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Event:
TWGC 29 (170lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andrey Nikonov (ranked 6865 p4p, 586 weight class) and Piotr Skowronek (ranked 5951 p4p, 0 weight class). Piotr Skowronek is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Andrey Nikonov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Piotr Skowronek!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Skowronek takes the fight into the clinch.
Nikonov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Skowronek clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nikonov (4) vs (0) Skowronek
Nikonov has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Skowronek is defending well but eventually Nikonov manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Skowronek has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andrey Nikonov!
Piotr Skowronek was interviewed post fight and said 'I apologize to my fans for this defeat, I will continue training hard and come back stronger.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2020 |
#R1#
Cannonier throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Skowronek's waist but Skowronek gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cannonier off to one side.
Cannonier misses with a body shot.
Skowronek looks for the body kick but Cannonier saw that one coming.
Cannonier wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cannonier has been working on his balance at Cozad MMA London, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Skowronek.
Skowronek misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Cannonier was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Skowronek misses with a wild combination.
Cannonier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Skowronek sprawls well. Skowronek wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cannonier gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Skowronek clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T1#
Skowronek wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Skowronek pulls guard successfully.
Cannonier wants to stand but Skowronek has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cannonier looking to pass the guard. #ES2#
Skowronek scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Skowronek lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T2#
Cannonier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Skowronek avoids it really well and circles away.
Skowronek wants to counter with a clinch but Cannonier pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Cannonier . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cannonier is breathing heavily.
Cannonier takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL#
Cannonier clinches.
Cannonier is trying to break the clinch but Skowronek is controlling him.
Skowronek tries to score a body lock takedown but Cannonier shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Skowronek manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Cannonier closes the distance and pushes Skowronek back into the cage.
Skowronek misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cannonier .
#TD#
Cannonier has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Skowronek uses from the top position. #T3#
Skowronek controls from within his opponent's guard.
Skowronek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cannonier looking to hit a scissor sweep but Skowronek is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cannonier is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Skowronek is looking to sweep but instead, Cannonier has passed into half guard.
#T4##SUB2#
Skowronek looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cannonier passes the guard and advances to mount!
Cannonier lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Piotr Skowronek will probably get the nod.
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#
Cannonier throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cannonier takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Skowronek throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Skowronek. #TD2#
Skowronek changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cannonier looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cannonier prevents Skowronek from improving position.
Skowronek wants to control but Cannonier is keeping him busy.
Skowronek is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannonier is looking for a sweep.
Cannonier can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Skowronek throws a strike aimed at the side of Cannonier 's head but Cannonier avoids it well.
Cannonier manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cannonier striking from half guard on the bottom.
Cannonier is concentrating on defense, preventing Skowronek from advancing position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cannonier punching from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cannonier closes the distance and clinches up with Skowronek, looking for a takedown. Cannonier pushes Skowronek against the cage but Skowronek circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Skowronek tries to clinch up but Cannonier circles away and keeps his distance.
Cannonier tries for a takedown but Skowronek sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Skowronek throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cannonier .
Skowronek throws a head kick that Cannonier semi-blocks.
#CL#
Cannonier gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cannonier wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cannonier lands a body punch. #TD#
Cannonier is trying to trip Skowronek. He has hold of a leg but Skowronek is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cannonier persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Skowronek wriggles free and stands up. #T3#
Skowronek throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cannonier throws a head kick but Skowronek moves out of range.
No joy there for Skowronek, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
Cannonier closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Skowronek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Cannonier closes the distance and pushes Skowronek back into the cage.
Skowronek is trying to force a seperation but Cannonier has the dominant position.
Skowronek is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Cannonier . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cannonier is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Skowronek is defending well for now.#BC2#
Skowronek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Skowronek fails with a takedown attempt.
Cannonier has a takedown stuffed.
Skowronek closes the distance and clinches up with Cannonier , looking for a takedown. Skowronek pushes Cannonier against the cage but Cannonier circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Cannonier drives through and clinches with Skowronek against the cage.
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!
Skowronek wants a takedown but no success here.
We've been informed that Skowronek has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cannonier is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Skowronek is defending well.
Skowronek creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cannonier is looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Skowronek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cannonier 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Skowronek swinging wildly here.
DJ Cannonier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cannonier tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Skowronek defends well and Cannonier ends up having to push Skowronek into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Skowronek looks to land a combination. Cannonier sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cannonier checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Skowronek misses with a right hand #CL#
and Cannonier counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cannonier .
Skowronek wants to take the fight to the mat but Cannonier manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Skowronek has had enough of the clinch but Cannonier keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannonier looking to slow down the pace here.#TD#
Cannonier jumps guard.
#T1#
Cannonier is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skowronek is trying to maintain the position but Cannonier is very close to passing his half guard.
Skowronek is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Cannonier seems to be working for a kimura but Skowronek defends the submission attempt.
Skowronek moves into full guard.
#T2#
Cannonier won't allow Skowronek to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Skowronek has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cannonier can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cannonier passes Skowronek's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Skowronek is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Cannonier working Skowronek over with strikes.
Cannonier tries to pass the half guard into mount. Skowronek knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Skowronek looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Skowronek has hold of Cannonier 's hands but Cannonier slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Skowronek is staying active underneath Cannonier , who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Skowronek looking for submissions off his back.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skowronek is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Piotr Skowronek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cannonier feints a jab promting Skowronek to slip. Cannonier then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Skowronek slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Cannonier clinches up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
DJ Cannonier showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Skowronek has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Skowronek!
In his post fight interview, Piotr Skowronek started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2020 |
#R1#
Skowronek explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cannonier dives in for a single leg takedown but Skowronek sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Skowronek looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Skowronek not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Skowronek not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skowronek is looking to advance position but Cannonier won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cannonier manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Skowronek controlling from the top position. #ES2#
Cannonier manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Skowronek throws a right and a left that both miss.
Skowronek is looking to clinch but Cannonier is avoiding it.
Skowronek looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Skowronek looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cannonier shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skowronek as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Cannonier fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Skowronek sprawls well initially but Cannonier persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T2#
Cannonier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Skowronek keeps working.
Cannonier seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Skowronek tries to get to full guard but Cannonier has control of the leg.
Skowronek trying to control from the bottom.
Skowronek wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Cannonier is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Skowronek sees it coming and defends easily.
Cannonier working the head and body with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Cannonier is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Skowronek has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Cannonier wants to control but Skowronek is keeping him busy.
Cannonier is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Skowronek trying to control from the bottom.
Cannonier trying to mount his opponent but Skowronek defends it.
Skowronek is looking to control Cannonier 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Skowronek avoid being mounted?#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cannonier seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Skowronek does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Skowronek stuffs the takedown attempt from Cannonier . Cannonier gets slowly back to his feet.
Piotr Skowronek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Cannonier .
Cannonier shoots for a takedown but Skowronek saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cannonier tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Skowronek swivels and escapes.
Skowronek throws a head kick that misses.
Cannonier shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cannonier fails with the takedown
and Skowronek counters with a series of strikes. Cannonier will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cannonier looks winded!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Skowronek darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Skowronek 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##CL#
Skowronek moves into the clinch.
Skowronek is trying to pull guard but Cannonier has him pressed against the cage.
Cannonier tries to score a body lock takedown but Skowronek shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Skowronek tries to circle away but Cannonier has him pinned against the cage.
Cannonier wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Cannonier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skowronek goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cannonier changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannonier fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
Skowronek looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cannonier is wriggling around but Skowronek manages to pass to half guard.
#T1##REVB#
Skowronek prevents Cannonier from improving his position.
Well, if Skowronek is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cannonier is looking for a sweep. Skowronek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skowronek is taking a breather. Cannonier says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Skowronek wants to pass the guard but Cannonier is defending well. #T2#
Cannonier blocking the ground and pound attempt from Skowronek.
Cannonier is trying to control but can't.
Skowronek tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Skowronek looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Skowronek is thwarting Cannonier 's attempts to control the position.
Cannonier is looking for a sweep. Skowronek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3#
Skowronek thows a huge punch but Cannonier dodges it nicely.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Skowronek as Cannonier shoots in.
Skowronek shoots for a takedown but Cannonier saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Skowronek has closed the distance and engaged Cannonier in a clinch.
#TD2#
Cannonier is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Skowronek can't fight it off and eventually Cannonier manages to take the fight to the floor. Skowronek looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Skowronek pushes Cannonier off and gets back to his feet.
Skowronek avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cannonier looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Piotr Skowronek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Cannonier .#T4#
Cannonier fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cannonier shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Skowronek but Skowronek pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cannonier is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Skowronek closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cannonier did well to prevent Skowronek getting side control.
Cannonier wants to get back to full guard.
Cannonier is looking to control Skowronek's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cannonier avoid being mounted?
Cannonier wants to improve his position but Skowronek is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skowronek is taking a breather. Cannonier says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Skowronek dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Skowronek drives through with a takedown into Cannonier 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Cannonier has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Skowronek off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Cannonier fails with a takedown attempt.
Skowronek throws a head kick that half lands.
Skowronek shoots in but no luck this time.
Cannonier dives in for a single leg takedown but Skowronek sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Piotr Skowronek is winning the standup battle so far.
Cannonier shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Skowronek but Skowronek pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Piotr Skowronek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Cannonier .
Skowronek keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cannonier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Skowronek shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cannonier as he jumps to the side.
A nice side step and Cannonier releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Skowronek shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cannonier but Cannonier pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Skowronek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cannonier is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cannonier looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Skowronek is fending him off so far but Cannonier persists. Nope, Skowronek circles away and we're back to standing.
Cannonier has a takedown stuffed.
Cannonier fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Cannonier is looking to clinch but Skowronek is avoiding it.
Cannonier tries a head kick but it misses.
Skowronek changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cannonier tries to avoid it but Skowronek manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cannonier to the ground. Cannonier escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Skowronek defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cannonier .
Skowronek throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cannonier 's head.
Skowronek throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Piotr Skowronek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skowronek chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cannonier swats away the attempt to clinch by Skowronek.
Cannonier shoots for a takedown but Skowronek saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Skowronek appears to be looking for a big counter.
Skowronek bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Skowronek stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cannonier .#T3#
Skowronek scores with a kick to the body.
Cannonier shoots in for a double leg but Skowronek sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Skowronek throws a push kick but Cannonier slaps the foot to one side.
Cannonier tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Skowronek fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cannonier .
Cannonier fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cannonier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Skowronek misses with a series of wild punches.
Cannonier fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
A head kick misses from Cannonier .
Nice takedown defense from Skowronek. No joy for Cannonier on that attempt.
Cannonier fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Skowronek fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piotr Skowronek showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Skowronek, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Skowronek!
Piotr Skowronek thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Skowronek misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Dudu drives through and clinches with Skowronek against the cage.
Dudu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dudu.
Dudu managing to block the knees to the body from Skowronek.
#TD#
Dudu pulls Skowronek into guard.
Skowronek trying to control the position from guard on top but Dudu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Dudu kicks Skowronek off and gets to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudu lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Skowronek goes down and covers up as Dudu starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shickly Dudu!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Skowronek pushes Bo away with a front kick.
Bo misses with a head kick.
Skowronek raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bo is defended easily by Skowronek.#TD2#
Skowronek closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Skowronek is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Skowronek tries to advance to mount but can't.
Skowronek working the head with strikes. #T1#
Bo is looking for a sweep.
Bo is working hard here to advance position.
Skowronek lands an elbow.
Skowronek content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Bo gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Skowronek raining down shots from the mount!#SUB2#
Skowronek is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T2#
Bo wants to hold on but Skowronek pushes him away.
Skowronek lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bo tries to hold on but Skowronek pushes him away.
Skowronek prevents Bo from getting the reversal.
Bo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Skowronek can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bo is looking to escape. #T3#
Bo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Skowronek prevents Bo from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Skowronek wants to finish this one by submission but Bo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Skowronek.
Bo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Skowronek performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Skowronek prevents Bo from improving his position.#T4#
Skowronek with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bo tries to roll over but Skowronek keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skowronek is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bo won't allow Skowronek to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Skowronek dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bo tries to work over Skowronek's front leg with a kick but Skowronek checks it.
Bo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Skowronek scores with a head kick.
Bo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skowronek as he jumps to the side.
Skowronek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skowronek throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT2#
It looks like Kieran Bo has been cut.#CL#
Bo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Bo manages to break the clinch.
Skowronek moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Skowronek tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Skowronek somewhat.
Bo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Skowronek lands with a slapping head kick. #CL#
Bo drives through and clinches with Skowronek against the cage.
Bo is trying to pull guard but Skowronek has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kieran Bo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Bo gets control of Skowronek's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Skowronek controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Skowronek is continuing to stall.
Skowronek looking to pass the guard.
Bo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Skowronek on the ground.#T2#
Bo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Skowronek controls the pace.
Skowronek postures up.
Skowronek postures up in Bo's guard and throws a big left but Bo blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Skowronek lands with a slapping head kick.
Bo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Some wild striking there from Skowronek.
#T3#
Bo fails to land the takedown.
Bo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Skowronek darts in looking for a takedown but Bo gets double underhooks and turns Skowronek into the cage.
Bo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bo tries to clinch but Skowronek moves out of range. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Skowronek enables Bo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Skowronek manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Skowronek manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC#
Bo breaks the clinch.
Bo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bo misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Skowronek throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skowronek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skowronek connects with a leg kick. Bo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Skowronek moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bo throws a head kick that misses
and Skowronek counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Bo instigates a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bo jumps guard but Skowronek stands there with Bo around his waist. Bo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Skowronek can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Skowronek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kieran Bo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Skowronek gets caught napping as Bo dives in and scores a takedown. Skowronek manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Skowronek kicks Bo off and gets to his feet.
Skowronek tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Skowronek somewhat.
Skowronek takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bo.
Skowronek changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Skowronek sprawls well. Skowronek wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bo gets slowly back to his feet.#T1##TD#
Bo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Skowronek kicks Bo off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Bo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Skowronek trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Skowronek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Skowronek doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Bo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Skowronek controlling Bo's posture.
Skowronek keeping moving, preventing Bo from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Skowronek throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skowronek trying to control the position.
#T3#
Skowronek tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Skowronek keeping moving, preventing Bo from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bo wants to get up but he can't break Skowronek's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Skowronek fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Skowronek looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Bo has managed to clinch.
#T4#
Skowronek avoiding damage as Bo throws knees to the body.
Skowronek fails to pull guard.
Skowronek is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bo is defending well.
Kieran Bo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piotr Skowronek.#BC#
Bo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Skowronek's hands.#CL#
Bo has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Bo pulls Skowronek into guard.
Bo trying to control the position.
Bo throwing short punches from the bottom.
Kieran Bo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Piotr Skowronek is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Bo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Skowronek defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kieran Bo.
I think Skowronek has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Skowronek!
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