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Event:
Madness Fight Night 2
Date: Jul 31, 2019 |
#R1# Kowalski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Kowalski dodges the punch combination from Caskille.
Kowalski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Caskille throws a leg kick which misses Kowalski's front leg but catches the back leg as Kowalski tries to avoid it. Kowalski takes a body punch but keeps moving. Caskille lands a nice looking body shot.
Caskille connects with an inside leg kick. Kowalski shoots in and drives through. Caskille sprawls well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Kowalski scores with a takedown into Caskille's guard. Kowalski controls from within his opponent's guard. Caskille keeping full guard, as Kowalski tries to pass. #T1# Kowalski looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Kowalski won't allow Caskille to get back to his feet. Kowalski slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Caskille is trying to control the position but Kowalski postures up. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Caskille lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Caskille throws a head kick that Kowalski semi-blocks.
Caskille lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kowalski shoots in but no luck this time. Kowalski closes the distance and clinches up with Caskille, looking for a takedown. Kowalski pushes Caskille against the cage but Caskille circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Wickmire Caskille has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakub Kowalski. Caskille uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Caskille lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Kowalski walks forward, straight into a front kick from Caskille.#T3##TD2# Kowalski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kowalski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Caskille is trying to get back to half guard. Kowalski controls the position. Kowalski works to advance to full mount. Caskille defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Kowalski controlling his opponent. #T4# Kowalski's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. More stalling from Kowalski. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. It looks like Kowalski might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wickmire Caskille 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# Caskille lands a right hook to the body.
Kowalski fails with the takedown and Caskille counters with an inside leg kick. Kowalski on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Caskille throws a leg kick which misses Kowalski's front leg but catches the back leg as Kowalski tries to avoid it. Kowalski fails with a takedown attempt. Wickmire Caskille seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Caskille lands a jab-cross combination. #T1# Caskille fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Kowalski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Wickmire Caskille has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakub Kowalski. Caskille lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kowalski's sensitive parts. Caskille tests Kowalski's chin there with a solid looking shot. Caskille comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Kowalski misses with a takedown attempt and Caskille makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Caskille dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kowalski. That did some damage! Kowalski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2# Caskille lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jakub Kowalski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Caskille throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kowalski's head. Kowalski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2# Kowalski shoots in and gets a takedown into Caskille's guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Caskille pulls Kowalski in close to prevent any damage. Kowalski looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Caskille looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3# Kowalski tries to free his leg and advance position but Caskille is retaining full guard. Caskille wants to sweep but no luck. Kowalski controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Caskille tries to land a sweep but no joy. Kowalski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Caskille lands with a thumping leg kick.
Caskille fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kowalski. Caskille fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kowalski. Kowalski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Caskille avoids it really well and circles away.#T4# Caskille fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Kowalski takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Caskille connects with a jab. A nice inside leg kick there by Caskille. That's going to slow Kowalski down. Kowalski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Caskille but Caskille pushes him off and we're back to square one. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wickmire Caskille dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Caskille throws a nice head kick!
Caskille lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kowalski at a distance.
Kowalski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Caskille. Kowalski dives in and grabs Caskille's left leg, looking for a takedown. Caskille pushes down on Kowalski's head and hops out. Caskille throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Caskille thuds a left hand into Kowalski's body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kowalski moves forwards but Caskille connects with a nice, crisp jab. Caskille plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Wickmire Caskille is winning the standup battle so far. Kowalski fails with the takedown and Caskille counters with a flying knee. Nice. Caskille is looking to wear down Kowalski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1# Caskille cracks the inside of Kowalski's front leg. A chopping leg kick lands by Caskille. Caskille lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kowalski misses with a takedown attempt and Caskille counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Wickmire Caskille has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakub Kowalski. Caskille throws a head kick that Kowalski semi-blocks.
#TD2# Kowalski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Caskille!#ES# Caskille throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Caskille digs a good hook to Kowalski's body.
Wickmire Caskille is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2# Caskille lands a nice shot that snaps Kowalski's head back.
Kowalski dives in and grabs Caskille's left leg, looking for a takedown. Caskille pushes down on Kowalski's head and hops out. Caskille looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Caskille lands a head kick. Kowalski smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Caskille feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kowalski's calf. Caskille lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Caskille feints a jab promting Kowalski to slip. Caskille then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kowalski slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Wickmire Caskille is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Kowalski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3# Kowalski shoots in looking for a takedown but Caskille manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kowalski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. A solid body kick from Caskille. Kowalski shoots for a double leg takedown but Caskille sprawls well. He's pushed Kowalski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Caskille scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kowalski doesn't seem bothered though. Kowalski takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Caskille throws a nice head kick!
Kowalski fails to land the takedown. Kowalski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4# Caskille feints and then cracks Kowalski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kowalski down. Kowalski misses with a takedown attempt - Caskille sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Caskille buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Caskille connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Caskille fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kowalski. Jakub Kowalski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! That kick from Caskille tenderised Kowalski's leg. Kowalski is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that's the end of the fight! Wickmire Caskille showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Caskille, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wickmire Caskille! Wickmire Caskille was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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