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Event:
Checkmate Championship 5
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kindzal.
Kindzal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kindzal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kowalski scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Kindzal moves into the clinch successfully.
Kowalski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kindzals head.
Kowalski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kindzal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kowalski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kowalski throws a punch but it's blocked by Kindzal. #BC#
Kindzal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Kowalski has managed to clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kowalski throws an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Kowalski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kowalski stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Kowalski gets caught flat footed, as Kindzal shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kowalski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kindzal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Kowalski wants to hit a sweep here but Kindzal passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kowalski there!
Kindzal putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#SU#
Kindzal is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Kindzal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Kowalski instigates a clinch.
Kowalski prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abunazir Kindzal. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Kowalski manages to break the clinch.
Kindzal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kowalski looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Kowalski moves into range and clinches up with Kindzal.#T2#
Kindzal is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Kindzal breaks from the clinch.
Kowalski misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL2#
Kowalski gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Kindzal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Kowalski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kindzal goes for a takedown attempt but Kowalski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kowalski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CL2#
Kowalski closes the distance and pushes Kindzal back into the cage.
Kindzal will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kowalski up against the cage.
Kindzal is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T3##BC#
Kindzal breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Kowalski gets a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Kindzal.
Kindzal stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kindzal drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kowalski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kowalski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Kowalski tries to get set, Kindzal tries to push him back and clinch up but Kowalski manages to avoid the attempt.
No luck for Kindzal with that takedown attempt.
Kindzal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kowalski swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Kindzal doesn't manage to clinch there - Kowalski circles away.
Despite the aggression on Kowalski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kindzal fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kindzal.
Kindzal lands a head kick!
Kindzal is breathing heavily.
Kowalski swinging wildly here.
Nice uppercut there from Kowalski.
Kowalski throws a right hand that Kindzal ducks under and follows up with a left that Kindzal also avoids with ease.
Kindzal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kindzal throws a leg kick but Kowalski sees it coming and moves out of range.
It seemed like Kowalski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Kowalski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kowalski throws a nice looking combination but Kindzal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kowalski misses with a double jab.
Kowalski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kowalski wants it to stay on the feet.
Kowalski stuffs the takedown attempt from Kindzal. Kindzal gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kowalski! But no joy.#CL2#
Kindzal gets tackled into the cage by Kowalski. Kowalski maintains the clinch. #BC#
Kindzal breaks the clinch.
Abunazir Kindzal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kowalski. Kindzal does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Kowalski drives through and clinches with Kindzal against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski tries to work over Kindzal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kowalski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kowalski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kindzal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kowalski's elbow. #T1##BC#
Kindzal manages to break the clinch.
Kowalski misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kowalski is breathing heavily.
Kindzal has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#TD#
Kindzal shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kowalski's guard.
Kowalski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kindzal engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kindzal is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kowalski keeping moving, preventing Kindzal from controlling successfully. #T2#
Kowalski throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#ES2#
Kowalski has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kindzal has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Kindzal gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kowalski regains guard.
#ES2#
Kowalski pushes Kindzal off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Kowalski clinches up with Kindzal and pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Kowalski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kowalski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kindzal blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Kindzal manages to break the clinch.
Kowalski throws a nice looking combination but Kindzal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Kowalski clinches. #BC#
Kindzal breaks from the clinch.
Jan Kowalski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kindzal tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kowalski defends well and Kindzal ends up having to push Kowalski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kowalski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abunazir Kindzal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kindzal scores with a head kick.
Kowalski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Kowalski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kindzal, pushing him back against the cage.
Kowalski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kindzal wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Kowalski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kindzal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kowalski as he avoids it easily.
As Kindzal backs off Kowalski throws a huge counter combo but Kindzal manages to avoid it all.#T4##CL2#
Kowalski has closed the distance and engaged Kindzal in a clinch.
#BC#
Kindzal manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Kowalski manages to break the clinch.
Kindzal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kowalski.
#CL2#
Kowalski darts in and clinches Kindzal up against the cage.
Kowalski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kindzal's elbow. #TD#
Kindzal manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU2#
Kowalski decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Kowalski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Kowalski stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kindzal is defended easily by Kowalski.
Kowalski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kindzal fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kowalski takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kindzal looks for the body kick but Kowalski saw that one coming. #CL2#
Kowalski moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Kowalski breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Kowalski moves into the clinch.
Kowalski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kindzals head.
Kindzal controlling the action here for a moment.
#T1#
Kowalski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kindzal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kindzal stalling.
#BC#
Kindzal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kowalski fails to land with a series of punches.
Kowalski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kowalski stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abunazir Kindzal. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Kowalski rushes Kindzal and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Kindzal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Kowalski has managed to clinch.
Kindzal swings wildly with an uppercut but Kowalski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kowalski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2##BC#
Kindzal breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Kindzal decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kindzal prevents Kowalski from standing back up.
Kindzal trying to control from half guard but Kowalski is working away.
Kindzal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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!
Kindzal with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kindzal has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kowalski pushes Kindzal off looking to stand but Kindzal dives back in and keeps control.
#T3#
Kindzal is keen to just control but Kowalski is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Kindzal is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kindzal blocks the strikes from Kowalski.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kindzal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kindzal fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kowalski avoids it really well and circles away.
Kindzal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kindzal is looking to clinch but Kowalski is avoiding it.
#T4#
Kowalski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CL2#
Kowalski moves into the clinch successfully.
Kowalski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kindzal tries to pull guard but Kowalski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kowalski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kowalski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kowalski fails to land.
Kowalski throws a punch but it's blocked by Kindzal. #BC#
Kindzal breaks from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kindzal fails with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Kowalski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Abunazir Kindzal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jan Kowalski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kowalski connects with a looping right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Kowalski! |
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Event:
Checkmate Hunting Gold RD#1
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Buchanan fails to land the takedown.
Kowalski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Buchanan shoots for a takedown but Kowalski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Buchanan wants to clinch up but Kowalski keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Kowalski forces Buchanan back against the cage and clinches.
Buchanan jumps guard but Kowalski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chase Buchanan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buchanan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kowalski smiles and moves away.
Buchanan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Kowalski clinches up with Buchanan and pushes him back against the cage.
Buchanan jumps guard but Kowalski stands there with Buchanan around his waist. Buchanan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Buchanan tries to pull guard but Kowalski won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buchanan tries to pull guard but Kowalski won't allow it.
Buchanan jumps guard but Kowalski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Kowalski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Buchanan shoots and misses
and Kowalski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kowalski looks to land a combination but Buchanan avoids it well. #T1#
Good exchange - Buchanan coming out on top.
Kowalski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Buchanan wants to clinch but Kowalski slips to the side
and Kowalski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kowalski swats away the attempt to clinch by Buchanan.#TD#
Buchanan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kowalski on his heels. He'll look to pass Kowalski's guard now, I'm sure.
Kowalski wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Buchanan manages to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
Buchanan works his way into side control.
The referee asks Buchanan politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Buchanan prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kowalski tries to improve position but can't.
Kowalski seems a little lost for a moment, as Buchanan dominates the positioning.
Kowalski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kowalski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Buchanan controlling the position from side mount.
Kowalski looks winded!#T3##SUB#
Kowalski is wriggling around trying to escape but Buchanan has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Kowalski taps out and Buchanan picks up the big win! Great work there by Buchanan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chase Buchanan! |
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Event:
Conquest XIII: Busch v Pelican
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Kowalski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Armando feints and then cracks Kowalski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kowalski down.
Armando tries for a takedown but Kowalski circles away easily
and Kowalski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Armando moves out of range as Kowalski throws a body kick.
Jan Kowalski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Armando rushes Kowalski and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Kowalski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kowalski throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Armando counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Kowalski manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Armando clinches with his opponent.
Kowalski gets underhooks to prevent Armando's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Armando is trying to trip Kowalski. He has hold of a leg but Kowalski is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Armando persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Armando trying to control the position from guard on top but Kowalski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kowalski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Armando gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB2#
Kowalski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kowalski holds on and takes a little breather.
Armando stands and throws Kowalski's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kowalski is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Armando staying calm.
Armando trying to control the action but Kowalski is working from the bottom.
Armando takes a little break here. Kowalski wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kowalski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Armando. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Kowalski looks to move to half guard but instead Armando has passed into mount! Damn!
Armando controlling his opponent.
Armando seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kowalski for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kowalski is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Armando controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Armando jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kowalski manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armando advances to full mount.
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 Luis Armando 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#
Kowalski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Armando moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Armando wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Armando fails with the takedown.
Kowalski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Armando looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Armando blocks a low kick nicely.#CL2#
Armando tries to keep at a distance but Kowalski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kowalski tries to break free but Armando pushes him back against the cage.
Kowalski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Armando tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kowalski smiles and moves away.
Kowalski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armando tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kowalski defends well and Armando ends up having to push Kowalski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Armando. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kowalski lands a jab to the nose.
Armando keeps the fight on the outside.
Kowalski throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Armando counters with a good low kick that Kowalski was not able to check.
Armando tries to clinch up but Kowalski circles away and keeps his distance.
Kowalski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Kowalski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Armando throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kowalski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kowalski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kowalski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Armando checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL2#
Kowalski pushes Armando up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Armando is trying to trip Kowalski. He has hold of a leg but Kowalski is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Armando persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Armando prevents Kowalski from getting back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalski working a defensive guard here.
Armando sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kowalski is adopting a defensive guard.
Luis Armando overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Kowalski trying to control the position.
Kowalski wants to stand and escape but Armando is having none of it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kowalski throws a series of strikes that have Armando backpedaling.
#T3##CL2#
Kowalski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Armando, pushing him back against the cage.
Kowalski lands a right hand.
Armando tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kowalski smiles and moves away.
Armando shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kowalski sprawls well. Kowalski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Armando gets slowly back to his feet.
Kowalski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kowalski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD#
Armando closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kowalski did well to prevent Armando getting side control.
Kowalski wants to get back to his feet.
#T4#
Kowalski tries to get to full guard but Armando has control of the leg.
Armando blocks the strikes from Kowalski.
Armando throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kowalski felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Armando trying to control from half guard but Kowalski is working away.
Kowalski tries to roll over but Armando keeps him under control.
Armando is taking a breather. Kowalski 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Kowalski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Armando shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kowalski sprawls well. Kowalski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Armando gets slowly back to his feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Kowalski scores with a four punch combination!
Kowalski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Armando manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Armando fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kowalski just manages to avoid it.
Kowalski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2#
Kowalski darts in and clinches Armando up against the cage.
Armando prevents a body shot from Kowalski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Armando gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kowalski tries to kick Armando off but Armando keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kowalski wants to get back to full guard.
Kowalski is trying to maintain the position but Armando is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Kowalski wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Armando wants to work for an arm triangle but Kowalski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kowalski is trying to stand up here but Armando is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kowalski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Armando tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kowalski manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Kowalski gets a clinch. #TD#
Armando jumps into guard, dragging Kowalski to the mat.
Armando pulls Kowalski in close to his closed guard and prevents Kowalski from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Armando escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kowalski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Armando holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Armando throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB#
Armando is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kowalski trying to control but Armando is working from the bottom.
Armando controlling Kowalski's posture.
Kowalski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Armando swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Armando is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kowalski wants to stand but Armando has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Kowalski drops back looking for a leg! Armando is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Armando manages to kick Kowalski off! Kowalski jumps back into Armando's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Armando pulls Kowalski in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Armando tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Armando takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jan Kowalski.
I think Kowalski 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Kowalski!
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Event:
Conquest IX: Bacolod vs Baut
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
#R1#
Kowalski slaps away a takedown attempt from Bridges , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Despite the aggression on Kowalski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bridges shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kowalski pinned against the cage. Kowalski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kowalski fails to land with a series of punches.
Kowalski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kowalski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kowalski.
Kowalski throws a right hand that Bridges ducks under and follows up with a left that Bridges also avoids with ease.
Bridges lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bridges goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bridges darts in looking for a takedown but Kowalski gets double underhooks and turns Bridges into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chevvy Bridges . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bridges tries to clinch but Kowalski moves away
and Kowalski counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Kowalski instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalski digs a right hand into Bridges 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bridges 's gas tank.
Kowalski tries to land a knee to the head but Bridges blocks with his arms.
Bridges blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Bridges tries to pull guard but Kowalski holds him up against the cage and eventually Bridges drops back down to his feet.
Kowalski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bridges tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kowalski smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Kowalski has closed the distance and engaged Bridges in a clinch.
Kowalski is trying to break the clinch but Bridges has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bridges tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kowalski lands a shoulder strike.
Bridges tries to pull guard but Kowalski won't allow it.
Kowalski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bridges is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2#
Bridges can't find room to land a body shot as Kowalski controls the action.
Bridges is trying to force a seperation but Kowalski has the dominant position.
Bridges tries to score a body lock takedown but Kowalski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bridges lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kowalski backwards.
Kowalski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kowalski lands a hook that snaps the head of Bridges backwards.
Kowalski is trying to push Bridges away but Bridges has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kowalski.
Kowalski is looking to break free of the clinch but Bridges has double underhooks.
Bridges tries to score a body lock takedown but Kowalski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bridges drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kowalski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bridges scores with a kick to the midsection.#T3#
Kowalski throws a head kick but Bridges moves out of range.
#CL#
Bridges closes the distance and pushes Kowalski back into the cage.
Kowalski gets through Bridges 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bridges blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kowalski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bridges backwards.
Bridges throws a punch but it's blocked by Kowalski.
Bridges stalling in the clinch.
Kowalski prevents the takedown attempt.
Bridges has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kowalski after a bit of a struggle.
Bridges slowing the pace effectively.
Kowalski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kowalski is trying to break the clinch but Bridges is controlling him.
Kowalski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bridges is trying to force a seperation but Kowalski has the dominant position.#T4#
Bridges is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kowalski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kowalski is working for takedown but Bridges is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bridges is looking to take this one to the mat.
The referee calls for Bridges to work.
Kowalski prevents the takedown attempt.
Kowalski can't find room to land a body shot as Bridges controls the action.
Bridges blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kowalski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kowalski misses with a knee strike.
Kowalski lands a nice uppercut.
Bridges drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kowalski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kowalski!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan 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#
Kowalski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bridges tries for a takedown but Kowalski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Kowalski. Those never looked like landing.
Bridges throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kowalski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bridges sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kowalski misses with a two punch combination.
Kowalski scores with a one two! Bridges had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL2#
Kowalski moves into the clinch.
Kowalski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kowalski lands a nice shot to the body.
Bridges tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bridges tries to stall but Kowalski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bridges manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bridges is trying to maintain a safe position but Kowalski gets an underhook and turns Bridges into the cage.#T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bridges can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.#BC#
Bridges manages to break the clinch.
Kowalski leaves Bridges with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bridges dives in for a single leg takedown but Kowalski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kowalski throws out a counter right but Bridges avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chevvy Bridges . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kowalski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kowalski lands with a right hand.
Kowalski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bridges .
Jan Kowalski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Kowalski clinches with his opponent.
Kowalski stalling the fight.
Kowalski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kowalski has Bridges pressed against the cage, preventing Bridges from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bridges wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Kowalski manages to break the clinch.
Kowalski scores with a nice right hand.
#T2#
Bridges doesn't manage to clinch there - Kowalski circles away.
Kowalski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bridges is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kowalski.
Bridges lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kowalski backs up against the cage.
#CUT#
It looks like Jan Kowalski has been cut.
Jan Kowalski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bridges has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kowalski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bridges fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Bridges scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Kowalski bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#CL2#
Kowalski closes the distance and clinches.
Bridges jumps guard but Kowalski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bridges tries to break free but Kowalski pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Bridges tries for a takedown but Kowalski manages to get underhooks.
Jan Kowalski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kowalski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bridges tries to pull guard but Kowalski won't allow it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kowalski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bridges wants a takedown but no success here.
A short uppercut from Kowalski.
Kowalski throws a punch but it's blocked by Bridges .
Kowalski is trying to push Bridges away but Bridges has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Kowalski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Kowalski darts in and clinches Bridges up against the cage.
Bridges blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bridges jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kowalski walks away with a smile on his face. Bridges gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jan Kowalski seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Kowalski forces Bridges back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
Bridges tries to circle away but Kowalski has him pinned against the cage.
Kowalski scores with a shot to the side of Bridges 's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kowalski.#TD#
Bridges decides to pull guard.
Kowalski stops Bridges from standing up.
Kowalski postures up.
Bridges knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kowalski on the ground.
Kowalski with a flurry of punches that miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bridges pulls Kowalski in to control the position. #SU2#
Kowalski decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Kowalski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jan Kowalski's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bridges has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL2#
Kowalski gets a clinch.
Bridges jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kowalski walks away with a smile on his face. Bridges gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Kowalski gets caught napping as Bridges dives in and scores a takedown. Kowalski manages to retain guard.
Kowalski is controlling Bridges 's posture.#ES2#
Kowalski pushes Bridges off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL2#
Kowalski moves into range and clinches up with Bridges .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bridges tries to pull guard but Kowalski won't allow it.
#BC#
Bridges escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Kowalski clinches up with Bridges and pushes him back against the cage.
Bridges jumps guard but Kowalski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chevvy Bridges . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Kowalski is trying to force a seperation but Bridges has the dominant position.
Kowalski lands a hook that snaps the head of Bridges backwards.
Bridges has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kowalski after a bit of a struggle.
A frustrated look appears on Kowalski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bridges tries to pull guard but Kowalski holds him up against the cage and eventually Bridges drops back down to his feet.
Bridges is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kowalski to keep the fight standing.
Bridges goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kowalski prevents it.
Bridges tries to score a body lock takedown but Kowalski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Kowalski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kowalski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Kowalski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kowalski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bridges has had enough of the clinch but Kowalski keeps him there for the moment.
Kowalski tries to break free but Bridges pushes him back against the cage.
Bridges keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kowalski's efforts to push away.
Bridges goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kowalski prevents it.
Kowalski is trying to push Bridges away but Bridges has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Bridges breaks the clinch.
Kowalski slips a jab and a cross from Bridges .
#T3#
Bridges avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bridges scores with a shot to the body.
Kowalski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bridges is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Kowalski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bridges is trying to drag Kowalski to the mat but Kowalski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bridges tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bridges takes a shot to the head.
Kowalski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T4#
Bridges is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kowalski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bridges dodges an elbow strike from Kowalski.
Kowalski tries a knee to the head but Bridges blocks it.
Kowalski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bridges .
Bridges is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kowalski to keep the fight standing.
Bridges blocks a body shot from Kowalski.
Kowalski scores with a shot to the side of Bridges 's head.
Bridges tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kowalski tries to circle away but Bridges has him pinned against the cage.
Kowalski stalls.
Chevvy Bridges has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jan Kowalski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kowalski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bridges .
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Kowalski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kowalski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Kowalski!
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Event:
Conquest VI
Date: Feb 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Kowalski throws a right hand that Fisher ducks under and follows up with a left that Fisher also avoids with ease.
Kowalski misses with a combination
#TD#
and Fisher counters with a takedown into side control.
Fisher is putting a hurting on Kowalski here, landing some big shots from side control. #CUT#
It looks like Jan Kowalski has been cut.
Fisher lands some shots froms side control.
Fisher lands a big left to the face of Kowalski, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Fisher and another - Kowalski is out! Fisher stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Donald Fisher!
During a confident post fight interview, Donald Fisher thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Conquest III: Murska vs Name
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Kowalski tries to bum rush Abbot with a series of wild strikes but Abbot uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Abbot half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kowalski fails to land with a series of punches.
Abbot avoids the body shot from Kowalski.
Kowalski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Abbot dives in for a single leg takedown but Kowalski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little jabbing left from Kowalski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Abbot slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kowalski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Abbot moves in looking to clinch but Kowalski pushes him off.
Abbot dives in for a single leg takedown but Kowalski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kowalski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kowalski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kowalski!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abbot fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kowalski.#CL#
Abbot rushes Kowalski and presses him up against the cage.
Kowalski misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1##BC#
Abbot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Kowalski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kowalski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abbot stalling against the cage.
Kowalski tries to break the clinch but Abbot is controlling the position.
Abbot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Abbot tries to throw a body punch but Kowalski avoids it by throwing Abbot back against the cage.
Kowalski misses with a body punch.
Abbot is trying to pull guard but Kowalski turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Abbot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kowalski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Abbot fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Abbot goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kowalski is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T2#
Kowalski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Abbot walks away with a smile on his face. Kowalski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kowalski tests Abbot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Abbot misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Kowalski instigates a clinch.
Kowalski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Abbot has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Abbot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A right-left combo lands from Kowalski.
Kowalski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Abbot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Abbot seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jan Kowalski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abbot shoots in for a takedown but Kowalski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Abbot backs off Kowalski throws a huge counter combo but Abbot manages to avoid it all.
Kowalski swats away the attempt to clinch by Abbot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kowalski! But no joy.
Kowalski throws a series of punches but Abbot moves out of range.
It looked like Abbot wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kowalski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3#
Kowalski throws a series of punches but Abbot avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Kowalski moves into the clinch.
Kowalski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kowalski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice left hand lands by Kowalski.
Kowalski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abbot has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kowalski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kowalski misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD#
Abbot has clasped his hands together around Kowalski's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kowalski is looking for a sweep.
Kowalski can't do much from the bottom here.
Kowalski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
Abbot wants to take a breather but Kowalski is having none of it.
Kowalski keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abbot is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kowalski is looking to improve his position.
Kowalski is trying to stand.
Abbot tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kowalski controls his leg.
Kowalski keeping control of the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Kowalski 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#
Abbot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kowalski.
Abbot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kowalski.
Kowalski throws the kick towards the body but Abbot avoids it.
Kowalski misses with a wild combination.
Kowalski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kowalski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kowalski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Abbot.
Kowalski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Abbot fails with a takedown attempt.
Kowalski moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Kowalski scores with a one two! Abbot had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Chuck Abbot has been cut.#CL2#
Kowalski drives through and clinches with Abbot against the cage.
Kowalski throws a punch but it's blocked by Abbot.
Abbot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abbot jumps guard but Kowalski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Abbot misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kowalski trying to stall but Abbot improves his position.
Kowalski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abbot backwards.
Kowalski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kowalski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kowalski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Abbot is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kowalski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Abbot. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Kowalski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kowalski.#TD2#
Kowalski decides to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abbot postures up in Kowalski's guard and throws a big left but Kowalski blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kowalski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Abbot throws a big right hand that misses.
Kowalski pulls Abbot in close to prevent any damage.
Abbot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kowalski pulls Abbot in close to prevent any damage.
Kowalski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3#
Abbot sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Kowalski moves into the clinch successfully.
Abbot has Kowalski pressed against the cage, preventing Kowalski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kowalski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Abbot up against the cage.
Abbot lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Jan Kowalski has been cut.
Kowalski tries to work over Abbot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've been informed that Kowalski has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Abbot stalling in the clinch but Kowalski improves position. #TD2#
Kowalski gets control of Abbot's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kowalski will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Abbot content to stall in guard here. #T4##SU#
Kowalski is working an open guard so Abbot takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kowalski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jan Kowalski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kowalski scores with a jab.#CL2#
Kowalski takes the fight into the clinch.
Abbot misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kowalski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Abbot has him pressed against the cage.
Kowalski swings wildly with an uppercut but Abbot uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Kowalski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Abbot looks for a takedown but Kowalski sprawls well.
Kowalski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Danga de danga de dang - Kowalski scores with a four punch combination!
Kowalski is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Abbot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Kowalski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Kowalski closes the distance and clinches.
Abbot pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Abbot misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Abbot.
Abbot fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kowalski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Abbot backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kowalski throws an elbow but misses. #T1#
Kowalski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Abbot has Kowalski pressed against the cage, preventing Kowalski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kowalski pushes off an throws an elbow but Abbot leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kowalski misses with a knee strike.
Kowalski is stalling here.
Kowalski is trying to drag Abbot to the mat but Abbot just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Abbot drags the fight down to the ground.
Kowalski wants to control from the top but Abbot keeps moving.
Kowalski stops Abbot from standing up. #T2#
Kowalski trying to control the position from guard on top but Abbot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abbot wants to stand and escape but Kowalski is having none of it.
Kowalski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kowalski works a leg free and moves into half guard. #ES#
Abbot pushes Kowalski off and gets back to his feet.
Kowalski misses with the combination.
#T3##CL2#
Kowalski rushes Abbot and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Abbot avoiding damage as Kowalski throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Abbot breaks the clinch.
Kowalski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kowalski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Abbot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Abbot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kowalski.
Kowalski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Abbot seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kowalski looks to land a left hand but Abbot moved out of range nicely.
Kowalski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kowalski misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Kowalski closes the distance and clinches.
Abbot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Kowalski avoids the elbow strike from Abbot, against the cage.
Abbot tries to pull guard but Kowalski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Abbot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abbot being controlled against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kowalski.
Kowalski wants to break free but Abbot has control.
Abbot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Abbot breaks the clinch.
Abbot throws a head kick but Kowalski moves out of range.
#CL2#
Kowalski clinches.
Chuck Abbot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jan Kowalski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abbot goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kowalski prevents it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Kowalski!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Kowalski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kowalski misses with a double jab.
Laden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Kowalski closes the distance and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Kowalski.
Kowalski looking for a takedown.
Kowalski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Kowalski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kowalski throws a head kick but Laden moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laden throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Kowalski clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Kowalski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Kowalski has closed the distance and engaged Laden in a clinch.
#BC2#
Kowalski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Nice body punch from Kowalski.
Laden just misses with a punch to the body.
Laden just misses with a punch to the body.
Laden takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Laden misses the body punch #CL2#
and Kowalski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kowalski can't get the takedown.
Bin Laden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Kowalski.
Kowalski has Laden pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Laden manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Kowalski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kowalski throws a push kick but Laden slaps the foot to one side.
Kowalski throws a right and a left that Laden avoids nicely.
Kowalski throws a sloppy head kick and Laden moves out of range easily.
Kowalski slips under a jab.
Jan Kowalski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laden closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Kowalski ducks under a wild hook from Laden.
Laden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laden looks to score with a jab to the body but Kowalski is just out of range.
Laden throws a jab but it's blocked by Kowalski.
Laden is looking to wear down Kowalski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kowalski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laden rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2#
and Kowalski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Kowalski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Laden stuffs the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Laden misses the target.
Laden throws out a loose jab but Kowalski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laden stuffs the takedown attempt from Kowalski. Kowalski gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Kowalski.
Laden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kowalski.
Kowalski slips a jab and a cross from Laden.
#T3##CL2#
Kowalski clinches with his opponent.
Kowalski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Laden is defending well for now.#BC2#
Kowalski breaks the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Laden there.
Laden takes a swing at Kowalski's ribcage but misses.
Kowalski ducks under a wild hook from Laden.
Laden connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Laden throws a shot from downtown. Kowalski moves away and avoids it.
Kowalski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kowalski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laden. Kowalski does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Kowalski clinches.
Kowalski is working for takedown but Laden is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Kowalski manages to break the clinch.
#T4##CL2#
Kowalski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Kowalski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalski 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.
Laden throws a jab but it's blocked by Kowalski.
Kowalski unleashes a big counter combination but Laden bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Laden looks to land a left hand but Kowalski moved out of range nicely.
Kowalski steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Laden.
Kowalski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laden.
Laden rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kowalski counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Kowalski moves into range and clinches up with Laden.#TD2#
Kowalski pulls guard effortlessly.
Laden looking to sit in guard and control but Kowalski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kowalski controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Kowalski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kowalski. Laden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kowalski feints a jab promting Laden to slip. Kowalski then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Laden slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kowalski defending well as Laden loads up on a big left hand.
Kowalski shoots in looking for a takedown but Laden manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kowalski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kowalski misses with a low kick.
Laden throwing a counter right hand but Kowalski manages to avoid it.
Laden is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kowalski's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#CL2#
Kowalski moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Kowalski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kowalski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Laden sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Kowalski darts in and clinches Laden up against the cage.
Laden looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laden looking to slow down the pace here.
Kowalski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Laden is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bin Laden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Kowalski.#T1#
Laden is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kowalski as Laden tries to tie him up.
Jan Kowalski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD2#
Kowalski pulls guard successfully.
Kowalski managing to control the position. #ES2#
Kowalski pushes Laden off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kowalski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kowalski tries a head kick but it misses.
Laden was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Laden needs to keep his hands up - Kowalski had a free shot at his head there.
Bin Laden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kowalski. Laden does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Kowalski misses.
Kowalski is breathing heavily.
Kowalski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laden throws out the jab.
Kowalski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kowalski misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
Kowalski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Kowalski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kowalski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laden throws out the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laden takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Laden swings for the body but Kowalski moves out of range.
#T3#
The fighters circling - Laden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laden throws a series of punches but Kowalski moves out of range.
Laden misses with a body shot
and Kowalski counters with a one-two to the body.
Laden throws a shot from downtown. Kowalski moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Kowalski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Kowalski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Laden misses with a wild body shot.
Laden looks to score with a jab to the body but Kowalski is just out of range.
Kowalski tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jan Kowalski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kowalski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laden throws out the jab.
Laden loads up on a big right hand but Kowalski slips the punch.#CL2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kowalski closes the distance and clinches.
Laden tries to stall but Kowalski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#TD2#
Kowalski manages to pull guard.
Laden knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kowalski on the ground.#T4#
Kowalski pulls Laden in close to prevent any damage.
Laden tries to stand but Kowalski is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Kowalski pushes Laden off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalski misses with a two punch combination.
Laden throws a jab when Kowalski was well out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kowalski.
Laden swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Kowalski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Laden misses with a wild body shot.
Kowalski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laden.
Kowalski slips under a jab from Laden.
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jan Kowalski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kowalski.
Kowalski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Kowalski rushes Laden and presses him up against the cage.
Kowalski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Laden is trying to maintain a safe position but Kowalski gets an underhook and turns Laden into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Kowalski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kowalski avoids the body shot from Laden.
Laden misses with a straight right.
Kowalski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL2#
Kowalski has managed to clinch.
#T1#
Kowalski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ladens head.
Laden looking to stall.
Laden is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Laden can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Kowalski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Laden to keep the fight standing.
Kowalski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Laden gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bin Laden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Kowalski.
Laden taking a breather. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD2#
Kowalski pulls Laden into guard.
Kowalski keeping moving, preventing Laden from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Kowalski has his feet on Laden's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Laden just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Kowalski has managed to clinch.
Kowalski tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Kowalski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Laden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kowalski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kowalski lands a nice hook to Laden's body. Laden takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Laden throws a big shot that misses.
Kowalski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
A jab from Laden misses. #CL2#
Kowalski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kowalski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Kowalski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Laden blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Laden misses the target.
A big right from Laden misses.
Kowalski moves out of range as Laden strikes.#CL2#
Kowalski darts in and clinches Laden up against the cage.
Kowalski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Laden managing to block the knees to the body from Kowalski.
#BC2#
Kowalski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kowalski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Kowalski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Kowalski jumps guard but Laden stands there with Kowalski around his waist. Kowalski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Kowalski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kowalski ducks under a wild hook from Laden.
Laden throws out a loose jab but Kowalski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laden misses with a hook. Kowalski ducked under it nicely.
Laden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kowalski.
Kowalski throws a counter combo.
Kowalski misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laden throws the left hand but Kowalski avoids the punch easily.
Bin Laden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jan Kowalski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Kowalski has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Kowalski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kowalski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Kowalski!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 945 Round 1
Date: Dec 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Kowalski tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Makowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Jan Kowalski has been cut.
Kowalski with a hook.
Kowalski doesn't manage to clinch there - Makowski circles away.
Makowski moves in looking to clinch but Kowalski pushes him off.
Kowalski is looking to clinch but Makowski is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Makowski gets tackled into the cage by Kowalski. Kowalski maintains the clinch. #BC#
Makowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Makowski clinches up against the cage.
Kowalski fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Kowalski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kowalski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Makowski avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Makowski closes the distance and pushes Kowalski back into the cage.
Makowski is trying to pull guard but Kowalski has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Makowski pressing his opponent against the cage.
Makowski lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC#
Makowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Makowski scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL#
Kowalski tries to keep at a distance but Makowski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kowalski tries to score a body lock takedown but Makowski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Karol Makowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Kowalski.
Makowski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC#
Makowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kowalski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL2#
Kowalski clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Kowalski breaks the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kowalski. #T2#
Kowalski blocks a head kick by Makowski.
Makowski cracks a nice hook into Kowalski's ribs.
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Makowski but Makowski pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Makowski has managed to clinch.
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!#BC2#
Kowalski breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Makowski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Makowski breaks the clinch.
Kowalski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Makowski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kowalski somewhat.
Kowalski misses with a right hand #CL#
and Makowski counters by clinching up.
Kowalski managing to block the knees to the body from Makowski.
Kowalski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3##BC#
Makowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Kowalski has Makowski up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Makowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kowalski shoots for a double leg takedown but Makowski sprawls well. He's pushed Kowalski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Makowski forces Kowalski back against the cage and clinches.
Kowalski tries to break the clinch but Makowski is controlling the position. #BC#
Makowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kowalski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Makowski moves into the clinch.#BC#
Makowski 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 with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Makowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kowalski misses with a wild combination.
#T4##TD#
Makowski looking to score a takedown here. Kowalski is defending well but Makowski drives through and ends up in Kowalski's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Makowski gets to his feet. Kowalski looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Kowalski pushes Makowski up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Makowski manages to break the clinch.
Kowalski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Makowski 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.
Makowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Makowski closes the distance and clinches up with Kowalski, looking for a takedown. Makowski pushes Kowalski against the cage but Kowalski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kowalski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Makowski's waist but Makowski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kowalski off to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Makowski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kowalski looks winded!
Makowski shoots in looking for a takedown. Kowalski tries to sprawl out of it but Makowski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kowalski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karol Makowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jan Kowalski's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Makowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Kowalski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Makowski moves into the clinch.
Kowalski can't break the clinch.
Makowski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kowalski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Makowski to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Makowski pulls guard. #SU2#
Kowalski stands up from Makowski's guard - Kowalski perhaps looking for a knockout.
Makowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Kowalski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kowalski is looking to clinch but Makowski is avoiding it.
Makowski keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makowski dives in and grabs Kowalski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kowalski pushes down on Makowski's head and hops out.
Makowski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kowalski in his tracks.
Makowski wants to clinch.
Karol Makowski is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Kowalski throws a hook but Makowski blocks it.
Kowalski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jan Kowalski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makowski wants to clinch.
Makowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Makowski blocks a head kick by Kowalski.
The fight stays on the outside here - Makowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Makowski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Makowski fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karol Makowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2##BC2#
Kowalski manages to break the clinch.
Kowalski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Makowski is fending him off so far but Kowalski persists. Nope, Makowski circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Kowalski moves into the clinch.
Makowski 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.#BC#
Makowski manages to break the clinch.
Karol Makowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Makowski sprawls well. Makowski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kowalski gets slowly back to his feet.
Kowalski throws out a powerful jab.
Kowalski looks to land a combination but Makowski avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makowski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kowalski sprawls well. Kowalski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Makowski gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Makowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Makowski shoots in but Kowalski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Makowski blocks a head kick by Kowalski.
Makowski throws a push kick but Kowalski slaps the foot to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kowalski. Makowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makowski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kowalski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Makowski somewhat.
Kowalski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kowalski tries a head kick but it misses.
Makowski closes the distance and clinches up with Kowalski, looking for a takedown. Makowski pushes Kowalski against the cage but Kowalski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kowalski.
Kowalski misses with a leg kick
and Makowski counters with a nice body shot.
Kowalski misses with a body kick.
Makowski shoots in for a takedown but Kowalski shows good takedown defense.
Kowalski dodges the punch combination from Makowski.
Makowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kowalski can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Kowalski has Makowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Makowski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kowalski tries to land knees in the clinch but Makowski avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Kowalski manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalski fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Kowalski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jan Kowalski's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Kowalski throws a head kick but Makowski moves out of range.
Kowalski shoots for a takedown but Makowski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Makowski shoots in for a double leg but Kowalski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kowalski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kowalski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Makowski lands a nice looking body shot.
Kowalski misses with a wild body shot.
Makowski tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kowalski defends well and Makowski ends up having to push Kowalski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kowalski steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Makowski.
Kowalski misses with a double jab.
Makowski throws a big counter combination but Kowalski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makowski wants to clinch up but Kowalski keeps it at a distance.
Kowalski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kowalski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Makowski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kowalski's waist but Kowalski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Makowski off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karol Makowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kowalski misses with a series of wild punches.
As Kowalski looks to move away, Makowski throws a big counter combo but Kowalski just gets out of the way.#T1#
Kowalski fails to land the takedown.
Makowski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kowalski as he jumps to the side.
Kowalski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kowalski has a takedown stuffed.
Decent striking displayed by Makowski there.
Kowalski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Makowski throws a lazy head kick
and Kowalski counters with a three punch combo that has Makowski backing up. Makowski nods at Kowalski to acknowledge the strikes.
Kowalski connects with a body shot.#CL#
Kowalski tries to keep at a distance but Makowski has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Kowalski prevents Makowski from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kowalski. #BC#
Makowski breaks from the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Kowalski. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Makowski clinches. #BC2#
Kowalski manages to break the clinch.
Kowalski takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kowalski was well out of range. Poor timing from Makowski.
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown but Makowski shows good takedown defense.
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Makowski as he jumps to the side.
Kowalski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kowalski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Makowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jab, jab by Kowalski - just one landing.
Kowalski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Makowski doesn't seem bothered though.
Kowalski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Makowski's waist but Makowski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kowalski off to one side.
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown but Makowski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Makowski.
Kowalski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Makowski rather than just go for the knockout.
Kowalski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Makowski has Kowalski up against the cage in a clinch.
Karol Makowski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Makowski looking for a takedown. #T4#
Makowski is trying to force a seperation but Kowalski has the dominant position.#BC2#
Kowalski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kowalski tries to score with a low kick but Makowski moves his leg out of the way.#CL2#
Makowski gets tackled into the cage by Kowalski. Kowalski maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Kowalski jumps into guard, dragging Makowski to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makowski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makowski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kowalski's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jan Kowalski.
I think Kowalski 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Karol Makowski!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Karol Makowski!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Karol Makowski!
Karol Makowski wins by unanimous decision!
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