath Frank Kowalski 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Kowalski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yaj wants to clinch up but Kowalski keeps it at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Yaj.
Kowalski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kowalski. Yaj does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yaj misses with a shot to the body
letting Kowalski counter with a right hand.
Yaj tries to clinch but Kowalski is having none of it.
Yaj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kowalski manages to avoid it.#CL#
Yaj moves into the clinch.
Yaj lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kowalski backwards.
Kowalski blocking some punches.
Kowalski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yaj misses with a punch on the inside.
Yaj works on Kowalski's body with a couple of short punches.
Yaj struggles to land a body shot inside as Kowalski controls his hands.
Yaj throws a head punch that misses.
Kowalski blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yaj misses with a punch on the inside.
Yaj misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Yaj misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yaj tries a body shot but Kowalski blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from Kowalski.
#BC2#
Kowalski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yaj takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yaj is looking to clinch.
Kowalski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yaj.
Yaj throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yaj takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yaj connects with a body shot.
Kowalski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kowalski misses the shot to the body.
Kowalski moves out of range of the strikes.
Kowalski digs a good hook to Yaj's body.
Kowalski misses with a wild body shot.
Yaj is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kowalski throws a hook but Yaj blocks it.
Kowalski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yaj drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kowalski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Yaj rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Yaj clinches up against the cage.
Yaj keeps control of Kowalski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kowalski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kowalski.
Kowalski stalling against the cage.
Kowalski prevents a body shot from Yaj.
Yaj blocking some punches.
Kowalski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kowalski prevents a body shot from Yaj.
Yaj tries to work over Kowalski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kowalski takes a shot to the head.
Kowalski stalling against the cage.
Kowalski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Kowalski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kowalski stalling against the cage.
Yaj trying to control the position but instead, Kowalski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yaj into the cage.
Yaj pushes Kowalski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kowalski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kowalski tries to circle away but Yaj has him pinned against the cage.
Yaj lands a right hand.
Yaj lands a nice uppercut.
Yaj tries to throw a body punch but Kowalski avoids it by throwing Yaj back against the cage.
Kowalski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Yaj up against the cage.
Yaj swings wildly with an uppercut but Kowalski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yaj misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
A bit of stalling here from Kowalski.
Yaj blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Kowalski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yaj tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kowalski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yaj tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kowalski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Yaj darts in and clinches Kowalski up against the cage.
Kowalski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yaj lands a hook that snaps the head of Kowalski backwards.
Kowalski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yaj stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yaj swings wildly with an uppercut but Kowalski uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalski looking to stall.
Kowalski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Yaj.
Yaj lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kowalski or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sly Yaj dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
Yaj gets a clinch.
Yaj misses with some punches.
Yaj tries to work over Kowalski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yaj tries to throw a body punch but Kowalski avoids it by throwing Yaj back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kowalski.
Yaj lands with a right to the head.
Kowalski can't find room to land a body shot as Yaj controls the action.
Kowalski blocks an uppercut.
Kowalski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yaj backwards. #BC#
Yaj breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yaj fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kowalski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski takes a swing at Yaj's ribcage but misses.
Kowalski misses the shot to the body.
Yaj getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Frank Kowalski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kowalski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yaj was well out of range. Poor timing from Kowalski.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Yaj checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kowalski lands a body shot.
#T1#
Yaj stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kowalski looks to score with a jab to the body but Yaj is just out of range.
Yaj is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kowalski can do to turn this around?#CL#
Yaj closes the distance and pushes Kowalski back into the cage.
Kowalski stalling in the clinch but Yaj improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yaj.
Kowalski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yaj blocking some punches.
Yaj digs a right hand into Kowalski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kowalski's gas tank.
Yaj misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalski avoiding damage.
Yaj lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yaj tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kowalski's elbow.
Yaj lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kowalski.
Yaj can't find room to land a body shot as Kowalski controls the action.
Sly Yaj has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Yaj.
Kowalski can't break the clinch.
#T2#
Kowalski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yaj lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kowalski has had enough of the clinch but Yaj keeps him there for the moment.
Kowalski is trying to break the clinch but Yaj is controlling him.
Yaj misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kowalski blocks a body shot from Yaj.
Kowalski stalling.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yaj as Kowalski tries to tie him up.
Kowalski stalling in the clinch but Yaj improves position.
Kowalski trying to stall but Yaj improves his position.
Yaj lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Kowalski.
Kowalski stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Frank Kowalski.
Yaj lands with a cross.
Yaj fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kowalski is breathing heavily.
Yaj tries to bum rush Kowalski with a series of wild strikes but Kowalski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kowalski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3##CL#
Yaj clinches with his opponent.
Yaj lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kowalski is struggling to control the position.
Yaj misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yaj.
A short left from Yaj.
Yaj tries a body shot but Kowalski blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yaj.
Yaj tries to work over Kowalski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yaj misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kowalski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Yaj scores with a shoulder strike.
Yaj works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yaj throws a head punch that misses.
Yaj lands a right hand. #T4#
Yaj lands a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nice body punch from Yaj.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yaj swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yaj lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kowalski tries a body shot but Yaj blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Yaj fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yaj lands with a left to the head.
Yaj swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yaj lands with a right to the head.
Yaj lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yaj tries to throw a body punch but Kowalski avoids it by throwing Yaj back against the cage.
Yaj misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Kowalski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sly Yaj dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A big left from Kowalski misses.
Yaj scores with a sloppy right hand. Kowalski should have avoided that one.
Kowalski misses with a kick to the body.
Yaj tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kowalski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Yaj misses.
Yaj on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yaj jabs Kowalski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yaj tries to clinch but Kowalski moves out of range.
Yaj slips under a jab from Kowalski.
Kowalski lands with a good body shot.
Kowalski looks to throw the jab but Yaj is out of range.
Kowalski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yaj looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj misses the shot to the body.
Kowalski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kowalski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kowalski is looking to slow Yaj down with leg kicks. #T1#
Yaj tries to clinch but Kowalski is having none of it.
Kowalski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kowalski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kowalski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yaj fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kowalski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kowalski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kowalski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yaj to score with a decent uppercut.
Yaj moves in looking to clinch but Kowalski pushes him off.
Yaj lands a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Kowalski misses the target.
Yaj wants to clinch.
Yaj tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kowalski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kowalski is looking to chop away at Yaj's legs.
As Kowalski tries to get set, Yaj tries to push him back and clinch up but Kowalski manages to avoid the attempt.
A jab from Kowalski misses. #T2#
Yaj tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kowalski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yaj tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kowalski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yaj looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kowalski lands a body shot.
Kowalski moves forwards but Yaj connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yaj digs a good hook to Kowalski's body.
Frank Kowalski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yaj just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowalski misses with a looping left.
Yaj scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Yaj. That snapped Kowalski's head back.
Yaj is looking to clinch.
Yaj tries to clinch but Kowalski moves out of range.
Kowalski misses with a body shot.
Yaj connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kowalski momentarily.
#T3#
Kowalski misses with a body shot.
Yaj takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yaj bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kowalski's head backwards.
Yaj checks a leg kick nicely.
Yaj moves in looking to clinch but Kowalski pushes him off.
Kowalski throws a body shot but no joy.
Yaj takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sly Yaj is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yaj checks the leg kick.#CL#
Yaj pushes Kowalski up against the cage in a clinch.
Kowalski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kowalski tries to work over Yaj's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yaj can't find room to land a body shot as Kowalski controls the action.
Kowalski misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Kowalski is trying to push Yaj away but Yaj has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kowalski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kowalski is trying to stall.
Yaj blocks a body shot from Kowalski. #BC2#
Kowalski breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Yaj rushes Kowalski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Kowalski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yaj moves in looking to clinch but Kowalski pushes him off.
Kowalski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Yaj is looking to clinch but Kowalski is avoiding it.
#CL#
Yaj moves into the clinch successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frank Kowalski.
I think Yaj 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sly Yaj!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Kowalski throws out a loose jab but Moffitt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moffitt throws a nice looking combination but Kowalski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moffitt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kowalski.
Moffitt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kowalski throws a nice inside leg kick.
A jab from Moffitt misses.
Kowalski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kowalski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moffitt moves away.
Kowalski cracks Moffitt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Moffitt bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kowalski slips a jab and a cross from Moffitt.
Kowalski just misses with a punch to the body.
Moffitt is looking for a counter combo.
Kowalski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kowalski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Benjamin Moffitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kowalski swings widly with a right hand
and Moffitt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Moffitt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kowalski counters with a thumping low kick.
Kowalski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Kowalski blocks the leg kick.
Moffitt misses with a few strikes there.
Kowalski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Moffitt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moffitt misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Moffitt.
Moffitt lands a jab-cross combination.
Kowalski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moffitt moves away.
Moffitt lands with a nice combination. Kowalski backs away looking to recover.
Moffitt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kowalski.
Moffitt slips a straight right by Kowalski.
Kowalski scores with a jab.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Kowalski misses.
Moffitt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kowalski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kowalski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moffitt misses with a looping left.
Kowalski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Moffitt in his tracks.
Jab from Kowalski.
Kowalski ducks under a wild hook from Moffitt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Moffitt.
A jab from Moffitt misses.
Moffitt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Kowalski counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kowalski works on Moffitt's body with a couple of short punches.
Moffitt is breathing heavily.
Moffitt wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Kowalski breaks the clinch.
Kowalski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Moffitt has time to react.
Moffitt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Kowalski counters by moving into the clinch. #T3#
Kowalski lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kowalski.
Kowalski is pushing Moffitt up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Moffitt is trying to force a seperation but Kowalski has the dominant position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kowalski.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kowalski.
Kowalski lands a shoulder strike.
Kowalski lands a right hand.
Moffitt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kowalski has him pressed against the cage.
Kowalski lands a nice shot to the body.
Kowalski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Moffitt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Kowalski breaks from the clinch.
Kowalski lands a jab to Moffitt's midsection.#T4#
Kowalski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalski's corner calls for a 1-2. Kowalski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kowalski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Moffitt under the eye.#ROC2#
Moffitt is rocked!
Kowalski lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Kowalski!
A relieved looking Frank Kowalski thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Benjamin Moffitt spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm only getting better'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Roller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kowalski doesn't seem bothered though.
Roller scores with a jab to the body.
Roller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A leg kick checked by Roller.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roller. Kowalski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kowalski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Roller throws a body shot but no joy.
Rick Roller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kowalski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Roller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Roller throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Kowalski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice jab there from Kowalski.
Roller throws a nice looking combination but Kowalski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Roller definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
No joy there for Roller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1#
Kowalski misses the shot to the body.
Roller swings widly with a right hand
and Kowalski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Roller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kowalski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roller takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kowalski avoids the body shot from Roller.
Kowalski staying out of range there.
Kowalski flicks out a counter leg kick but Roller steps away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roller. Kowalski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kowalski swings for the body but Roller moves out of range.
Roller is looking to wear down Kowalski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice shot lands for Roller.
Roller throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Kowalski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roller.
Kowalski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Roller at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roller. Kowalski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roller throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kowalski counters with a straight right hand.
Roller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kowalski appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Roller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kowalski.
An attempted straight right counter from Roller misses the target.
Roller's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kowalski under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roller tries to clinch but Kowalski moves out of range.
Kowalski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kowalski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roller.
A little jabbing left from Kowalski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kowalski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kowalski misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Nice shot lands for Kowalski.#CL#
Roller clinches up against the cage.
Roller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Roller lands a hook that snaps the head of Kowalski backwards.
Kowalski tries a body shot but Roller blocks it.
#BC#
Roller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kowalski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kowalski scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Roller throws an off balance right hand
and Kowalski counters with a stiff right hand.
Roller takes a swing at Kowalski's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kowalski.
Kowalski looks to score with a jab to the body but Roller is just out of range.
Roller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roller misses with a hook
and Kowalski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roller lands the left hand.
Roller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kowalski takes one to the side of the head.
Roller tries to clinch but Kowalski is having none of it.
Roller misses with a left hand
and Kowalski counters with a nice uppercut.
Roller throws a poor cross that misses
and Kowalski counters with a right hand to the body.
Roller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roller swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Kowalski to counter with a crisp jab.
Kowalski lands a right hook to the body.
Kowalski is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Roller had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kowalski lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rick Roller will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Roller swings for the body but Kowalski moves out of range.
Roller misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Roller.
Kowalski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Roller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kowalski misses with a body shot
and Roller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frank Kowalski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roller throws a hook but Kowalski blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Kowalski misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Kowalski.
Kowalski ducks under a wild hook from Roller.
Kowalski lands a nice shot that snaps Roller's head back.
#T1#
Kowalski ducks under a wild hook from Roller.
Kowalski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kowalski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kowalski slips under a jab from Roller.
Roller misses with a looping right.
Kowalski walks into a straight right hand from Roller.
Roller throws a hook but Kowalski blocks it.
Roller takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Roller clinches up against the cage.
Roller gets through Kowalski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kowalski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kowalski.
Roller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Roller lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A hook to the body from Kowalski.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kowalski.
Kowalski blocks an uppercut.
Kowalski lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Kowalski as the two fighters clinch.
Roller throws a head punch that misses.
Roller misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Kowalski manages to break the clinch.
Kowalski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roller.
Kowalski avoids the body shot from Roller.
Kowalski throws out a counter right but Roller avoids it with no problem.
Roller takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kowalski avoids the body shot from Roller.
It seemed like Kowalski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Kowalski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roller fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roller. Kowalski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kowalski appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Roller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Kowalski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Roller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Roller was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kowalski.
Kowalski dips to his left and cracks Roller with an uppercut!
Roller throws an off balance right hand
and Kowalski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Roller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kowalski slips a straight right by Roller.
A big right from Roller misses. #T4#
Roller throws a poor cross that misses
letting Kowalski counter with a right hand.
Roller misses with a body shot
and Kowalski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Roller throws out a powerful jab.
Kowalski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Roller looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kowalski connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab lands there for Roller.
Roller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kowalski was well out of range. Poor timing from Roller.
It seemed like Kowalski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kowalski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kowalski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kowalski moves out of range as Roller strikes.
Roller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kowalski now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
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 Rick Roller will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kowalski throws a good cross that connects.
Roller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kowalski.
Roller doesn't manage to clinch there - Kowalski circles away.
Nice defenses there by Roller.
Roller thuds a left hand into Kowalski's body.
Roller cracks Kowalski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kowalski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Kowalski releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Roller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Kowalski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roller moves away.
Nice cross by Kowalski.
Kowalski scores with a body shot.
#T1#
Roller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kowalski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kowalski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kowalski punishes Roller's body with a nice straight punch.
Sloppy strikes from Roller. Those never looked like landing.
Roller takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kowalski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kowalski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Roller misses with an uppercut
and Kowalski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Roller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kowalski manages to avoid it.#T2#
Roller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kowalski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roller.
Kowalski is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Roller with a body shot.
Roller swings widly with a right hand
and Kowalski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Roller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It seemed like Kowalski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kowalski misses with a low kick.
Frank Kowalski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roller swings for the body but Kowalski moves out of range.
Kowalski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowalski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Roller is out of range and Kowalski settles back down.
Kowalski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kowalski scores with a body shot.
#T3#
Kowalski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Roller is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kowalski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Roller looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kowalski slips a straight right by Roller.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kowalski! But no joy.
Roller takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Roller looks to land a left hand but Kowalski moved out of range nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Kowalski misses.
Roller checks a leg kick.
It looked like Roller wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Roller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kowalski let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kowalski avoids the body shot from Roller.
A slow jab from Roller misses its intended target. #T4#
Roller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kowalski now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Roller looks to throw the jab but Kowalski is out of range.
Roller scores with a jab.
Roller just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Kowalski.
Kowalski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kowalski now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Roller throws a hook but Kowalski avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roller takes a swing at Kowalski's ribcage but misses.
Roller misses the jab.
Kowalski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Roller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Kowalski responds with a good body kick, but Roller manages to step out the way in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frank Kowalski.
I think Roller 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rick Roller!
Rick Roller seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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